Ladle Dryer / Dryer-Preheaters / Preheaters
Systems Designed for Consistent Drying & Preheating
Stelter & Brinck ladle heating systems are designed for efficient, reliable operation across a range of ladle drying and preheating applications.
- Ladle Preheaters – Designed for efficient fuel use while achieving specified preheating temperatures.
- Ladle Dryers – Use high air recirculation rates to promote fast, even drying at lower temperatures.
- Ladle Dryer-Preheater Combination Units – Feature burner capacity for specified preheating temperatures while maintaining high recirculation airflow to support fast, consistent drying—combining drying and preheating capabilities in one system.
Tilt-Top Ladle-Preheater
Lift-Off Ladle Dryer-Preheater
Ladle Lid and Preheater
Ladle Preheater Combustion Systems in S&B's Shop before Shipment
Ladle Heater Cart
FEATURES
Our ladle dryers, dryer-preheaters, and preheaters are packaged with burners and controls. Units are prewired and prepiped at our facility to simplify installation and support efficient start-up.
Our ladle heating systems are designed for straightforward operation, reliable service, and specified temperature control. Standard features include:
- Integrated Control Panel – Includes annunciator, PID digital temperature controller, FM-approved high-temperature limit, flame safety relay, main power disconnect, control transformer, and combustion blower motor starter. UL 508A control panels are available upon request.
- Certified Fabrication – Welding performed by personnel certified to AWS D1.1, D1.3, and D1.6 standards.
- Remote Interface Capability – Available for integration with PLC or DCS systems.
- Application-Specific Configuration – Equipment can be configured and built to specified application requirements, with options available to meet applicable FM, CE, GAP, NFPA, or CSA requirements. Low- and ultra-low-NOx options are also available.
THE STELTER & BRINCK ADVANTAGE:
With more than 100 years of industrial process heat experience, Stelter & Brinck provides ladle dryers, dryer-preheaters, and preheaters designed for reliable operation, efficient heating, and consistent temperature control.
Benefits include:
- Temperature Control – Supports specified ramp and soak cycles.
- Multiple Burner Configurations – Available for a range of ladle sizes and specified heating requirements.
- Flexible Fuel Options – Standard units fire on natural gas; LPG, oil, and dual-fuel options are available.
- Factory Testing & Combustion Tuning – Equipment is tested and combustion-tuned prior to shipment.
- Start-Up & Maintenance Support – On-site start-up assistance and ongoing maintenance support are available.
- Flexible Configurations – Overhead, vertical, and horizontal tilt-style units are available to accommodate different plant layouts and equipment requirements.
