Ceramic Rotary Kiln

Description

Main Components of Ceramic Rotary Kiln

Rotary kiln cylinder
Feeding device
Supporting and thrust roller devices
Kiln head and kiln tail sealing devices
Combustion system
Dust removal system
Drive system (motor, reducer)
Electrical and automatic control system

The ceramic rotary kiln components ensure stable rotation, provide reliable sealing, utilize heat efficiently, and enable safe operation.

Working Principle

The combustion system in a ceramic pellet rotary kiln burns pulverized coal or other fuels. It generates high-temperature flue gas. The kiln transfers heat to the material mainly through radiation and gas convection. The kiln rotates continuously at a designed inclination angle and speed, causing the raw materials to tumble and move gradually from the feeding end to the discharge end. During this process, the material undergoes preheating, drying, calcination, and sintering, finally forming qualified ceramic clinker or ceramsite pellets.

Applications of Ceramic Rotary Kiln

Ceramic rotary kilns are mainly used for producing ceramsite and lightweight ceramic aggregates with excellent physical properties. Ceramsite products feature low density, high strength, high porosity, good frost resistance, and excellent chemical stability.

They are widely applied in the following industries:

Building and construction materials
Lightweight concrete products
Horticulture and soil conditioning
Refractory and insulation materials
Chemical and petroleum industries

Advantages

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Simple Structure and High Efficiency

The ceramic rotary kiln features a robust and simple structure, offering high unit volume, high operating rate, excellent heat transfer efficiency, and low heat consumption.

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Automatic Control System

Equipped with automatic temperature control and over-temperature alarm functions, the kiln ensures safe operation and efficient use of secondary air and waste heat.

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Stable Operation and High Output

Ceramic rotary kilns have sealing technology at the kiln head and tail that ensures stable operation, and high production, and prevents material and heat leakage. This technology provides excellent sealing performance, making the production process safe and efficient.

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Long Service Life & Low Operating Cost

Designed for high-temperature and heavy-duty working conditions, the ceramic rotary kiln maintains stable performance over long-term operation.

Parameters

Specifications (m)		Output per hour（m3/h）	Annual output (10,000 m3/a)	Slope (%)	Cylinder speed（r/min）	Reducer	Cylinder speed（r/min）	Power（kW）
Preheating kiln	φ1.25×18	2.95~3.94	1.8~2.4	4	1.0~5.0	ZQ500	YCT225-4A	11
Calcining kiln	φ1.6×14	2.95~3.94	1.8~2.4	4	1.0~5.0	ZQ650	YCT225-4B	15
Preheating kiln	φ1.55×20	4.36~5.81	2.67~3.5	4	1.0~5.0	ZQ650	YCT250-4A	18.5
Calcining kiln	φ1.9×16	4.36~5.81	2.67~3.5	4	1.0~5.0	ZQ750	YCT250-4B	22
Preheating kiln	φ1.8×22	5.9~7.87	13.61~4.8	4	1.0~5.0	ZQ750	YCT250-4B	22
Calcining kiln	φ2.2×18	5.9~7.87	13.61~4.8	4	1.0~5.0	ZQ750	YCT250-4B	22
Preheating kiln	φ2.0×24	7.42~9.88	4.54~6	4	1.0~5.0	ZSY224	YCT280-4B	30
Calcining kiln	φ2.5×20	7.42~9.88	4.54~6	4	1.0~5.0	ZSY224	YCT315-4A	37
Preheating kiln	φ3.0×20- φ2.5×12	9.5~17.51	8.04~10.7	4	1.0~5.0	ZS1450	YCT355-4B	75
Calcining kiln	φ3.0×22	9.5~17.51	8.04~10.7	4	1.0~5.0	ZS1250	YCT355-4A	55
Preheating kiln	φ3.2×20- φ2.8×14	13.9~16.2	10.0~11.5	4	1.0~5.0	ZS1450	YCT355-4A	55
Calcining kiln	φ3.0×22	13.9~16.2	10.0~11.5	4	1.0~5.0	ZS1250	YCT355-4A	55

Customization & Engineering Support

As a professional rotary kiln supplier, we provide customized ceramic rotary kiln solutions based on raw materials, capacity requirements, fuel conditions, and automation levels. From process design and equipment manufacturing to installation guidance and commissioning, we offer full engineering support.