Shell Inspection: A key preventative maintenance measure

The shell is the largest component of a kiln. A damaged kiln shell is extremely expensive to correct and can cause unexpected (and costly) equipment downtime. At NAK, we prioritize preventative maintenance measures to keep unexpected failures to a minimum.

Here's some simple preventative maintenance measures you can start implementing today:

• Schedule a daily "walk by"
• Visually look for any cracks, heat damage, distortion, erosion/corrosion
• Periodically check shell thickness with UT or drill

We recommend a yearly hot kiln alignment and mechanical audit. Rotary Kilns are subject to many static and dynamic stresses that are sometimes due to underlying mechanical or thermodynamic problems. A kiln alignment will address these issues and optimize the longevity of constituting elements in the system while resetting the kiln to OEM parameters.

Still have questions or looking for training for your team? Give us a call at 1(800) 331-5456