Sometimes, the solution to cutting your project's costs is right before your eyes – if only you could recognize it.
It is simple yet striking, as our research results support: the SpeedCell® System is your unbeatable ally in reducing cement plant repair costs. J.T. Thorpe & Son had an opportunity to witness this in practice.
Since 2013, J.T. Thorpe & Son has been leveraging SILICON technology to great effect. Over the years, we've collaborated on numerous assignments of varying scales. This project highlights the efficiency and quality of SILICON Rapid Arc Welding (RAW) Technology, which significantly reduced the costs associated with cement repairs.
In 2024, SILICON QCT was deployed to La Mirada, California, to reline a burner pipe of the same design as the one we had worked on in 2023. Upon arrival, the burner pipe had already had all the anchors from its previous cycle removed and was marked for the application of new anchors. Before welding could begin, the surface needed to be spot-ground to ensure the highest quality welds.
Covering a burner pipe of this size is a swift task for the RAW Technology. This several-hour project extended the burner pipe's lifespan, giving it another cycle of life.
The SILICON SpeedCell® System is chosen for such projects due to its sustainability and long-lasting benefits. The tulip-shaped SpeedCell® is designed to be a high-performance refractory anchor.
Here's why:
Positioned on a threaded stud: Secures the cracked refractory, preventing heat from reaching the steel liner or damaging the anchoring system.
Unique shape: Forms a true composite by design, unlike a standard V anchor.
Embraces the refractory: The refractory material spreads through the open pattern of the Cell, remains firmly in place, and cannot be dislodged.
Withstands high vibrations: Capable of enduring the high vibrations encountered in burner operations, a major cause of refractory breakup when simple V or Y anchors are used.
This system safeguards your burner pipe and cuts your costs by 50%! SILICON whitepaper “Enhancing burner pipe lifespan” exemplifies how. Just as arteries supply blood to the heart, your burner pipe delivers essential fuel to the kiln, ensuring smooth cement production.
SILICON’s full-service solution ensures your burner pipe runs efficiently. The key to success in such projects lies in SILICON's metallurgist expertise and onsite experience. We identify the right material and select the solution that meets the specific requirements of the project. Our team has first-hand knowledge of the issues that typically arise, saving time and reducing your operational costs. Break the cycle of constant repairs with our simple remedy – DO IT WELL ONCE.
