Tenders

Kiln Upgrade Tender – Kidsgrove (UK)

Oxerra seeks suppliers to tender for the renewal and upgrade of our existing intermittent kiln at our Kidsgrove facility in the UK.
The goal is to reduce gas consumption while maintaining strict product quality control.

  • Approximate internal size – 11.8/9M3
  • Internals – Hot / Cold
      • Fibre – 1600°C
      • Insulation Bricks – 1550°C
      • Fibre Blanket – 1260°C
  • Burners 6
  • Load Configuration 2 cars side / side
  • Main Firing Cycles – 1260 / 1300°C / 13 hrs ramp / 6 – 8 hrs soak / 12.5 / 13 hrs cool down ( 200°C)

Product / Furniture Material Weights

 Number Per Both CarsWeightTotal Weights
Mat’l / Prod’  1,500
Saggars3524.51,584
Stringers484.7226
Stringer Supports964.9470
Total  3,780

Bids will be evaluated against the initial costs and ongoing energy efficiencies that can be achieved as well as kiln downtime and length of installation. 

Interested parties should contact Rob.copestake@oxerra.com for further information and to submit their proposals.