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Glass Manufacturer Cleaning Case Study: Regenerative Furnace Cleaning
Our team specialise in industrial cleaning solutions for the glass container manufacturing industry. A recent project involved a glass manufacturer cleaning job with a regenerative furnace for a significant client in Scotland.
Regenerative furnace cleaning goal: ash removal
The continuous operation of a regenerative furnace causes a significant build up of ash and other impurities in the chamber beneath the furnace. If the chamber is not cleaned for a period of time, tonnes of ash can accumulate.
Ash removal methods and techniques can either involve the use of specialised vacuum suction equipment, or manual labour to physically remove debris.
Prioritising Quality and Health and Safety
Our 18+ years of experience with this kind of work has taught us that manual cleaning is the most efficient and safest method of regenerative furnace cleaning. In most cases, the temperature of the furnace chambers are too hot for vacuum equipment to safely operate.
The precise shutdown times of the chamber also mean that our operative team can only work for specific intervals. Manual cleaning allows our operatives to exit the chamber quickly before the temperatures rise to unsafe levels.
The quality of our work and the Health and Safety of our team remain our two key priorities here at Kingfisher. Our operatives possess extensive experience and training in this kind of work, allowing us to deliver outstanding results in the safest manner possible.
A challenging job, approached the right way
Regenerative furnace cleaning is a challenging task due to the high temperatures and the presence of potentially hazardous materials. Safety measures are essential to reduce the risk as much as possible.
Our team are always kitted out with protective gear and specialist PPE including air-fed ventilation masks and heat-protective clothing.
The Benefits of Regenerative Furnace Cleaning
Regenerative furnace cleaning offers a number of benefits for glass manufacturing facilities. A build up of ash and other impurities can reduce the efficiency of the furnace, negatively impacting fuel consumption and overall performance.
Cleaning can improve the efficiency of the furnace and extend its lifespan, by removing the build up of harmful deposits which can cause corrosion and damage. Maintaining optimal operating conditions can contribute to the quality of a manufacturer’s glass products and ensure best industry practises.
Nationwide services led by a local team
If your facility requires regenerative furnace cleaning services, our Kingfisher team operate nationwide across the UK. All of our jobs are led personally by a dedicated Project Manager, meaning that you will always have a point of contact. We never outsource our work to agencies and our operatives receive extensive and high quality training.
We also offer a range of forehearth and furnace firebreak cleaning and painting services for glass manufacturing facilities.
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