Kiln inlet and outlet

lamella seals

The FLSmidth lamella seal is suitable for

both FLSmidth and non-FLSmidth kilns. It is
quick to install or replace, requires minimum
maintenance and incorporates insulation to
protect the lamella seal spring effect.
Superior sealing

Proper sealing between the kiln and Depending on process conditions,

the preheater and cooler is crucial. It the kiln inlet lamella seal delivers
prevents hot gas leakage and false air 10,00020,000 service hours.
intake. The strong design of the FLSmidth
lamella seal for the kiln outlet and inlet The FLSmidth kiln inlet lamella seal
makes it superior to traditional pneumatic provides:
seals, and it can easily be fitted to both - Secure sealing between kiln
FLSmidth kilns and non-FLSmidth kilns. and preheater
- Integrated scoop system
Spring lamellae and - Long lifetime for wear parts
Kiln inlet lamella seal
heat-resistance
The lamella seal consists of two sets Kiln outlet lamella seal
of spring lamellae. The inner set is The kiln outlet lamella seal provides
exposed to the intense heat of the kiln. flexible sealing between the kiln and
To enable the lamellae to maintain the cooler. It consists of a non-rotating
their resilience and spring characteris- cylindrical ring of steel plates fitted
tics, a layer of heat-resistant fabric is around the kiln on the kiln hood. This
positioned between the two sets of cylindrical ring supports special steel
steel lamellae. The spring effect forces lamellae, which slide on the circular
the inner set of lamellae against the cooling mantle surrounding the kiln
cooling mantle and provides a seal. outlet section. A material return system
Kiln outlet lamella seal
To prevent overheating, a fan delivers is included on either the first grate or
cooling air to the space between the the external drag chain. Escaping dust
kiln shell and the cooling mantle. It is collected in the concentric dust
Lamella seal benefits:
also cools down the shell surface of chamber and returned directly to the
Extremely flexible,
the kiln riser transition piece. cooler via a chute. Depending on
secure sealing
process conditions, the kiln outlet
Independent of
Kiln inlet lamella seal lamella seal delivers 7,00014,000
kiln rotation
The kiln inlet lamella seal provides service hours.
Insulation incorporated
flexible, secure sealing between the
to protect the lamella
kiln and the preheater. It includes a The FLSmidth kiln outlet lamella seal
spring effect
system of heat-resistant steel scoops to provides:
Easy maintenance
collect any spillage and return it to the - Secure sealing between kiln
Straightforward
kiln. In the smoke chamber, the exit and cooler
installation, also for
gases suspend the spillage and carry it - Material return system
non-FLSmidth equipment
up into the kiln riser pipe. - Long lifetime for wear parts.
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Long lifetime

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