Customer Case Sharing: How AZS Crucible Bricks Help Glass Enterprises Reduce Costs and Increase Efficiency

In the glass manufacturing industry, the choice of refractory materials for glass furnaces is crucial. The wrong choice can lead to frequent furnace repairs, high energy consumption, and poor glass quality. This is where AZS crucible bricks come into play. Let's take a closer look at how they can benefit glass enterprises.

Advantages of AZS Crucible Bricks

AZS crucible bricks possess several outstanding advantages. First of all, they have a high refractoriness. They can withstand temperatures up to 1700°C, which is much higher than many other common refractory materials. For example, some traditional clay bricks can only tolerate temperatures around 1300 - 1400°C. This high refractoriness allows AZS crucible bricks to maintain their structural integrity in the harsh high - temperature environment of glass furnaces.

Another significant advantage is their excellent thermal stability. They can endure rapid temperature changes without cracking or spalling. In a glass furnace, the temperature can fluctuate during the melting and cooling processes. AZS crucible bricks' thermal stability ensures that they can adapt to these changes, reducing the risk of furnace damage. Studies have shown that compared with some other materials, the failure rate of AZS crucible bricks due to thermal stress is reduced by about 30%.

AZS crucible bricks also have strong corrosion resistance. The molten glass in the furnace is highly corrosive, and these bricks can effectively resist the erosion of molten glass and various chemical substances. This not only extends the service life of the furnace but also reduces the contamination of the glass. According to a customer case, a glass enterprise using AZS crucible bricks found that the glass defect rate caused by refractory material contamination decreased from 5% to less than 1%.

Moreover, AZS crucible bricks can be customized in shape. Different glass furnaces have different structural requirements, and the ability to customize the shape of the bricks ensures a perfect fit for the furnace, improving the overall performance of the furnace.

Comparison with Other Refractory Materials

When compared with other common refractory materials such as silica bricks and clay bricks, AZS crucible bricks clearly stand out. Silica bricks have a relatively lower refractoriness and are more prone to corrosion by some alkaline substances in the molten glass. Clay bricks, on the other hand, lack the thermal stability and corrosion resistance of AZS crucible bricks. In terms of service life, while silica bricks may last about 2 - 3 years in a glass furnace, and clay bricks around 1 - 2 years, AZS crucible bricks can serve for 5 - 7 years, significantly reducing the frequency of furnace repairs and replacements.

Customer Case

A medium - sized glass enterprise was facing several problems with its existing glass furnace refractory materials. The frequent furnace repairs due to material damage were causing production interruptions and increasing costs. The glass quality was also affected by the contamination from the refractory materials. After careful consideration, the enterprise decided to switch to AZS crucible bricks.

The main reasons for the choice were the high refractoriness, thermal stability, and corrosion resistance of AZS crucible bricks. After the installation of AZS crucible bricks, the enterprise saw significant improvements. The furnace downtime for repairs was reduced by 60%, which directly increased the production time. The energy consumption also decreased by about 15% because of the better insulation properties of AZS crucible bricks. In addition, the glass quality improved, and the product rejection rate dropped by 40%.

The customer was very satisfied with the results. They mentioned that the long - term cost - saving effect was remarkable, and the improved glass quality helped them gain a competitive edge in the market.

Conclusion

If you are a glass enterprise considering choosing new refractory materials for your glass furnace, AZS crucible bricks are definitely worth considering. Their multiple advantages can effectively help you reduce costs and increase efficiency. To learn more about AZS crucible bricks, please visit our website [Website URL] or contact us at [Contact Information]. We are looking forward to serving you.