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[October 2004]
New Lightweight Cordierite Material – Dylite and Hybrid Dylite - Gives Faster Kiln Firing and Reduces Energy Costs
Dyson Ceramic Systems has introduced Dylite, a revolutionary new cordierite material that is almost half the weight of standard cordierite. This gives kiln furniture users the potential to obtain refractory weight savings of up to 50%, achieve faster firing cycles and reduce energy consumption substantially. Developed over a period of three years, Dylite offers many additional benefits to refractory users. Thermal shock resistance is improved over standard cordierite, giving longer refractory life and its lower specific heat capacity enables quicker heating and cooling.
Rapid firing is therefore a real possibility with Dylite, giving the opportunity to increase kiln speed and throughput. For users looking to reduce energy consumption to comply with European and international regulations, Dylite is an ideal solution. Dylite has a variety of applications within the tableware industry. It is also ideal for kiln car bases, as baffle and cover batts.
Dyson Ceramic Systems offers a rapid prototyping service, with the capability to produce sample profile setters within seven days. Dylite has many clear ergonomic advantages for refractory users. Besides increasing productivity there are the hidden benefits achieved from its lightweight nature. Specifically, it has the capacity to help cut lost time by reducing the number of industrial injuries sustained whilst lifting refractories. Dylite can be used successfully up to temperatures of 1100ºC, In addition to Dylite we have developed a “HYBRID DYLITE” which can be used in applications up to 1300ºC. Hybrid Dylite has the advantage of being 20% lighter than a standard cordierite material.
Dyson Ceramic Systems have recently designed and installed a complete flexible system in a UK tableware company, with all components being manufactured in “Dylite”. This company has benefited with a system giving reduced weight and consequently experiencing substantial fuel savings. Photographs of this system can be seen below.
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