In the glass industry, enterprises are constantly facing challenges in high - temperature environments and cost pressures. High - temperature operations in glass manufacturing not only require equipment to withstand extreme heat but also bring about significant costs in terms of equipment maintenance and energy consumption. This is where AZS cross grid bricks come into play as a powerful solution for glass enterprises.
AZS cross grid bricks are renowned for their excellent high - temperature resistance and corrosion resistance. In terms of high - temperature resistance, these bricks can withstand temperatures up to 1700°C. According to laboratory tests, when exposed to a continuous high - temperature environment of 1600°C for 100 hours, the dimensional change of AZS cross grid bricks is less than 0.5%, which is far superior to ordinary refractory materials.
Regarding corrosion resistance, glass production involves various corrosive substances such as molten glass and alkaline gases. AZS cross grid bricks have a dense structure and special chemical composition that can effectively resist the erosion of these substances. In a practical production environment, after a year of continuous use, the corrosion depth of AZS cross grid bricks is only about 5mm, while other common refractory materials may have a corrosion depth of more than 20mm.
As a key refractory material in glass kilns, AZS cross grid bricks bring multiple benefits to glass enterprises. Firstly, they significantly reduce the replacement frequency. Traditional refractory materials may need to be replaced every 2 - 3 years, while AZS cross grid bricks can be used for more than 5 years without major replacement, which directly reduces the cost of purchasing new materials.
Secondly, they lower maintenance costs. Since AZS cross grid bricks are highly resistant to corrosion and high - temperature deformation, the need for frequent repairs and maintenance of the kiln is greatly reduced. Enterprises can save a large amount of labor and material costs in maintenance.
In addition, AZS cross grid bricks can ensure the efficient operation of the kiln. Their stable performance helps maintain a uniform temperature distribution in the kiln, which is conducive to improving the quality of glass products. At the same time, they can also reduce energy consumption. By reducing heat loss, enterprises can save about 15% of energy consumption, which is a considerable cost savings in the long run.
Many glass enterprises have already benefited from using AZS cross grid bricks. For example, a large - scale glass manufacturing enterprise in the United States replaced its original refractory materials with AZS cross grid bricks in 2018. After two years of operation, the replacement cost of refractory materials was reduced by 60%, and the energy consumption was decreased by 18%. Moreover, the defect rate of glass products decreased from 3% to 1%, greatly improving the overall economic efficiency of the enterprise.
In conclusion, AZS cross grid bricks are of great significance for glass enterprises to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and achieve sustainable development. With their excellent performance and proven value in practical applications, they are worthy of being adopted by more glass enterprises. We sincerely encourage glass enterprises to try using AZS cross grid bricks and take a step forward in cost - control and efficiency - improvement.