Mineral wool, rock wool electric furnace - AC rock wool furnace
Application of equipment:
This equipment is used to melt the production of rock wool basalt,
slag, dolomite and auxiliary materials, after heating homogeneous
insulation, control the temperature and flow of the slurry
transported to the centrifuge, continuous production of rock wool
products.
Process overview:
Basalt ore and auxiliary materials are the main raw materials of
rock wool electric furnace. After drying by drying system, the
prepared raw materials are loaded into the high bin of electric
furnace through feeding system for storage. After measuring and
weighing the raw materials through the distributing system, the raw
materials are lowered into the furnace by the feeding pipe in the
furnace, and the thin materials are continuously heated by electric
power for submerged arc smelting. After melting to meet the
temperature requirements, the thin materials are released through
the slag outlet and enter the centrifuge to make rock wool
products.
Structural features:
(1) The operation flexibility of the equipment is strong, the slag
flow is controllable, the operation is simple;
(2) Adopt advanced impedance control method and introduce
temperature feedback;
(3) high degree of automation, centralized control of the whole
smelting process;
(4) Fast melting speed, continuous feeding, continuous discharge;
(5) smelting melting process without coke;
(6) The equipment performance is stable and can work continuously
for 24 hours;
(7) Production waste can be recycled, resulting in less waste;
(8) The flue gas is easy to recover, and the emission is small
(mainly for soot 350mg/m²);
Schematic diagram of process flow:

Main parameters and indicators:
1 Furnace capacity ~ 55t
2 Shell diameter Φ6000
3 Shell height 4000 mm
4 Electrode diameter Φ450mm
5 Electrode center circle Φ1450mm
6. Transformer rated capacity 7000 KVA
Performance index:
1 Output per hour (finished product) 5 ~ 6 tons
2 Power consumption per ton of product (finished product)
≤1100KWh/T
3 Electric furnace long-term insulation power consumption
700-800KWh/h
The New AC Rock Wool Furnace is an upgraded professional melting
equipment tailored for the mineral wool/rock wool insulation
material industry, integrating optimized AC arc technology, intelligent control, and green
production. Based on the advantages of traditional AC electric arc furnaces,
it has been comprehensively upgraded in terms of structure design,
energy efficiency, and environmental performance. It efficiently
melts mineral raw materials (basalt, diabase, dolomite) and
industrial solid wastes (metallurgical slag, tailings) into
high-quality molten slag at 1500-1700℃, providing stable,
low-viscosity molten material for rock wool fiber formation. With
its characteristics of high melting efficiency, reliable operation,
and cost-effectiveness, it is an ideal core equipment for rock wool
manufacturers to realize large-scale production, product quality
upgrading, and low-carbon development.
The New AC Rock Wool Furnace is an improved three-phase AC electric
arc melting device optimized for rock wool production processes. It
adopts a high-efficiency transformer and arc-stabilizing technology
to generate stable high-temperature arcs between three graphite
electrodes and raw materials. Through the direct thermal effect of
arcs and the auxiliary stirring of molten slag, solid raw materials
are rapidly melted into uniform, low-impurity molten slag. The
molten material is continuously sent to centrifugal spinners or
fiberizing equipment to produce rock wool products with excellent
thermal insulation, fire resistance, sound absorption, and
corrosion resistance properties.
- Efficient High-Temperature Melting: Upgraded arc-stabilizing technology ensures rapid temperature
rise (melting temperature up to 1700℃), shortening the melting
cycle by 10-15% compared with traditional models; complete melting
of raw materials eliminates crystalline impurities, improving
molten slag purity (impurity content ≤0.8%).
- Molten Slag Homogenization: Optimized electrode arrangement and furnace body structure
enhance the natural convection and stirring effect of molten slag,
ensuring uniform temperature (temperature difference ≤±15℃) and
chemical composition, and stable viscosity (1.2-2.8 Pa·s) to meet
the requirements of continuous fiber formation.
- Energy Conservation & Emission Reduction: Adopts high-efficiency iron core transformer and low-resistance
short network, increasing thermal efficiency to ≥78% (8-10% higher
than traditional AC furnaces); power consumption per ton of molten
slag is reduced by 15-20%; equipped with efficient flue gas
purification and waste heat recovery systems, achieving energy
recycling and low pollutant emissions.
- Intelligent Stable Operation: Integrates advanced PLC intelligent control system, realizing
real-time monitoring and automatic adjustment of key parameters
(furnace temperature, current/voltage, molten slag level); supports
remote operation and fault early warning, ensuring 24/7 continuous
and stable production.
- Waste Resource Utilization: Compatible with a variety of raw materials, including industrial
solid wastes such as metallurgical slag and tailings, realizing
"waste-to-treasure" and reducing raw material costs while
responding to environmental protection policies.
- Feeding Stage: Raw materials (basalt, metallurgical slag, etc.) are crushed and
screened to 5-30mm, then transported to the furnace body through
the sealed intelligent feeding system at a constant speed.
- Arc Ignition & Heating Stage: The AC power supply system outputs low-voltage, high-current
electricity to the three graphite electrodes; arcs are generated
between the electrode tips and raw materials, releasing a large
amount of heat to rapidly melt the raw materials.
- Molten Slag Homogenization Stage: Under the action of arc heat and natural convection, molten slag
is fully stirred, ensuring uniform temperature and chemical
composition; the intelligent temperature control system maintains
the molten slag at 1550-1650℃ (adjustable according to raw material
characteristics).
- Discharging & Fiber Formation Stage: The molten slag flows out stably through the overflow port or
tapping port, then is sent to centrifugal spinners for high-speed
fiberization, forming rock wool fibers with uniform thickness.
- Waste Heat Recovery & Flue Gas Treatment Stage: High-temperature flue gas generated during melting is cooled by
the heat exchanger (recovering waste heat), then purified by the
dust collector and desulfurization device to meet emission
standards before being discharged.
- Higher Energy Efficiency: Upgraded energy-saving transformer and low-resistance short
network reduce energy loss; thermal efficiency increased by 8-10%
compared with traditional AC furnaces, significantly lowering
production costs.
- Stable & Reliable Performance: Optimized electrode arrangement and arc-stabilizing technology
ensure stable arc discharge; reduced electrode consumption (2-3kg/t
molten slag) and extended refractory lining service life, improving
equipment operation rate.
- Intelligent Operation: Full-process intelligent control realizes automatic parameter
adjustment and remote monitoring; fault early warning function
reduces maintenance time, ensuring continuous production.
- Strong Raw Material Adaptability: Compatible with basalt, diabase, metallurgical slag, tailings,
and other raw materials; flexible adjustment of melting parameters
to meet different raw material melting requirements.
- Environmentally Friendly & Low Carbon: Efficient flue gas purification system achieves near-zero
pollutant emissions; waste heat recovery realizes energy recycling,
meeting global strict environmental protection policies.
- Cost-Effective & Easy Maintenance: Mature AC technology, simple structure, and standardized
components reduce maintenance difficulty and spare parts costs;
short commissioning cycle and quick return on investment.
- Rock Wool/Mineral Wool Production: Core melting equipment for insulation material manufacturers,
producing rock wool boards, blankets, pipes, and other products
widely used in construction, petrochemical, power, and
transportation industries.
- Industrial Solid Waste Utilization: Treatment of metallurgical slag (steelmaking slag, non-ferrous
metal smelting slag), tailings, and other industrial solid wastes,
converting them into high-value rock wool raw materials, in line
with circular economy development trends.
- Low-Carbon Building Materials Industry: Providing high-quality raw material melting support for green
buildings, producing fire-resistant, thermal insulation, and
sound-absorbing rock wool products to meet low-carbon building
standards.
- Large-Scale Insulation Projects: Supporting equipment for large-scale projects such as high-speed
railways, highways, and industrial workshops, providing stable and
high-quality rock wool materials for thermal insulation and fire
protection projects.
- Upgraded Core Technology: Optimized AC arc-stabilizing technology and energy-saving design,
balancing efficiency and cost-effectiveness, suitable for medium
and large-scale rock wool production enterprises.
- Proven Reliability: Mature and stable AC technology, with thousands of successful
application cases in domestic and foreign markets; equipment
operation rate ≥95%.
- International Certification & Compliance: Products have passed CE, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and other
international certifications, complying with technical and
environmental standards in Europe, Southeast Asia, Africa, and
other regions.
- Customized Solutions: Provides personalized equipment design and process optimization
according to user's raw material characteristics, production
capacity, and product requirements, including furnace capacity,
power configuration, and waste heat recovery systems.
- Comprehensive After-Sales Service: Offers one-stop services including equipment installation,
commissioning, operation training, and overseas technical support;
24-hour online service and timely spare parts supply ensure
uninterrupted production.
The New AC Rock Wool Furnace is an upgraded and optimized core
equipment for the rock wool industry, integrating efficiency,
intelligence, and environmental protection. It helps enterprises
improve production efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product
competitiveness while responding to global low-carbon and
environmental protection trends. For more detailed technical
parameters, process solutions, or quotation information, please
contact our professional sales team.