Reference projects

Projects special cables Transportation and cable pull systems

The transportation of the cable is effected by tensioners. Cables with a diameter of up to 300 millimetres and at a speed of up to 20 metres a minute are transported. The roller path consists of heavy duty rollers and has as an example a bending radius of up to 3 metres.

Projects special cables Plants and components for the production of submarine power cables

Münstermann offers plants and components for the production of special cables as for example those needed for offshore wind farms. A typical application is the transfer of the cable from the stranding machine to the turntable, which acts as a buffer store for the cable.Münstermann can also supply transport systems, which unload the cable from the storage turntables and lay it onto an appropriate turntable on the cable-laying ship. The assembly of this unit is both possible outdoors and indoors as well as near the sea. The units and components can be offered along with the accompanying automation systems and safety engineering.

Projects steel and aluminium Air floatating dryer for the production of electrical sheets

An air flotating dryer for the production of electrical sheets has been successfully installed and put into operation.

Projects thermoprocessing plants Transport of two oven zones by plane

Münstermann plants are sold and assembled worldwide. Usually the plants are transported by truck and then by ship to the production site of the respective customer. With a current project, however, everything was different.

Projects thermoprocessing plants Tempering oven with loading and unloading via robots

A current project shows how interfaces can be saved with the combination of thermal processing technology, material handling, automation technology and flexibility in project handling.

Projects thermoprocessing plants A very Special Project: Belt Dryer for Silica Beads

As a supplier of custom, application-specific equipment, sometimes we have the privilege to complete an unusual project. A recent project for BASF fits into this category. Münstermann constructed two large belt dryers for alumino-silica gel adsorbents, which are used in many industries.

Projects thermoprocessing plants Airplane Components – Cured in a Münstermann oven

„An innovative technical concept and a commited approach in the developement phase convinced us to work with Münstermann“

Projects thermoprocessing plants New fast curing chambers for battery plates

Plate curing in 4 hours: Münstermann has supplied a further two curing chambers for battery plates. The unites operate according to the Concure-Process. The Concure-Process is a patented rapid curing process, in which the plates are not cured in the conventional process in 30 hours, but are cured in the chambers in only 4 hours. 

Projects thermoprocessing plants Continuous flow preheating oven for aluminium strips

One of Münstermann’s core competences is dryers and thermal treatment units for the processing of steel or aluminium strips.

Projects thermoprocessing plants Laboratory furnace for ignition trials on feeders

Our customer Vesuvius runs a number of trial furnaces in which ignition trials on feeders are carried out. The aim of the trials is to decide at which temperature the different feeders, which are all made of different raw materials, will ignite.

Projects thermoprocessing plants A look behind the scenes: factory acceptance test of a calcination oven

Drying and heat treatment units are employed in many industrial production processes and therefore also to be found in the ceramic industry.

Projects thermoprocessing plants Continuous flow dryer for Volkswagen

Münstermann has won its first order from Volkswagen. This is for a timed sequence continuous flow dryer with two conveyor belts in which wax-coated steel components undergo heat treatment. The unit consists of a warm-up zone, a smaller cooling-down zone and the dryer’s integrated material handling system. The special thing about this is the very high positioning accuracy of the steel components on the conveyor belt.

Projects thermoprocessing plants Energy-saving design of industrial drying units

The rising prices of energy require a rethinking in the design of machines as these mean the running costs of production units continue to rise.

Projects thermoprocessing plants Drying of gypsum blocks

Drying of blocks made from natural gypsum are dried with the new tunnel dryer produced for Rigips AG (Switzerland). The blocks are produced in different thicknesses from 2.5 to 10 cms in which an even drying process is necessary.

Projects thermoprocessing plants Large glass wool oven taken into operation

Münstermann together with its partner Knauf Insulation put a large glass wool oven into operation in Vise, Belgium. In addition to the oven, the de-dusting system, the complete hardware and software and their assembly were supplied by us.

Projects thermoprocessing plants Dryer for refractory material

An excellent example of a typical working relationship with our customers is a new dryer for RHI. After numerous trials in our Trials Department optimal curing times and a temperature profile was determined together before the design and development phase in order to reach an even curing of the briquettes.

Projects thermoprocessing plants Metal belt dryer with adjustable nozzle spacing

During the production of metal strips, which may have a high propensity to waviness or unevenness, it is possible that the drying in a metal strip dryer can occur non-uniformly or that the strip is even damaged.

Projects thermoprocessing plants Thermal treatment units for carbon pipes

Along with industrial sectors such as the building material or steel industries Münstermann is on the search for new areas of application for its thermal treatment units in future-oriented industries such as, for example, the carbon industry. In this particular case we were able to make an offer to our customer, Voith Composites; for a complete solution including a material handling system, process control system and a safety concept.

Projects thermoprocessing plants Trial dryer for catalytic converter production

A trial dryer has passed its trial run for the production of catalytic converters for motor cars. Our customer’s dryer will be used for product and process improvements.

Projects thermoprocessing plants Oven for the continuous heating of the metal strips

A current example in a metal strip production line shows how Münstermann’s experience in intelligently conceived details is implemented and how these details lead to a more efficient production process.

Projects thermoprocessing plants Curing oven for fibre glass pipe insulation

The production of curing ovens is one of Münstermann’s core competences. Along with the well-known glass wool plates tube frames are also produced from this insulating material. Heating pipes can be insulated with these tube frames.

Projects thermoprocessing plants Units for new glass wool production line

A new curing oven and two forming sections from Münstermann are part of a new production line of SCHWENK Dämmtechnik (now Knauf Insulation). The output of the complete production line amounts to 144 tonnes per day.

Projects thermoprocessing plants Preheating ovens for rolls of steel

Three identical preheating ovens for the steel rolls were produced and supplied to Wicke GmbH & Co KG.

Projects thermoprocessing plants Dryer for coated surfaces

A vertical Münstermann- steel belt dryer has been delivered to Sundwig GmbH. The dryer has been taken into operation at Voest Alpine Stahl AG in Linz, Austria for the drying of coated surfaces of steel belts in the finishing process of Galvanising Line No. 5.

Projects thermoprocessing plants Curing oven is taken into operation in the USA

At the end of February 2008 the first large Münstermann curing oven for glass wool was successfully taken into operation in the USA. It is not without a certain pride that we can boast that the Acceptance Certificate from our customer Knauf Insulation, Shelbyville, was signed without the inclusion of any notifications of defects or requests to remedy any defects.

Projects thermoprocessing plants Continuous-flow dryer for coils of wire

A very interesting project was developed for Bekaert. This is of particular interest because on the one hand much emphasis was put on energy efficiency (especially in comparison with the older dryers) and on the other hand on account of the demands on the degree of automation and the safety aspects connected to it and also the special handling demands to be solved. In this unit very thin wires are dried, which are wound on to spools. Before they reach the dryer they are rinsed. The rinsing fluid is then dried.

Projects thermoprocessing plants A small dryer for copper bands

Apart from the large units Münstermann also offers special solutions for a limited range of uses which are more likely to be of a filigree nature.

Projects thermoprocessing plants Wide curing oven for glass wool production

Münstermann has just delivered a wide curing oven to Knauf Insulation S.A. for the production of glass wool in Eastern Europe.

Projects thermoprocessing plants Preheating oven for metal sheet

One of our last developments in the domain of thermal treatment, that means driers and ovens, is a preheating oven for metal sheets.

Projects thermoprocessing plants Custom-specific preheating oven

Our customer, WTW Wandler- und Transformerwerk Wirges could have certainly bought four single heating ovens off the peg but for special demands standard solutions do not often have the characteristics that are required.

Projects thermoprocessing plants Tempering oven for the automotive industry

In this tempering oven seals that are used for sealing motor vehicle windows are produced. The seals are placed in tempering ovens at a temperature of 130 °C for one hour. The seals are placed on metal transporting trays which in turn are stacked on pallets. These pallets are transported continuously in rotation by chain conveyors through the oven.

Projects thermoprocessing plants Tempering oven with an elaborate material handling system

Münstermann has built and delivered a very special annealing oven. The oven combines optimal process engineering with a minimum space requirement.

Projects aerated concrete Modernisation of an autoclave transfer car

For an existing aerated concrete factory in England HESS AAC (a member of the Top-Werke Group) has ordered an autoclave transfer car from Münstermann. The transfer car is designed for the loading and unloading of autoclaves.

Projects aerated concrete Further developed mould oiling unit for aerated concrete

In combination with our business partner Hess AAC we have equipped up to 20 aerated concrete works with units in recent years. Our automatic mould-oiling units in particular have been further developed and optimized.

Projects aerated concrete Transport systems for AAC production

In modern structural engineering building materials made of autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) are very popular. The material is easy to work with and it is available in a great many different shapes and sizes for the blocks. Aerated concrete guarantees good protection against sound and provides excellent insulation qualities.

Projects catalytic converters Extraction of exhaust air from a coating system for catalysts

The Münstermann filter system cleans the exhaust air from a coating system for refinery catalysts. The exhaust air contains abrasive abrasion of the catalyst particles and spray drying plastic particles of the coating solution. The system is explosion-proof.

Projects catalytic converters Dryer for catalytic converters and diesel particulate filters with integrated circulation of product trays

Münstermann has delivered to Dinex a dryer for diesel particulate filters and catalytic converters with integrated recirculation of the product carriers.

Projects catalytic converters Delivery of calcining ovens and dryers for catalyst production

We do not want to withhold a special picture from you: The delivery of dryers and calcining ovens for the production of catalytic converters and diesel particulate filters.

Projects catalytic converters Corning hands over a special present to Münstermann

Corning is one of the market leaders in ceramic bodies for automotive catalytic converters or diesel particulate filters. Corning also supplies the technical ceramics for the upcoming gasoline particle filters and relies on thermal process technology from Münstermann for their production.

Projects catalytic converters Optimization of dryers and calcining ovens for catalytic converters

As part of an internal research project, Münstermann has developed a new generation of dryers and calcining ovens for catalytic converters and diesel particulate filters.

Projects catalytic converters Calcining ovens for catalytic converters for temperatures of over 600 °C

Some specifications are very challenging for our developers. This is especially true of a current project for Johnson Matthey.

Projects catalytic converters Product crusher for a bulk materials belt dryer

Münstermann has been designing and developing belt dryers for bulk materials among other things for the chemical industry (e.g. catalytic bulk materials or SAP materials).

Projects catalytic converters Trials unit for customers’ test centre

One of the latest projects for one of the world’s largest producers of catalytic converters and diesel particle filters is a comparatively small project, however, the technical details of the unit demonstrate how demanding it was.

Projects catalytic converters Calcination ovens for motor vehicle catalytic converters

As part of an extension to a production line Münstermann supplied five large-scale calcination ovens.The ovens present a number of interesting and, for the production process, important special features.

Projects catalytic converters Double belt dryer for ceramic honeycombed products

In this continuous flow dryer the ceramic honeycombed products are transported through the unit lying down. Along with the actual conveyor belt for the products (lower belt) a further belt (upper belt) is installed, which clamps the products to be dried together to prevent them moving about.

Refractory projects Modernization of a setting plant

Münstermann has modernized a setting plant for refractory bricks for RHI Magnesita. An old unloading gantry loader was replaced by a robot setting system.

Refractory projects A special project: Dedusting unit on loan for trials

As producers of bespoken plants Münstermann have gained an extensive portfolio on some very important client based projects. A fine representation of this is a dedusting unit produced for a factory belonging to RHI AG subsidiary PPL in Ireland on a loan basis, for a trial period.

Refractory projects Impregnating unit for refractory bricks

A selection of plant sections has just been supplied to RHI for a special project.

Refractory projects Dedusting during the processing of magnesite

A modern filter unit from Münstermann replaced the filter unit together with the piping system, which was getting on in years, in RHI's processing unit for magnesite at the Veitsch location.

Process automation projects Virtual commissioning using the example of a conveyor system

As part of a Master's thesis and in cooperation with Siemens, a so-called virtual commissioning was carried out at Münstermann for the first time during a project. The aim was to test new methods for further developments in machine and plant construction. The complexity of the plants we develop is increasing and the proportion of automation and the use of sensors for process monitoring is growing.

Process automation projects Setting and calibration unit for refractory bricks

A challenging project has been implemented for RHI AG. This is a setting and calibration system for refractory bricks. It is challenging, as the degree of automation is very high.

Process automation projects Visualisation in the ceramic industry

This project concerns a complete material handling system for kiln cars for a large Spanish producer of heavy clay products. In this new factory tiles and stoneware tiles for example are produced.

Projects Ceramic Industry Dryer circuit for technical ceramics using product trays

A current project offers a good opportunity to present the interplay of thermal process engineering, material handling and process automation at Münstermann in more detail.

Projects Ceramic Industry Belt dryer for ceramic parts

A current project for a belt dryer shows that active customer development is becoming more and more important for us.

Projects Ceramic Industry Transfer car for refractory bricks

Units for the refractory industry have been designed, developed and produced by Münstermann for a considerable time. One current project in the sector material handling is a transfer car for the company RHI, which is designed to carry very heavy loads.

Projects Ceramic Industry Kiln circuit for a refractory brickworks in China

One of the most modern factories producing refractory bricks for the cement and steel industry has invested its trust in the automation solutions and material handling competence of Münstermann.

Service projects Replacement methods for contaminated filter bags

Our service department provides more safety for your employees when dismantling old contaminated filter bags. The handling of used, dust-laden filter bags, especially when they are contaminated, pose a health hazard to their employees during the dismantling process as well as during transport of the filter bags.

Münstermann offers you a special installation method for the dismantling of these filter bags. The health of your employees is protected, and the method also ensures clean and safe packaging of the filter bags during disassembly.

Easy handling and safe transport

The removal method consists of a sleeve fitted with a hose film and an aluminum demontage storage. In the case of disassembly, the demontage storage is placed on the filter bag and the filter bag can then simply be pulled into the hose film.
Thus, the contaminated filter bags is safely packaged, the workplace environment remains clean and the filter bags can be transported cleanly without dust leakage.

WIP cleaning system

"WIP-Clean" in bag filter systems generally refers to the cleaning of the filter medium used in the raw gas space, as well as in the pure gas space. In this "wet" cleaning process, which has nothing to do with the dry cleaning of the filter medium, a liquid medium (usually water) is used.

Reasons for using a WIP device

• Protection of service personnel and the environment (when replacing the filter medium)
• Rinsing of toxic products before changing the filter medium

Components WIP device

• Wash liquid dispensers (pipe distributors) outside the filter
• One set of pipes, valves, nozzle lances and spray nozzles
• Electrical / pneumatic control components (design according to expected operating convenience and cleaning frequency)

Service projects Relocation of a dryer for water-soluble polymers

Bringing old dryers and ovens up to scratch is one of Münstermann’s competences. A current project for Solenis is something very special and deals with a drying unit produced by a third party.

Service projects Commissioning of an tempering furnace in India

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