What is a quenching conveyor used for?

A quenching conveyor is designed to cool hot glass cullet quickly and efficiently after the glass manufacturing process. The system combines vibratory conveying with water quenching to reduce the material temperature while safely moving cullet through the production line.

Why is rapid cooling important for glass cullet?

Rapid cooling helps prepare glass cullet for downstream handling, storage, and processing. Effective quenching rapidly cools materials, improving operational safety and supporting efficient glass recycling and recovery operations.

How do Carrier quenching conveyors handle hot glass cullet?

Carrier quenching conveyors use controlled water application and vibratory motion to cool and convey hot cullet simultaneously. The design promotes consistent material flow while helping prevent buildup and handling challenges associated with high-temperature glass.

Can quenching conveyors handle continuous glass production operations?

Yes. Carrier quenching conveyors are engineered for continuous-duty operation in demanding glass manufacturing environments, providing reliable cooling and conveying of hot cullet with minimal maintenance requirements.

What are the advantages of a vibratory quenching conveyor for glass cullet?

Vibratory quenching conveyors provide uniform material movement, efficient cooling, reduced mechanical complexity, and reliable performance in high-temperature glass processing applications. Their simple, durable design helps minimize downtime while supporting consistent production rates.

Quenching Conveyors

Deliver controlled, efficient cooling of glass cullet while ensuring safe handling and process stability.

Rapid and uniform cooling to protect downstream equipment

Heavy-duty construction designed for high-temperature applications

Custom-engineered designs to meet specific process and capacity needs

Improved operator safety with enclosed, controlled quench environments

Quenching Conveyors

Carrier’s Quenching Conveyor equipment continuously processes glass, safely and reliably, with integrated water pools for easy handling. Designed for durability in demanding, high-heat environments, these conveyors protect downstream equipment, improve product handling, and enhance overall process efficiency.

Transporting quenched, fractured glass from a basement to a furnace used to be an intensive and hazardous job. Carrier’s smart quenching conveying equipment solves many of these challenges with a specialized spring and rocker arm design.

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Features & Benefits

Multi-function design quenches and solidifies glass cullet.

Special rubber spring and aluminum rocker arm assembly designed for quenching applications where coil and leaf springs fail.

Water pools are incorporated into the quenching conveyor for ease of handling and reuse of materials.

Dewatering ramps separate glass cullet and fines from water bath.

Vertical dividers allow different materials to be handled simultaneously without cross-contamination.

Our quenching conveyor equipment is supported from below or suspended from above on soft steel coil or rubber isolation springs to reduce the dynamic reaction to surrounding structures.

Equipment Options & Accessories

Counterbalanced Design with Isolation Springs

Optional combined design reduces the dynamic reaction by 98%.

Troughs & Liners

Custom polished troughs and linings deliver enhanced wear resistance against abrasive glass cullet.

Dewatering

Built-in dewatering sections efficiently separate the solid cullet and glass fines from the water bath, ensuring the material is dry and ready for further processing.

Enclosures & Covers

Removable covers to minimize airborne silica or dust and reduce the risk of cross-contamination.

Screening & Scalping Designs

Optional screens and scalping decks remove oversize debris or clumps.

Discharge Configurations

Custom discharges can be engineered to accommodate downstream processing equipment.

Applications

Glass Cullet

Simultaneously conveys and cools hot glass cullet through controlled water quenching. Integrated water baths immediately receive molten glass, quenching and thermo-fracturing the material into manageable glass cullet sizes. Vibratory motion promotes uniform exposure to cooling media while providing continuous discharge to downstream processing equipment.

Glass Recycling

Quenches and conveys hot recycled glass while controlling material temperature for downstream handling. Engineered vibration maintains consistent movement while water contact provides rapid, uniform heat removal.

Molten Slag

Receives and quenches high-temperature slag using controlled water contact and heavy-duty vibratory conveying. Rapid cooling solidifies material while continuous movement prepares slag for crushing, recovery, or disposal.

Heated Parts or Materials

Provides controlled quenching and conveying of hot components or bulk materials after thermal processing. Adjustable water application and residence time achieve targeted cooling while maintaining continuous material flow.

Metal Scrap

Cools and conveys hot metal scrap using controlled water quenching and robust vibratory motion. Heavy-duty construction withstands impact and thermal loading while preparing material for downstream handling or recovery.

Dewatering Plastics

Uses vibratory conveying to separate excess water from quenched or washed plastic materials. Engineered deck configurations promote drainage while maintaining consistent material movement toward downstream drying or processing.

Ash & Clinker

Quenches high-temperature ash and clinker while continuously conveying material away from the process. Controlled water application reduces temperature and dust while rugged construction handles abrasive, thermally demanding material.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a quenching conveyor and how does it work?

A quenching conveyor is designed to rapidly cool hot materials such as ash, clinker, foundry castings, or slag by conveying them through a water-filled or water-sprayed trough. Carrier’s vibrating quenching conveyors use controlled vibration to move material efficiently while ensuring uniform cooling and minimizing material buildup.

What types of materials can Carrier’s quenching conveyors handle?

Carrier quenching conveyors are engineered to handle high-temperature materials such as bottom ash, boiler ash, slag, clinker, foundry castings, scrap metal, and other hot bulk solids. Each system is customized to accommodate specific material characteristics, temperatures, and production requirements.

What temperature range can the conveyor withstand?

Carrier quenching conveyors are designed to manage extremely high material temperatures, often exceeding 1,000°F (538°C) depending on the application. System components are selected and engineered to withstand thermal shock, corrosion, and abrasive conditions.

How does a vibrating quench conveyor compare to a drag chain or belt system?

Unlike drag chain or belt conveyors, vibrating quench conveyors have fewer moving parts in contact with the material, reducing wear and maintenance. They offer gentler material handling, improved durability in high-heat environments, and lower long-term operating costs.

Can the quench conveyor be customized for my facility?

Yes. Carrier designs each quenching conveyor system to meet your plant’s layout, capacity requirements, material properties, and cooling specifications. Options include water recirculation systems, dewatering sections, covers, liners, and discharge configurations.

How is water managed within the quench conveyor system?

Systems can be equipped with integrated water recirculation, filtration, and discharge solutions to help control water usage and meet environmental regulations. Proper water management also improves cooling efficiency and reduces operating costs.

Can the quench conveyor be customized for my facility?

Can Carrier provide replacement parts or service for existing quench systems?

Yes. Carrier offers aftermarket parts, system upgrades, inspections, and field service support to keep quenching conveyors operating at peak performance, whether originally supplied by Carrier or another manufacturer.