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Laurel Kiln furniture base plates are refractory structural components used to support ceramic products during high-temperature firing. They are widely applied in ceramic kilns, tunnel kilns, and industrial thermal processing systems. These base plates provide a stable platform for stacking products and help reduce deformation during firing.

Kiln base plates serve as a flat and heat-resistant foundation in kiln loading systems. They help distribute load evenly and prevent direct contact between products and kiln furniture. Manufacturers design these components according to kiln size, temperature conditions, and load requirements.

Depending on the application, kiln furniture base plates are made from high-alumina, mullite, or cordierite materials. These materials ensure stable performance under continuous thermal stress and repeated heating cycles.

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Key Performance Features

Stable Load Support

Kiln furniture base plates provide reliable mechanical strength for stacked ceramic products. They maintain structural stability under heavy loads.

High Temperature Resistance

These base plates perform consistently in high-temperature environments. Material selection is matched to specific firing conditions.

Excellent Shape Stability

Kiln base plates resist warping during long firing cycles. This helps maintain product consistency.

Improved Kiln Efficiency

Their structure supports better airflow and heat distribution inside the kiln, improving firing uniformity.

Long Service Life

Durable ceramic materials reduce replacement frequency and support long-term industrial use.

Material Type	Main Composition	Al₂O₃ (%)	SiO₂ (%)	SiC (%)	Bulk Density (g/cm³)	Max Service Temp (°C)
Cordierite-Mullite	Cordierite + Mullite	35–45	45–55	—	1.9–2.2	1250–1300
Mullite	3Al₂O₃·2SiO₂	60–75	25–35	—	2.3–2.6	1500
High Alumina	Alumina refractory	70–95	5–25	—	2.6–3.0	1600–1700
Silicon Carbide (SiC)	SiC refractory	—	—	80–98	2.7–3.1	1600–1650

Kiln Furniture Base plates

Product Types

Kiln furniture base plates are available in several configurations:

Standard base plates for general ceramic firing
Reinforced base plates for heavy-load applications
Thin plates for fast heating cycles
Slotted designs for improved airflow
Custom designs for special kiln systems

Thickness, porosity, and material composition can be adjusted according to kiln conditions.

Table parameters

Item	Unit	Model
Item	Unit	LAUREL-R	LAUREL-N	LAUREL-D
AI2O3	%	38	42	45
SiO2	%	50	47	45
MgO	%	8	7	6.5
Max Working Temperature	ºC	1320	1300	1350
Bulk Density	g/cm3	1.85	2.0	2.0
Apparent Porosity	%	28	25	26
M.O.R. at 20ºC	MPa	14	13	15
M.O.R. at 1250ºC	MPa	11	13	15
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion	10-6 k-1	2.3	2.4	2.8
at 20ºC - 1000ºC	10-6 k-1	2.3	2.4	2.8
Specific Heat at 20ºC	Kj/Kg.k	1	1	1
Thermal Shock Resistance		Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Application Areas

Kiln furniture base plates are used in:

Ceramic tableware production
Sanitary ware manufacturing
Electronic ceramics firing
Refractory material processing
Tunnel kilns and shuttle kilns

They are essential in continuous production lines that require stable stacking and consistent firing quality.

Features

Advantages Compared with Traditional Supports

Support Type	Load Stability	Thermal Resistance	Reusability	Deformation Risk
Metal Supports	Medium	Low	Medium	High
Mixed Supports	Medium	Medium	Medium	Medium
Kiln Base Plates	High	High	High	Low

Kiln furniture base plates provide a more stable and durable solution for high-temperature applications.

Manufacturing & Customization

Design is based on kiln temperature curves, load conditions, firing cycles, and kiln atmosphere. Manufacturers use pressing and high-temperature sintering processes to ensure stable density and strength.

Customized base plates can be produced to match different kiln structures and production requirements, ensuring long-term performance and dimensional accuracy.

Applications

Steel Industry

Aluminum Industry

Cement Industry

Glass Industry

Ceramic Industry

Petrochemical Industry

Power Industry

Other metallurgical industries

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