Henan Hongke Heavy Machinery Co., Ltd. just shipped a Φ1.8×35m rotary kiln for sludge calcination to a customer in Russia. Here's what they needed and what we delivered.
The Problem: Sludge Disposal Was Costly
Our Russian customer runs an industrial plant that generates a lot of wet, sticky sludge. Disposal was getting more expensive, and environmental rules were getting tighter. They needed a better way.
They wanted a system that could:
Cut sludge volume by over 70%
Destroy organics completely
Run 24/7 without constant stops
Meet strict emission limits
The main headache: sludge sticks to kiln walls, builds up, and wrecks performance. Standard kilns just don't handle it well.
What We Built
We designed a Φ1.8×35m rotary kiln specifically for their sludge. Not a generic unit—engineered for the actual material they're processing.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 1.8m |
| Length | 35m |
| Capacity | ~30 tons/hour |
| Temperature | 850–1200°C |
Key design features:
Anti-sticking internals – special flights and lifters keep material tumbling and prevent ring build-up
Tight seals with air purge – keeps gas and dust inside, meets environmental standards
Long kiln design – 35m length gives enough residence time to fully burn out organics
Full system package – including screw feeder, afterburner, cyclone dust collector, induced draft fan, and control panel
Why a Rotary Kiln?
Because it works. Rotary kilns handle wet, sticky, variable feed better than any other thermal equipment. They're proven, reliable, and easy to operate long-term.
What We Do Differently
We don't sell machines off a shelf. Every kiln we build is matched to the material and the site.
For Russian customers, we also offer:
Site evaluation – we'll come look at your facility
Full support – from sizing to installation to startup
Spare parts and remote support – we don't disappear after delivery
The Result
The kiln is now on its way to Russia. Once installed, it'll process about 30 tons of sludge per hour, turning a costly disposal headache into a clean, compliant operation. The output material is a stable ash that can be landfilled or even reused in construction materials.
Need Something Similar?
If you're dealing with sludge—industrial, municipal, oily, or organic—we can build a kiln that fits your material and your production targets.
Contact Henan Hongke Heavy Machinery Co., Ltd. – we deliver solutions, not just machines.
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