Industrial Chamber and Tunnel Furnaces for Ceramic and Glass Processing
KEPKA designs and delivers large-scale chamber and tunnel furnaces dedicated to ceramic and glass processing, supporting both traditional and advanced industrial production. Our systems are engineered for bisque firing, glaze firing, decorative processes and thermal treatment of glass and ceramic products, where temperature uniformity, process stability and repeatability are essential.
We focus on heavy-duty chamber furnaces for batch production and roller-driven tunnel furnaces for continuous, high-throughput lines, enabling scalable manufacturing across a wide range of ceramic and glass applications.
Large Chamber Furnaces for Ceramic Bisque and Glaze Firing
KEPKA chamber furnaces are designed for large-format and high-capacity ceramic firing, supporting both bisque and glaze processes. These furnaces are used in the production of technical ceramics, artistic ceramics and industrial ceramic components that require carefully controlled thermal cycles.
Bisque firing in large chamber furnaces ensures gradual moisture removal, structural stabilization and controlled sintering of ceramic bodies. Subsequent glaze firing processes rely on precise temperature ramps and soaking stages to achieve correct glaze melting, surface quality and adhesion. KEPKA furnaces allow full programming of heating curves, holding times and cooling profiles, ensuring consistent results even for dense or thick-walled ceramic products.
Robust mechanical construction, long service life of heating systems and optimized insulation make these furnaces suitable for continuous industrial operation.
Tunnel Furnaces with Roller Drive for Continuous Ceramic Production
For large-scale ceramic manufacturing, KEPKA supplies tunnel furnaces with roller conveyor systems, enabling continuous transport of products through multiple heating and cooling zones. These furnaces are widely used for tiles, tableware, technical ceramics and industrial ceramic parts.
Roller-driven tunnel furnaces provide stable and repeatable processing conditions, with each product experiencing identical thermal exposure regardless of its position in the line. Multi-zone temperature control allows precise shaping of the firing profile along the entire tunnel length, supporting both bisque and glaze firing in continuous production environments.
The roller transport system is engineered for durability and precise movement, ensuring smooth handling of fragile ceramic products throughout the firing process.
Tunnel Furnaces for Decorative Processes on Glass and Ceramics
In addition to structural firing, KEPKA delivers tunnel furnaces dedicated to decorative processes on glass and ceramic products. These systems are used for:
- firing of ceramic and glass decorations,
- processing of decals and transfer prints (calcomania),
- firing of overglaze and underglaze decorations,
- thermal fixation of printed and coated layers.
Decorative tunnel furnaces are designed with highly stable temperature zones and controlled heating rates to protect sensitive decorative layers from damage. Uniform heat distribution ensures consistent color development, adhesion and durability of decorative finishes.
Such systems are commonly used in tableware production, architectural glass elements, decorative ceramic panels and branded ceramic products.
Integrated Thermal Control
and Process Reliability
All KEPKA furnaces for glass and ceramics are equipped with advanced control systems that allow precise definition of firing curves, dwell times and cooling stages. Recipe-based operation ensures repeatable quality across batches and production runs while minimizing operator intervention.
Chamber and tunnel furnaces can be configured to meet specific production requirements, including different firing atmospheres, transport speeds and loading configurations. This flexibility enables adaptation to both traditional ceramic processes and modern industrial glass applications.
Summary
KEPKA thermal systems for Glass & Ceramics combine robust industrial design, precise temperature control and scalable production architectures. From large chamber furnaces for bisque and glaze firing to roller-driven tunnel furnaces for continuous ceramic production and decorative processes on glass and ceramics, our solutions provide the thermal foundation for reliable, high-quality manufacturing.
