How our doors protect people and the environment in combustion plants

As operators of furnaces, incineration plants, cement works and other combustion plants, Langen Feuerungsbau's customers are well aware of the extreme conditions that prevail in their processes. Temperatures that melt metals, aggressive environments and constant operation place heavy demands on people and material. ‘We at Langen Feuerungsbau are proud that we can make a decisive contribution to the safety and efficiency of these critical infrastructures with our fire-resistant doors, hatches, manholes and inspection openings in these plants,’ says Anja Vogt, Managing Director of Langen Feuerungsbau in Duisburg-Rheinhausen.

Safety first: Protection for combustion plant personnel

In environments where fire and heat are the main players, protecting the people who work there is of paramount importance. An uncontrolled spread of flames or an escape of hot gas can have catastrophic consequences. This is where our specially developed fire-resistant doors come into play:

• Reliable fire protection: Not only are our doors heat-resistant, they are also designed to prevent the spread of fire and smoke effectively in the event of an emergency. They form a strong barrier that creates valuable time for evacuations and minimises damage to the plant.
• Safe access and inspection points: Our doors and inspection openings provide safe access to the hottest areas of these plants, both for maintenance work and for daily monitoring. ‘Our high-temperature-resistant inspection glasses allow employees to observe the process inside without exposing themselves to direct danger. This significantly reduces the risk of burns or injuries from escaping media,’ explains Operations Manager and Managing Director Karsten Vogt.
• Robust design for extreme conditions: ‘All of our doors and openings are made from the highest quality fire-resistant materials and can withstand the extreme loads in furnaces and incinerators. This means durability and reliability, even under constant stress,’ adds Anja Vogt.

A contribution to environmental protection: Efficiency and emission reduction

‘For us, safety and environmental protection go hand in hand. Our products not only help to protect personnel, but also to reduce the impact on the environment. A door that closes and insulates perfectly prevents unnecessary heat loss from the oven or system. This means less energy consumption to maintain the desired process temperatures, resulting in a direct reduction in operating costs and CO2 footprint,’ explains Karsten Vogt. ‘However, leaky doors can also lead to uncontrolled air supply or the escape of process gases, which impairs combustion efficiency and increases emissions. Our precision-manufactured, tightly-sealed systems ensure optimum process control, which contributes to cleaner and more complete combustion and thus minimises the release of harmful substances. Due to the high quality and durability of Langen Feuerungsbau's products, the company also contributes towards conserving resources.

‘We understand that every combustion plant is unique. That's why we offer our fire-resistant doors and inspection hatches in a wide range of options – from different sizes and shapes to specific material compositions tailored to the individual requirements of your facility. Regardless of whether you manufacture in Europe, Asia, America or anywhere else in the world, our solutions are designed to meet and exceed global standards for safety and environmental protection. We are happy to supply our customers with the right product for their next overhaul or system maintenance,’ says Anja Vogt.