Coal and coke pilot plant testing equipment
Enhance your material testing precision with versatile equipment designed for comprehensive analysis, from coal characterization to coke reactivity and iron ore reduction, ensuring rigorous quality control in metallurgical processes.

Heats and Analyzes Coal for Coke Testing
The SHO – Single Sole Heated Oven by Carbolite Gero is specifically engineered for precise coke analysis in the coal and metallurgical industries. It features a robust construction that ensures uniform heating, essential for reliable and repeatable results in coke testing. The oven operates by applying consistent heat across a single large surface, ideal for replicating industrial coking processes on a pilot scale. Common applications include the production of metallurgical coke and ancillary materials such as coal tar and gas.
With options for manual or automated operations, the SHO integrates seamlessly into various research and pilot plant environments, providing flexibility in testing methodologies. The unit’s design complies with relevant ISO and ASTM standards, guaranteeing alignment with industry best practices. For added usability, the oven is available with advanced control options, allowing for precise temperature modulation and enhanced process oversight. Constructed from durable materials, the oven is built to withstand the rigors of continuous use, ensuring longevity and consistent performance. Customization options are available, enabling modifications to meet specific operational needs.
Benefits
- Ensures precise coke sample analysis for improved production quality.
- Integrates seamlessly into existing research and development workflows.
- Reduces operational costs with efficient energy use and robust construction.
- Complies with international testing standards for reliable and consistent results.
- Offers flexible operational options to adapt to specific testing requirements.
- Applications
- Iron ore,Coke,Coal
- End products
- Metallurgical coke,Coke breeze,Coal gas,Pig iron,Coal tar
- Steps before
- Sample Collection,Sample Preparation,Moisture Analysis
- Steps after
- Data Analysis,Report Generation,Quality Assurance
- Input ingredients
- coal samples,coke samples,iron ore samples
- Output ingredients
- moisture content,ash content,volatile matter,fixed carbon content,coke reactivity data,iron ore reducibility data,ash fusibility data,swelling number index,expansion and contraction data,caking properties data
- Market info
- Carbolite Gero is renowned for designing and manufacturing high-temperature laboratory and industrial furnaces and ovens, offering expertise in heat treatment solutions, with a reputation for quality, reliability, and precise thermal processing across various industries.
- Temperature Range
- Up to 1800°C
- Atmosphere Control
- Inert and reactive atmospheres
- Automation
- Temperature control units,from manual to full automation
- Pilot Plant Scale
- Bench top laboratory models to large pilot plant scale
- ISO Standard Compliance
- Complies with ISO,ASTM,EN,BS,and DIN test methods
- Capacity
- Varies by model and application
- Furnace Type
- Single sole heated,moving wall,fixed wall,vacuum
- Heating Application
- Coal,coke testing,iron ore reducibility
- Product Models
- SHO,CRI,CSR,CTO 7,MWO,GK,IOR,GLO,LTD
- Temperature Control
- Manual to full automation
- Heating Application
- Proximate analysis of coal
- Heat Treatment Capability
- Coal Characterisation Furnace
- Temperature Uniformity
- High uniformity for coal,coke testing
- Working mechanism
- Single sole heated,moving wall,fixed wall
- Automation level
- Manual / PLC
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch
- Temperature range
- Up to 1800°C
- Integrated steps
- Proximate analysis,caking properties
- Density/particle size
- Varies with material
- Analysis Type
- Moisture / Ash / Volatile Matter
- Machine footprint
- Bench top,Large pilot plant scale
- Furnace type
- Single Sole Heated / Coke Reactivity / Fixed Wall / Moving Wall / Gray King / Iron Ore Reducibility
- Temperature range
- up to 3000°C
- Control panel type
- Manual to full automation
- Customization options
- Bespoke solutions
- Control panel type
- Manual to full automation
- Integration possibilities
- Modified standard products,bespoke solutions
- Custom Designs
- Bespoke solutions for specific test methods