Henan Hongke Heavy Machinery Co., Ltd. delivered a ceramsite rotary kiln line to a customer in Indonesia. Design capacity: 300,000 m³/year. Here's the short version.
Who the Customer Is
A building materials producer in Indonesia (South Sumatra region). They make ceramsite—expanded clay aggregate—from local clay and shale for concrete blocks, structural concrete, and insulation.
What Problem They Had
No local ceramsite supply—contractors relied on imports or distant sources
Local clay and shale varied in moisture and expansion behavior
No established process parameters for their materials
Dust and emissions had to meet Indonesian rules
300,000 m³/year required a robust, continuous line
Tropical conditions—high humidity, high heat—affect equipment
They needed a complete line, not just a kiln.
Why They Chose Us
We supply the whole line – mixing, granulation, kiln, cooling, screening, dust collection
We designed for their clay and shale – tested samples before finalizing
We know tropical conditions – motor sizing, cooling, moisture control
They inspected our factory before signing
We stay available after handover – process support, spare parts
What We Supplied
A complete ceramsite line around a rotary kiln.
| Key Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 300,000 m³/year |
| Raw materials | Local clay and shale |
| Kiln type | Rotary kiln with refractory lining |
| Temp | Up to 1,200°C (zoned control) |
| Drive | Heavy-duty gear with main + auxiliary motor |
Included: raw material storage and feeding, twin-shaft mixer, granulator, rotary kiln, cooler, vibrating screen, dust collection (cyclone + bag filter), conveyors, PLC controls.
Delivery Timeline
| Stage | Status |
|---|---|
| Raw material testing | Done |
| Process design | Done |
| Manufacturing | Done |
| Factory testing | Done |
| Shipment to Indonesia | Done |
| On-site installation | Done |
| Commissioning | Done |
| Handover | Done |
Commissioning Results
| Metric | Result |
|---|---|
| Product quality | Uniform size and density, meets spec |
| Kiln temperature | Stable across zones |
| Throughput | Meets 300,000 m³/year design |
| Expansion | Consistent with local clay/shale |
| Dust emissions | Within limits |
| Operational stability | Continuous operation achieved |
What the Customer Said
"The line runs well. The kiln handles our local clay and shale without the problems we worried about. Quality is consistent, dust control meets requirements. The team was responsive." — Production Manager, Indonesia
What It Means for Them
Local ceramsite supply—shorter lead times, lower cost than imports
Consistent quality for offtake contracts
One supplier for the whole line
Emissions in compliance
Reliable operation in tropical conditions
Scalable design for future expansion
Long-Term Partnership
We don't stop at handover. We provide technical support for different clay/shale sources, spare parts, maintenance guidance, and support for future expansion.
About Us
Henan Hongke Heavy Machinery Co., Ltd. has been making rotary kilns, rotary dryers, ball mills, and crushers since 2006. We do one-stop solutions—complete systems, not just machines.
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