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Glass Furnace Insulation Upgrade: Achieving Over 30% Energy Savings with Aluminum Bubble Brick – Real-World Experience from Zhengzhou Rongsheng Refractories

Rongsheng Refractory
2025-08-23
Industry Experience
How can glass furnace insulation be upgraded to achieve energy savings exceeding 30%? Zhengzhou Rongsheng Refractories shares practical insights using aluminum bubble brick—a high-performance refractory material made from hollow alumina spheres and bauxite powder sintered at high temperatures. With a maximum service temperature of 1800°C, ultra-low thermal conductivity, and excellent stability, this solution delivers measurable efficiency gains across diverse industrial conditions. Backed by 20 years of custom design expertise and successful deployments in over 70 countries, Rongsheng enables manufacturers to build more efficient, reliable, and cost-effective operations.
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How to Cut Glass Furnace Energy Costs by Over 30% — Real-World Results from Zhengzhou Rongsheng Refractories

For glass manufacturers facing rising energy costs and tighter emissions regulations, upgrading furnace insulation isn’t just smart—it’s essential. At Zhengzhou Rongsheng Refractories, we’ve helped over 70 global clients achieve consistent energy savings of 30–45% using our custom-made aluminum bubble bricks (alumina hollow sphere bricks).

“After installing Rongsheng’s aluminum bubble bricks in our melting tank, our gas consumption dropped by 37% within three months—without any change in production output.”
- Manufacturing Director, Middle East Glass Plant

Why Aluminum Bubble Bricks Outperform Traditional Insulation

Traditional refractory materials often fail under extreme thermal stress or suffer from high heat loss. Our proprietary manufacturing process combines high-purity bauxite powder with hollow alumina spheres, sintered at temperatures up to 1800°C. This results in:

  • Ultra-low thermal conductivity (0.12–0.18 W/m·K) – significantly better than conventional firebrick (0.6–1.0 W/m·K)
  • Exceptional dimensional stability even after repeated heating/cooling cycles
  • Reduced maintenance downtime due to minimal cracking or spalling
Material Type Max Temp (°C) Thermal Conductivity (W/m·K) Avg. Energy Savings
Standard Firebrick 1500 ~0.8 10–15%
Aluminum Bubble Brick (Rongsheng) 1800 ~0.15 30–45%

Custom Solutions for Complex Industrial Conditions

Every glass plant has unique operating conditions—from batch types to kiln design and local climate. With 20 years of experience serving clients across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, Rongsheng offers tailored solutions based on:

  1. On-site temperature mapping and heat loss analysis
  2. Material selection aligned with your specific furnace profile
  3. Installation support and post-upgrade performance monitoring

We don’t just sell products—we build long-term partnerships that deliver measurable ROI. Whether you’re running a small artisanal studio or a large-scale production line, our team ensures seamless integration and real-world efficiency gains.

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