Industrial boilers can be among the most efficient machinery in your facility, or they can be the slowpokes that take forever to start working, thus delaying production and wasting time. While the boilers aren't the only factor in how efficient or productive your facility is, they can affect your work substantially. Ensuring the boilers you get are as efficient as possible will go a long way toward improving production.

Use a Once-Through Design

Some steam boilers have what's called a once-through design that uses a different internal tube design to make start-up easier. They produce steam much more quickly than traditional steam boilers, which means you don't have to wait for them to warm up. You can also turn them off when you don't need steam. This helps your facility both in terms of budget and time as you're not using extra power to get the boilers going and you can start production projects that require steam much more quickly.

Install a Water Softener at Your Facility

Traditional boilers that take more time to warm up might be more appropriate for the types of products your facility works on; that's OK. You still want to be sure that those boilers work as efficiently as possible, and one step to take is installing a water softener at your facility if you haven't already done so. Unless you're in an area with water that is naturally very soft, mineral buildup is likely occurring in all of your water-using equipment. Scale can form on the insides of pipes and tubing and create partial blockages that slow down the delivery of water. That can have a bad effect on steam boilers that need that supply.

Find a Manufacturer Who Offers Excellent Warranties

Want to be sure you get machinery that's going to last and work very well? Look for items from manufacturers that carry excellent warranties and replacement/repair guarantees. Companies aren't going to offer those unless they're sure the machinery will last for a long time without developing problems. If the equipment were to break all the time or work poorly, the manufacturer would lose a lot of money on replacements, repairs, and lost business. A great warranty package almost guarantees that you're getting the best of the bunch. (Barring the odd defective item that you might statistically encounter.)

Ensuring maximum efficiency at your facility requires a multi-pronged approach. With the right boilers, good water quality, great warranties, and more, you can maximize production. Talk to an industrial boiler manufacturer for more information.