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Calcination in cathode manufacturing

The right heating solution helps increase energy efficiency and maintain high production rates in cathode manufacturing.

Sulphuric acid roasting of spodumene

An electrically heated kiln for acid roasting of spodumene is both a simpler and more thermally efficient technology.

Recycling

The growth in electric cars and other electronics, combined with high nickel prices, means that the recycling of lithium-ion batteries is becoming an increasingly important industry. This has created new processes for extracting nickel and other metals from old batteries, which then need to be

Cathode and anode production

You’re already in a winning industry, but do you have the best solution? Meet the soaring demand for lithium-ion batteries with the right solution for your heating processes. Kanthal’s electric heating technology is efficient and long-lasting with minimal energy consumption. Explore the

Battery

Efficient and sustainable heating processes are vital when the lithium-ion battery industry scales up production to meet the fast-growing demand. Kanthal’s electric heating technology increases energy efficiency and productivity, while reducing emissions of CO2 and NOx. Learn more about the

Lithium refining

Electric heating technology helps reduce the environmental impact from lithium refining. It’s also energy efficient and productive, while providing a better working environment. Explore the benefits from Kanthal’s electric heating solutions for different processes below.

Spodumene calcination

Electrically heated kilns for spodumene calcination offer 95 percent thermal efficiency. Learn just how much energy goes to waste in a gas-fired kiln.

Steel

Regardless of furnace or temperature requirement, Kanthal can offer an electric solution for the steel industry.

Car bottom furnaces for ingot heating

Gas-fired car bottom furnaces in the steel industry have long delivered poor thermal efficiency and high thermal mass. Kanthal’s Fibrothal® can provide more efficient and cleaner heating.

Pit furnaces for ingot heating

Kanthal’s electric resistance elements leave no carbon footprint, provided the electricity they use is generated from clean, renewable energy. The ingot heating process stands to benefit substantially from making the switch to electric.