Thermal

Thermal processing is the practice of changing the temperature of a material to change its state.

The heat needed for thermal processing can be applied by direct or indirect methods. Thermal processing is widely used for crude oil and natural gas processing, activating chemical processes, power generation, production of asphalt shingles and roofing materials, food and beverage production, plastics, textiles and agriculture. ASTEC has decades of experience building reliable, efficient and high-quality products for thermal processing.  

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Thermal Applications

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Agriculture & Fertilizer

Modern agriculture practices utilize thermal processes to accomplish a number of goals. Today's sophisticated systems help ensure both safe and efficient production both in the field or in the production of fertilizers. Astec has a variety of products and systems well-suited to the agriculture industry and fertilizer production. 
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Chemical

Chemical plants convert oil, natural gas, air, water, metals, and minerals into chemical products which are used to manufacture numerous consumer products and play an important part in agriculture, manufacturing, construction, and service industries. The transfer of heat is an essential component of all chemical processes. An efficient heat transfer system is a key to manufacturing many chemicals. 
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Crude Oil & Natural Gas Processing

Oil refining and gas processing are procedures that turn these complex chemical mixtures into a range of usable fuels.  Refining and processing crude oil and natural gas require highly reliable and efficient heating systems and services. Astec produces a number of reliable and efficient components for use in oil refining and gas processing including heaters, tanks, heat recovery systems, and expansion tanks.
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Food & Beverage Production

Large-scale, commercial food and beverage production relies on thermal processing techniques to ensure the safety of consumables. Reliable and efficient systems are critical to ensure safe food and beverage production. Astec has extensive experience with supplying systems for large-scale food and beverage production.
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Paints, Resins & Adhesives

Production of paints, resins, and adhesives involves complex chemical processes that demand sophisticated, reliable thermal processing systems. Astec has a long history of producing trustworthy and efficient thermal systems that can be used in the production of paints, resins, and adhesives.
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Petrochemical

The petrochemical industry is fundamental to our contemporary world. It supplies many of the raw materials that we rely on: plastics, medicines, lubricants, synthetic rubbers, and synthetic fibers. The petrochemical industry relies heavily on various thermal processes and heat-controlled methods to produce its vital materials. Astec components used in the petrochemical industry include heaters, controls, steam generators, and heat recovery systems.
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Plastics & Thermoplastics

The plastics industry relies on industrial heaters to mold, melt, mix, and prep plastics. Astec manufactures and installs an extensive range of thermal processing equipment for the production of plastics and thermoplastics. 
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Power Generation

Power generation is essential to modern life and industry. The power generation industry depends on heating equipment and systems to meet its demands. Astec serves the power and electricity generation industry with a number of products such as thermal fluid heaters, process heaters, heat economizers, and expansion tanks and pump skids. 
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Roofing & Construction Products

Throughout the asphalt/roofing industry efficient heating systems and services are needed as well as reliable storage systems. Astec has an extensive background supplying equipment designed for heating and storing liquid asphalt as well as experience with all types of thermal systems. 
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Textiles & Packaging

Heating and thermal process are indispensable in the production of textiles and packaging. In addition, precise and accurate temperature and control systems are often required for efficiency and safety. Astec has a variety of products and systems well-suited to textile and packaging production.