Roof Holder (Support)
Roof Holder (Support) is a Cordierite Mullite vertical prop used within the kiln superstructure to carry and stabilize the Roof Rail and Roof Extruded Batts above the firing chamber. Manufactured by Imerys (Spain), it transfers the structural load of the roof assembly down through the kiln, maintaining roof height and alignment through repeated firing cycles.
Product Details
Roof Holder (Support) is a Cordierite Mullite vertical prop used within the kiln superstructure to carry and stabilize the Roof Rail and Roof Extruded Batts above the firing chamber. Manufactured by Imerys (Spain), it transfers the structural load of the roof assembly down through the kiln, maintaining roof height and alignment through repeated firing cycles.
Positioned vertically beneath the Roof Rail to bear the load of the roof superstructure — keeping the kiln’s overhead firing surface at a fixed height and stable position through continuous high-temperature cycles.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Material | Cordierite Mullite |
| Max Working Temperature | ~1350°C |
| Thermal Shock Resistance | Excellent |
| Thermal Expansion Coefficient | Low (~4–5 × 10⁻⁶/K) |
| Bulk Density | ~2.0–2.3 g/cm³ |
| Function | Vertical support/prop for roof superstructure |
| Application | Kiln superstructure – sanitary ware & tableware firing |
| Origin | Imerys, Spain |
