INDUSTRIAL KILN & FURNACE REFURBISHMENT
REFURBISHMENT, REPAIRS & THERMAL PLANT UPGRADES
CDS Group provides industrial kiln and furnace refurbishment services to help customers restore performance, improve reliability and extend plant life.
WHY REFURBISHMENT MATTERS
Not every thermal processing challenge requires a complete replacement. In many cases, existing kilns and furnaces can be upgraded through targeted refurbishment work, reducing downtime and improving operating performance while making better use of the original asset.
TYPICAL SCOPE
Our refurbishment work can include insulation replacement, heating element renewal, control panel upgrades, instrumentation replacement, safety improvements, mechanical repairs, structural modifications, access improvements and general modernisation of older systems.
ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING
We can assess the current condition of the equipment, identify practical upgrade opportunities and recommend a route that suits both the plant condition and the customer’s production objectives. Where appropriate, refurbishment can be combined with automation and controls improvements to deliver a more capable and more efficient system.
ON HAND WHEN REPAIRS ARE NEEDED
Faults in thermal processing equipment rarely happen at a convenient time. CDS Group provides kiln and furnace repair services for manufacturers who need a reliable, technically capable team to step in and resolve the problem without unnecessary delay. Our engineers are experienced working on a wide range of equipment, including systems not originally built by CDS. That means you’re not dependent on the original supplier to get things moving again.
What sets our approach apart is the attention given to understanding why the problem occurred in the first place. A good kiln repair service doesn’t just restore the equipment to its previous condition but identifies the underlying cause and addresses it properly. That approach leads to fewer repeat failures, more predictable maintenance intervals and better long-term performance from equipment.
INDUSTRIES WE COVER
CDS Kilns and Furnaces supplies advanced thermal processing solutions and bespoke industrial kilns and furnaces to a wide range of sectors, including:
AEROSPACE
ADVANCED CERAMICS
HEAT TREATMENT METALS
NUCLEAR
DEFENCE
AUTOMOTIVE
BATTERY MATERIALS
CERAMICS
CDS Kilns and Furnaces provides dependable thermal processing solutions for demanding industrial applications where accuracy, repeatability, and robust operation are critical. Our kilns and furnaces are designed around the specific process, material, and production requirement, helping customers achieve reliable performance across a wide range of sectors. With support spanning design, manufacture, installation, upgrades, and servicing, we deliver practical systems built for long-term operational value.
SALES | SUPPORT
As a dynamic organisation that currently employs over 60 staff in its UK offices alone, we’re proud to offer a range of services, including research and development, as well as expert advice provided on a consultation basis.