Installation Guide

Anchor-Loc® 3
Insulating Fiber Modules
Product/System Description
The Anchor-Loc® 3 Insulating Fiber Module is designed
to meet a wide range of application requirements in
many types of heat-processing equipment. Each
Anchor-Loc 3 module is supplied with a D-2 threaded
fastening system to attach the module to the surface of
heat-processing vessels.
Typically, Anchor-Loc 3 modules are installed in a
pre-engineered layout pattern. Once the threaded stud
is welded to the casing, the module is secured in place
with a hex nut. • Ease of replacement on door seals, covers and other
The Anchor-Loc 3 module may also be installed areas of mechanical wear.
with a self-contained weld-on attachment or a bolt-on • Extends service life in applications where vibration is
fastener for installation over expanded metal grating. present.
Please contact the Unifrax Application Engineering
Group at (716) 278-3888 for additional details about
module attachment options, design recommendations
Typical Lining Applications
and installation drawings. • Feed heaters
• Reformers
Application Advantages Provided by • Ethylene Furnaces
• Boilers
the D-2 Fastening System
• Reheat Furnaces
• Stud welds can be torque tested and visually • Steel Soaking Pit Covers
inspected before modules are installed. • Ladle Preheat Covers
• Compatible with shell coatings, foil vapor barriers or • Forge Furnaces
back-up insulation blanket.
• Incinerators
• The D-2 fastening system features an alignment tool
• Stacks, Ducts
that guides the hex nut on to the threaded weld stud.
This system eliminates cross threading, increasing • Doors, Covers
installation speed and assuring reliable attachment • Ceramic Kilns
of the module to the casing. • Personal Protective Shield
• Simple to install and replace.
Industries/Markets Served
Application Problems Solved • Chemical and petrochemical
• Refining
• Compatible with dirty fuel fired units. • Iron and Steel
• Provides reliable service under continuous operation • Ceramic
conditions.
Advantages Over Refractory Anchor-Loc 3 Insulating Fiber Modules
• Low heat loss
• Low heat storage Installation Over Casing Plate
• Thermal shock resistance
• Fast thermal cycling (heat up/cool down) Tools Required
• Energy savings (less fuel used) • Stud Arc Welding Equipment for 8mm diameter
• Easy to install studs
• Requires less maintenance • Torque Wrench to test welds (optional)
• One of the following:
a) >" drive ratchet
The Anchor-Loc 3 Module b) >" drive speed wrench
Anchor-Loc 3 modules are made from a continuous “S” c) Electric screwdriver
fold of fiber insulation blanket. A variety of refractory • 13mm D-2 installation socket,
ceramic fiber and biosoluble fiber chemistries may be Unifrax Part # 779988889
used to construct Anchor-Loc 3 modules. • D-2 hex nut alignment tool,
The insulating blankets used to fabricate the Anchor- Unifrax Part # 779988890
Loc 3 modules are made from inorganic spun fibers. • Tape measure
These fibers are cross-linked in a needling process to • Chalk line
produce a blanket with high tensile strength and excel- • Utility knife (to trim modules and cut module banding)
lent physical integrity. At maximum operating tempera- • Tamping board
tures, the inherent shrinkage in the insulating fiber • Garden Sprayer (to moisten module surface prior
blanket causes the material at the “S” fold to seal to tamping)
together, preventing heat flow to the furnace casing. • 8mm x 1.25 die and die stock (to remove weld splatter)
Two ceramic fiber blanket chemistries are used for
Anchor-Loc 3 construction. Durablanket ® HPS and
Installation Tools
Durablanket 2600 with temperature grades of 1316°C
(2400°F) and 1427°C (2600°F) respectively.
The Anchor-Loc 3 module is also constructed from
biosoluble insulating blankets. For applications where
operating temperatures may reach 1100°C (2012°F),
the Anchor-Loc 3 is fabricated from Insulfrax® S Blanket.
For continuous operating temperatures up to 1260°C
(2300°F), Isofrax® 1260C soluble fiber blanket is
selected for module construction.
A variety of module densities and thicknesses are
available to meet a wide range of application needs.
Each cold face fold of the module blanket is support- D-2 installation socket, D-2 hex nut alignment tool, speed wrench,
die and diestock
ed by two alloy tubes which secure the insulating blan-
ket to the stainless steel module anchor. An access
tube extends from the module anchor to the hot face
surface of the module. This removable tube provides
access to the module anchor for ease and speed of
installation.

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Installation Procedure 3 Weld Anchor-Loc D-2 studs (8mm x 32mm studs
supplied with modules) to furnace casing. If mod-
Note: Anchor-Loc 3 insulating fiber modules may be
ules are to be installed with a vapor barrier system,
installed in a unidirectional or parquet pattern. Parquet
or over back-up blanket, the optional longer stud
installation is recommended for service temperatures
(8mm x 67mm) should be supplied on the order.
below 1093°C (2000°F). Unidirectional installation is
recommended for service temperatures up to 1343°C
(2450°F).

1 Lay out the installation pattern on the furnace casing:

Horizontal (For both Unidirectional and Parquet
module installation patterns.)
153mm (6") – 305mm (12") – 305mm (12") –
305mm (12") – (305mm (12") repeating)

Vertical (For Unidirectional module installation.

4 Place an 8mm x 1.25 hex nut on the stud and test
This example is based on 160 kg/m3 [10 pcf] lining
the weld with a torque wrench (optional).
density and single folded 128 kg/m3 [8 pcf]
batten strips.)
15.9mm (7.5") – 28.6mm (13.5") – 28.6mm (13.5") –
28.6mm (13.5") – (28.6mm (13.5") repeating)

Vertical (For Parquet module installation.)

152mm (6") – 305mm (12") – 305mm (12") –
305mm (12") – (305mm (12") repeating)

5 Cover the studs with tape, plastic caps or straws.*

6 Apply stalastic coating to casing, as directed by
manufacturer.*
*Steps used when furnace casing coatings are
desired.
7 To install each module, thread the D-2 alignment
over the pilot thread on the end of the D-2 stud.
2 Spot grind or sandblast the casing if necessary.
Weld locations must be free of rust, scale, oil and
dirt to accept an arc weld.

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 8 Align the hole in the module base bar over the end 12 After all the modules have been installed, cut
of the D-2 alignment tool. Next, slide the module the plastic band around each module. Remove
over the weld stud, seating the module to the the bands, cardboard endplates and card-
casing/back-up insulation. board guide tubes, allowing each module to
fully expand.

9 Place an 8mm x 1.5 hex nut in the D-2 installation

socket. With the hex nut centered over the align- 13 Close any visible opening in the module lining.
ment tool, slide the socket through the module Dampen the surface of the lining with clean water
access tube until the nut contacts the end of the from the garden sprayer to control dust generation
weld stud. The design of the D-2 stud facilitates during tamping.
alignment between the nut and stud, eliminating
cross-threading and facilitating fast and accurate
installation.

10 Thread the hex nut onto the D-2 stud. (It may be
necessary to start the nut by making the first turn
of the socket in reverse to align the threads.)

11 Finish tightening the nut until it is firmly seated

against the base bar, seating the perimeter of the 14 Finally, tamp the entire surface of the Anchor-Loc 3
module to the casing (back-up insulation). lining to tighten all joints and close any gaps.

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