Driven by growing market interest, Fulton is reintroducing the FBS horizontal firetube steam boiler to meet increasing demand for high-output solutions in applications where space and headroom limit the use of vertical models such as the VSRT. Engineered for demanding process environments, the FBS range will be available in the UK with steam outputs up to six tonnes.
Commenting for Fulton, Sales & Marketing Manager Mat King says: “Fulton is reintroducing the popular FBS to the UK for customers who need high steam outputs but do not have the required height for their vertical boilers. The FBS is already renowned across global markets and in the UK and will deliver the performance expected from Fulton in an architecture that fits the space and keeps projects moving.”
Powerful steam performance
The FBS delivers robust steam outputs that suit sites with sustained, high-demand duty cycles, including manufacturing, food and beverage processing and large-scale laundry and dry-cleaning operations. Across the eight-model range, typical steam outputs are between 960 kg/h and 6,260 kg/h, giving end users the flexibility to match boiler selection precisely to the load profile. Fulton’s three-pass design provides efficient combustion, utilising corrugated furnaces that enhance efficiency and structural integrity by increasing heat transfer surface area and providing flexibility to absorb thermal expansion achieving long-term reductions in fuel use and operating costs.
Horizontal design for low headroom sites
As a horizontal firetube boiler, the FBS fits plant rooms where ceiling height limits the installation of vertical steam boilers and without compromising steam output or steam quality. Its generous water content and steam volume promote stable operation and high-quality, dry steam, which is essential for consistent process results and productive plant performance. The fully water-backed turnaround and carefully engineered pressure vessel design also help to minimise thermal stress and extend boiler life in tough operating environments.
“Plant operators want reliable steam, predictable operating costs and the confidence that their boiler choice supports their emissions strategy.” adds Mat. “The FBS gives them that confidence, combining a low NOx burner, high efficiency and Fulton’s proven firetube design to create a boiler that works brilliantly today and is ready for tomorrow’s demands.”
Ready for regulations and multiple fuels
Fulton equips the FBS with a low NOx burner package that enables the boiler to meet current emissions expectations, including MCPD requirements, when specified appropriately for the site. Burner options can fire on gas, oil or dual-fuel giving plant operators valuable flexibility where fuel availability, security of supply or resilience strategies demand a secondary option. In addition, the boiler’s high efficiency and modern burner technology support decarbonisation plans by helping operators cut both fuel consumption and associated emissions.
Durability and low total cost of ownership
The FBS features pressure vessel thicknesses that exceed relevant code minimums and tubes that are significantly thicker than many industry-standard designs, reinforcing its rugged, long-life construction. Fulton’s hinged front and rear doors make fire-side access straightforward, while seal-welded tubes and a fully water-backed rear turnaround reduce the risk of leaks and maintenance-related downtime.
Where design criteria demand even higher efficiencies, the FBS can be provided with a flue gas economiser, with every boiler supplied with brackets and supports to minimise the impact of having one retro fitted. In addition, high-density insulation reduces jacket heat loss, supporting overall system efficiency and helping to drive down total cost of ownership over the boiler’s lifetime.
Summarising, Mat King says: “From food and beverage to healthcare, textiles and manufacturing, engineers can specify FBS knowing that its horizontal layout, high steam outputs and fuel flexibility will help them design a practical, productive and future-focused boiler plant room.”
