Frequently Asked Questions about Clayton Steam Solutions
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Boiler Performance & Efficiency
Clayton steam boilers start up in as little as five minutes from a completely cold start.
Clayton’s internal design features a single coil design, and our mechanical steam separator has no moving parts. Coupled with our 24/7 service and technical support, Clayton is dedicated to keeping your operations running smoothly.
Clayton boilers provide an average fuel to steam efficiency of 80%, with higher efficiency easily achievable using ancillary equipment and ideal feedwater practices. Clayton also provides Energy Savings Calculations to provide you with a real-world efficiency number tailored to your facility and operations, giving you an accurate efficiency rating before you commit to a purchase.
Clayton’s unique design allows for rapid response to changing load demands and are ideal for facilities where steam loads tend to fluctuate. By controlling our water flow and matching it to the firing rate of the boiler, Clayton’s products can ramp up and cycle down quickly to match the needs of your facility.
Clayton provides steam quality in excess of 99%, with less than 1% moisture content.
Clayton boilers were originally designed to operate in the state of California, and our emissions reflect these requirements. We offer several Low NOx options to further lower emissions ratings to meet even the strictest emission requirements.
Additionally, Clayton’s latest product, the V-Series Electric Boiler, is our first zero emissions product.
Boiler Specifications & Options
Clayton offers steam boilers from as small as 15 boiler horsepower to over 1200, with customized solutions available upon request.
Clayton’s most common fuels are natural gas, oil, propane, and electricity. Clayton also offers custom solutions to accommodate alternative fuel sources, including biofuels and a range of waste heat boilers.
Clayton boilers are typically one-third the size of a traditional firetube boiler. This can allow you to install multiple boilers in the space that was previously occupied by a single boiler, allowing for more flexibility and redundancy in your facility.
Our vertical coil design allows us to build up, rather than out, saving even more floor space.
We do! We’re pleased to now offer the Clayton V-Series Electric steam generator, our first steam boiler powered entirely by electricity.
Steam generators differentiate themselves from traditional steam boilers in their coil type design. A steam generator typically uses an internal coil design to produce steam much faster, while also being physically smaller than a traditional firetube design. The term is typically used in the industry to differentiate the two styles.
However, a steam generator and a steam boiler do share something in common, and that’s the ability to generate steam for a wide variety of industrial applications.
Clayton brings a patented design to the table that sets us apart from our competitors.
It starts with our single coil design, through which water flows through in forced circulation. We time this to sync up with our boiler’s firing rate, which allows us to generate steam efficiently regardless of demand, as well as respond quickly should that demand change. From there, steam enters our mechanical steam separator, where steam rises from the top, ready for use.
This design allows us to achieve several notable results, including high levels of efficiency, an explosion-proof design, and a compact footprint that takes up less space than our competitors.
The Clayton design offers many benefits, but we’ll highlight a few:
- Low water volume removes the chance of an explosion completely.
- Faster startup times and quicker response to changing demands, replacing the practice of hot standby and cycling during load changes.
- Compact design takes up less than a third of the space of a traditional firetube.
- Higher efficiency, which lowers fuel consumption and saves money.
As far as official line of products goes, the E-Series 1200 is our largest boiler, coming in at 1200 Boiler Horsepower. Larger sizes are available upon request.
Safety & Compliance
Clayton’s design is the safest on the market, providing peace of mind for your facility and your employees. Our low water volume, coil tube design, and other safety devices completely eliminates the possibility of steam explosions and other associated safety risks.
No, they can’t. With Clayton’s low water volume, coil type design, and numerous safety features, we’ve completely eliminated any chance of a steam explosion. In the entire history of our company Clayton’s boilers have never experienced a steam explosion.
While the final decision will come down to your local regulations, in many jurisdictions Clayton boilers can be managed by your existing staff, without the need for a full-time boiler operator.
Products & Solutions
We have quite a few, and we’re happy to break them down.
- The E-Series: Clayton’s flagship product, the E-Series steam boiler is available from 150 to over 1200 boiler horsepower, providing you with industry leading efficiency and the lowest cost of ownership.
- The Sigma Fire: Available from 25 to 200 boiler horsepower Clayton’s Sigma Fire boilers bring all the features of our E-Series, but with an even smaller footprint.
- The Clayton Steam Master: Our smallest and most compact unit yet, the Steam Master is available from 15 to 45 boiler horsepower, offering a solution to even the most cramped boiler rooms.
- The V-Series: Our latest product, Clayton’s V-Series is our first fully electric boiler, offering zero-emissions operation.
- Waste Heat Boilers: In addition to steam generation by means of more traditional fuel sources, Clayton also offers Waste Heat solutions to take advantage of the heat or exhaust gases created by large-scale furnaces, engines, or other large-scale applications and use them to create steam.
- Feedwater Products: In addition to steam generation, Clayton is your one stop shop for a wide range of boiler auxiliary equipment, including feedwater tanks, water softeners, and other auxiliary equipment.
- Container Solutions: Are you short on space in your facility? Clayton also provides mobile boiler rooms, complete with everything you need to start making steam. With a range of sizes and selections available, simply hook up to your facility’s utilities and start making steam.
- Hydro Steam Cleaners: In addition to our steam generators, Clayton also offers a range of mobile steam cleaners, making at a convenient cleaning solution across a wide range of industries.
We certainly do. If you find yourself in an emergency situation, Clayton offers a range of temporary solutions to help you get your facility up and running again.
Our Water Treatment division is standing by to offer you a chemical treatment plan tailored to your facility and your steam system. You can contact a member of our water treatment team through our Contact Us page.
Services & Support
In addition to our sales support, Clayton offers 24/7 emergency support, including service and technical, no matter where you are in the world.
Clayton’s Water Treatment Division is also standing by to assist you with an ideal chemical feedwater solution for your facility.
Clayton’s Energy Savings Analysis is a free service that we provide to anyone who requests one. If you can provide some of the operational details of your facility, such as hours of operation, steam demands, or other such information, as well as the make and model of your current boiler, Clayton will provide you with a one-to-one comparison of how a Clayton boiler will compare to your current steam system, tailored to your facility and your operations instead of using approximate or general information.
Reach out to Clayton on our Contact Us page to receive your free Energy Savings Analysis.
Clayton offers full service and technical support no matter where you are in the world, as well as emergency support.
Company & Global Presence
Since our company’s founding back in 1930, Clayton Industries has been owned and operated by the Clayton family.
Clayton was founded in 1930 in Los Angeles, California, and has been American owned and operated since we first opened our doors.
We most certainly are. In addition to our head office in California and other branches across the United States, Clayton has international offices in Canada, Mexico, Belgium, Spain, Germany, France, The Philippines, and Australia, as well as an international network of representatives and partners.
We’re currently in operation in over 135 countries around the globe.
