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Large "Stepped Hearth” Batch IncineratorKMB 1600

400 lb/hr – 1,600 lb Capacity

Designed to perform communal cremations, the KMB 1600 model is also suitable for individual cremations. Manufactured to meet your needs at a capacity of 1,600 lbs. per incineration cycle and a burn rate of 400 lbs. per hour, this capable model is rugged enough for outside installation. Backed by a one year limited warranty, the KMB 1600 model meets the most stringent air quality standards and provides outstanding performance while requiring minimal maintenance.

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Equipment Overview

Designed to perform communal cremations, the KMB 1600 model is also suitable for individual cremations. Manufactured to meet your needs at a capacity of 1,600 lbs. per incineration cycle and a burn rate of 400 lbs. per hour, this capable model is rugged enough for outside installation. Backed by a one year limited warranty, the KMB 1600 model meets the most stringent air quality standards and provides outstanding performance while requiring minimal maintenance.

Performance FeaturesStandard Equipment FeaturesOptional Upgrades
  • 24 Hr. continuous operation
  • Cremate 400 lb/hr with a single load capacity of 1,200 lbs per cremation cycle
  • A complete incineration cycle every 240-300 minutes
  • A Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is standard for a completely automatic operation
  • Pollution control system eliminates visible emission
  • Large cremations, accommodating animals the size of a horse.
  • Cylindrical Chamber Design
  • 3000º F (1650º C) Temperature Rated Refractory Lining
  • Recessed Floor for Fluid Control
  • High Velocity Industrial Grade Burners
  • Heavy Duty Combustion Air Blower
  • Outdoor installation capable
  • Individual or communal cremations
  • Large animal cremations
  • Virtual service capable
  • 1 year limited warranty

Optional Upgrades Summary

Performance Features
  • 24 Hr. continuous operation
  • Cremate 400 lb/hr with a single load capacity of 1,200 lbs per cremation cycle
  • A complete incineration cycle every 240-300 minutes
  • A Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is standard for a completely automatic operation
  • Pollution control system eliminates visible emission
  • Large cremations, accommodating animals the size of a horse.
Standard Equipment Features
  • Cylindrical Chamber Design
  • 3000º F (1650º C) Temperature Rated Refractory Lining
  • Recessed Floor for Fluid Control
  • High Velocity Industrial Grade Burners
  • Heavy Duty Combustion Air Blower
  • Outdoor installation capable
  • Individual or communal cremations
  • Large animal cremations
  • Virtual service capable
  • 1 year limited warranty
Optional Upgrades

Optional Upgrades Summary

Frequently Asked Questions

Do You Provide Start Up & Training?

Yes. Upon notification from the customer that the installation is complete, a Keller technician will travel to the facility to place the unit in operation. Our technician will spend up to three days at the site curing the refractory lining of the incinerator, starting up the unit, adjusting air and gas settings and proving all systems. To complete the start-up the technician will perform a cremation and train incineration personnel in the simple operation. It is important that a cremation be available for training at start up.

What Do You Provide For Warranty & Service?

We warrant our equipment to be free of defects in workmanship for two years and our staff is available around the clock to provide technical assistance and operating support. The Operating & Maintenance Manual describes the function of all components and is invaluable for troubleshooting. We stock a complete line of replacement parts and major components and our Service Department is available for service and repairs on all makes of cremation equipment.

Is Your Operating System Automatic?

Standard to the KMB line of incinerators is a proven and tested automatic operating system with color touch screen control. Load the body and container in the primary chamber, set the timer and press the Start button to begin the cycle. The system is programmed to begin a 45-second purge cycle before igniting the secondary chamber burner to start the preheat cycle. Once the proper temperature is reached in the pollution control chamber, the primary burner is ignited to begin the cremation cycle. Upon completion of the cremation the system advances to the cool down cycle at which time the burners shut down and clean out of the cremated remains can be made.

Do We Have To Worry About Any Visible Emissions?

Complete combustion is achieved in the KMB line’s temperature-controlled large secondary chamber. Greater than 99% of volatilized carbon created in the combustion process is converted to carbon dioxide. In addition, an Opacity Sensor is located at the base of the stack to monitor the clarity of the exhaust gases. Once the exhaust gases reach 20% opacity, the PLC automatically shuts down the primary burner and adjusts combustion air supply to slow the combustion rate and prevent visible emissions from exiting the stack.

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Equipment Specifications

Performance Features
Incineration cycle time 240-300 min
Burn Rate

The hourly rate of combustion is based on a waste stream with an average BTU content of 1000 BTUs/lb.

400 lbs/hr
Capacity (Single Load) 1600 lbs (725 kg)
24 Hr. continuous operation

Heavy-duty insulation and state-of-the-art drafting allows for continuous operation, no cool-downs between cremation cycles.

yes
Automatic PLC Operating System

The cremation cycle is controlled by a programmable logic control (PLC) system for complete automation from start to finish.

yes
Redundant Controls yes
Pollution Control System

Complete combustion is achieved in the Pollution Control Chamber, eliminating smoke and odor. All Keller Manufacturing cremators meet or exceed federal, state/province and local environmental regulations.

yes
Standard Equipment Features
Cylindrical chamber design yes
3000ºF (1650ºC) temperature-rated refractory lining yes
Recessed floor for fluid control yes
High-velocity industrial-grade burners yes
Heavy-duty combustion air blower yes
Outdoor installation capable yes
Individual or communal cremations yes
Large animal cremations yes
Virtual service capable yes
Warranty One year limited
Safety Certifications

Keller Manufacturing cremation units comply with nationally recognized safety standards and have been tested and listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL)

#MH47704
Service and Support
Annual Evaluation and Maintenance (AEM) Optional
Control & combustion upgrades Optional
Equipment Installation Optional
Equipment Commissioning Included
Operator Training Included
Specifications
Equipment Large “Stepped Hearth” Incinerator; Natural Gas, Propane (LP) or Oil fired.
Burn down time 4-5 hrs.
Shipping weight 25,500 lbs. (11,560 kg)
Emissions The Keller Manufacturing Cremation Equipment cremator shall meet or exceed federal, state/province and local environmental regulations.
Incinerator Dimensions  
Chamber volumes: Primary - 125 ft3 (3.53 m3)
Secondary - 93 ft3 (2.63 m3)
Over-all dimensions 12’H x 8’W x 14’L (3.66m x 2.44m x 4.27m)
Utility Requirements
Gas:  
Natural gas pressure 12-15" W.C. (304 to 381mm)
Propane pressure 11" W.C. (288 mm)
Flow rate 3,000,000 BTU/hr.
Electrical:  
Voltage 220/440 Volts
Phase Single or 3 Phase
Freq. 50/60 Hz
Amps 1 Phase: 70 Amps
3 Phase 230v/40 Amps, 440v/20 Amps
Documents
Machine Drawings KMB 1600 Drawings (PDF)

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Our full line of batch incineration equipment will meet or exceed every need your facility has now, and well into the future.

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