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From individual components to fully integrated combustion systems — engineered and safety-certified for the toughest industrial environments.

Burners

Multi-fuel, low-NOx combustion for every boiler type

Forney burners are engineered for coal, gas, oil, and alternative fuel applications across utility and industrial boilers. From conventional designs to ultra-low NOx configurations, our burners are optimized for your specific fuel, capacity, and emissions requirements.

Key Features

  • Coal, gas, oil, and multi-fuel configurations
  • Ultra-low NOx burner designs (< 0.1 lb/MMBtu)
  • Capacities from 10 to 500+ MMBtu/hr per burner
  • Staged combustion and overfire air (OFA) systems
  • Biofuel and alternative fuel compatibility
  • Retrofit designs for existing boiler configurations

Applications

Power Generation
Cement Kilns
Process Heating
Waste-to-Energy

Technical Specifications

Fuel TypesCoal, Gas, Oil, Biomass, Multi-fuel
Capacity Range10 – 500+ MMBtu/hr
NOx Performance< 0.1 lb/MMBtu (ultra-low NOx)
Turndown RatioUp to 10:1
StandardsNFPA 85, EPA compliant

Specifications vary by model and configuration. Contact Forney engineering for custom requirements.

Need custom specifications?

Our engineers can design to your exact requirements — fuel type, capacity, emissions, site conditions.

Igniters

Reliable ignition systems for critical startup conditions

Forney ignition systems include high-energy spark igniters, pilot igniters, and retractable designs for all boiler types. Engineered for reliable startup and flame establishment in high-turbulence, high-temperature environments.

Key Features

  • High-energy electric spark ignition (HEI)
  • Retractable igniter designs for coal applications
  • Pilot burner igniters for gas and oil firing
  • Air-cooled and water-cooled configurations
  • Stainless steel and Inconel construction
  • Compatible with all major BMS platforms

Applications

Utility Boilers
Industrial Boilers
HRSG / Duct Burners
Incinerators

Technical Specifications

TypesHEI, Retractable, Pilot
Energy OutputUp to 15 joules
Temperature RatingUp to 2,400°F service
Materials316 SS, Inconel 600
StandardsNFPA 85, CE Marked

Specifications vary by model and configuration. Contact Forney engineering for custom requirements.

Need custom specifications?

Our engineers can design to your exact requirements — fuel type, capacity, emissions, site conditions.

Flame Detectors

Fast, reliable flame monitoring for safe combustion control

Forney flame scanners and detectors provide continuous, reliable flame monitoring for coal, gas, oil, and combination-fired burners. UV, IR, and UV/IR combination models cover every application from single burner to multi-burner configurations.

Key Features

  • UV, IR, and UV/IR combination sensors
  • Self-checking relay for SIL 2 applications
  • Response time < 1 second
  • Sight pipe and cooling air accessories
  • Integral amplifier and remote amplifier designs
  • ATEX / IECEx Zone 1 rated options

Applications

Power Plants
Refinery Heaters
Incinerators
HRSG Units

Technical Specifications

TechnologiesUV, IR, UV/IR Combination
Response Time< 1 second
Safety RatingSIL 2 (self-checking relay)
CertificationsFM, UL, CE, ATEX
Operating TempUp to 120°F ambient

Specifications vary by model and configuration. Contact Forney engineering for custom requirements.

Need custom specifications?

Our engineers can design to your exact requirements — fuel type, capacity, emissions, site conditions.

Burner Management Systems

Safety-instrumented automation for burner startup and operation

Forney BMS systems provide complete automated control for boiler burner sequencing, startup, shutdown, and flame monitoring. Built on proven PLC/SIS architectures, our systems are fully compliant with NFPA 85 and IEC 61511 SIL 2 requirements.

Key Features

  • NFPA 85 and IEC 61511 compliant architecture
  • SIL 2 rated Safety Instrumented System (SIS)
  • Multi-burner management up to 48+ burners
  • HMI touchscreen with full diagnostic display
  • DCS / SCADA integration via Modbus, Profibus, EtherNet/IP
  • Historical data logging and event recording

Applications

Utility Boilers
Industrial Boilers
Cement Kilns
Process Heaters

Technical Specifications

Safety StandardNFPA 85 / IEC 61511
SIL RatingSIL 2 (SIL 3 available)
Max Burners48+ burners per system
CommunicationModbus, Profibus, EtherNet/IP
PlatformPLC-based (Allen-Bradley, Siemens)

Specifications vary by model and configuration. Contact Forney engineering for custom requirements.

Need custom specifications?

Our engineers can design to your exact requirements — fuel type, capacity, emissions, site conditions.

Dampers

Precision flow control for air and gas ducting systems

Forney dampers are engineered for tight shutoff, precise flow control, and long-term reliability in high-temperature combustion air and flue gas ducting applications. Available in louver, butterfly, guillotine, and diverter configurations.

Key Features

  • Louver, butterfly, guillotine, and diverter designs
  • High-temperature alloy construction to 1,400°F
  • Tight shutoff — Class IV and Class VI leakage
  • Manual, pneumatic, and electric actuation
  • Expansion joints and flexible connectors
  • ASME B16.34 rated designs available

Applications

Boiler Air Systems
Flue Gas Ducting
SCR Bypass
HRSG Isolation

Technical Specifications

TypesLouver, Butterfly, Guillotine, Diverter
TemperatureUp to 1,400°F service
Leakage ClassClass IV / Class VI
Sizes6" – 200"+ diameter
ActuationManual, Pneumatic, Electric

Specifications vary by model and configuration. Contact Forney engineering for custom requirements.

Need custom specifications?

Our engineers can design to your exact requirements — fuel type, capacity, emissions, site conditions.

Duct Burners

In-duct combustion for heat recovery and supplemental heating

Forney duct burners are designed for heat recovery steam generators (HRSG), exhaust gas supplemental heating, and in-duct combustion applications. They provide uniform heat distribution, wide turndown, and low emissions across all load conditions.

Key Features

  • Natural gas and oil-fired configurations
  • Turndown ratios up to 10:1
  • Uniform heat flux distribution across duct cross-section
  • Low-NOx liner designs
  • Simple tube-type and complex array configurations
  • Integrated ignition and flame monitoring

Applications

Combined Cycle Plants
Cogeneration
Industrial Dryers
Incinerators

Technical Specifications

FuelNatural Gas, Propane, No. 2 Oil
TurndownUp to 10:1
ApplicationsHRSG, Exhaust Gas, Dryers
NOxLow-NOx liner design
StandardsNFPA 86, API 556

Specifications vary by model and configuration. Contact Forney engineering for custom requirements.

Need custom specifications?

Our engineers can design to your exact requirements — fuel type, capacity, emissions, site conditions.

Need a Complete System Solution?

Forney can supply and integrate multiple product lines into a complete combustion system.