Boilers are compact chambers which generate steam from water with the help of fuel combustion. Giant industrial-grade boilers generate steam to power multiple kinds of machines and systems used in various industries. Apart from industrial applications, boilers are also used for generating electricity in thermal power plants and heating buildings in cold climate. Major industries requiring boilers for various operations include refinery and petrochemicals, pharmaceutical, textile manufacturing, breweries and distilleries, rice mills, dairy, sugar and jaggery and food and beverage processing.
Major components of a boiler system include the chamber or shell, combustion air system, fuel supply system, feed water system and a venting system for exhaust gases. Let’s have a look at some of the top companies in India engaged in the manufacturing of boilers for industrial and other purposes.
1 Thermax Babcox & Wilcox Energy Solutions
Thermax Babcox & Wilcox Energy Solutions, a subsidiary of Thermax Limited, is a major manufacturer of industrial steam boilers for power generation and industrial processes. It specialises in multiple kinds of boilers, such as solid/liquid/gaseous fuel-powered boilers, fired heaters for industrial processes and applications, heat recovery from gas turbine or engine exhaust and waste recovery. Apart from manufacturing of brand new boilers, the company also provides modernisation services and upgrades for old boilers.
TBWES has an international sales network covering North America, South America, Europe, South East Asia and Central Asia. It has 4 manufacturing facilities in India.
2. Agni Boilers Private Limited
Agni Boilers Private Limited manufactures a diverse range of boilers and heat equipment , such as oil/gas fired boilers, packaged type internal furnace boilers, electrode type electrical boilers, water tube high pressure boilers, agro waste fired boilers, waste heat recovery boilers, hot air generators, thermic fluid heaters and hot water generators. The boilers are manufactured in perfect adherence to the IBR code.
The company provides comprehensive support to its clients, including installation, commissioning, preventive maintenance and emergency services.
3. Forbes Marshall
Forbes Marshall began its journey as a trader of textile industry in the year 1926, and is now a major player in the field of steam engineering and control instruments. It manufactures a wide range of steam boilers, such as electric steam boilers, biomass and industrial waste fired boilers, oil and gas fired boilers, exhaust gas and heat recovery boilers and power boilers.
The company is known for incorporating cutting-edge technologies in its boilers to maximise performance, efficiency, safety and environmental compliance.
4. KCP Limited
KCP Limited is a 80-year old conglomerate with diverse business interests, including heavy engineering, power and sugar plants. It designs, manufactures and installs high-pressure boilers equipped with travelling grate mechanism and incinerator boilers which use molasses. Custom installation services include 150 TCH boilers of 110 ATA pressure and 125 ATA range pressure boilers.
The company not only serves its clients in India but also caters to a global market covering Asia, Africa and South America. It operates 9 manufacturing plants located in India and Vietnam.
5. Thermodyne Engineering Systems
Thermodyne Engineering Systems is widely known for manufacturing energy efficient steam boilers. It has multiple types of steam boilers in its product portfolio. They include coal/wood fired boilers, husk fired boilers, biomass fired boilers, oil/gas fired boilers and briquettes fired boilers. The boilers are sold under the brand names of Intech, Combitherm, SaveMax and Revosteam.
The company mainly focuses on both IBR and non-IBR boilers, and the energy-efficient boilers are suitable for multiple industries like rice mills, pharmaceutical, textile, chemical and food processing.
6. Cheema Boilers Limited
Cheema Boilers Limited provides custom-designed boilers for a number of industries, including paper, food and beverage, chemical, refinery, textile and power. It manufactures multiple kinds of boilers, such as RDF fired boilers, waste heat recovery boilers, slop fired boilers, biomass fired boilers, reciprocating grate boilers and more.
The company offers maintenance services for its boilers. To this end, expert engineers are provided for carrying out repairs, upgrading and other maintenance tasks.
7. Industrial Boilers Limited
Industrial Boilers Limited is one of the largest manufacturers of steam boilers in India. It manufactures both process boilers and power boilers. Process boilers are available in multiple options, such as FBC boilers, automatic oil/gas fired boilers, multi-fuel boilers, single drum water tube boilers, hand fired boilers and more. Power boiler options include single drum power boilers, high-pressure FBC boilers and water tube pulsating grate boilers.
The company is also a world leader in biomass boilers, and is known for implementing cutting-edge technologies in its boilers.
8. Southern Boilers and Equipment Private Limited
Southern Boilers and Equipment Private Limited, established in 1995, has 30 years of experience in the field of heating systems, including boilers. It specialises in multiple types of IBR and non-IBR boilers, such as oil-gas and oil/gas fired boilers, husk/coconut shell fired boilers and biomass/wood/coal/bagasse/lignite/petcoke fired boilers. Apart from design and manufacturing, the company also deals in marketing and maintenance.
The company has its manufacturing facility in Kakkalur which is near Chennai. Other products in its portfolio include thermic fluid heaters, hot air generators and dust collectors.
9. SITSON India Limited
SITSON India Limited is an ISO 9001 company engaged in the field of boilers and power generation. It manufactures multiple types of boilers, such as biomass and coal fired boilers, waste heat recovery boilers, fluidised bed combustion boilers and spent wash fired boilers. The company has a manufacturing facility measuring more than thirty thousand square metres, located in Mumbai.
10. SAZ Boilers
SAZ Boilers is a manufacturer, exporter and supplier of steam boilers. Multiple kinds of steam boilers feature in the product portfolio of this company. They include solid-fuel fired steam boilers, electric steam boilers, oil and gas fired coil type steam boilers and mobile steam generators. The company not only operates in India but also exports its boilers and other products to multiple countries in Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
Conclusion
Industrial-grade boiler manufacturing is a highly specialised area of expertise and there are a few companies which have made it big in this sector. The above mentioned companies are among the leading players in this field and command significantly high shares in the boiler market.
