By now, you’ve hopefully heard that FT North America has launched its first new U.S. cremation machine in a decade. The FT-USA/XL is the perfect option for new and growing crematories, and we’re pretty excited about it. Whether you are looking to upgrade your current cremation business or add cremation services, the FT-USA/XL is worth a look.
The XL comes with the commitment to quality, safety and efficiency you expect from FT. The machine is competitively priced and offers a high ROI over its lifetime.
Advanced Technical Features of the FT-USA/XL:
- Excellent environmental performance ensuring emissions conform to the current North American Standards
- Single End Design
- FT tiled hearth floor
- Robust solid heart that provides single pass raking
- The highest quality refractory designed for temperatures up to 2,800 degrees F
- Robust construction capable of up to 4-5 cremations per 8-hour shift
- One secondary combustion zone burner ensuring a secondary zone temperature of 1,600 degrees F
- An aesthetically pleasing cabinet
- Automatic control of air for combustion purposes
- Advanced modern PLC control ensuring optimum combustion conditions with continuous monitoring
- Automatic temperature control
- Automatic fail safe against over temperature
- Compact design for easy installation
- FT Design, Stainless Steel Stack that meets all NFPA recommendations for safety
If your operation is in the 300-600 cremations per year range or very close to that range, the XL could be just right for you. CANA and other reputable industry thought leaders tell us regularly that cremation rates are set to rise significantly over the next 20+ years. Let FT North America help put your business in the position to take on that growth.
We encourage you to Take the Next Step with FT. Note your interest in the new XL in the comments section of this form. We’ll be in touch SOON!
FT-USA/XL Specifications:
- Installed Height: Low profile design is less than 10’
- Installed Width: 7’ 8”
- Length: 15’ including blower
- Weight: 30,000 lbs.
- Fuel: Natural gas/LPG
- Opening for Installation: Standard 8’ wide x 9’ tall
- Daily Operation: Up to 4-5 cremations in a standard 8-hour shift. No cooldown time between cremations (pursuant to local permitting)
- Average Cremation Time: 90-120 minutes
- Door Opening: 43” x 27”
Electrical Characteristics:
- Combination Combustion/Ejector Fan: 1,200 cu.ft./min at 68 degrees F, 10 HP
- Electrical Requirement: 80-amp, 208-230/60 single phase
Fuel Characteristics:
- Primary Burner: 950,00 Btu/hr.
- Secondary Burner: 1,100,000 Btu/hr.
- Natural Gas Requirements: Minimum 10 in. W.C. (2 psi @ 2.5 mm Btu/H preferred)