“Do one thing and strive to be the best at it.”

Kraft Energy™ has followed this motto since its inception. It is the very definition of what Kraft Energy™ strives for each and every day.

Every task we undertake at Kraft Energy is designed to give fresh concrete an environment that enhances the concrete’s aesthetic, structural and durability aspects. At Kraft Energy™, the design philosophy is dictated solely by the application. This application - accelerated concrete curing - dictates the components we use in our systems.

Many years ago, Kraft Energy decided that curing equipment should be made of materials that could stand up to environmental influences. From then on, the steadfast goal of our engineering department has been to design components that stand up to the difficult environment of the curing chamber. These environmental influences include:

1. Elevated temperatures, typically near 110°F (43°C), but as high as 180°F (82°C)
2. Elevated humidity between 80% and 99%
3. Potentially constant environment (single-atmosphere chamber)
4. Potential intermittent drying phases (individual chambers)
5. Variable enclosure sizes from 1,000 ft3 (30 m3) to 250,000 ft3 (7,350 m3)

We do not change the environment to benefit the equipment, but rather we design and manufacture equipment to meet the most important needs of the concrete and, thus, the environment. The professionals at Kraft Energy take pride in technologically advancing the concrete curing process for the manufactured concrete products industry.

Where there are weak areas in available technology, Kraft Energy offers innovative solutions, including:

1. Lifetime warranties on combustion chambers
2. Using a rotary lobe compressor for more consistent distribution of heat and moisture over longer distances
3. Simple and effective water handling systems
4. Ventilators that withstand the curing environment
5. Condensation prevention and removal strategies
6. Insulated fiberglass ducts that eliminate corrosion
7. Building code compliance

The harsh concrete curing environment drives the design of these innovative solutions. We do not retrofit off-the-shelf standard industrial equipment for use in the curing environment. In many instances, Kraft Energy field tests standard designs and materials to learn why they fall apart in the optimal curing environment. With this knowledge, we design and manufacture prototypes that are extensively tested and refined until they meet our high standards. Once a design proves itself, it becomes the Kraft Energy™ standard.