The Fulton FBS is a high-output horizontal firetube steam boiler for applications where plant-room height limits the use of a vertical boiler. Available in seven models from 60 to 400 BHP, it delivers steam outputs from 960 to 6,260 kg/h, making it a practical, reliable choice for demanding industrial processes.
Built for high-demand steam applications
When your process needs substantial, dependable steam capacity but available headroom is restricted, the FBS provides a proven horizontal alternative. Its large water content and generous steam volume help maintain stable operation and deliver high-quality dry steam for consistent process performance.
The FBS is suited to a wide range of high-demand applications, including:
• Food and beverage processing
• Manufacturing and industrial production
• Healthcare facilities
• Textile processing
• Commercial and industrial laundries
• Dry-cleaning operations
Why choose the FBS?
The FBS range spans 60–400 BHP, with outputs from 939 kg/h to 6,260 kg/h. Its horizontal format helps engineers specify substantial steam capacity in plant rooms where vertical clearance is limited.
Efficient three-pass combustion
A fully water-backed three-pass design maximises heat transfer and promotes complete, efficient combustion. The brochure cites best-in-class 82% efficiency, helping to reduce fuel consumption and associated operating costs.
Reliable, high-quality steam
Large water content and generous steam volume support stable operation and dry steam production. This is particularly valuable where steam quality affects product consistency, heat transfer performance and plant productivity.
Fuel flexibility and emissions readiness
The FBS can be supplied with burner packages for gas, oil or dual-fuel operation, providing flexibility where fuel availability, resilience or decarbonisation planning are priorities. A suitably specified low-NOx burner package can support current emissions requirements, including MCPD compliance.
Designed for long service life
FBS pressure vessels exceed relevant ASME minimum thicknesses, while thick-wall tubes are typically 26% thicker than industry-standard designs. Every pressure vessel is backed by Fulton’s five-year warranty on materials and workmanship.
Lower lifetime ownership costs
The FBS is engineered to simplify maintenance, reduce downtime and retain performance over a long operating life.
• Davited front and rear doors provide straightforward fire-side access.
• Seal-welded tubes at the front and rear help reduce the potential for leaks.
• A fully water-backed rear turnaround removes the maintenance and downtime associated with refractory doors.
• High-density insulation reduces jacket heat loss and lowers external jacket temperatures.
• An integrated, heavy-duty economiser bracket is supplied as standard, allowing an economiser to be specified initially or retrofitted later.
The FBS range at a glance
- Rating (kW): 600 - 4000
- Output (BHP): 60 - 400
- Output (kg/h): 960 - 6,260 (F&A 100°C)
- Operating Pressure (barg): 10.34
Specify the right steam solution
The FBS combines a space-efficient horizontal layout, high steam output, fuel flexibility and robust construction in one fully packaged boiler, burner and controls solution. Speak to Fulton to discuss your application, plant-room constraints and steam-demand profile.