A 10 ton boiler is an industrial steam boiler designed to produce 10,000 kg of steam per hour (10 TPH), equivalent to approximately 7 MW of thermal capacity. Depending on fuel type, boiler structure, and working pressure, the reference 2026 EXW price ranges from approximately USD 55,000 to 185,000 for WNS and SZS gas/oil-fired boilers and SZL coal/biomass-fired boilers.
A 10 ton steam boiler is designed for plants where steam supply has become a critical production utility rather than an auxiliary heat source. At this capacity, boiler selection increasingly depends on continuous operating hours, peak-load stability, steam pressure, and future production growth. WNS provides a compact solution for standard gas/oil-fired applications, while SZS and SZL are better suited to demanding operating conditions and can be configured for steam pressures up to 2.5 MPa. For plants expecting further expansion, a 10 TPH system can also be planned as the first stage of a larger multi-boiler steam station.
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| the reference 2026 EXW price | USD 55,000 – 85,000 | USD 85,000 – 140,000 | USD 110,000 – 185,000 |
| Capacity | 10 t/h | 10 t/h | 10 t/h |
| Boiler Type | Gas & oil fired steam boiler | Gas & oil fired steam boiler | Coal & biomass fired steam boiler |
| Steam Pressure | 1.25 MPa | 1.25/1.6/2.5 MPa | 1.25 MPa |
| Steam Temperature | 194 °C | 194 / 204 / 225 °C | 194 °C |
| Compatible Fuels | Light Oil, Heavy Oil, Natural Gas, City Gas, Biogas | Light Oil, Heavy Oil, Natural Gas, City Gas, Biogas | Wood pellets, Biomass pellets, Coal |
| Thermal Efficiency | Up to 100.9% based on LHV with condenser; | Up to 100.9% based on LHV with condenser; | Up to 88% with economizer |
| Design Features |
Horizontal fire-tube structure: Flue gas inside the tubes, water outside; Wet-back turnaround chamber: Fully water-cooled rear chamber with less refractory reliance; Corrugated furnace: Enhanced heating surface for better heat transfer. |
D-type double drum water tube structure with optimized natural circulation; Sectional full membrane wall designed for modular split shipping. |
Expanded longitudinal double-drum water-tube structure; Heavy-duty automatic chain grate with spacious furnace; Sectional air supply with integrated soot blowers. |
| Core Advantages |
High Reliability & Easy Maintenance: Classic fire-tube layout with hinged front/rear doors for fast inspection and single-person cleaning. Low O&M Cost: Wet-back, fully water-cooled chamber eliminates fragile rear refractories, reducing thermal loss and ongoing repair costs. |
High Output & Fast Response: D-type water-tube design delivers high volumetric heat release and strong cold-start thermal shock resilience. Zero-Refractory Maintenance: Full membrane wall structure replaces heavy refractory bricks, preventing air leakage and lowering downtime. |
Stable Full-Load & Thermal Buffer: Heavy-duty mechanical grate ensures long-term continuous output; large water volume buffers sudden peak load demands. Efficient Solid Fuel Combustion: Tall furnace height and multi-zone air control maximize heat output for low-grade biomass and coal. |
| Max Transport Weight(kg) | 26,000 | 40,000 (disassembled total weight) | 30,000 (disassembled total weight) |
| Max Transport Dimension/(LxWxH) (mm) | 6,300 × 2,700 × 3,200 | 8,000 × 3,600 × 4,500 (largest shipping section) | 7,900 × 3,300 × 3,640 (largest shipping section) |
| Transport Mode |
Land: Lowbed trailer (total height ≈ 4.1m, width 2.7m, oversized permit required); Sea: 40' Flat Rack container. |
Land: Special heavy-duty OOG cargo transport (total height > 5m, width 3.6m, route survey & escort required); Sea: Breakbulk vessel. |
Land: Special drop-deck ultra-lowbed trailer (width 3.3m, total height ≈ 4.3m, permit required); Sea: Breakbulk vessel. |
| Installation | Skid-mounted / modular installation (overall lifting and positioning, no field assembly). | Modular assembly on site (due to transport height and width limitations, parts are erected and piped on site). | Semi-assembled delivery (shop-assembled upper and lower parts, on-site splicing and sealing required). |
| Site Installation Requirements |
1. Foundation: Concrete pad (thickness ≥ 300mm, capacity ≥ 40 tons). 2. Space: 50 to 60-ton crane for unloading; clearance width > 3.5m, height > 4.5m. 3. Utilities: Piping and power cables routed to tie-in points in advance. |
1. Foundation: Heavy-duty reinforced concrete pad(thickness ≥ 500mm, capacity ≥ 75 tons based on operational weight). 2. Space: 80 to 100-ton crane for unloading; door/clearance width > 5.0m, height > 8m. 3. Utilities: Piping and power cables routed to tie-in points in advance. |
1. Foundation: Reinforced concrete pad (thickness ≥ 350mm, capacity ≥ 60 tons based on operational weight). 2. Space: 50 to 60-ton crane for unloading; clearance width > 4.5m, height > 6.5m. 3. Utilities: Piping and power cables routed to tie-in points in advance. |
| Operating Parameters: Rated Gauge Pressure = 1.25 MPa | Standard Enthalpy Demand = 600,000 kcal/ton (Feedwater Temp.≈68°C） | ||||||
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| Boiler Model | Operating Condition | Fuel Type | Thermal Efficiency | Unit Price | Fuel Consumption | Fuel Cost per Ton of Steam (USD) |
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WNS10-1.25-YQ SZS10-1.25-YQ |
With condenser, LHV | Natural Gas | 100.9% | 0.46USD/m³ | 70.0m³ | 32.18 |
| SZL10-1.25-T | With economizer | Biomass Pellet | 88.0% | 0.16USD/kg | 170.5kg | 27.27 |
| SZL10-1.25-T | With economizer | Bituminous Coal | 88.0% | 0.13USD/kg | 136.4kg | 17.73 |
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Note: 1、All projections are theoretical estimates assuming constant fuel prices. Fuel calorific values and efficiencies are expressed on an LHV basis (Natural Gas: 8,500 kcal/m³ | Biomass: 4,000 kcal/kg | Bituminous Coal: 5,000 kcal/kg). 2、Thermal efficiencies are standardized baseline values for comparison only; actual performance varies with fuel quality, moisture content, and operating conditions. 3、For condensing natural gas boilers, efficiencies above 100% reflect LHV-based latent heat recovery. 4、Extra operating costs such as electricity, water, labor, and maintenance are excluded. 5、Intermediate calculations use full precision; displayed figures are rounded. |
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The reference 2026 EXW price of a 10 ton steam boiler:
10 ton gas/oil fired steam boiler (WNS): USD 55,000 – 85,000
10 ton gas/oil fired steam boiler (SZS): USD 85,000 – 140,000
10 ton coal/biomass fired steam boiler (SZL): USD 110,000 – 185,000
The final price depends on working pressure, fuel system, burner selection, auxiliary equipment, and project requirements.
A 10-ton boiler provides high-capacity steam output and stable operation. It is commonly used as the main steam source for medium-to-large industrial plants, centralized steam systems, and continuous production processes.
A 10-ton boiler is suitable for factories with stable and continuous steam demand. To maintain good combustion efficiency and reliable operation, long-term operation below 30% load should be avoided.
In addition to the boiler room, a biomass or coal boiler requires space for fuel storage, ash handling, and fuel conveying equipment. The required auxiliary area may add 50%–100% or more of the boiler room area, depending on fuel type, storage capacity, and feeding system design.
6-ton boiler: Commonly used for small-to-medium steam demand applications, such as food processing and textile washing.
8-ton boiler: Often selected by medium-sized manufacturing plants with stable steam requirements.
10-ton boiler: Suitable for medium-to-large industrial facilities, centralized steam supply systems, and high-volume steam processes.
The cold-formed outer casing provides good structural strength and air-tightness. Its sealed design reduces air leakage during combustion, while the insulation layer helps reduce heat loss. The modular panel structure also makes transportation and on-site assembly easier.
Feed-water quality control and tube inspection are key maintenance tasks for SZS boilers. Proper water treatment helps prevent scale formation and tube overheating. Other maintenance items include burner adjustment, fuel leakage checks, flame monitoring system inspection, and cleaning of heat recovery equipment such as economizers and condensers.
Modern SZS gas/oil boilers can be equipped with automatic control systems, including automatic ignition, load adjustment, and water level control. Safety functions include flame monitoring, overpressure protection, and fuel leakage detection. Oxygen trim control can be added according to system requirements.
The site should have a suitable foundation designed according to the boiler operating weight and local engineering requirements. Adequate access space is also required for transportation and lifting equipment. Depending on the boiler type, 50–100 ton or larger cranes may be needed for unloading and installation.
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Yongxing Special Equipment Co., Ltd. is located in Taikang County, Zhoukou City, Henan Province. Established in the early 1980s, it is a company specializing in the research, design, production, sales, installation, renovation, and a series of services for products such as boilers and pressure vessels.
As one of the earlier companies in the domestic boiler industry, Yongxing Special Equipment was the first to obtain the Class A boiler manufacturing license issued by the State Administration for Market Regulation. Subsequently, it acquired the Class A pressure vessel manufacturing license and the Class A boiler installation, renovation, and repair license.
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