The Airtronic Oil Burner

A Babington Burner does not use a nozzle like a conventional oil burner.  Instead, a low-pressure flow of oil is applied to the exterior of a bullet shaped atomizer creating a thin flowing film of oil over its surface. When atomizing air is forced through a laser-cut slot in the tip of the atomizer, it ruptures the thin film of oil creating a fog-like mist. Since high efficiency atomization is fundamental to good combustion, all Babington burners perform with near perfect combustion.  For a more detailed explanation, click on the link below.

How Does The Babington Air Atomizing Burner Work?

Consider these operational features of the Airtronic Burner

Combustion Performance: 

  • Smokeless and odorless performance from startup to shutdown

  • High combustion efficiency results in fuel savings

  • Reliable performance from -65° F to +130° F

  • Instantaneous ignition with low energy spark

Versatility 

  • Ideally suited to the "one-size-fits-all" concept 

  • Multi-fuel capability-any distillate fuel
    (DF-1, DF-2, DF-A, DF-M, JP-5, JP-8, kerosene)

  • Heat on the move capability 

  • Variable firing rate with single knob & no parts change

  • Compatible with virtually any type of heat exchanger

Operational Simplicity

  • Single switch on/off operation 

  • Thermostatically controlled heat output

  • Minimal setup and tear down time 

  • Automatic fueling

  • No special training to operate 

Reliability Track Record

  • TRHS- More than 5 years of constant Military service 
    (approximately 60 million meals)

  • M-59 Retrofit- More than 5 years of constant Military service (approximately 13 million meals)

  • Home heating in Europe since 1984

  • No unscheduled shutdowns or mission failures on the TRHS or M-59 Retrofit Programs

Maintenance Considerations

  • No nozzle-No clogging 

  • 5000 hours Mean Time Between Essential Function Failure (MTBEFF) 

  • Burner can be replaced and a new one installed in seconds 

  • Modular design allows quick replacement of parts 

  • High tolerance to fuel contaminants (water, sediment, dirt)

  • One size fits all concept makes spare burners readily available 

Safety

  • Designed to satisfy the highest safety standards established by Underwriter Laboratories, and the European DIN regulations.

  • The Airtronic Burner was designed for automatic filling from a remote fuel source. This eliminates the potential for uncontrolled fires and explosions that have plagued the M-2 burner.

  • The Babington Airtronic Burner has been used to heat homes in Europe since 1984 and has been in the Military inventory (i.e. TRHS & M-59 Retrofit) for almost 6 years. In all these applications, the Airtronic has enjoyed a perfect safety record. This means no uncontrolled fires, puff-backs, explosions, no personal injuries, and no discomfort or sickness due to exhaust gas emissions. 

Total Ownership Cost

  • The initial cost of the Airtronic Burner pales by comparison to the savings realized when all factors are considered such as burner life, low maintenance, interchangeability of parts, fuel efficiency, minimal training, and the logistical savings associated with the "one-size fits all" concept.