The Worlds Safest Boilers : 65 Years of Zero Accidents

In the world of industrial boilers, safety is crucial. At Miura, we take this responsibility seriously, and our safety track record speaks for itself. For over 65 years, Miura has operated with zero fatal accidents related to our boilers. This unparalleled achievement is not by chance, but the result of our relentless commitment to safety, innovation, and quality across every level of our operations.

What Sets Miura Apart?

Since producing our first boiler in 1959, Miura has built more than 147,000 boilers that are in operation worldwide. These units span diverse industries—from food and beverage, breweries and distilleries, laundry facilities to healthcare and automotive—each relying on Miura’s dependable and safe technology to support their critical operations.

So, what makes Miura boilers so uniquely safe?

A Design Rooted in Safety

At the heart of Miura’s impressive safety record is our innovative design philosophy. Traditional boilers store large volumes of water, which can pose a significant risk in the event of a failure. The more water stored in a boiler, the greater the risk of an explosion, as pressurized water can flash into steam and expand rapidly.

Miura boilers are designed differently. They operate with a low watercontent, which drastically reduces the potential for dangerous explosions. With less water stored under pressure, even in the rare case of a failure, the stored energy is minimized, making Miura boilers inherently safer.

Floating Header design

Additionally, our floating header design allows the tubes inside the boiler to expand and contract freely as they heat and cool, reducing thermal stress that can cause failures in other boiler designs. This innovation, coupled with our straight tube configuration, ensures the durability and safety of the unit over time.

Multiple Layers of Protection

Miura boilers go above and beyond the industry’s safety standards. While all boilers must meet ASME and other regulatory codes, Miura adds extra layers of protection that exceed the bare minimum.

Here are just a few of the additional safety features we include:

• Redundant Low-Water Cut-Off Devices: We install two separate low-water cut-off devices inside and outside the boiler. If one malfunctions, the second acts as a backup, ensuring that the boiler shuts down safely if water levels become dangerously low.
• Tube Overheat and Scale Monitors: These devices measure the temperature on the outside of the boiler tubes, alerting operators if the tubes begin to overheat due to scale buildup. This early detection system helps prevent failures before they occur.
• Safety Relief Valves: In the unlikely event of excessive pressure buildup, these highly regulated valves release steam to prevent dangerous pressure levels from being reached.

Zero Accidents, 65 Years Strong

Our impressive safety record is not just a point of pride for Miura—it’s a testament to our ongoing commitment to ensuring that every boiler we manufacture is as safe as possible. With zero fatal accidents attributed to our boilers in over 65 years of operation worldwide, we have set the gold standard for boiler safety in the industry.

Many catastrophic boiler accidents in the past stem from poor-quality safety devices, inadequate maintenance, or improper installation. Miura tackles these risks head-on by using our own Miura-designed safety devices, backed by stringent quality control processes and advanced technology like our BL controller. We thoroughly test each boiler before it leaves our factory, and the BL controller actively manages operations while also serving as a troubleshooting guide, quickly alerting operators to potential issues before they escalate into serious problems.

Safety Beyond the Codes

Safety in the industrial boiler world doesn’t stop at meeting regulatory codes—it’s about going beyond them. Miura’s ground-level safety design, which includes minimal water content and small furnace volume, forms the foundation of our safety-first approach. On top of this, we have built-in preventive functions such as scale overheat sensors, dual check valves, and flame monitors. These extra layers of protection help ensure that our boilers are safe to operate even in the most demanding environments.

Protecting Our Customers and Communities

The industries we serve—from hospitals that require reliable steam for sterilization to food and beverage plants that depend on consistent heat—can have peace of mind knowing that Miura boilers are among the safest in the world. Our zero-accident track record isn’t just a statistic; it’s a reflection of our ongoing commitment to the safety of our customers, their employees, and their communities.

Miura’s dedication to safety doesn’t end when our boilers leave the factory. Through regular maintenance programs and our Miura Connect system, we provide remote monitoring services that ensure our customers’ boilers are always performing at their best. This proactive approach to boiler management helps prevent problems before they occur, contributing to our continued safety success.

A Legacy of Safety

For over six decades, Miura has led the way in boiler safety, continually refining our designs and processes to ensure the highest level of protection for our customers. Our zero-accident track record is a testament to this unwavering dedication, and we are proud to continue setting the standard for safe, efficient, and reliable boiler systems.

At Miura, we’re not just building boilers—we’re building a legacy of safety that will continue for generations to come.