Scary... How appropriate for Halloween.. this is what can happen without a hearth plate.. does your furnace have a hearth plate to protect the floor bricks and support your work load?  www.luciferfurnaces.com

Stress relief - be proactive!  This month's Industrial Heating Issue covers why it's important to maintain your equipment.  Add to that keeping spare heating elements in stock to reduce down time. 

Profitability and Proactive Maintenance in Heat Treatment