A universal-style, 850°F electrically heated oven has work space dimensions measuring 36 inches wide x 36 inches deep x 36 inches high. The oven chamber is heated by Incoloy-sheathed tubular elements, while a 600-CFM, 0.5-HP recirculating blower provides front-to-rear universal airflow to the workload. The oven features 6-inch insulated walls, an aluminized steel exterior and…
The Challenge Mercury is in a lot of byproducts of flue-gas emissions from industrial production. Since mercury is extremely poisonous every effort to remove it from processes is needed to keep our environment safe. The Solution Indeeco is able to produce industrial finned tubular process air heaters that heat the carbon to improve its absorption…
Infrared (IR) technology is currently used in a wide range of industrial applications such as: The electronics industry for drying solder resists Food processing for browning and sterilization Coating/finishing for drying and curing Textiles for drying and sealing Plastics for softening Printing for drying Manufacturing/engineering for degreasing, preheating, and shrink fitting Infrared energy causes the…
For decades, plumbers have thawed frozen water pipes by connecting portable welder electrodes to both ends of the frozen section and running a low-voltage current through the pipe. Effectively, the pipe becomes a heating element, melting the ice inside. That, in its simplest form, is impedance heating. In industrial applications, a multitap a.c. transformer supplies…
When comparing heat sources used for drying processes there are a few variables: the primary carriers are usually solid or gaseous but may take the form of waves or other radio frequency technologies. Fossil fuels constitute the majority of commercially available energy sources used to generate heat. The supply of these fuels is diminishing, however,…
Electric heating elements in the form of coil, ribbon or rod (Fig. 1) made from alloys such as nickel-chromium, iron-chromium-aluminum and refractory metals are widely used throughout the heat-treating industry. They are found in both low- and high-temperature furnaces and perform well in cyclic-duty service. Let’s learn more. The temperature of a heating element and…
This article discusses two different ways that infrared (IR) heating can be used. One is a high-heat process requiring preheating of the tools/dies, and the other is a lower-temperature process where IR is cleaner and more efficient. Can infrared be used in your process to improve energy efficiency? Short-wave infrared emitters have allowed Mettis Aerospace…
The UPI portable unit heater provides clean, odorless backup heat in indoor work areas. Rugged enough to provide temporary heat at construction sites, this portable unit is well suited for commercial heating applications. Standard Construction Features Heating Elements – Stainless steel tubular elements provide durability. Housing – Heavy 22-gauge galvanized steel cabinet has a polyester powder paint…
