Ovens
Ovens are used in many of today's modern industrial processes. Industrial ovens are manufactured in a variety of configurations and are used for a wide variety of industrial applications. Commonly specified uses include, Curing surface finishes such as paints or powder coatings, Drying moisture or solvents from a variety of substrates, Softening plastics prior to forming or vacuum forming Heat Sterilizing of pharmaceutical and medical equipment or as a heated drum storage facility for thermosetting products such as resins, greases, jams and honey. In principle an industrial oven can be virtually any shape or configuration. Temperature ranges can be specified from a controlled ambient of say 25°C through to 600°C. Industrial Ovens can be heated by Natural gas or LPG, Electricity, Oil, Steam and at the lower temperatures by low pressure hot water (LPHW). Most Industrial Oven types derive their description from the way in which the products are loaded or conveyed through the oven.
Common Types
Powder Coating Ovens
Powder Coating Ovens are used to cure powder coating finishes, typically in a range between 180°C to 210°C . Powder coating is a method of applying both a decorative and, protective finish to a wide range of substrates in both industrial and consumer sectors.
Drying Ovens
Drying Ovens are designed from strong structural frame providing a rigid dimensional framework, which allows for expansion and contraction without stressing insulated panels. This construction allows the entire Oven to be raised as one for easy relocation of the complete unit.
Curing Ovens
Curing Ovens are designed to cause a chemical reaction in a substance once a specific temperature is reached.
Features
Industrial Oven design presents many unique challenges to the oven manufacturer. Temperature uniformity is of paramount importance throughout the entire volume of the oven. Products placed within any part of the oven should receive an identical amount of energy input (heating). In order to achieve this energy input, thermal insulation and air distribution hold the key to the successful processing of an industrial product.
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