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Structural steel walls vs. tongue and groove panel walls
If there were an Amazon.com of industrial ovens, where you could scroll through pages and pages of industrial ovens of varying value to your operation, you would notice something: They would almost all have the same type of oven walls. Tongue and groove panels with...
Manufacturer’s guide to specifying a conveyor oven
If you manage a specialized manufacturing process or build a product that meets strict requirements, you can’t rely on a standard conveyor oven. You need something customized to your process. Customization calls for detailed specification. Engineers sourcing conveyor...
Co-cure vs. post-cure aerospace composite thermal processing
As aerospace manufacturers find more and more applications for honeycomb-type composite materials, they inevitably wrestle with which thermal processing method is best. We’ll talk more about each a little later on, but generally speaking, you can make honeycomb...
Strict standards govern aerospace composite manufacturing. Where do industrial oven providers fit in?
Industry and government each place much responsibility on the shoulders of aerospace composite manufacturers. And rightly so: Some of these components are safety-critical. The well-being of anyone in flight depends on these parts performing as designed. As such, the...
How to improve foam manufacturing throughput
To improve foam manufacturing throughput, more speed is not the answer. In fact, going faster could cause more problems than it solves. Here’s how to approach it instead.
3 trends gaining viability in automotive acoustics manufacturing
The automotive industry has always forged ahead rapidly. But now, with a push for electrification of the greater economy and enthusiasm growing for self-driving vehicles, the industry is innovating in even more directions than ever. Since lightweighting has shifted...
When should you upgrade your industrial oven?
Nobody wants to get caught in dire need of a replacement oven to resume production. But the most successful manufacturers don’t think about new ovens as replacements. They think about them as upgrades. We talk through how to recognize the signs that it’s time for a new oven — and why not every replacement is a true upgrade.
Heating and airflow principles for foam crosslinking and expansion ovens
Engineers in foam manufacturing companies face the challenging task of specifying crosslinking and expansion machinery capable of achieving very specific finished qualities reliably and at scale. Just any old oven won’t do.
From the mail bag: Turning rough requirements into solid industrial oven specs
In our first article from the mail bag, we answer what happens when potential buyers need an oven so custom they can’t define its specs in an RFQ. (Spoiler: It’s no cause to worry.)
When is a custom industrial oven the answer for my manufacturing process?
Determining whether a custom industrial oven is right for your process can be deceptively difficult. It’s time someone made it easier. Read our short, simple guide.
Resolve labor force volatility with industrial oven updates
Open positions take longer to fill. Retaining top-caliber employees has become more difficult. Turnover rates are soaring. One way to stay ahead of this slow-motion crisis is to redefine the relationship between humans and hardware.
Commodity vs. craftsmanship: How to think about industrial oven ROI
For all the benefits new equipment might represent, the price tag remains a determining factor. Machinery must be economical to own, and it’s why some industrial oven providers prioritize cost savings over performance and longevity. But do buyers actually win when providers race to the bottom on price?
The oven supplier’s role in validating and qualifying medical device thermal processing equipment
Medical device manufacturing process validation and equipment qualification is smoother if the equipment provider knows what you’re responsible for and understands how they can play a supporting role.
Aerospace composite thermal processing 101
Game-changing aerospace composite materials have helped OEMs, militaries and tinkerers alike design and build aircraft that are lighter and less costly to fly. It wouldn’t be possible without today’s advanced aerospace composite thermal processing equipment.
Understanding industrial oven mass airflow
Ensuring even and balanced mass air flow in industrial ovens requires serious engineering grounded in a solid understanding of fluid dynamics. Accurate mass airflow data is essential, but it’s only part of the equation. It must also be relevant.
Case study: Pre- and post-processing add-ons streamline manufacturing
How well must thermal processing equipment providers understand the production stages that come before and after a thermal process? In our view, they should be able to see all of it.
Specifying industrial conveyor ovens: 8 things buyers need to know
Specifying any piece of industrial thermal processing equipment should come with a warning. “Don’t half-bake.” Industrial conveyor ovens only work well when products, processes and people are pointed in the same direction. For process engineers or facility leaders...
Case study: The making of a long-term thermal processing partnership
Every successful business has that one customer. The one whose challenges seem to fit the solutions you offer perfectly. The one who keeps coming back because with you, they can’t lose. That’s the case with the customer in this case study, a major automotive supplier...
Alternative thermal processing methods for automotive textile manufacturing
When manufacturers of automotive textiles consider adding or upgrading thermal processing methods and equipment for their facility, they tend to stick with what they know works. But there’s a big difference between the method that “works” and the one ideally suited...
Case study: Design freedom results in innovative industrial foam manufacturing equipment
This case study describes an innovative foam manufacturing system custom-engineered to meet a major foam manufacturer’s one-of-a-kind process, product and facility requirements.
Case study: Atypical foam crosslinking oven specs lead to design innovation
Industrial foam manufacturing is tricky. The equipment used to create bulk foam products varies widely depending on what kind of foam is being made and into which application (and there are countless thousands of them) it’s being sold. To that end, there are two kinds...
Case study: Alternative heating method improves heavy layer thermal processing
If you could summarize the reluctance of manufacturers to change the way something is made in a sentence or two, you might say something like this: The equipment we use to meet our customer’s requirements is fine. It’s far from perfect, but it’s good enough
Operational benefits of single-source whole-system foam manufacturing
Is it better to buy industrial foam manufacturing lines all at once from sole providers, or is it better to source individual equipment pieces from separate vendors who specialize in specific stages of the process?
Cost benefits of single-source whole-system foam manufacturing
For industrial foam manufacturers, buying the equipment that makes and prepares continuous web foam products for sale is arguably their most critical capital expenditure. Boiled down, there are two pathways to procuring this crucial machinery
Keys to seamless automotive textile thermal process equipment integration
If the perfect machine exists in automotive manufacturing facilities, it’s one that works as designed from the moment it’s switched on and then never breaks down. In the crowded, competitive world of Tier 1, 2 and 3 automotive suppliers, profitability depends on
COVID-19 – Manufacturing Update
As of 23 March 2020, Davron Technologies, Inc. (DTI) continues to operate according to CDC and Coronavirus Task Force recommendations. These include: Practicing social distancing in the office and shop, enhanced personal hygiene and strengthened facility cleaning procedures
Electrical Engineering Process for a Davron Industrial Oven
Davron Industrial Ovens are some of the most technologically advanced in the world. This is thanks to our electrical engineering team and the precise components we design our ovens to interact with. Here’s a behind the scenes look at some of what makes our tech unique
Industrial Ovens for the Foam Industry
Davron engineers are deeply experienced in developing ovens for the industrial foam industry, and have been collectively doing so for decades. Our industrial oven design process at Davron is simple. Based on the customer’s requirements we develop a batch oven to
Behind the Scenes: Building DTI-1434
All of the ovens manufactured here at Davron are custom designed and fabricated to meet our clients’ specific requirements and use cases. Below, we’ve provided a behind the scenes look at an oven currently in progress as we design and manufacture DTI 1434 for a customer
How We Make an Industrial Oven
We pride ourselves on designing and building industrial ovens that hold structural integrity and will last for decades when well-maintained. At Davron, we accomplish this through a general manufacturing process that is applied to every oven we build
Industrial Ovens Uniquely Tailored For Automotive Carpet
The heating process needs existing in the automotive industry are well documented and continually growing. Currently, nearly all carpet used in a car is pre-heated before being pressed into shape for use. As the industry continues to evolve, our clients’ needs and specifications are changing
Industrial Ovens for the Automotive Industry
30,000. The average number of components that it takes to build a new vehicle. Many of these components require a specific set of heat treating processes to mold, adhere, or solidify the product to the exact requirements for the final application
The Davron Difference: Industrial Batch Ovens
If you’re familiar at all with our work, then you already know Davron is the industry leader in creating industrial ovens of all kinds for our manufacturing clients. This expertise extends to our production of custom industrial batch ovens
Product Release: DTI 1407 Industrial Conveyor Oven
Our newest product release is the DTI 1407 industrial conveyor oven, which we refer to as the “extruder downstream equipment” oven. This custom industrial oven was built for the industrial foam industry, specifically for a customer extruding high and low density polyethylene materials
The Davron Difference: Conveyor Ovens
Designing and building custom industrial conveyor ovens is a key part of the offering Davron provides to our customers and partners. We define conveyor ovens as any product that is conveyed through a heat treating process
Product Release: DTI-1412 IR/Convection Oven
Davron is pleased to share a recent product shipped: DTI-1412. This industrial conveyor oven system addresses the need for two automotive carpet products to be pre-heated and stacked one on top of the other before being pressed into their final shape
Product Release: DTI-1404 Inert Atmosphere Batch Oven
Davron is pleased to share our most recent product shipped: DTI-1404. This inert atmosphere batch oven was designed to perform a curing cycle for high-quality plastics. Due to the nature of the product, this oven must operate at
Davron Named Rockwell Automation Equipment Builder Partner
Davron Technologies is proud to announce we’ve recently become a Rockwell Automation Machine and Equipment Builder Partner. Over the years Davron has shown a commitment to use Rockwell Automation as their standard automation offering on equipment
When to Use Gas-Fired Industrial Ovens
Few manufacturers use gas-fired industrial ovens since they are more expensive to build than electric ovens. In addition, not every plant has the gas lines or tanks required to run a gas oven. However, in certain situations, a gas-fired oven is worth the extra capital investment
Conveyor Oven Belt Materials & Their Applications
Designing a custom industrial conveyor oven involves the careful consideration of multiple factors. You must determine not only the oven configuration and belt type that most closely fit your needs, but also the best material to use for the belt itself
Product Release: DTI-1278 Heat Forming Oven
Davron is proud to share our latest heat forming oven created specifically to perform thermoforming for a honeycomb composite material. Our customer had specific space limitations that impacted the design and led to a vertical door with hinges at the top and center
Best Uses for Vertical Ovens
Manufacturers often turn to vertical ovens when they have limited floor space. After all, that’s the basic idea behind a vertical oven: By going up, a custom oven manufacturer can create an industrial oven that has a smaller footprint than a typical, horizontally oriented oven
Davron Technologies Just Doubled Its Facility Size
Industrial oven manufacturer Davron Technologies, Inc. has added 20,000 square feet to its facility, doubling the floor space devoted to heavy manufacturing and enlarging its electrical shop. This expansion responds directly to Davron’s 100% increase in sales volume
Programmable Custom Curing Oven for Foam Industry
Davron Technologies, Inc. recently designed and manufactured the DTI-1245, one of its custom curing ovens used to cure closed cell foam products. The oven can reach temperatures as high as 500° F with adjustable process cycles that can be customized
Industrial Oven for Automotive Industry Success Story
Davron Technologies, Inc. recently designed and manufactured the DTI-914, an industrial oven for preheating automotive carpet blanks prior to press forming. To start, a carpet blank is placed on one of two alternating rack systems that can be individually programmed
Industrial Batch Ovens: Advantages and Limitations
Industrial batch ovens are used for all sorts of applications in various manufacturing processes. They bake, cure, dry, form and pre-heat across industries including aerospace, automotive, ceramics, foam, pharmaceuticals, plastics, power, and sporting goods
Davron Designs Preheating Oven That Eliminates Heat Waste
Davron Technologies, Inc. recently designed and manufactured the DTI-1133, an electrically heated, energy-friendly industrial oven used to pre-heat automotive carpet blanks prior to press forming. The preheating oven uses an innovative air bypass system that prevents heat from escaping the oven
Curing Ovens for Brake Pads and Linings
Industrial ovens play important roles in manufacturing many of the parts that are used to assemble finished automobiles. One of the most prevalent applications for industrial ovens in the automotive supply chain is to cure friction materials —namely disc brake pads and drum brake linings
Davron Designs Space-Saving Vertical Oven for Automotive Curing Process
Davron Technologies, Inc. designed and manufactured the DTI-1135, an electrically heated vertical oven used to cure a coating on steel components for a Tier 1 automotive supplier. The DTI-1135 vertical oven features one heated zone where parts index up and down in a vertical orientation
Davron Awarded Contract for Non-Woven Textile Finishing Equipment
Davron Technologies, Inc. has been selected by a global non-woven textile supplier to manufacture several pieces of finishing equipment. The equipment includes two natural-gas IR heating stations, two cooling boxes, and one common conveyor system to move product through the system
Davron Annealing Oven Streamlines Production of Automotive Glass Products
Davron Technologies, Inc. designed and manufactured the DTI-1031, an annealing oven that uses electric infrared panels to anneal glass products used by a Tier 1 automotive supplier. A specialized indexing conveyor oven, the DTI-1031 allowed the customer to streamline its annealing process
8 Criteria for Designing Industrial Conveyor Ovens
When you’re dealing with specialized manufacturing processes with strict requirements, it’s impossible to use a standard conveyor oven. Modern manufacturing demands custom ovens that have been designed to meet product- and process-specific requirements
Davron Thermoforming Oven Performs Two Preheating Processes at Once
Davron Technologies, Inc. designed and manufactured the DTI-1244, a thermoforming oven that uses both electricity and gas to preheat products for a Tier 1 automotive supplier that manufactures interior components. A specialized indexing conveyor oven, the DTI-1244 allowed the customer to
Davron Designs Indexing Conveyor Oven for Automotive Safety Components
Davron Technologies, Inc. designed and manufactured the DTI-1251, an electrically heated indexing conveyor oven used to test safety components for a Tier 1 automotive supplier. Parts are loaded into the indexing conveyor oven’s custom product trays
Davron Wins Contract for Batch Curing Ovens for Aerospace Company
Davron Technologies, Inc. has been selected by a leading aerospace company to design and manufacture three batch curing ovens that will be used to cure a coating applied to honeycomb cores that are used in the construction of airplanes. The customer chose Davron because
True Turnkey Industrial Oven Manufacturing – Part 4
In Part 3 of this series, we talked about the manufacturing phase of a custom industrial oven, covering the mechanical and electrical disciplines. In this post we will talk about what you should expect once manufacturing is complete — from installation to after-sales service
True Turnkey Industrial Oven Manufacturing – Part 3
In Part 2 of this series, we discussed order placement, project kickoff, and the engineering phase of a true turnkey oven project. In this post, we will consider the expectations customers should have for the manufacturing phase of their custom oven projects
True Turnkey Industrial Oven Manufacturing – Part 2
In Part 1 of this series, we talked about first contact with an industrial oven supplier and what you should expect during the proposal process. In this post, we are going to walk through what to expect after an order is placed and before manufacturing begins
True Turnkey Industrial Oven Manufacturing – Part 1
As we stated in our first post this year, nothing is more important at Davron than our customers. The needs of each customer determine the specifications of their industrial oven, as well as the way it gets made. While products can speak for themselves to some degree
Vertical Ovens: The Compact Sportscar of Ovens
Industrial ovens commonly are horizontal installations, whether batch or conveyor ovens, but sometimes the demands of limited space or production line requirements won’t allow for the footprint or product flow of a horizontal oven. The ideal solution is a custom designed vertical oven
Industrial Oven Maintenance
Cleaning Your Industrial Oven Like a Pro Every piece of industrial equipment is subjected to various types of stresses and strains, but few take the heat like an industrial oven. Regular oven maintenance is crucial to maximizing oven life, reducing shutdown frequency, and maintaining the quality
Continuous Oven or Batch Oven?
Determining which Oven Type Suits Your Process Needs In many manufacturing plants, the production process demands a thermal procedure requiring an industrial oven. Anyone tasked with overseeing process development for such a facility inevitably faces these questions
Teppanyaki Grill
The Teppanyaki Grill is a flat surface grill widely used to cook food in front of guests at restaurants. Restaurants that use these grills are commonly known as Japanese Steak Houses in the United States. With a solid griddle type cook surface the Teppanyaki is often confused with
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