Customer directive

Our customer wanted to create an indexing single part flow inert atmosphere production furnace system to match, and seamlessly integrate into, the customer’s entire existing manufacturing process at a production rate of 45 seconds part to part. The customer’s then existing process included inefficient batch furnace staging of parts at this point in the process.


Description

The DTI-1000 batch oven dries ceramic material in a honeycomb catalyst product. Products, which can be either small blocks or trays of powder, are loaded onto a product cart.  This product cart contains multiple shelves which hold the product. The cart is loaded into the batch oven via recessed tracks located in the floor of the oven.  The batch oven heat is controlled with a programmable digital recorder capable of holding multiple ramp/soak programs.  During the cycle, the batch oven is exhausting approximately 800 pounds of water.  The maximum operating temperature is 1,050° F.

Features

BATCH OVEN CONSTRUCTION FEATURES

The batch oven interior is constructed of 316 stainless steel.  The batch oven utilizes double doors on both ends of the oven, allowing an inline product flow during the process.  All seams in the interior of the batch oven are seal welded on the outside.  All internal parts of the circulation and exhaust fan are stainless steel.


Specifications

Exterior Dimensions 9′-8″ L x 7′-8″ W x 9′-7″ H (2997mm x 2337mm x 2921mm)
Interior Dimensions8′-0″ L x 4′-0″ W x 6′-0″ H (2438mm x 1219mm x 1829mm)
Heat SourceSingle electric heater controlled by SCR
Max Operating Temperature 1,050°F (566°C)
Design Operating Temperature 200°F – 900°F (93°C – 482°C)
Insulation Thickness 10″ (254mm)
Operating voltage 480-volt / 3-phase / 60-hertz
AirflowHorizontal cross flow
Circulation FansOne (1) circulation fan
Exhaust Fans One (1) exhaust fan
ControlProgrammable digital controller capable of multiple programs

Alternative capabilities

Davron Technologies, Inc. provides process specific industrial inert atmosphere oven applications, including the following:

  • Industries Served: Automotive, Pharmaceutical / Medical, Aerospace, Glass, Composites
  • Materials/Parts Processed: Castings, Glass, Plastics, Steel, Engine Components, Cast Steel/Aluminum
  • Process Applications: Inert Stress Relieving, Inert Atmosphere Annealing, Inert Atmosphere Batch, Inert Atmosphere Conveyor/Continuous