DTI-1213 Infrared Indexing Conveyor Oven
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-1213 indexing conveyor oven is a thermoforming solution that is used to preheat a composite material blank prior to press forming. The composite material blank is used in the manufacturing of interior components for the automotive industry.
The conveying system operates in an indexing fashion and utilizes two heated positions. The product is manually loaded on the conveying system and indexes into the heated chamber. The product is heated from above and below by Infrared Panels. Both heated sections include Infrared Panels above and below the product. The total system is divided into 36 individual zones of temperature control (each IR panel has independent control) to provide variations of heating across the entire surface of the product blank.
The infrared system is in a drawer arrangement. In the event maintenance or inspection is required the infrared drawers can be pulled out of the oven location. The drawers travel is perpendicular to the direction of the conveyor travel through the oven. This system allows maintenance access to the area above and below the heaters for ease of maintenance.
Specifications
| Overall dimensions | 26′-0″ L x 9′-0″ W x 5′-4″ H (7925mm x 2743mm x 1626mm) |
| Conveyor dimensions | 26′-0″ L x 6′-2″ W (7925mm x 1880mm) |
| Insulation thickness | 6″ (183mm) |
| Heat Source | Electric Infrared Heater Banks |
| Maximum operating temperature | 752°F (400°C) |
| Operating temperature range | 302°F – 752°F (150°C – 400°C) |
| Operating voltage | 480-volt / 3-phase / 60-hertz |
| Control | PLC controls all functions, temperature and output percentage |
| Misc | Full width hoods are included at each end of the oven to provide exhaust for the heat and smoke exiting the oven |
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
