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Ajax Tocco supplies air-cooled
induction weld preheat system
AJAX Tocco Magnethermic recently
delivered 5/10kW Toccotron AC
induction heating systems to an
international on-site heat treating
firm. These systems are designed for
portable/on-site preheat prior to welding
applications.
The customer chose these systems
over larger 35kW induction heating
systems due to lower equipment
costs. At 5kW continuous output, the
customer stated the 5/10kW Toccotron
AC systems satisfied the majority of
its small to medium preheat prior to
welding applications and were capable
of heating 50kg of steel to 200°C in 30
minutes.
The customer also cited a simple,
robust design in addition to the light-
weight (hand carried), 100 per cent air-
cooled design, including quick setup
and broad application capabilities as
other factors in their decision.
Ajax Tocco air-cooled induction weld
preheat systems offer
many advantages, in-
cluding controlled cool-
ing rates; increased pen-
etration; increased feed
rates; improved quality;
and reduced consum-
ables.
High-frequency induc-
tion heating cables can
be configured for round,
flat or irregular surfaces.
No tools are required for installation
and use. All electrical connections
are made with quick disconnects and
circular military-style connectors. Other
applications include bearing/sleeve
shrink fitting, coatings curing, coatings
removal, die heating and bulk heating
applications.
Ajax Tocco Magnethermic, a
subsidiary of Park-Ohio Holdings Corp,
designs and manufactures induction
heating and melting equipment for
various industries and applications
throughout the world. In addition,
the company provides a range of
services including laboratory process
development, preventive maintenance,
equipment repair, and parts, coil repair
facilities and installation services
through its locations in North America,
South America, Europe and Asia.
Ajax Tocco – USA
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