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Technology
Upcast’s latest development for line hardware is a
new, bigger, one-inductor 15-ton teapot-type melting
furnace. This replaces the previous two-inductor
12-ton cylinder-type furnace for the capacity range of
15,000-20,000 TPA.
“When the furnace is equipped with only one inductor, even
though it is bigger than before, the purchase price will be
less,” said sales manager Tuomas Rajaviita.
The new furnace also means new opportunities both for
traditional casting lines and for lines utilising recycled
copper.
“In certain applications using recycled material, we have
always offered a three-furnace system, but now with the
larger melting furnace for specific cases a two-furnace
alternative is available,” added Mr Rajaviita.
Upcast OY – Finland
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▲ ▲ The new furnace from Upcast
Savings and quality
from new furnace
500°F electric walk-in oven
Grieve Corporation has launched the No. 822, a 500°F electric
walk-in oven, currently in use for preheating large steel dies
at a customer’s facility. This unit is a modified version of
Grieve’s Standard Model WTC686-500 walk-in oven.
Workspace dimensions inside this unit measure 72" wide x 96"
deep x 78" high. 60kW power is installed in Incoloy sheathed
tubular heating elements, while a 6,000 CFM, 5 HP recirculating
blower provides a combination airflow which sweeps around
the workload, travelling upward to a return duct.
This Grieve walk-in oven features an aluminised steel
interior and exterior, double doors at each end and a
removable top-mounted heat chamber.
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