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Aluminum solution heat treating – Drop bottom ovens

Pyradia has developed the most advanced line of Drop Bottom Ovens for aluminum solution heat treating. These ovens incorporate state of the art insulation, control system, and hoist mechanism, which make them the most performing and reliable on the market.

Best temperature uniformity of any Drop Quench Furnace

In the electric drop bottom oven models, the low-density tubular heating elements are evenly distributed in the air ducts all around the working zone. In the gas drop bottom furnace models, the heating system is designed with indirect fired burners complete with heat recuperation assuring an average energy efficiency greater than 70%.

The high-efficiency fans located in the top plenum procure a powerful vertical airflow, which passes evenly through the working area of the drop bottom oven. As a result, the temperature uniformity throughout the working area is within +/- 9^oF (5^oC) (or +/- 5^oF/3^oC when required), at any given temperature, even during ramp-up. With these exceptional performances, our Drop Quench Furnace will meet the tighter specifications of the future. They can also be used for aluminum aging at lower temperatures.

Rugged construction

Pyradia’s Drop Bottom Furnaces are designed for an intensive and continuous use up to 1 200^oF (650^oC). The loading and quenching systems carefully automated by PLC. The dual speed electro-mechanical winch system permits a controlled acceleration/deceleration of the load descent and has proven to be much more reliable and sturdier than the commonly used pneumatic systems.

Superior insulation

The insulation of our drop bottom ovens consists of 6″ of ceramic fiber modules. This high-efficiency material assures minimum heat loss and heat storage for rapid heat cycling and energy economy. Contrary to the layered blanket arrangement, ceramic blocks have great resistance to high air velocity abrasion. This configuration is extra durable and requires very little if no maintenance.

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Heat treating furnaces applications:

Heat treatment of aluminum parts
T4 and T6 aluminum solution heat treating
Aging heat treating processes

Features

AMS2750E & Nadcap compliant
Temperature uniformity of +/- 9^oF (5^oC) at any temperature, from 300^oF to 1 200^oF (150^oC to 650^oC)
Choice of quench time in less than 5,7,10 ou 15s
Fastest ramp-up and lowest consumption
Dual speed electro-mechanical winch system simple and reliable
Electric or gas heating
Ceramic fiber block module insulation
Stainless steel air baffle
Sliding or swinging door
High volume recirculating stainless steel fan
Pneumatically operated doors
Tank mounted on a mobile cart with rails
Heating elements and belt driven circulating fan mounted in protected chambers beside and above the working area
Load capacity up to 2 000 lbs (900 kgs) for standard models

Options

Temperature uniformity de +/- 3^oC (±5^oF)
Quenching tanks cooling system
Quenching tanks heating system
Quenching tanks insulation
Safety curtain
Glycol management system enabling water/glycol separation for regulating the concentration of the solution and recuperation
Sand filtration/recuperation system
Mezzanine for operating station
Rinse tank(s)
Additional quench tank(s)

ELECTRIC DROP BOTTOM OVENS	WORK ZONE DIMENSIONS
Models	Width	Length	Height
Models	(in / cm)	(in / cm)	(in / cm)
EDQ 036036042	36 / 91	36 / 91	42 / 106
EDQ 048048048	48 / 121	48 / 121	48 / 121
EDQ 048072048	48 / 121	72 / 182	48 / 121
EDQ 048096060	48 / 121	96 / 244	60 / 152
EDQ 060060060	60 / 152	60 / 152	60 / 152
EDQ 060080060	60 / 152	78 / 200	60 / 152

Additional sizes of drop bottom furnaces (for the treatment of aluminum cladding):

	WORK ZONE DIMENSIONS
Models	Width	Length	Height
Models	(in / cm)	(in / cm)	(in / cm)
EDQ 048108060	48 / 120	108 / 275	60 / 152
EDQ 048132060	48 / 120	132 / 335	60 / 152
EDQ 048132072	48 / 120	132 / 335	72/ 180
EDQ 048156060	48 / 120	156 / 396	60 / 152
EDQ 048156072	48 / 120	156 / 396	72 / 180

Gas Drop bottom furnaces:

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Most popular hoist design selections:

Parts + Basket capacity:	500 lbs (226kg)	1000 lbs (454 kg)	2000 lbs (907 kg)
Quenching Time (s) :	5, 7, 10, 15

* The above models are our most popular sizes, other sizes available on request.

* PYRADIA is continuously improving their product lines. Specifications may change without notice.

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DROP BOTTOM OVENS

Gas Drop bottom furnaces:

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