Bonus Focus, Curing Ovens
Posted on Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Because thermoset powder coatings
must be cured to obtain the desired
decorative and functional properties for
which powder material was formulated,
curing ovens are an important piece of
equipment. In this edition of Powder
Coated Tough, the following advertisers
bring some curing oven selections to you.
Modular Powder Coating Ovens
Fostoria Process Equipment
Fostoria makes it easier to specify, purchase and install
powder coating equipment, with over 190 standard modular
powder curing ovens or modular powder application
spray booths. Any standard model can be shipped in four
weeks or less. The modular concept also makes it easier on
powder equipment budgets. Ovens are available in natural
gas-fired, propane or electric energy sources. Customized
equipment can also be engineered and provided.
Fostoria Process Equipment, a division of TPI Corp.
800-495-4525
www.fostoriaprocessequipment.com
Batch Ovens
Rapid Engineering
Available in three sizes and designed for 450°F (230°C)
operating temperature, our standard electric batch ovens
can be used to bake, cure or dry items with various coatings
and substrates. These ovens use a bank of durable,
electric heating elements and recirculated air to heat products
efficiently. They are available in three heat outputs (15,
30, 60 kW) and two airflows (2400 or 4800 cfm). Standard
features include electronic temperature controls, batch
timer with alarm device, easy to use control panel and a set
of sturdy, hinged doors on one end. Other options include
powered exhaust fans, extra doors sets and input voltage
options.
Rapid Engineering LLC
800-536-3461
www.rapidengineering.com
IR Booster Ovens
BGK Finishing Systems
Our high intensity electric infrared (IR) booster ovens
offer an efficient method to increase production on your
paint line. They also can be used for transition from liquid
to powder on your existing production line. Our modular
IR booster oven designs can be installed outside or inside
your convection oven without modifying your line.
IR booster benefits include: increased line speeds,
instant on/off emitter control, multiple zones of control,
modular design, use with all coating types, rapid heating
and reduced floor space.
BGK Finishing Systems
800-663-5498
www.bgk.com