After your substrate has been powder coated, it must be cured. Is convection or infrared the way to go? What about electric or gas-fired? And how about those racks and hooks that need to be maintained. What type of burn-off oven is best? Whether you are looking for an oven to preheat, dry, cure or burn-off, we have rounded up a few of the suppliers in this Bonus Profiles section. Be sure to let them know you found them in Powder Coated Tough!
Batch, Process Ovens
Col-Met is the industry leader in batch and process ovens as a result of our commitment to exceptional quality and superior performance. Each oven features innovative design and craftsmanship to meet a variety of consumer needs from small batch cure ovens to heavy equipment ovens and beyond. Col-Met ovens can also be customized with our optional PLC Smart Touch Control Panel, which utilizes the latest touch-screen technology for minimum complexity and maximum flexibility.
For custom configurations or questions, please contact us at sales@colmetsb.com.
Col-Met Engineered Finishing Solutions
www.colmetsb.com
Batch Ovens, Spray Booths
Fostoria Process Equipment manufactures a standard line of Modular Batch Powder Curing Ovens and Modular Powder Application Spray Booths. We also design and build ovens, booths, washers and turnkey systems tailored to customers’ specific requirements. Fostoria has been a leader in paint and powder ovens and related equipment for decades, with expertise in convection, infrared systems and combination IR/Convection; for curing, water dry-off, IR boost and many other applications for powder coating operations.
For more information, contact Steve Fruth at swfruth@tpicorp.com
Fostoria Process Equipment
www.fostoriapprocessequipment.com
Modular Ovens
Dry-off and cure ovens from Midwest Finishing Systems are built in modular format, not on your shop floor. Ovens are factory tested and delivered pre-fabricated and wired, ready-to-set for quick installation and less down time. Constructed with no metal-to-metal contact, our ovens eliminate unnecessary heat loss through the oven walls. The compact design provides even heat distributionwhile exclusive insulation packages provide additional energy savings.
For more information contact the company at 888-281-0099 or via email at, info@midwestfinishing.com.
Midwest Finishing Systems
www.midwestfinishing.com
Drying and Curing Ovens
Pneu-Mech Systems offers custom engineered drying and curing solutions that are designed to work with the customer’s production, finishing and footprint requirements. The company offers a variety of ovens including infrared (IR), convection, high velocity, electric and batch.
The oven is a very important part of the finishing process. It is very important to consider your goals and capabilities when designing and purchasing an oven. Pneu-Mech strives to design and build ovens that are cost efficient with optimal performance for you to achieve the best finish possible. The company’s experienced team provides its customers with design, engineering, fabrication and installation. Once equipment has been installed, start up and training services for the equipment are provided.
Pneu-Mech Systems
800-274-5724
www.pneu-mech.com
Cleaning Furnaces
Pollution Control Products Co. was founded in 1971 shortly after the enactment of the Clean Air Act of 1970. Their mission: to build and market pollution-free industrial cleaning furnaces. Today they are the world leader with over 8,000 installations worldwide. Fully automatic and self-adjusting, they are designed to safely remove varnish, paints, epoxies, powder coatings and other combustible materials from metal parts, including conveyorized paint hangers, racks and hooks—Pollution Free!
Contact the company at 214-358-1539 or via email at sales@pcpconline.com.
Pollution Control Products Co.
www.pcpconline.com
Gas Batch Ovens
Capable of operating up to 500°F (260°C), RAPID® gas batch ovens can be used to pre-heat, dry and cure a variety of substrates and coatings. Available in 33 standard sizes, RAPID® gas batch ovens offer flexibility with standard assembled or install-it-yourself models.
Quality components such as aluminized steel, insulated panel walls and roofs, industrial grade fans and controls help provide durability. RAPID® gas batch ovens’ unique duct design helps enhance oven balance, cleanliness and space usage. Custom designs offer versatility to meet specific application requirements.
Rapid Engineering LLC
800-536-3461
www.rapidfinishingequipment.com
Powder Coating Equipment
Reliant Finishing Systems provides high performance batch and automated systems at the best price. From powder coating ovens to spray booths and ovens, from powder guns to blast equipment, Reliant can provide you with a complete solution that will meet your needs. Need your new coating line operational as fast as possible? Reliant offers factory-authorized installation, interconnect wiring, and start-up services on all new equipment purchases. No matter what size application you require, Reliant can quickly deliver an affordable solution that you can rely on for years to come.
Reliant Finishing Systems
888-770-0021
www.reliantfinishingsystems.com
Standard and Custom Heat Processing Solutions
Batch ovens, conveyorized ovens, infrared zones, convection curing ovens, dry-off ovens and various custom heat processing solutions are at the heart of Therma-Tron-X’s capabilities.
Benefits of TTX oven systems include: innovative spatial design, variable frequency blower drive systems lowering energy requirements, unique panel design minimizing heat transfer to the skins, elevated platforms, special material handling systems, clean features for Class A finishes, even air distribution, recirculation, air filtration, fast ramp-up, quick purge, heat recovery and reuse.
Therma-Tron-X (TTX) Inc.
920-743-6568
www.ttxinc.com