A manufacturer which supplies agricultural ground engaging solutions has improved its production efficiency with two roller hearth furnace systems. The furnaces will be used to re-heat flat stock for hot forming, replacing existing equipment as part of a plant modernization initiative at its locations in both the United States and Canada.
The company commissioned the two 8000 lb/hr, high-temperature re-heat furnaces lines from CAN-ENG Furnaces International Limited (CAN-ENG) to heat steel plates to temperatures suitable for hotworking, where pieces are formed by a hydraulic press. The Ontario-based heat treating equipment provider designed the fully automated system to reduce energy consumption and floor space, while improving product flow and maintaining high-throughput requirements.
Sales Manager
CAN-ENG Furnaces International Limited
Each furnace is capable of operating up to 1750F and producing a part ready for forming every 15 seconds. The former equipment required alloy fixtures that consumed additional energy to heat up each time along with the product as well as costly periodic replacement and maintenance, heating the product directly on the furnace rolls increases the efficiency and reduces the overall equipment size.
“Can-Eng was selected as the supplier for this project based on our vast experience with high temperature roller hearth furnace systems and Can-Eng’s reputation to stand behind our equipment,” said Scott Cummings, sales manager for CAN-ENG.
