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IoT Technology Implemented for Enhanced Furnace Performance

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Wisconsin Oven Corporation announced a new IoT (Internet of things) predictive maintenance technology available on their industrial ovens. The new system is capable of monitoring the performance and health of components on the ovens. Some of the conditions that the sensors track are vibration, temperature, current, and pressure.

Wisconsin DataSense Technologies (photo source: Wisconsin Oven YouTube video)

The system will be supplied by DataSense Technologies. Their Performance Monitoring System utilizes sensors to monitor the condition of components on a customer’s industrial oven, featuring a gateway that collects performance data from sensors on critical oven components.

This system will enable customers to minimize unscheduled downtime and increase their profitability because the Performance Monitoring system can be used to identify performance and component issues. Automatic alarm thresholds can be implemented to satisfy the specific needs of heat treating customers.

Learn more about the DataSense Technologies with a video here.

(photo source: www.wisoven.com)

Wisconsin DataSense Technologies (photo source: Wisconsin Oven YouTube video)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2200°F Conveyor Oven Supplied for Aquatic Heating Systems

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Baker Furnace, Inc. shipped a custom-built, high-temperature conveyor oven designed to heat treat rods used to manufacture commercial heating elements.  The process also requires a nitrogen purge to create a specific atmosphere.

At 35 ft long with an operating temperature of 1900°F, the engineering challenges for this unique application were a combination of the size and high temperature coupled with the fact that the application required four different heating zones with a nitrogen injection in every zone.

The electrically-powered conveyor oven was constructed as a modular system which allowed Baker Furnace to conduct a complete test on site and then break it down to ship and install in the most cost-effective manner.   The first two zones for heating measure 24”w x 16”h x 12’L while the two cooling sections measure 24”w x 16”h x 20’L, both with nitrogen injection supply lines to create an inert atmosphere. The oven is equipped with a 24” wide inconel wire woven belt supported by an internal inconel slider bed, which is driven with a gear reduction motor (speed controlled by Allen Bradley drives).  Using formed rod-style, Kanthal elements rated at 60kW for heating, the entire system is controlled with an Allen Bradley touch screen HMI and Allen Bradley PLC software.

“Designing a conveyor oven of this size and temperature is a challenge in itself, but our biggest hurdle came when we had to achieve a plus or minus 25°F heat uniformity within the multiple zones.  Each zone required different temperatures with a nitrogen injection.  We leaned on our past experience as well as testing several scenarios to come up with a design that the customer loves.”   Tim Bacon, Lead Project Manager at Baker Furnace.

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Industrial Batch Ovens to Automotive Supplier

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Wisconsin Oven Corporation announced the shipment of two (2) direct gas fired batch ovens to a leading automotive supplier for tempering tire molds. The tempering process of the molds results in a longer mold life. This industrial oven was designed with the load capacity of 6,000 pounds and provides easy access of loading and unloading of tire molds by fork truck.

Each tempering batch oven has a maximum operating temperature rating of 800°F, work chamber dimensions of 5’0”W x 5’0”L x 8’0”H, and a 6” reinforced insulated floor. The recirculation system utilizes combination airflow which provides both horizontal and vertical upward airflow to maximize heating rates and temperature uniformity of the product. The batch oven is equipped with a 10,850 CFM @ 15 HP belt-driven blower. Supply air is delivered through fully adjustable boxed ducts and side-mounted along the length on each side of the work chambers. The heating system features an industrial air heat burner rated at 850,000 BTU per hour.

“Designing a solution for our customers that improves their production process is always a top priority. Improved work flow and ease of loading/unloading was a focus for this project to increase production efficiencies.” Tom Trueman, Senior Application Engineer, Wisconsin Oven Corporation

Unique features of these tempering batch ovens include:

  • Load capacity to 6,000 pounds
  • 575-volt electrical capacity
  • Operating temperatures to 800° F
  • 3/16” plate construction for durability
  • High volume of air flow; 10,850 CFM
  • Motorized dampers for quick cool down
  • Natural gas fired
  • Programmable controller
  • Meets all Canadian requirements – CUL, CSA TSSA
  • Field inspection provided by a trained factory technician
  • Temperature triggered door locks with safety pull cord

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