The new Wisconsin Oven equipment provided an efficient solution for our customer not only in energy costs but also operator use. Bob Roberts and Rich Paquette were focused on making sure that the equipment maximized their production rate.
East Troy, WI (PRWEB) June 15, 2016
Wisconsin Oven Corporation announced the shipment of two industrial ovens to United Tool & Die Company in West Hartford, CT. An electrically heated draw batch oven (SDB oven) with a pitted manual quench tank will be used for aluminum solution heat treatment of parts. An electrically heated enhanced duty walk-in batch oven (EWN oven) will be used for aluminum aging and annealing of parts. The new equipment is replacing antiquated furnaces at the customer’s facility that were difficult to keep certified and consumed a lot of power to heat. Due to space constraints and a very low ceiling, Wisconsin Oven designed both ovens with rear mounted heater houses and recirculation fans.
Bob Roberts and Rich Paquette of United Tool & Die Company were very instrumental in laying out the equipment with the goal of making it as easy as possible for the operators to use. They modified the quench tank by adding rails and a rolling load cart to create an efficient loading process for the operators. When the quenching process is complete there is an overhead hoist that is used to lift the product back onto the rolling load cart.
The standard draw batch oven has a maximum temperature rating of 1,250°F and a work chamber of 3’W x 3’H x 7’L. A guaranteed temperature uniformity of +/-10° F at 500°F, 750°F, 900°F, and 1,000°F per AMS 2750E Class 2/Instrumentation Type C was verified through a nine (9) point profile test conducted in an empty oven chamber under static operating conditions.
The enhanced duty walk-in bath oven has a maximum temperature rating of 800°F and work chamber dimensions of 6’W x 8’D x 5’H. A guaranteed temperature uniformity of +/-10° F at 300°F, 550°F, and 800°F per AMS 2750E Class 2/Instrumentation Type C was verified through a fifteen (15) point profile test conducted in an empty oven chamber under static operating conditions.
Unique features of the draw batch oven include:
- +/-10°F temperature uniformity at 500°F, 750°F, 900°F, and 1000°F
- 10,000 CFM/15 HP recirculation system
- 120 kW heating system with SCR power control
- Full width stainless steel rollers
- Pitted stainless steel quench tank with circulation
Unique features of the enhanced duty walk-in oven include:
- +/-10°F temperature uniformity at 300°F, 550°F, and 800°F
- 13,000 CFM/15 HP recirculation system
- 108 kW heating system with SCR power control
- Vertical split line in order to get through customer’s door way
- Load cart with removable handle
Both industrial ovens utilize Eurotherm 3504 programmers, process high limits, and main line disconnects. They were fully factory tested and adjusted prior to shipment to help reduce installation and start-up times. A 150 point Quality Assurance check list was completed to ensure the equipment met all Wisconsin Oven quality standards. The industrial batch ovens are backed by Wisconsin Oven’s Exclusive and Unprecedented 3-Year WOW™ warranty. This warranty covers all materials for all components (less wear items).