BETHLEHEM, PA — A new EconoRed ER-III-30 high-capacity oven from Vastex Industrial is said to cure composites, thermoset plastics, adhesives, epoxies and related materials at high rates, in a smaller footprint and at lower cost than comparable ovens.
Warrantied for 5 years, the unit's three 24 in. (61 cm) wide, 3,600 watt infrared heaters (total 10,800 watts) feature closely spaced coils that provide high-density, medium-wavelength infrared heat for maximum cure speed without cold spots or under-curing.
To compensate for varying shapes and thicknesses of items being cured, the unit's Infrared Focusing System allows heater-to-conveyor height adjustments from 2 to 7 in. (5 to 17 cm) as standard, with greater clearances available as an option.
The expandable design allows the addition of modular heating chambers and conveyor belt extensions as production needs increase.
A top-mounted exhaust system draws in filtered air and cools the outer skin of the oven while a 388 CFM (11 CMM) exhaust system evacuates moisture and fumes from the heating chamber.
The oven is supplied as standard with a digital PID temperature controller accurate to +/-1°F (+/-0.5°C), and a control box that can be positioned on the right (standard) or left side of the enclosure to suit plant layouts.
The 30 in. x 105 in. (76 x 267 cm) Teflon®-coated fiberglass belt is equipped with a low friction belt aligner and belt speed controls to precisely set dwell times from 35 seconds up to four minutes.
Optional stainless steel mesh belts satisfy high-heat and/or sanitary applications.
Vastex Industrial also manufacturers the EconoRed ER-III-54 with a 54 in. (137 cm) wide conveyor belt and 13 other models of tunnel and cabinet ovens for pilot testing up to high capacity production.
An EconoRed ER-III-30 high-capacity oven with a 30 in. (76.2 cm) wide conveyor belt cures composites, thermoset plastics, adhesives, epoxies and related materials at high rates.