Industrial Heaters and Heating Elements Reference Materials

Description: Immersion heaters are some of Wattco's most popular products. They are one of the best heating solutions available due to their precision, efficiency, and low maintenance costs. Immersions heaters, ...

Description: Considering these basic rules for designing thermal heat transfers will expand a project's productivity, enhance your process, and diminish energy loss. An electric heater can distribute heat where ...

Description: Table describing common properties of liquids, including density, average specific heat, and boiling point. ...

Description: Table describing common properties of metals, including density, average specific heat, and thermal conductivity. ...

Description: Table describing common properties of solids, including density, thermal conductivity, and melting point. ...

Description: The following table of recommendations should only be used as a guide. The proper choice should be based upon your knowledge of the conditions which exist in each application. ...

Description: The rates below are recommended watt densities for use with various materials. Safe values vary with operating temperature, flow velocity, and heat transfer rates. In general,the higher the material ...

Description: Calculation page with charts. ...

Description: The following formulae can be employed in determining wattage capacity required for different materials. ...

Description: A properly engineered and installed venting system is required for safe, reliable boiler operation. ...

Description: The boiler is part of a cohesive system, just like the human body with the heart (boiler) pumping blood through a venous system consisting of arteries (steam supply) and veins (condensate return). The ...

Description: In just four steps you can determine the heating performance required for your application. In addition to the ambient temperature, you can also add humidity values into this calculation - depending ...

Description: How equipment manufacturers are assisting food companies improve their processes and products. ...

Description: Learn more about the different types of boilers available, which applications they are appropriate for, and what to look for when deciding which one is right for you. ...

Description: Please read this operation guide before operating any Infinity Heaters. ...

Description: As with all Infinity heaters, our CRES and CENTAX designs offer the best size, weight and cost savings available in the market. The durability and specialized construction of our heaters make them ...

Description: A three turn helical coil is used to heat the shaft of the bolts for 10 to 12 seconds on the large bolts and 18 to 20 seconds on the smaller bolts using the same coil... ...

Description: A three turn square shaped helical coil is used to heat the end of the grill. End plugs are inserted into the grill and the assembly is inserted into the coil for 30 seconds. ...

Description: Induction heating provides faster cycle times and extended tool life with preheat step, hands-free heating that involves no operator skill for manufacturing... ...

Description: Induction offers the same result every time, while a torch often delivers variation and there is no open flame with induction... ...

Description: Heating took less than 30 seconds, is highly repeatable and there is no open flame, clear benefits over flame heating.It is a safer method of heating than torch heating... ...

Description: A fourteen-turn coil is used to heat 3.9" (100mm) of zinc wire. The wire is placed in the coil for 5 seconds to reach the desired condition just prior to the forming process... ...

Description: The simplest definition of an electric heater is any device that changes electrical energy into heat energy. But from that simple explanation, electric heaters explode into a myriad of types, sizes, ...

Description: The goal of the process is to quickly and cleanly remove the can lid and to pour out paint to reformulate. Induction enabled rapid removal of the paint can lids... ...

Description: Soldering soda lime glass metal edged windows to steel time indicator housings ... ...

Description: The client's parts were heated to the desired temperature in less than three seconds. Their gas oven required twice as much heating time as the induction process. Induction is more energy-efficient ...

Description: Induction heating provides controllable and repeatable heat pattern that keeps material in liquid form, the technology is environmentally friendly, delivering even distribution of heating . The ...

Description: A four-turn helical internal coil is used to heat the gear bore. The coil is inserted into the gear bore and power is applied for 90 seconds to reach the required 400 ºF (204 ºC) and expand the gear ...

Description: Heating took 30 seconds (or less), which can't be matched when using a torch. This client was using an old induction system from another vendor, and the Ambrell system provided considerably faster ...

Description: The grenade was then placed inside the coil and power was turned on. After just two seconds the painted indicated, meaning the part achieved 800 °F (427 °C)... ...

Description: The speaker screen was placed over the induction coil and the power was turned on. The screen heated to the desired temperature within just one second... ...

Description: Induction heating provides hands-free heating that involves no operator skill for manufacturing, configurable heating profiles, faster process times and even distribution of heating... ...

Description: Induction heating provides rapid localized heat only where needed, repeatable, consistent results with clean, controllable joints... ...

Description: The part was assembled with the mat in contact with the stainless steel sheet. The part was set on non-conductive material, and placed inside the coil... ...

Description: A three turn helical coil is used to braze the carbide to the shaft. The steel shaft is fluxed and the braze shim placed on top. The carbide tip is fluxed and placed on top of the shim, lining up the ...

Description: The client had been using a torch, which took 50 seconds instead of 30; induction increased repeatability and in turn boosted part quality. Also, there is no open flame which makes it a safer method ...

Description: The client currently uses an electric oven and the heating time is two hours, so at 60 seconds, the time savings with induction is very significant... ...

Description: A two turn helical coil is used to heat the braided hose assembly. Braze rings are placed... ...

Description: This in-line system enables the client to heat plates with significantly different thicknesses, while the feed-rate varies considerably based on the thickness of the part. Induction is the fastest ...

Description: Solder three brass connectors one at a time in a solar panel junction box without affecting the components in the junction box... ...

Description: Given the significantly faster heating time, induction improves throughput in this process and is a more efficient heating method than hot plate heating... ...

Description: The client was using a torch, and operator error was slowing the heating. The repeatability of induction enables improved throughput while in this process it is a more efficient heating method than ...

Description: The client targeted an aggressive cycle time, achieve thanks to our process design and the efficiency of induction heating; fast heating means greater manufacturing throughput... ...

Description: A need to increase volume and quality of parts production led to the choice of an induction process over flame. Handling is minimized and continuity is assured with the precision delivery of heating ...

Description: Induction delivers a dramatic reduction in heating time, enabling a significant increase in production while providing a more energy-efficient heating method than furnace heating... ...

Description: Induction heating achieves the client's targeted speed/production rate and opens up the possibility of preheating while welding... ...

Description: A three-turn helical coil is used for annealing the motor shaft. The end of the motor shaft is placed in the coil and power is applied for 20 seconds to reach 1350 ºF (732 ºC) and turn the steel red ...

Description: A single turn helical coil is used for this brazing process. The saw blade and diamond carbide tip are placed in the coil... ...

Description: A twelve-turn helical coil is used to heat an 8" (20.3cm) area 3" (7.6cm) above the end of the tube. Each of the four tubes require a different heat cycle and time to reach the required temperature... ...

Description: A twelve-turn helical coil is used to heat an 8" (20.3cm) area 3" (7.6cm) above the end of the tube. Each of the four tubes require a different heat cycle and time to reach the required temperature... ...

Description: A five turn split helical coil is used to heat the assembly. The parts are placed 90º to the coil between the top turn and second turn with braze shims and flux... ...

Description: Induction completed the carbide brazing process more rapidly than an oven, delivering heat exactly where it's needed, operating instant on/instant off... ...

Description: Induction heating provides controlled application of heat to very specific area, faster process time, increased production and high efficiency, low energy cost... ...

Description: The client was using a torch, which took five minutes; induction takes just one minute, which means an improved production rate and, unlike a torch, induction heating is precise and repeatable... ...

Description: Induction heating provides hands-free heating that involves no operator skill, pinpoint accuracy and consistent results... ...

Description: A two-turn helical coil is used for brazing the assembly. Two different bonding agents are tested for the brazing application. The first bonding agent used is braze paste. The assembly is heated to ...

Description: Induction heating provides minimal, if any, damage to parts process, is more environmentally-friendly without use of noxious chemicals and delivers even distribution of heating... ...

Description: A dual six turn split helical coil is used to simultaneously braze the manifold... ...

Description: A split helical coil heats 2-3 ferrules at a time. The ferrules are filled with flux and the mount leads are placed inside the ferrules... ...

Description: A two-turn helical coil is used for brazing the assembly. Two different bonding agents are tested for the brazing application. The first bonding agent used is braze paste... ...

Description: Induction's precision heating ensures repeatable results and less damage to surrounding substrates while demonstrating reduced heat loss and lower energy usage... ...

Description: Heat multiple joints on solar flex circuit strips to 500°F (260ºC) within ten seconds for a soldering application... ...

Description: Induction heating enables brazing the cap and tube to be completed at a rate of 15 seconds per part while delivering consistent joint quality in a safer environment which a torch often can't offer... ...

Description: To heat a nickel sleeve and a copper mast for a brazing application to create a pitot tube for the aerospace industry... ...

Description: A twenty-turn helical coil is used to heat the chain. The chain is fed through the coil at a rate of 1 meter per minute to reach the desired 1760 ºF (960 ºC) for the tempering process...  ...

Description: It isn't easy being a sofa. You have to look good. You have to be comfortable to sit on. And you have to be strong enough to support years of relaxing adults, jumping kids and visiting relatives. So ...

Description: Induction is proposed to replace a hand-operated flame process requiring operator training and expertise. Induction heating delivers a precise, repeatable and reliable process. Improved joint quality ...

Description: Single Stage Tube Maintenance & Trouble Shooting. ...

Description: True Dual 2-stage Maintenance & Trouble Shooting. ...

Description: The customer currently uses electric ovens that run 24 hours a day, 5 days per week and their primary concern is to save on the energy cost of heating the parts in the ovens... ...

Description: Compared to a torch operation, induction is a safe, energy-efficient and flameless method of heating... ...

Description: Looking to replace an inefficient oven process, part is heated in just 30 seconds, improving efficiency for this application.... ...

Description: One five-turn and two four-turn helical coils are used to heat the end of stamps to the required temperature. Two part sizes can be run in each of coils, using the same machine settings except for ...

Description: Induction heating provides reduced production cost, faster process time, hands-free heating that involves no operator skill for manufacturing... ...

Description: Induction heating delivers heat directly into the wire, saving energy and time, easy integration into production line, improving throughput, precise control of heat and even distribution of heat ...

Description: Induction offers uniform heating, which flame does not offer, is more efficient than flame and can rapidly melt the materials ...

Description: To reach a temperature of around 300 F requires a minimal amount of power. ...

Description: There are many different kinds of burner control systems, each unique to its design, performance and intention ...

Description: Installation of adhesive backed silicone heaters will be most successful with the following procedure: * Surface must be unified, dry and free of contaminants * Firm pressure must be applied to ...

Description: A fifteen turn helical coil with ceramic insert is used to preheat the 15" (381 mm) section of steel bar stock... ...

Description: Induction heating enabled the brazing process to be completed within 30 seconds. The client was using a torch, and induction offers superior repeatability with no open flame and delivering heat only ...

Description: To heat a copper end cap to temperature for a wax reflow application; the end product is a temperature stat and the client is looking to cut their heating time in half... ...

Description: Oil and gas contractor Bonatti has selected an EFD Induction post-weld heat treatment (PWHT) solution to help build the world's longest 13% Cr onshore pipeline. ...

Description: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), one of the world's largest builders of cruise ships and gas tankers, has installed two EFD Induction "Terac 25" deck straightening systems at its main shipyard in ...

Description: The top 1" (25 mm) portion of the plastic coated wire was placed inside the helical coil and heating began. The top turn rapidly started to heat and the plastic melted after about 10 seconds of ...

Description: As boilers age, they can become less efficient, causing an increase in fuel costs. The main cause of energy inefficiency is system heat loss. Here are several ways to reclaim the heat loss in an ...

Description: A three turn helical coil is used to heat the locknut to 2150ºF for 5 seconds. Induction heating provides repeatable, rapid and accurate heating cycles making it ideal for in-line production ...

Description: A five turn pancake coil is used to braze the piston valve and steel plate. The assembly was heated for 10 minutes to flow the braze and join the two pieces... ...

Description: A single turn helical coil is used to heat the gear. The gear is placed on a spindle and rotated at 300-350 RPM's... ...

Description: Filter modules are assembled on the fixture with ring gasket. Pressure is applied to the modules, modules are rotated and induction heating is started. After 10-12 seconds, heating is halted and the ...

Description: Induction heating provides improved quality of blades at hole punching location, decreased scrap product and is easily incorporated into existing production lines... ...

Description: Philippe Derain of EFD Induction France gives a brief introduction to one of the lesser-known uses of induction heating: glass fiberizing. ...

Description: The City of Medicine Hat Power Plant in Alberta, Canada, desired to upgrade its power station to better service area residents. The main focus of the project was to devise a means to allow the plant ...

Description: This smaller assembly was fluxed and placed into the induction heating coil. A braze pre-form was placed onto the tube and the induction power was turned on. After 28 seconds the braze pre-form had ...

Description: A three-turn helical coil is used to heat the base of the assembly. The copper uprights and two braze shims are placed in the grooves in the base and black flux is applied... ...

Description: An eight turn helical coil is used to heat the vials. 0.0625 thick insulation is wrapped around the vial and the vial is placed in the coil. The optical temperature probe is inserted into the vial ...

Description: A split helical coil is used to heat the carbide & circular steel cutter evenly for the brazing application. The circular steel cutter is placed in a vise and the carbide and braze shim are placed ...

Description: Automotive manufacturers are constantly searching for cost-effective production technologies... ...

Description: The proposed system is capable of heating a wide variety of tube assemblies, is light enough to be used on a cart and is able to meet the client's time/productivity objectives... ...

Description: FREELAND, MICHIGAN October 2012- Heatizon Systems has a unique presence at the new MBS International Airport Terminal, in the Great Lakes Bay Region, in providing an extensive roof deicing system for ...