US Auto Parts Manufacturer
orders Lucifer Fiber Lined Box Furnace
Lucifer Furnaces, Inc. received an order for an
electric ceramic fiber lined box furnace from a leading US stamping manufacturer
of automotive products. Model LI7-M18, with
a chamber size of 12” W x 18” L x 18” H, quickly heats to a uniform 2200°F. A hotface of 2” ceramic fiber insulation with
3” coldface mineral wool block insulation around the entire chamber maximizes
heating efficiency with low power input.
Ceramic Fiber insulation, with low heat storage and low thermal
conductivity combined with high thermal shock resistance, allows faster heat
up/cool down cycles, reducing wait times between loads resulting in increased
production. Heavy gauge coil wound
Kanthal A1 iron-chromium-aluminum wire heating elements are supported on
ceramic rods effecting rapid heat up.
Elements, mounted on both side walls, can be easily replaced
individually, savings costs. A 1” thick
hearth plate protects the floor insulation and supports up to 40 lbs. per
square foot of hearth area. Temperature
is monitored by a rear mounted Type K thermocouple and regulated by a Honeywell
DC2500 microprocessor based digital time proportioning temperature controller. An insulated horizontal swing door with a
tight seal comes standard with safety switch. Ceramic Fiber lined furnaces are
general purpose box furnaces for batch heat treating in air atmosphere.