Homogenising Furnaces
Clam Shell Furnace
This furnace is used for heat treatment and homogenisation of steel ingots with a total charge weight of up to 40 tonnes.
The furnace operates in the range 400ºC to 1250ºC and temperature uniformity meets Rolls Royce Aerospace Specification RPS953.
The furnace is equipped with high velocity hot air burners and recuperators which deliver preheated air at up to 550ºC. The resulting fuel saving is 40% compared to a cold air system. The cover is raised through 90º using hydraulic cylinders, to enable the ingots to be removed using the overhead crane.