Catalytic Combination Infrared / Convection Oven

Catalytic Industrial Ovens - conveyor IR / infrared ovens as drying ovens equipment; convection oven technology

	Catalytic infrared heating saves up to 80% of the energy & time needed by convection ovens or electric infrared ovens.

Combination Infrared / Convection Oven

Combination ovens that incorporate infrared and convection
heating methods are considered “the best of both worlds”
for many applications. This is particularly true for powder coaters
and facilities that have a changeable mix of parts to be coated.

In a combination oven, the infrared portion of the oven is used for
preheating, ahead of convection. Infrared offers the distinct advantage
of ramping up quickly to target temperature, saving time. The convection
module can then do its work immediately, without a time-consuming
ramp-up. When used for curing powder, infrared energy also prevents
the powder from becoming dislodged before it can be cured. And, it
helps prevent cross-contamination in facilities that use more than
one color of powder.

Catalytic Combination Infrared / Convection Oven

The use of infrared ahead of convection cure also reduces total energy
consumption. Convection uses high volumes of circulating hot air,
which effectively heat-soak the entire part inside and out. This is not
necessary for a good paint finish. Infrared energy heats just the coating
and the surface of the product, to the temperature level where convection
can be effective. This reduces both cycle time and utility expense.

Infrared also has the unique advantage of having the same absorption
characteristics as most coatings, so most of the energy is used productively.

In our 50+ years of engineering and manufacturing heating systems,
ovens, we have found that a combination infrared and convection oven
can be used for the widest range of tasks:

flat and complex-shaped parts
small and large parts
parts that are metal, plastic, MDF and glass
heavy work, and work that is light in weight
liquid coatings, powder coatings
. . . and virtually any thickness of either type.

Combination ovens are truly industry’s workhorse. They are very
well-suited to a business climate where energy costs are high and volatile.
And because catalytic infrared heaters produce only CO2 and water as
by-products, they are the most environmentally friendly oven option that
can be used for many products.

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Combination Infrared /
Convection Oven Features

Full compliance with NFPA 86
Gas trains equipped with manual shutoff valves, gas filters
and pressure regulators. Gas pipes, fittings and valves meet
requirements of NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code
PLC-monitored
Purge cycle before startup
Exhaust and recirculation fans
Explosion relief
Safety design data form and warning labels
Electrical installation in accord with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code
All wires marked with colored number codes
Heater zones piped in loops for even gas flow and pressure
Oven and controls fully assembled and tested before shipment
Control panel systems are protected by circuit breakers.

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Catalytic Industrial Systems
20th and Sycamore • Independence, KS 67301
E-mail: sales@catalyticirovens.com
(800) 835-0557

Catalytic Combination Infrared / Convection Oven