Infrared Curing Oven
A Catalytic infrared curing oven combines process flexibility,
long service life and exceptional energy efficiency. They are well
suited to a wide range of curing applications.
When infrared energy is emitted onto a part that is painted or
powder coated, some of the energy is absorbed into the coating,
and some heats the substrate.
A Catalytic infrared curing oven has a faster cycle compared to
convection, but with a few limitations. Areas that are not in the
line-of-sight from the infrared emitter will cure at a different rate
than areas that are “seen” directly by the emitter. Product positioning,
the distance from the emitter to the surface of the part, and the
intensity of the emitters, also impact how well, and how
quickly, a full cure can be achieved.
Today, the emphasis on environmentally-friendly manufacturing
methods is greater than ever. And in this regard, infrared curing
ovens offer substantial advantages. One reason is that convection
ovens must be exhausted in order to remove raw, unburned fuel,
as well as combustion by-products and airborne residuals from the
coating material. Removing these materials is critical to preserving
the color integrity of the cured film.
Two other difficulties also occur when convection ovens don't exhaust
completely. First, contaminants accumulate and oven fouling occurs,
which demands immediate, costly maintenance. The second problem is
uneven heating, which causes uniformity problems with the cured finish.
A Catalytic infrared curing oven prevents these issues from arising.
There is no raw or unburned fuel to exhaust. There is no fouling of the
oven interior. And there is no need for costly pollution abatement.
Catalytic has more than 50 years experience bringing advanced
infrared curing technology to companies who need an efficient,
consistent cure for paints, powders, adhesives, and other materials. Our
engineering team can design a system that will generate the precise energy
distribution necessary for a uniform cure for all of the components you process.
Later, if you introduce a new substrate, or change your powder formula,
product weight or shape – or if you want to increase line speeds due to
greater demand – we can show you how Catalytic infrared curing oven can
quickly adapt to your new situation.
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Features of the CIS Infrared Curing Oven
............................................................................................. Catalytic Industrial Systems
713 N. 20th Street • PO Box 827 • Independence, KS 67301
E-mail: sales@catalyticirovens.com
(800) 835-0557
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