Walking Beam Furnace
A walking beam furnace is a highly efficient industrial furnace that is widely used in the steel and aluminium industries. It is designed to provide continuous heat treatment to workpieces while maintaining a consistent temperature and atmosphere throughout the process. The walking beam furnace is known for its unique ability to move the workpieces using walking beams, which are horizontal bars that are powered by hydraulic cylinders.
The walking beam furnace typically uses natural gas or electricity as the heat source and can operate at various temperatures. It can handle a large capacity of materials at once, making it an ideal choice for high-volume production runs.
Function
It provides controlled heating and cooling cycles to achieve desired material properties.
Configuration
Walking beam furnaces have heating chambers, conveyors, and cooling sections. Several heating zones and temperature controls provide exact thermal treatment in the furnace.
Features
Walking beam furnaces provide autonomous temperature control, excellent heating efficiency, low energy consumption, and inexpensive maintenance.
Temperature Range
The walking beam furnace can achieve a temperature range as per the process requirement.
Heating Rate
The heating rate of the oven is adjustable, with options for ramp and soak programming as per the process requirement.
Capacity
The capacity of a walking beam furnace can range from a few hundred kilograms to several tonnes, depending on the size and type of the furnace.
Heat Source
The walking beam furnace can be heated by gas, oil, or electricity, depending on the application and availability.
Power Requirement
The power requirements depend on the size and configuration of the equipment.
Atmosphere
The walking beam furnace can operate in various atmospheres, including air, nitrogen, hydrogen, and vacuum, depending on the application and requirements.