Furnaces for solution annealing and artificial aging of aluminum with front loading
This 2x KNC/H 1000/65 line was designed for solution annealing and subsequent artificial aging of aluminum castings. It consists of two furnaces with horizontal loading placed on rails. After that, it is moved from the loading and working position above the quenching bath.
The line performs the entire solution annealing process either automatically or semi-automatically . The operator only needs to bring the batch under the furnace on a pallet truck and start the program.
Both furnaces are connected to one control system with a programmable automaton , so the entire heat treatment can be done without major operator intervention. The charge in the loading basket is loaded using a forklift truck under the furnace, where the furnace takes it over using a hook. After the treatment is completed, the furnace is moved above the water bath, the door is opened and the charge is lowered into the water.
By minimizing the distance between the oven and the water bath, the immersion time can be reduced to values below 8 to 10 seconds.
We usually supply the KNC/V line in a customized arrangement according to the customer's requirements. A common modification requirement is the size and shape of the charge basket, the time required to cool the charge, or the size of the furnace chamber. However, if you are in a hurry and need to have a new line as quickly as possible, or if your heat treatment needs are met by a standard line solution, then in our offer of standardised furnaces and dryers there is a comprehensive offer of three standard sizes of KNC/V + KLV lines, which we usually deliver within a few weeks of ordering.