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Induction Furnace

Your Professional Induction Furnace Supplier

The company is established in 2009, it is located in Huashi Town, Jiangyin City, Jiangsu Province, which is 2km from Huaxi Exit of Expressway along the Yangtze River, 8km from Ferry of the Yangtze River and 49km from Sunan Shuofang International Airport, enjoying a convenient transportation in land, water and air and favorable geological position. As a specialized company engaging in the R&D and manufacture of various kinds of hot rolled steel balls used for ball mill and steel ball making machines.

Why Choose Us

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Our Factory
The company covers a land area of 28 ,000 square meters and workshop and office area of 12,000 square meters. It owns 41 independent intellectual property rights (patents) and 4 production lines, with diameter of steel balls ranging from φ20mm to φ150mm and annual production capacity of 100,000 tons.

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Quality Assurance
The company possesses a scientific quality control system, engineering technology R&D center, different kinds of analyzing and testing equipment, technically skilled management team , which have provided a reliable guarantee for stabilizing and improving the quality of products.

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Production Equipment
Company owned production equipment D25-40 production line 2, D40-60 production line 1, D60-100 production line1, D100-140 production line1.

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Our Service
Pre-sales: Select the most practical raw materials
Sale: The best production with the best quality steel ball
After sales: If necessary, the fastest speed to reach the user site to solve the problem.

Advantages of Induction Furnace

High Efficiency and Energy Conservation

Induction furnaces are highly efficient, often reaching up to 92% efficiency. This is compared to about 20% efficiency in gas-fired furnaces.The efficiency is due to the direct heating of the metal by induction, which reduces power consumption and conserves energy.The furnace can be completely emptied, ensuring that the melted metal is properly separated from impurities.

Fast Heating and Quick Startup

Induction furnaces utilize induction heating, which is faster than traditional electric or gas heating methods.They do not require a warm-up or cool-down cycle, enabling a quick startup and continuous operation. This feature is particularly beneficial in industries where rapid processing is crucial.

Natural Stirring and Reduced Refractory

The induction process naturally stirs the molten metal, ensuring a homogeneous mixture without the need for additional mechanical stirring. This results in better metal quality.Induction furnaces require less refractory material compared to fuel-fired units, reducing the overall material cost and complexity of the furnace structure.

Operational Flexibility and Cleaner Metal Quality

Induction furnace systems are compact, making them easier to manage and more flexible in operation.They allow for easy alloy changes and can be shut down immediately without significant repercussions. Importantly, induction melting does not expose the metal to gases or oxygen, which can introduce impurities, leading to cleaner metal quality.

Types of Induction Furnace

Medium Frequency Furnace
Medium Frequency Furnace, D25MM-40MM Medium Frequency Furnace,Heating ability: 700KGS – 1600KGS per hour, Steel rod length: 6000-7000MM per piece, Heat steel rod from room temperature to max 950 centigrades in rapid speed, automatic feeding, easy operation.

Medium-Frequency Induction Furnaces
Medium-Frequency induction furnaces, High heating efficiency, Lower bulk production electric consumption. Daily output： 40mm-50.5 tons/day; 50mm-49.3 tons/day; 60mm-85.2 tons/day.

Electric Heating Furnace
Electric Heating Furnace, durable & high efficient heating ability, especially fit for steel rod heating. Furnace heating ability: 60mm steel rod--5.39 tons/hour, 70mm steel rod--8.08 tons/hour, 75mm steel rod--9.35 tons/hour, 80mm steel rod--10.64 tons/hour.

Electric Induction Furnace
Electric Induction Furnace, durable & high efficient heating ability, especially fit for steel rod heating. Steel rod heating capacity: 100mm--12.47 tons/hour; 120mm--16.76 tons/hour.

Specifications

Furnace Capacity (Kgs)	100	200	500	750	1000	1500	2000	2500	3000
MF Power (KW)	75	150	250	375	500	750	1000	1250	1500
Transformer Capacity (KVA)	95	190	315	470	625	940	1250	1565	1875
Solid State Power Panel Efficiency	95%						97%
Frequency (Hz)	3000	3000	1000	1000	1000	1000	500	500	500
Maximum Mains (KVA)	85	170	280	415	555	825	1110	1385	1665
Mains PF (min at rated mains voltage & max power setting)	0.94						0.95
Load Matching	By automatic frequency shifting with constant power tracking
Steel Melting Rate @ 1675 deg cent for steel scrap 100% yield (Kgs/Hr)	125	265	440	660	875	1375	1850	2300	2750
Energy Consumption @ 1675 deg cent for steel scrap 100% yield (KWH/Ton)	550						540
DM Water Requirement (Litre)	250	1250	500	500	750	750	1000
Over Head Storage Tank Capacity (Litre)	7500	7500	10000	10000	15000	15000	22000	25000	27500
Cooling Tower Duty in LPM for temp drop from 42 deg cent to 32 deg cent	75	140	225	340	450	675	900	1125	1350
Underground Storage Tank Capacity (Litre)	25000	25000	30000	30000	45000	45000	60000	75000	75000

Components of Induction Furnace

1. Crucible
The crucible is a nonconductive vessel that holds the metal charge to be melted.
It is surrounded by a coil of copper wire, which is crucial for the induction process.

2. Power Supply Unit
The power supply unit includes a transformer, inverter, and capacitor bank.
The transformer steps up the voltage of the alternating current (AC) to a level suitable for melting the metal.
The inverter converts the AC to a high-frequency current, essential for efficient induction heating.
The capacitor bank helps stabilize the power supply and improve the power factor.

3. Charging Arrangement
The charging arrangement is responsible for introducing raw materials into the crucible.
It ensures that the metal charge is properly loaded and distributed for efficient melting.

4. Cooling System
The cooling system prevents overheating and damage to the power supply and furnace coil.
It typically includes water cooling circuits that remove excess heat.

5. Process Control System
The process control system monitors and controls various parameters of the melting process.
It ensures the melting process is carried out under optimal conditions and helps maintain the quality of the molten metal.

6. Fume Extraction Equipment
Fume extraction equipment captures and extracts gases and fumes produced during melting.
It ensures a clean and safe working environment and reduces the environmental impact of the furnace.

Application of Induction Furnace

Foundry and Metal Melting
Induction furnaces are widely used in foundries for melting metals like iron, steel, copper, aluminum, and precious metals.
They are preferred over traditional furnaces such as cupola furnaces because they emit fewer pollutants and provide a more controlled melting environment.

Forging and Heat Treatment
In the forging industry, induction furnaces, particularly medium frequency electric furnaces, are used to heat metal blanks before forging.
This ensures uniform heating, which is crucial for the forging process.
Similarly, in the heat treatment industry, induction furnaces are used for metal quenching and tempering, essential processes for hardening and strengthening metals.

Mechanical and Industrial Applications
Induction furnaces play a fundamental role in the mechanical hot processing industry, serving as primary heating equipment.
They are used in various stages of metal processing, from initial melting to final heat treatment, ensuring raw materials meet the stringent requirements of the machinery industry.

Small Induction Furnace Applications
Small induction furnaces have niche applications, especially in situations where traditional heating methods are impractical or unsafe.
They are used in aircraft mechanics to loosen seized nuts and bolts without the risk of fire, a significant advantage in environments with flammable materials.

Advanced Applications
The versatility of induction furnaces extends to advanced applications such as bonding in construction, where precise and controlled heating is necessary.This technology is also becoming popular in home appliances and other industrial applications requiring compact and efficient heating solutions.

Forging and Heat Treatment
In the forging industry, induction furnaces, particularly medium frequency electric furnaces, are used to heat metal blanks before forging.This ensures uniform heating, which is crucial for the forging process.In the heat treatment industry, induction furnaces are used for metal quenching and tempering, essential processes for hardening and strengthening metals.

Packaging and Delivery

Size

At latest one 20 container

Weight

8tons to up

loading time

Shipment time is within 50 working days

After getting prepayment

Payment items: 30%T/T for deposit

70% balance payment before shipment

Packaging: Small size parts is by wooden case, other parts by film

FAQ

Q: What is the difference between electric furnace and induction furnace?

A: The electric arc furnace uses power frequency electricity; the induction furnace uses intermediate frequency electricity. 3. The thermal efficiency of the electric arc furnace is low, the productivity is low, the operation is cumbersome, and the energy consumption is high.

Q: Is an induction furnace AC or DC?

A: Induction furnaces are a single-phase AC device. The power supply takes standard 3-phase 50 or 60 Hz power available from the utility companies and converts it into single-phase power at the most desirable frequency for the application.

Q: What is the purpose of induction furnace?

A: An induction furnace is an electrical furnace in which the heat is applied by induction heating of metal. Induction furnace capacities range from less than one kilogram to one hundred tons, and are used to melt iron and steel, copper, aluminum, and precious metals.

Q: What is the temperature of an induction furnace?

A: Abstract. An induction furnace operating at 500 kc/s is described which is capable of providing temperatures in excess of 3000℃ at high vacuum or in any suitable gas mixture at pressures up to 8 atmospheres.

Q: How efficient are induction furnaces?

A: Core-Type Channel — Channel furnaces are the most efficient type of induction furnace because their iron core concentrates magnetic flux in the molten loop, ensuring maximum power transfer from primary to secondary. Efficiency in the use of power can be as high as 95 to 98%.

As one of the leading induction furnace manufacturers and suppliers in China, we warmly welcome you to buy cheap induction furnace from our factory. All our products are with high quality and competitive price.

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