INFRARED INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS Infrared Solutions Case Studies

CERAMICX INFRARED SOLUTIONS Ceramicx infrared solutions Ceramicx manufacture and supply infrared products and components to over 80 countries globally. We are also a leading manufacturer of custom-built infrared industrial heating ovens, heating systems, and solutions. It’s in the solving of our customers infrared applications engineering difficulties where our knowledge and expertise are invaluable. The combined knowledge, experience, and expertise of our engineering team means Ceramicx are capable of designing and custom-building a range of infrared solutions for any industry or sector. From...

CONTENTS Here are some examples of the heating systems we have designed and manufactured in the past. C eramic Element Systems 2 MSE look to Infrared to overcome System Inefficiencies 3 In-line thermoforming oven for Linpac Packaging 4 Drying system for Concrete pipes 5 Annealing and Stress Relief Oven 6 Ceramic Infrared Heating System for PVC Pipes 7 Clamshell Pipe Infrared Heating System 8 Cut-Sheet Thermoforming Oven 9 Composite Pre-Heat Oven 1 0 Santa Fe Custom Skylights 11 Test Equipment for Aerospace 2 Upgrading Food Packaging Thermoforming Lines 1 3 Vacuum Forming Oven 1 4 Thermoforming...

MSE LOOK TO INFRARED TO OVERCOME SYSTEM INEFFICIENCIES The new IR system provided by Ceramicx was delivered in a timely manner within budget. The pre-heating process improvements to our embossing equipment have increased production and reduced scrap within the extrusion process. – Mike Hengan | Mid South Extrusion Total power 10.8 kW Element type SFEH 600W 480 V x 18 ( 1 with embedded TC/k ) Reflectors Polished aluminised steel reflectors Back cover Perforated aluminium Control zones 1 www.ceramicxsolutions.com/industries/food-drink-packaging/mse-look-to-infrared-to-overcome-system-inefficiencies/...

IN-LINE THERMOFORMING OVEN FOR LINPAC PACKAGING www.ceramicxsolutions.com/industries/food-drink-packaging/in-line-thermoforming-oven/ The UK based company called Linpac Packaging provides rigid and flexible packaging solutions to customers around the world. They approached Ceramicx to design and build a new heating system that could integrate into their current machine. However, they wanted some ‘REAL’ energy savings and they did not want to undergo a large capital investment programme. Ceramicx designed and built the infrared heating system for one of their thermoforming machines, an IRWIN 44...

DRYING SYSTEM FOR CONCRETE PIPES www.ceramicxsolutions.com/industries/construction-built-environment/drying-system-for-concrete-pipes/ A Swiss Industrial company approached our distributor in Germany, Friedr-Freek, about a drying system for concrete pipes using only infrared technology. Friedr-Freek spoke at length with the Swiss Construction company and provided Ceramicx with clear details of what they thought would be required. The internal diameter of the pipe was 1,400 mm ( 55.1” ) with height of 2,300 mm ( 90.6” ). The customer also wanted a control unit with IR temperature sensor to read...

ANNEALING AND STRESS RELIEF OVEN www.ceramicxsolutions.com/industries/food-drink-packaging/annealing-and-stress-relief-oven/ Ceramicx supplied three conveyor tunnel ovens to a customer in the U.S. packaging sector. Ceramicx ceramic emitters paired with closed loop feedback systems meant that these ovens integrated seamlessly with the customer existing machinery. The conveyors employed are variable speed with 2-way drive and used a stainless steel belt system. The conveyor length was specified by the customer but Ceramicx chose the belt material and specification that was heat resistant. Perforated...

CERAMIC INFRARED HEATING SYSTEM FOR PVC PIPES www.ceramicxsolutions.com/industries/construction-built-environment/ceramic-infrared-heating-system-for-pvc-pipes/ A European customer needed to heat different sizes of PVC pipes. They were looking for a complete infrared heating solution. The customer knew they wanted a frame with infrared elements mounted inside in a fixed position. This frame would encase the pipes. The critical part however was ensuring that PVC didn’t melt. This created a challenge because the PVC pipes were different thicknesses and were 100mm ( 3.9” ) in diameter size. They...

CLAMSHELL PIPE INFRARED HEATING SYSTEM www.ceramicxsolutions.com/industries/other/clamshell-pipe-infrared-heating-system/ Ceramicx designed and built this clam shell shaped heating system for a customer of one of our Danish distributors. The purpose of the shape was to heat the outside of Polypropylene pipes up to diameter of 400 mm. ( 15.7” ) Total Power 46.8 kW Element Type FTE 650 W, 230 V ( ×72 ) Frame SS304 Electrical Connection Cable exit via M32 × 3000 metal flexible conduit + 1 m ( 39.4” ) leads. Opening Mechanism Pneumatic opening system Control Zones 4 Circuits 24 Reflectors Ceramicx...

CUT-SHEET THERMOFORMING OVEN www.ceramicxsolutions.com/industries/automotive/cut-sheet-thermoforming-oven/ A UK based Tier 1 automotive supplier were having some productivity issues. Specifically, they were looking for uniformity of heat to ensure repeatability and consistency of product. They wanted to upgrade their current infrared heating system which consisted of large upper and lower panels. Ceramicx developed and customised the infrared heating system to the material, temperature, power, and time requirements of the process. Top and bottom infrared heating was achieved using HTE long wave...

COMPOSITE PRE-HEAT OVEN www.ceramicxsolutions.com/industries/textiles/composite-pre-heat-oven/ A UK based company specialising in the coating and laminating of complex textiles, and cutting of carbon composite materials, had issues with processing their materials which, due to their nature, needed very accurate control. Ceramicx designed and built the heating system with 4 zones so that the infrared energy was transferred evenly. The overall dimensions were set by the customer but it was Ceramicx’s decision to use the SFEH elements, which were best suited to supply the heat required. This oven...