Deck and bulkhead straightening
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Deck and bulkhead straightening A guide to the benefits of induction heating

Decks have to support many things. Extra costs shouldn’t be one of them. Induction heating cuts deck and bulkhead straightening times by as much as 80 per cent compared to alternative methods. Induction straightening is better at preserving metallurgical properties. It’s also the safest, healthiest, most environmentally friendly straightening method available. Flame and mechanical straightening of weld-induced distortions in decks and bulkheads is a slow, skilled and costly task. Such methods also have a ‘domino effect’ on costs. They delay the entry of other trades, and contribute to...

EFD Induction—the induction straightening specialists EFD Induction pioneered the use of induction for deck and bulkhead straightening, selling its first Terac straightening system in 1981. Since then, Terac has evolved to remain the world’s premier induction straightening solution, with the latest model, the Terac 25, featuring a state-of-the-art generator with an output power of up to 40kW. EFD Induction Teracs can be found in shipyards around the world. Customers usually cite a dramatic reduction in straightening costs as the biggest benefit of switching to Terac. This is because the...

The EFD Induction Terac— thirty years of experience in only ten kilos The EFD Induction Terac is a complete, turnkey system. A beginner operator will be able to start using Terac after just a couple of hours training. The system, which fits in a small container for easy movement to and around shipyards, consists of: • • • • • • • • Heat generator Cooler Coolant control unit Capacitor unit Heating unit (also known as inductor unit) Operator panel Cables Optional system for handheld vertical operation Ergonomic design and light weight aren’t the only ways Terac protects operators’ health and...