Linde Details Furnace Convection Technology at FNA 2016
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No Fans Needed to Boost Heat Treatment Furnace Productivity
BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Sept. 28, 2016Â - During Furnaces North America (FNA) 2016, an expert from Linde LLC will outline how new convection technology is boosting furnace productivity and process efficiency without the use of circulation fans.
In a case study presentation, Akin Malas, head of metals market applications technology for the Americas Hub of Linde, will recap how metal parts suppliers are tightening parts quality by improving the circulation of the heat treatment atmosphere. New technology can achieve gains without fans, which can cause uneven convection and require frequent replacement.
The presentation titled, "Effective Furnace Atmosphere Circulation with New Furnace Technologies," is part of the Equipment/Maintenance technical session, and is scheduled for October 4 at 10:45 a.m. FNA 2016, at the Nashville Convention Center in Tennessee, October 4-5, is described as "a melting pot of the best minds in the heat treating industry."
"Many types of parts quality issues can be avoided with a proactive scrutiny of existing heat treatment processes, so it is critical to accurately monitor and tightly control furnace atmosphere circulation," Malas said. Specific advantages of advanced mixing and control technology apply depending on the type of furnace, including:
For Continuous Furnaces:
Potential of 10 percent higher productivity coinciding with increased heat transfer when the gas injector is placed at the unit inlet. Up to 35 percent increased productivity in the cooling zone. Better burn-off of oil and lubricant residue at the front of the furnace. Quicker conditioning when atmospheres are switched.
For Pit Furnaces:
More uniform heating and carburizing, resulting in up to 20 percent more efficient use of furnace space and potential gains in productivity. Up to three times longer furnace-lid life due to reduced corrosion levels.
For Rotary Retort Furnaces:
Up to 20 percent higher output when working with bulk materials due to deeper gas penetration. Longer retort life, increased throughput, and minimal formation of soft spots.
Overall, Linde's atmosphere control systems yield benefits across a variety of heat treatment furnaces, including better atmosphere mixing and control, reduced soot formation and increased unit productivity.
Linde provides industry-leading portfolio solutions for heat treatment and the ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgy industries, ranging from gases and equipment to process consulting and services. For more information, contact Linde (www.lindeus.com), 800-755-9277.
About Linde LLC in North America
Linde LLC is a member of The Linde Group. In the 2015 financial year, The Linde Group generated revenue of USD 19.7 bn (EUR 17.944 bn), making it one of the leading gases and engineering companies in the world, with approximately 65,000 employees working in more than 100 countries worldwide. The strategy of The Linde Group is geared towards long-term profitable growth and focuses on the expansion of its international business with forward-looking products and services. Linde acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.
For more information, visit www.lindeus.com
SOURCE Linde North America, Inc.
CONTACT:
Amy Ficon,
Corporate Communications,
908-771-1491,
Fax 908-771-1460,
amy.ficon@linde.com
Web Site: http://www.lindeus.com
