Power Supply delivers up to 7.5 kW at 150-400 kHz.

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HOTSHOT(TM) models produce 3.5, 5, or 7.5 kW of precision induction heating from 150-400 kHz for manufacturing processes requiring quick, clean sources of heat. Portable unit measures 17 x 21 x 5¼ in. and weighs 35 lb. Applications include heating electrically conductive metals in automotive, aerospace, fastener, fiber optic, and medical industries in applications such as: annealing, melting, hermetic sealing, epoxy curing, and brazing.



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Lightweight, Compact RF Power Supplies for Precision Induction Heating



Weighing in at only 35 pounds, Ameritherm's full-featured
HOTSHOT power supply delivers up to 7.5 kW at 150 to 400 kHz.

CHICAGO ILLINOIS, USA: September 8, 2004 - Ameritherm Inc., a leader in 100% solid state radio-frequency (RF) induction heating, premiers the more powerful 3.5 kW, 5 kW and 7.5 kW versions of its popular HOTSHOT(TM) RF power supplies at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (Booth B6431). Based on the proven technology of the popular 1 kW and 2 kW units, this family of remarkably easy-to-use power sources provides precision induction heating for manufacturing processes requiring quick, clean sources of heat.

These new HOTSHOT models produce 3.5 kW, 5 kW or 7.5 kW of heating power from 150 kHz to 400 kHz for applications that require higher power. With a small footprint, compact dimensions of 17" x 21" x 5 1/4" and weight of just 35 lbs, these HOTSHOTs are truly portable. "They were designed to provide extremely high value to our customers. By using the very latest technology, the architecture is exceptionally efficient in terms of reduced complexity and increased capability," says Skip Thompson, Vice President of Engineering at Ameritherm. The design incorporates Ameritherm's renowned full functionality and the unit is priced at a fraction of prevailing market rates. Customers are experiencing shortened return on investment (ROI) times amplified by unparalleled reliability and rapid implementation.

The HOTSHOT is typically used to heat electrically conductive metals. The HOTSHOT series has been used extensively in the automotive, aerospace, fastener, fiber optic and medical industries in applications such as annealing, melting, hermetic sealing, epoxy curing and brazing.

About Ameritherm

Ameritherm Inc. is a leader in the development, manufacture and application of RF induction heating equipment. Ameritherm products are manufactured at the ISO 9001:2000 certified facility in Scottsville, NY. In addition to power supplies, custom induction coils, remote heat stations and water-cooling products are available. Extensive product and applications information along with an on-line trade show booth featuring video clips of induction heating demonstrations are featured at the Ameritherm website, www.ameritherm.com.

With a small footprint, compact dimensions of 17" x 21" x 5 1/4" and weight of just 35 lbs, these HOTSHOTs are truly portable.

Contact information:

Tina M. McKean
Marketing Manager
Ameritherm Inc.
39 Main St.
Scottsville, NY 14546
585.889.0215 (phone)
585.889.4030 (fax)
tmckean@ameritherm.com

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