Baker Furnace Inc., Yorba Linda, Calif., has shipped an electric oxidizing oven to a manufacturer of components for nuclear power plants to heat treat Inconel support trays that hold nuclear fuel cell rods in place. The heat treating process extends the life of the trays and reduces production costs for the manufacturer.
The heat treating oven has a maximum temperature rating of 1350°F and work zone dimensions of 5 x 5 x 5 feet. The unique Baker Furnace door design offers a lifetime no-sag guarantee along with a pneumatic door locking mechanism. A recirculation fan provides approximately 25 air changes per minute through adjustable air distribution via sidewall ducts, with the return air at the rear of the work chamber for temperature uniformity of ±25°F at 1300°F. The oxidizing oven utilizes a programmable temperature controller with ramp and soak capabilities.
Unique features of this oxidizing oven include a 316L stainless steel interior; pneumonic door locking mechanism; 90kW rod style heating elements; 3000 CFM recirculation fans.
