Solution Heat Treatment Furnace Systems

SECO/WARWICK provides custom designed solution heat treat and aging systems for aluminum castings, forgings, extrusions, stampings and plate.

Many factors contribute to the overall  efficiency of SECO/WARWICK's solution heat treating systems.  Convection heating using high velocity air distributes heat evenly and efficiently, producing close temperature uniformity.  Out time-tested insulation system further enhances efficiency, and has proven to be one of the most durable linings on the market today.  A variety of circulated airflow patterns add further efficiencies to our furnace designs.

Capabilities

Our design engineers work closely with your engineering and production staff to ensure optimum performance for your complete furnace system and overall plant operations.  We offer complete turnkey capabilities for each project including:

• Foundation Outline
• Solution Heat Treat Furnaces
• Aging Ovens
• Load Handling Systems
• Control Systems
• Automated Product Tracking
• Installation
• Start-Up and Testing
• Training

Designed to Fit the Application

SECO/WARWICK uses various designs for recirculating airflow using axial and centrifugal style fans designed specifically for your application including:

• Horizontal reversing cross flow
• Longitudinal airflow or tunnel flow- The recirculated air travels down the length of the furnace or zone of control.  This is ideal for mass production of aluminum parts in baskets or on racks.
• Vertical airflow, either upward or downward, is generally used for baskets of small aluminum castings or forgings.
• Jet Impingement Air Flow Technology was patented by SECO/WARWICK in 2006, that shows an unequalled combination of air flow uniformity, heat transfer rates and load uniformity.  

Selecting the proper airflow is dictated by the density and configuration of the load, desired production rate, available floor space, required heating times and temperature uniformity, transport method (if continuous) or load support (if batch), heating method, etc.  

Following heat treatment, load cooling is critical to achieving acceptable metallurgical results.  SECO/WARWICK has experience with many different cooling systems.  Choices include mobile or stationary dunk type quenches, elevator type quenching or spray systems.  Optional quenching features include motor-driven mixers, heat exchangers, immersion elements and indirect fired heaters. 

Quick Links:

• Roller Hearth Furnaces
• Tower Furnaces used in Extrusion Tubing Application
• Case Study:  Co-line Achieves ± Achieves 1°F Uniformity using Jet Impingement Air Flow Technology
• Click here for the comprehensive bulletin in .pdf format

R1 Added Jet Impingement Air Flow Technology information 10/27/2006

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