A tilting furnace is a specialized industrial furnace designed to melt materials, particularly metals like aluminum. It uses a mechanism that allows the furnace to tilt, facilitating the controlled pouring of molten material. This technology is particularly advantageous in industries requiring large-scale production and precise control over the melting process.
How Does a Tilting Furnace Work? 5 Key Mechanisms Explained
1. Hydraulic Tilting Furnace
The hydraulic tilting furnace uses a hydraulic system with a single or double cylinder arrangement to tilt the furnace body. This mechanism includes a high-pressure pump station, pipelines, switches, and a hydraulic piston-cylinder. This setup ensures fast start-up, stable operation, and a compact structure, making it ideal for large and medium-sized medium-frequency induction furnaces. Safety measures during installation are crucial to prevent fires from potential steel leakage or slag splashing.
2. Lead Screw Transmission Mechanism Tilting Furnace
This mechanism is suitable for small-capacity medium-frequency induction furnaces. It uses a motor to drive a screw lifting device through a reducer, which in turn tilts the furnace body to complete the tapping process.
3. Worm Gear and Worm Mechanism Tilting Furnace
This method is applicable for medium-frequency induction furnaces with capacities ranging from 1 to 3 tons. The mechanism connects with the horizontal axis of the furnace body rotation and is driven by a motor to turn the furnace body over, completing the tapping process.
4. Applications and Advantages
Tilting furnaces are extensively used in the aluminum industry, where they are crucial for melting large quantities of aluminum efficiently and effectively. The inner chamber of these furnaces, made from high-temperature refractory materials, ensures a faster and more energy-efficient melting process. The ability to tilt the furnace allows for precise control over the pouring of molten aluminum, enhancing the efficiency and safety of the casting process.
5. Rotary Furnaces
In addition to tilting mechanisms, rotary furnaces, such as those built by KinTek, are used for recycling various metals including aluminum, lead, zinc, copper, and tin. These furnaces can operate at temperatures ranging from 600 to 1200°C, depending on the material being treated. The design includes a shell placed on a frame with rollers for rotation, and a pivoting door equipped with a burner and chimney, facilitating the complete emptying of the furnace by tilting.
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