Elevator Retort Furnace

High Temperature Elevator Retort Furnace Advanced Features

  • Fiber insulation for fast turn-around and reduced energy consumption
  • Water-cooled seals to ensure atmosphere integrity
  • PLC controlled sequencing for easy operation
  • Data recording and historical archiving for each cycle
  • Alert system for any deviation from process parameters
  • Self-diagnostic feature assists operators
  • Ethernet communications to local intranet for monitoring process
  • Hygrometer to monitor, control, and record dewpoint
  • Oxygen analyzer to monitor, record, and interface with the furnace control system
The Harper system includes two kiln cars with independent cooling chambers. The first car is moved automatically into the furnace, removed hot, and transferred into the cooling chamber. The second car is then loaded, increasing furnace utilization and greatly improving the process flow throughout the entire coating operation.