(Second-hand bell-type furnace technology optimized for Stainless Steel Sheet Annealing)
A. Dual-Zone Bell-Type Furnace Configuration
Stainless Steel Annealing Line with hydrogen-nitrogen atmosphere (O₂ <10ppm)
Dual 10.5m furnace sections (1,050–1,150°C) + 10m preheating zone
Second-hand bell-type furnace validated via 72-hr thermal uniformity test (±5°C)
Loopers System Integration
B. Material Processing Capabilities
Stainless Steel Sheet Annealing specialization:
Thickness range: 0.2–1.8 mm (optimized for 304/316L grades)
Standard sheet size: 4'×8' (1219×2438 mm)
Max speed: 35 m/min (±0.2 m/min precision)
Surface quality: Ra ≤0.15μm (mirror finish)
A. Thermal Process Engineering
B. Production Efficiency Metrics
Monthly capacity: 3,500 tons of 304 stainless (equivalent to 12,000+ sheets)
Energy optimization:
15% gas reduction via recuperative burners
92% heat recovery in preheating zone
Changeover time: ≤8 minutes for thickness transitions (0.2→1.8mm)
Medical Device Manufacturing
0.5mm 316L surgical instrument blanks:
Meets ASTM A967 passivation requirements
Zero surface carburization (hydrogen purity: 99.999%)
Architectural Cladding Production
1.2mm mirror-finish 304 stainless:
95% reflectivity retention after 500h salt spray testing
Tolerance: ±0.03mm flatness across 4'×8' sheets
Automotive Exhaust Systems
409/439 ferritic stainless annealing:
35 m/min processing speed
Recrystallization uniformity: 98.2%
"As-New" Validation Protocol
Eco-Efficiency Advantages
40% lower carbon footprint vs. new installations
85% component reuse (refractory bricks, H₂ sensors, drive motors)
SIL-2 safety compliance with hydrogen explosion prevention
Cost-Benefit Comparison
ROI Acceleration
Payback period: 10 months at 70% capacity utilization
Residual value: 65% after 5-year service life
Deployment Framework
Material Trials: Process 200+ client-provided sheets
Performance Certification: Third-party surface analysis (ISO 25178)
Operator Training: 40-hr intensive program (includes Eurotherm "590" programming)
Support Ecosystem
24-month critical components warranty
36-hour emergency response (global hotline)
Lifetime firmware upgrades for Eurotherm system