Gruenberg Ships Conveyor Oven to the Semiconductor Industry
Gruenberg®, a leading manufacturer of industrial ovens and sterilizers, is pleased to announce the shipment of a custom Gruenberg Conveyor Oven to the semiconductor industry. This oven will be used for drying a specialized coating onto small parts.
The electrically heated drying oven has a maximum temperature rating of 450°F and is configured with one heating module and one cooling module. The system utilizes high-volume vertical down airflow which forces the heated air down through the product and then re-circulating it through side-mounted return ducts back to the conditioning plenum. This design ensures optimal heat transfer and uniform drying across the product load on the conveyor belt. A 60 CFM powered exhaust is also installed to provide an adequate exchange of air for proper moisture removal.
The industrial conveyor oven’s interior chamber is constructed of 316 stainless steel and has dimensions of 34" W x 66" L x 16" H (10" above belt). A continuously welded liner separates the chamber from the insulation to prevent contamination of the product. The product load is transported through the oven on a chain driven, 316SS balanced mesh conveyor belt powered by a variable frequency drive to allow for speed adjustments.
The oven temperature is controlled by a Watlow EZ Zone PM single set-point controller with TRU-TUNE™+ adaptive PID control for tight thermal response and quick startup. A Watlow high-limit controller provides over-temperature protection by shutting down the heating system in the event temperatures exceed preset limits.
“At Gruenberg, our manufacturing process is designed to ensure that equipment arrives ready for efficient installation. Each unit is completely assembled and tested at our facility to verify performance prior to shipment. This conveyor oven features reinforced structural bars for added rigidity during transit, protecting the unit so it arrives in the same condition it left our factory.” - Jason Cillo, Gruenberg Product Manager
Unique features of this Gruenberg Industrial Conveyor Oven include:
- Variable frequency drive for adjustable conveyor speed
- Watlow EZ Zone PM controller with auto-tune
- Watlow PM high limit controller for over-temperature protection
- Stand-alone cooling module for post process product cooling
- Vertically adjustable sliding gates at entry/exit to restrict ambient air intrusion
- Complies with NFPA 86 Class B requirements
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