Industrial Process Heating

Induction Heating

Induction heating is a heat transfer technology where an electromagnetic current is caused to flow through the material or its container. Induction heating produces high local temperatures very quickly — in less than one second of residence time — especially in conductive materials, such as metals.

Induction heating is a non-contact method — heat is generated only in the part, not in the surrounding area. What's more, the location to be heated can be very specifically defined and achieves accurate and consistent results.

Induction heating is frequently used in industrial situations where reduced residence time and localized heating accelerate the production process, and produce higher quality goods.

Industrial Applications

• Applying tamper-proof lids to products
• Brazing components without heating an entire part
• Creating high-strength, long-wearing parts, such as bearing races and gear teeth
• Selectively heating a section of a metal part

Industrial Benefits

• No energy loss during idle time
• Very small heat loss to room
• Over 90% efficient in converting energy to heat
• Rapid heat-up to high temperatures, resulting in less residence time
• Custom made to application; right-size footprint
• Localized heating; no risk in heating undesired components

Advanced Energy's Services

Induction heating is a proven heat process technology that is effective, reliable and cost-efficient for many industrial applications. As a nonprofit, independent organization, Advanced Energy can evaluate, test and recommend unbiased solutions to help you meet your objectives.

• If you are already using induction heating, we can review your process and equipment to ensure optimal production quality, product quality and environmental compliance.
  
• If you have made the decision to use induction heating, we can evaluate your implementation plan and validate your approach — our specialists can also assist you with vendor contact information, establishing the bid process and any other start-up issues.
  
• If you are considering induction heating for an industrial application, we can work with you as a trusted resource throughout the process (from evaluation through implementation). We can even provide you with economic and return-on-investment information to help you justify the purchase.
  
• At our state-of-the-art laboratory, you can see demonstrations of induction heating technology. We can apply extensive temperature monitoring, including IR thermography, to evaluate potential solutions.

For More Information

Contact Mark Gentry at (336) 679-4020 or mgentry@advancedenergy.org.