Furnaces for Metals

Walking Beam Furnaces

WALKING BEAM FURNACES

Q: What is a walking beam furnace?

A walking beam furnace is a high-efficiency heating furnace for semi-continuous processing of large, heavy parts.

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NUTEC Bickley Walking Beam Furnaces

NUTEC Bickley's walking beam furnaces are essentially state-of-the-art heating furnaces that are extremely efficient for processing large/heavy parts in semi-continuous mode.

The load moving system of this type of furnace (fixed beams and walking beams) can be made with hard refractory material, or with high temperature steel alloys in custom shapes according to the size of the product.

Walking Beam Furnace for Hot Forming Heating

Heat Treating Walking Beam for automotive parts

Walking Beam Furnace for Hot Forming Heating

Heat Treating Walking Beam for automotive parts

General Specifications

Dimensions

30 ft Long to over 60 ft Long (10 m Long - 20 m Long)

Temperature

510°C to 1,200°C (950°F to 2,200°F)

Standards

AMS, CQI-9, ASTM, ASME, API

Power Source

Natural and propane gas. Electrical configurations available

Key Differentiators

Firing: Pulse firing combustion systems available.

Energy Savings: Most advanced heat recovery systems with recuperative burners performing fuel savings, from 10% up to 50% vs cold air system.

Insulation: Fiber lined sections using the patented Jointless® system with special design to compensate the fiber shrinkage reducing the maintenance considerably.

Built to Last: Walking hearth beams using heavy duty precast refractory designs with high resistance.

Versatility: Customized walking beams alloy designs according with size and shape of product.

Efficiency: No cooling water requirement.

Flexibility: Efficient heating cycles of different parts.

Technology

SCADA

With our SCADA systems, kilns operators are able to have complete control of their firing process, enhancing efficiency and productivity.

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ECOmbustion™

NUTEC Bickley’s proprietary ECOmbustion™ system is an innovative control methodology designed to achieve fuel savings in gas-fired kilns, bringing operating costs down and reducing carbon footprint.

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Jointless® Insulation

NUTEC Bickley’s patented ceramic fiber Jointless® modules provides for minimal maintenance, enhanced fuel economy and extended service life.

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Industries we serve

Forging

Steel fabrication

Related Processes

Heat-treating

Hot forming

Related Services

Spare Parts

NUTEC Bickley provides the best Spare Parts brands for industrial furnaces, kilns and other equipment, with the highest quality components in the combustion and control areas.

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Maintenance Policies

NUTEC Bickley provides Maintenance Policies for industrial furnaces all over the world. Our commitment is to keep your combustion systems in the best possible operating condition with periodic reviews and a process of continuous improvement.

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Related Resources

Metals Industry - Industrial Furnaces

(E-Book)

Date Added:

02/14/2023

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Metals Industry
Walking Beam Furnaces

(PDS)

Date Added:

04/27/2023

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Frequently asked questions about our walking beam furnaces

What is a walking beam furnace?

Walking beam furnaces are essentially state-of-the-art heating furnaces that are extremely efficient for processing large/heavy parts in semi-continuous mode.

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