NUTEC Bickley’s vast experience in designing and manufacturing continuous and batch ovens and dryers guarantees our customers' specific requirements for their process. Our ovens are custom made, direct or indirect gas fired, with the best temperature uniformity in the market.
Our Ovens and Dryers are the the perfect solution for your Curing and Drying needs, with guaranteed temperature uniformity as required, long lasting, heavy-duty construction, multiple door and lift configurations and optional after burner equipment if the process requires the use of flammable gases. NUTEC Bickley's ovens and dryers comply with standards EN1539 or NFPA 86 Class A if required.
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Castables
Pre Cast Shapes
Automative
Brazing
Hydrogen embrittlement relief
Pre-heating
Hardening
Baking
Soldering
Tempering
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Flexibility. Continuous or batch design.
Optimized Air Flow: Customized air distribution designs
Temperature Uniformity. High convection design to provide excellent temperature uniformity.
Firing. Direct or indirect firing design.
Versatility. Gas tight design when required.
Sustainability. After burner integration.
NFPA Compliant. Compliance with NFPA 86 Class A Ovens and EN 1539 for volatile compounds.
Drying Oven
Purpose: Primarily removes moisture or solvents from materials.
Typical Processes: Dehydration of products, drying of parts before further processing or painting, and removing residual moisture.
Temperature Range: Usually moderate, depending on the material’s moisture removal requirements.
Curing Oven
Purpose: Facilitates chemical reactions, such as polymerization or cross-linking in coatings, adhesives, or resins.
Typical Processes: Curing paints, varnishes, powders, and other finishes that require specific temperatures and dwell times for bonding or hardening.
Temperature Range: May vary widely, but is often selected to trigger or accelerate the chemical reaction needed for curing.
Convection Ovens (Forced-Air)
Circulate heated air to speed up and evenly distribute the drying process.
Vacuum Ovens
Lower ambient pressure, allowing moisture to evaporate at lower temperatures—ideal for heat-sensitive materials or gentle drying applications.
A drying oven is often referred to as a hot-air oven, forced-air oven, or simply a convection oven. The specific term can vary depending on the industry or application, but all these names describe equipment designed to remove moisture from materials by circulating heated air at controlled temperatures.
Drying ovens typically operate between 50°C and 250°C (about 120°F to 480°F). However, the exact range can vary based on the specific model or application. Lower temperatures are used for delicate materials or slower drying, while higher temperatures facilitate faster moisture removal for more heat-resistant products.
The general procedure for oven drying involves:
Preparation
Ensure the oven is clean and properly calibrated.
Gather the materials or samples to be dried, and confirm they can withstand the chosen temperature.
Preheating
Set the oven to the desired temperature and allow it to reach a stable heat level.
Loading
Place the samples or items on trays or racks with enough space for air circulation.
Insert the trays into the oven, making sure not to overcrowd.
Drying
Maintain the oven temperature for the specified duration, allowing moisture to evaporate.
For some processes, periodic checks or adjustments may be necessary.
Cooling
Once drying is complete, turn off the oven or reduce the temperature.
Leave the items inside until they reach a safe handling temperature or remove them to a desiccator (if required).
Verification
Check the dried samples for uniformity.
Weigh or inspect them to confirm the desired moisture level or dryness has been achieved.
Although the terms “drying oven” and “hot air oven” are often used interchangeably, they serve different purposes. A drying oven is primarily designed to remove moisture from samples or materials, typically at moderate temperatures, making it ideal for industrial or laboratory processes that require consistent heat and airflow. In contrast, a hot air oven is commonly used for sterilization in laboratory or medical settings, operating at higher temperatures to eliminate microorganisms and maintain a sterile environment.
Drying time varies widely depending on factors such as the material’s initial moisture content, its thickness, and the temperature and airflow in the oven. Some materials dry within minutes or hours, while others may require several days. Always follow recommended drying guidelines or conduct periodic checks (e.g., weighing samples) to determine when the material has reached the desired level of dryness. Contact us to learn more about our industrial drying ovens.
We serve multiple industries through the design, building and installation of combustion systems, thermal insulation and highly specialized industrial furnaces, kilns and ovens. We are focused on understanding our customers’ needs and supplying the best equipment at the most competitive price.
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