CORPORATE NEWS:
Drumet of Poland invests in second Radyne induction furnace
UK-based induction heating technology specialist Radyne has completed a significant contract for the supply and installation of a brand new high-speed multi wire pre-heater at the Drumet Rope and Wire production facility in Wloclawek, Poland.
Capable of pre-heating 2–5mm diameter ferrous wires at speeds of DV160, prior to their presentation to a traditional gas furnace, this latest 40-wire line joins an existing 28-wire Radyne system that was installed at Drumet in 2001.
Impressed with the pre-heat capabilities of its 28-wire DV80 induction line – a solution still in daily use – a second line has been commissioned, again utilising a Radyne multi wire induction pre-heater that would reduce the length of the gas furnace heating process.
To further enhance pre-heat capability, this latest Radyne solution was developed with four induction coils, whereas the original line installed five years ago was of a 2m continuous coil configuration.
To overcome the issues of moisture on the wire and other contaminants, Radyne also integrated its ‘split coil technology’ – a system allowing the induction coil assembly to feature specially integrated gaps for collection and drainage of moisture and scale.
As more and more multi-wire producers have a requirement for the rapid heat-up benefits available by incorporating induction pre-heat technology upstream from their conventional furnaces, Radyne is now able to offer the market a tried and tested solution.
As a responsible organisation, Drumet was also keen to take advantage of the benefits of low magnetic radiation that can be achieved by using Radyne equipment.
As a result, all coils on the new Radyne line have been built in a manner designed to reduce magnetic radiation to a minimum as an additional benefit.
To further enhance production efficiency, the Radyne 40-wire line at Drumet was also specified with the company’s proprietary interchangeable coil linings.
Once the coil linings reach the end of their serviceable life and become due for scheduled replacement, this optional technology allows for them to simply slide out into the scale tray area for replacement.
With the benefits of the system including rapidly resumed production and no longer any need to cut then re-weld the wires being treated during replacement of the linings, significant manufacturing efficiencies are also gained.
Radyne Wire Sales Manager, Martin Wagstaff says: “The benefits of using Radyne’s inherently safe and clean induction heat treatment solutions are well-proven as a modern, energy-efficient alternative for numerous applications, including pre-heating, diffusion, annealing, tempering, wire coating – as well as for the production of high quality greater tensile strength spring wire.”
“In the case of Drumet, we were delighted to be invited to provide an elegant solution where Radyne’s technologies brought significant enhancements to an established traditional furnace process.”
As providers of “safe, clean and cost-effective induction heating technology across a wide range of applications”, Radyne’s Wire Division offers a selection of heat treatment technologies including Hi-Bond wire lines for use in the construction industry and the company’s recently-developed High Speed Spring Wire Heat Treatment Line for use in the production of carbon, chrome silicon and chrome silicon vanadium wire.
Radyne’s wire treatment expertise also spans the fields of hardening and tempering, annealing, straightening, bonding and stress relieving. Complete turnkey project management is also offered across a range of processes.
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Radyne Limited |
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