Key Features to Find the Composite Oven for You
As part of our series of articles looking into the importance of composites and how they benefit so many of today’s industries, we are finally looking into how to key features that make up a composite oven.
The specification of the ovens used to cure composites should match the specification of the composite components and quality of the finished product. Generally, the lower to specification the lower the cost to acquire an oven to suit.
Key features of a composite curing oven include air supply system, accurate temperature control, data acquisition system, heat up rate and vacuum system.
Air Supply
Referring to the air ducts and airflow within the oven, it’s the air itself that is heated and distributed throughout the oven for an even and steady temperature. As the heat would naturally gather at the top of the oven, a high volume of airflow is necessary to retain an accurate temperature across the oven chamber. Forcing the heated air through multiple air ducts located at the sides of the oven and prevent dead spots of unheated areas.
Temperature Control & Data Acquisition
With precision key to composites the an oven must have a tight temperature uniformity, often referred to as +/- 3°C or +/- 5°C.
As some composites require a curing journey of various temperatures so having a system to accurately manage it is critical.
A good example of this is our SNOL 350°C Industrial Oven Range as all these ovens are fitted with an Omron E5CC Programable Temperature controller & Solid State Relay (SSR) heating power control. Giving the user accurate control of the heating profile.
If the processes these ovens carry out need to be documented a data recorder is allowing process data to be stored and analysed in reports. On these reports, it would document each cycle by its own identification number, noting any alarms or anomalies that occurred.
Vacuum System
Some specialised composite ovens include manifolds for vacuum pumps allowing control of the presume inside the oven, or more likely withing a bag vacuum bag. Many composites are cured with a vacuum bagged product prepared for prior to loading into the oven.
Summary
Designed to quicken the production rates of composite curing, these ovens are highly beneficial machines that can be essential depending on the composites. Mostly used for composites made by the methods of vacuum bag or prepreg (when the reinforcement materials of the composite are in a woven mat form), the quality of these products wouldn’t be attainable without this equipment.
If you would like to read our other articles about composites, below are links to their pages.
- What are Composites?
- How Are Composites Manufactured
- The Most Versatile Industrial Material: Glass Fibre Composite
- The Newest Material for a Clean Economy: Carbon Fibre Composites
- Ovens for Composite Manufacturing
To check out our range of ovens suitable for composite ovens, view the list of our machines below.
JLS (Redditch) Ltd Rapid Quench 550°C Electric Oven
This JLS 550°C, electric, front loading, rapid quench oven is a forced convection type oven with re-circulating air. With a calibrated work area of 1100mm x 2300mm x 1100mm, this NADCAP & AMS2750D (± 6°C) standard oven was previously used for annealing components to an aerospace specification.
- Stock No
- AEF200
- Category
- Industrial Ovens
- Model
- JLS (Redditch) Ltd Annealing Treatment Oven
- Year of Manufacture
- 2008
- Internal Size (WxDxH mm) [?]
- 1400 x 2500 x 1200
- Max Temp
- 550°C
- Other Info
- Rapid Quench
- Condition
- Seen working by RSW, Excellent Condition
- Location
- Bolton, Greater Manchester, UK
- Price [?]
- Please call on +44 (0) 1922 45 8000
- Part of a Direct Site Clearance
- Aeroforma – Preliminary Announcement
JLS (Redditch) Ltd 300°C Precipitation Hardening & Ageing Oven - AMS2750D
JLS precipitation hardening & ageing, forced convection oven built to AMS2750D & Nadcap class 2 (± 5°C) standard, previously used for the heat treatment of aluminium aerospace components and last calibrated November 2024.
- Stock No
- AEF300
- Category
- Industrial Ovens
- Model
- JLS (Redditch) Ltd Precipitation Hardening & Ageing Oven
- Year of Manufacture
- 2008
- Internal Size (WxDxH mm) [?]
- 1200 x 2500 x 1200
- Max Temp
- 300°C
- Other Info
- Calibrated November 2024 ± 5°C @ 200°C
- Condition
- Seen working by RSW, Excellent Condition
- Location
- Bolton, Greater Manchester, UK
- Price [?]
- Please call on +44 (0) 1922 45 8000
- Part of a Direct Site Clearance
- Aeroforma – Preliminary Announcement
SNOL 350°C Industrial Oven Range
350°C general purpose batch ovens, ideal for a vast range of low temperature thermal processes such as drying, curing and pre-heating.
- Stock No
- NEW070
- Category
- Industrial Ovens
- Model
- SNOL
- Internal Size (WxDxH mm) [?]
- Various
- Max Temp
- 350°C
- Condition
- Brand New
- Availability:
- Available subject to build time
- Price [?]
- Please call on +44 (0) 1922 45 8000
SNOL 650°C High Temperature Oven Range
General purpose high temperature, industrial, batch ovens which set the standard for a wide range of industrial processing applications
- Stock No
- NEW071
- Category
- Industrial Ovens
- Model
- SNOL
- Internal Size (WxDxH mm) [?]
- Various
- Max Temp
- 650°C
- Condition
- Brand New
- Availability:
- Available subject to build time
- Price [?]
- Please call on +44 (0) 1922 45 8000
SNOL 650°C High Temperature Oven with Powered Door
General purpose high temperature, industrial, batch oven suitable for a wide range of industrial processing applications. Includes a vertical powered door.
- Stock No
- NEW072
- Category
- Industrial Ovens
- Model
- SNOL
- Internal Size (WxDxH mm) [?]
- 600 x 750 x 900
- Max Temp
- 650°C
- Availability:
- Available subject to build time
- Price [?]
- Please call on +44 (0) 1922 45 8000
SNOL Custom Build Furnaces & Ovens
Custom built ovens and furnaces to meet your project requirements and standards.
- Stock No
- NEW079
- Category
- Industrial Ovens
- Model
- SNOL
- Condition
- Brand New
- Availability:
- Available subject to build time
- Price [?]
- Please call on +44 (0) 1922 45 8000
Romer 200°C Industrial Oven Range
200°C general purpose, electric, batch ovens from 3.4m3 upwards. Ideal for a vast range of low temperature thermal processes such as drying, curing and pre-heating.
- Stock No
- NEW080
- Category
- Industrial Ovens
- Model
- Romer
- Internal Size (WxDxH mm) [?]
- Various
- Max Temp
- 200°C
- Other Info
- Touchscreen Control plus iCure Software
- Condition
- Brand New
- Availability:
- Available subject to build time
- Price [?]
- Please call on +44 (0) 1922 45 8000
Romer 200°C Convection Industrial Oven Range
200°C electric, batch ovens from 3.4m3 upwards. Without a fan' these ovens are a very cost effective option or ideal for delicate processes that cannot tolerate air movement.
- Stock No
- NEW081
- Category
- Industrial Ovens
- Model
- Romer
- Internal Size (WxDxH mm) [?]
- Various
- Max Temp
- 200°C
- Other Info
- Radiant heating
- Condition
- Brand New
- Availability:
- Available subject to build time
- Price [?]
- Please call on +44 (0) 1922 45 8000
Romer Essential Electric Oven Range
200°C general purpose, electric, industrial ovens from 3.4m3 upwards. Ideal for a vast range of low temperature thermal processes such as drying, curing and pre-heating. The Essential range is a cost effective solution where temperature recording is not required.
- Stock No
- NEW082
- Category
- Industrial Ovens
- Model
- Romer
- Internal Size (WxDxH mm) [?]
- Various
- Max Temp
- 200°C
- Condition
- Brand New
- Availability:
- Available subject to build time
- Price [?]
- Please call on +44 (0) 1922 45 8000
Romer 300°C Industrial Oven Range
350°C general purpose, electric, batch ovens from 0.9m3 to 8.4m3 in size. Ideal for low to medium temperature thermal processes such as drying, curing and pre-heating.
- Stock No
- NEW083
- Category
- Industrial Ovens
- Model
- Romer
- Year of Manufacture
- Brand New
- Internal Size (WxDxH mm) [?]
- Various
- Max Temp
- 300°C
- Other Info
- Touchscreen Control plus iCure Software
- Condition
- Brand New
- Availability:
- Available subject to build time
- Price [?]
- Please call on +44 (0) 1922 45 8000
Romer 600°C Industrial Oven Range
600°C general purpose, electric, batch ovens from 0.9m3. Ideal for range of medium to high temperature thermal processes. Ideal for tempering, glass annealing, drying, preheating, and stress relieving of various materials.
- Stock No
- NEW084
- Category
- Industrial Ovens
- Model
- Romer
- Year of Manufacture
- Brand New
- Internal Size (WxDxH mm) [?]
- Various
- Max Temp
- 600°C
- Other Info
- Touchscreen Control plus iCure Software
- Condition
- Brand New
- Availability:
- Available subject to build time
- Price [?]
- Please call on +44 (0) 1922 45 8000
Romer Custom Built Industrial Ovens
Romer and RSW are working together to offer custom built ovens manufactured to your requirements and specifications. The perfect solution if you know what you need and cannot get it as a standard oven. High quality build standards and low prices define a very competitive package.
- Stock No
- NEW085
- Category
- Industrial Ovens
- Model
- Romer Various
- Year of Manufacture
- 2023
- Internal Size (WxDxH mm) [?]
- Various
- Other Info
- Custom Ovens For customer requirements.
- Condition
- Brand New, Unused, Current Model
- Availability:
- Available subject to build time
- Price [?]
- Please call on +44 (0) 1922 45 8000
Romer 250°C Industrial Oven Range
250°C general purpose, electric, batch ovens from 3.4m3 upwards. Ideal for a vast range of low temperature thermal processes such as drying, curing and pre-heating.
- Stock No
- NEW086
- Category
- Industrial Ovens
- Model
- Romer
- Year of Manufacture
- Brand New
- Internal Size (WxDxH mm) [?]
- Various
- Max Temp
- 250°C
- Other Info
- Touchscreen Control plus iCure Software
- Condition
- Brand New
- Availability:
- Available subject to build time
- Price [?]
- Please call on +44 (0) 1922 45 8000
Romer 350°C Industrial Oven Range
350°C general purpose, electric, batch ovens from 0.9m3 to 8.4m3 in size. Ideal for low to medium temperature thermal processes such as drying, curing and pre-heating.
- Stock No
- NEW087
- Category
- Industrial Ovens
- Model
- Romer
- Year of Manufacture
- Brand New
- Internal Size (WxDxH mm) [?]
- Various
- Max Temp
- 350°C
- Other Info
- Touchscreen Control plus iCure Software
- Condition
- Brand New
- Availability:
- Available subject to build time
- Price [?]
- Please call on +44 (0) 1922 45 8000
Efco Top Loading Roller Lid Electric Drying and Treatments Oven
Efco Top Loading Well Type Roller Lid Electric Drying and Treatments Oven
- Stock No
- OA2172
- Category
- Industrial Ovens
- Model
- Efco Well Type Drying and Treatments Oven
- Year of Manufacture
- 08.1999
- Internal Size (WxDxH mm) [?]
- 1800 x 1800 x 2000
- Max Temp
- 150°C
- Other Info
- High 36kw rating
- Condition
- Seen working by RSW, Excellent Condition
- Location
- Rolls Royce stores, near Derby, UK
- Availability
- Available for immediate collection
- Sold As Seen Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
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