EKOHEAT Induction Heating Systems for 5-15 kHz Range

Ambrell’s EKOHEAT induction heating systems for 5-15 kHz range offers repeatable and reliable solutions for heating larger parts or for heating with large coils. Among the many common applications are heating of hard-to-couple parts, heat treating steel, preheating for forging of copper, steel, aluminum, or brass, deeper heat penetration, crystal growing, and melting in crucibles.

The versatile EKOHEAT power control system provides users with efficient and precise heating of parts, fast tuning, power control within 0.2% resolution, and a user-friendly, easy-to-read front panel. Remote control is achieved using 0-10 V, 4-20 mA inputs, 24 V controls, RS485 serial port, and remote E-Stop input so integration with your automated production lines is easy. The EKOHEAT technology enhances return on investment by decreasing energy usage compared to gas-fired and resistive heating methods.

Flameless, non-contact induction heating lowers energy waste by directing energy solely on the part and zone to be heated. With highly efficient power conversion and a power factor greater than 0.9, utility demand charges are decreased, bringing down monthly energy bills. The EKOHEAT systems are engineered for efficient use of cooling water, thus additionally lowering the user’s operating costs. This is a water-cooled system, needing connection to a heat exchanger or other ways of dissipating heat.

EKOHEAT at-a-Glance

Versatile

Efficient heating of many part geometries, compositions, and sizes

Multiple tap transformer configurations

Multiple capacitor configurations

Voltage or power control

Through-Curie heating

Repeatable, consistent heating, agile frequency tuning

Movable workhead; up to 30 m (100')

Remote operation or logging with RS485 port

Sub-second to continuous cycle times

Accepts international AC line voltages

Easy to Use

10 ten-step heating profiles

User-friendly operator front panel controls

System configuration from front panel

Overload-tolerant output management

Cycle timer, peak and short-cycle data capture

Seven-language display suite (EN, DE, ES, IT, PT, FR, PL)

The EKOHEAT is CE marked and manufactured at Ambrell’s IS0 9001:2008 certified facility.

Specifications

1) Fast-acting fuses2) Suitable for incorporation into equipment for compliance with Machinery Directive3) Power supply; required workhead coil flow requirements vary by application4) Assumes 70% coil losses

Options and Accessories

The EKOHEAT consists of a front panel programmable controller for monitoring, diagnostics, timer and power-level control, and system configuration. It is possible to configure up to 10 ten-step heating profiles to regulate power levels over your specified timing requirements.

Footswitch

Pendant station

Cooling systems

Auto-tap selection

Start-up assistance

Redundant safety relays

Complete spare parts kits

External controller (PLC)

eVIEW serial data reporting

Front E-stop with retransmission

Extended workhead cable lengths

Broadband frequency range (2-15 kHz)

Optical pyrometer (closed-loop temperature control)