Gas-catalytic infrared oven renovation on the paint line
A major overhaul was carried out on the heating elements of the post-priming infrared curing oven of Lappset Estonia's powder coating line, during which all infrared heating elements were replaced in cooperation with the manufacturer's representatives. The gas-catalytic infrared oven gels the powder coating before applying the topcoat, which enables two layers of paint to be applied consecutively and provides significant time savings, as products do not have to be passed through the curing oven twice.
The project challenge
The post-priming gas-catalytic infrared curing oven of the Lappset Estonia powder coating line required a major overhaul. The oven's infrared heating elements had worn out and needed a complete renewal to ensure the reliability of the coating process.
How we built it
The work was carried out in cooperation with the factory's representatives. A gas-catalytic infrared oven is a good solution when two coats of paint need to be applied consecutively – a primer and a top coat. The infrared oven gels the powder paint before it is covered with the top coat, and after being coated with the top coat, the products undergo final full curing in the curing oven.
All infrared heating elements were replaced A major overhaul was carried out on the post-priming infrared curing oven
What we achieved
The renewed infrared oven allows two coats of paint to be applied consecutively Significant time savings, as products do not need to be passed through the curing oven twice Restored reliability of the coating process with new heating elements
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