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Vertical bottom drop furnace for aluminium industries

Vertical Bottom Drop Furnace for Aluminium Industry

Aichelin Unitherm's state-of-the-art Vertical Bottom Drop Furnace designed with advanced features for high performance, safety and repeatability of heat treatment results by quenching charge within 10 seconds.

Product details

  • HeatingElectric/ Gas Heated
  • Gross capacity600 to 2500 Kg
  • ProcessesSolution annealing, Solutionising with water quenching, artificial aging.
  • Plant TypesVertical bottom drop furnace
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Aluminium Furnace
High-Performance Aluminium Heat Treatment Technology

Aichelin Unitherm offers state-of-the-art Vertical Bottom Drop Furnaces engineered for precision solution annealing of aluminium components. Designed with advanced heat treatment technology, these furnaces ensure high process performance, rapid transfer operations, safety, and repeatable metallurgical results for demanding industrial applications.

The Aichelin Unitherm Vertical Bottom Drop Furnace is specifically developed for aluminium heat treatment processes requiring precise temperature control, fast quenching transfer, and uniform heat distribution to achieve superior mechanical properties and consistent product quality.

More Technical features

  • Bottom Cover Opening: Bottom door gets opened by hydraulic cylinder guided through special slot. This is a unique design arrangement which makes cover to go downwards and swing aside in one stroke to attain minimum opening time.

  • Vertical Drop Mechanism: Electro-hydraulic system for smooth and quick charge lowering for quenching. Unique double-fall mechanism allows fast quenching of charge within 10 seconds after door opening.

  • Nickel-Chromium hairpin elements mounted on heat-resistant supports ensure even heat distribution.

  • Roof-mounted high-capacity re-circulating fan with guide baffles ensures excellent temperature uniformity throughout the charge space.

  • Integrated Quenching System: Motorized trolley with loading table and water quench tank with features like water agitation, electric heating and plate heat exchanger for efficient cooling.

  • Advance Automation and PLC Control System: PLC system with HMI for automatic operation, timer settings and real-time alarm display.

  • Safety and Standards: Includes thermocouple failure detection, interlocks for fan-heater safety. Compliant with ASM 2750, NADCAP and CQI9 standards.

Vertical bottom drop furnace for aluminium industries
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We support our customers throughout the entire lifecycle of their furnaces – from commissioning to ongoing operation, modernization and digital integration.

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Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ – Aichelin Unitherm Vertical Bottom Drop Furnace
Aichelin Unitherm Vertical Bottom Drop Furnace is used for solution annealing of aluminium components requiring precise temperature control and rapid quenching.
The innovative bottom cover opening system allows the door to move downward and swing aside in a single stroke, ensuring minimum opening time and faster process cycles.
With the advanced electro-hydraulic double-fall mechanism, the charge can be quenched within 10 seconds after door opening, ensuring optimal metallurgical properties.
Uniform heating is achieved through Nickel-Chromium heating elements combined with a high-capacity roof-mounted recirculation fan and guide baffles.
The furnace includes a fully integrated quenching system with a motorized trolley, water quench tank, agitation system, electric heating, and plate heat exchanger.
By combining fast door operation, rapid charge transfer, and integrated automation, it significantly reduces cycle time while ensuring repeatable results.
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