The furnace changeover switch moves the medium-frequency supply from one furnace to the other. Electric or manual versions are used on one-to-two melting and holding lines.
Technical Data
| Item | Catalog value |
|---|---|
| Duty | Moves the medium-frequency supply from one furnace to the other |
| Operation | Electric or manual |
| Transfer time | About 20 seconds |
| Contact | High clamping force for the furnace current |
| US standard | Applies to |
|---|---|
| IEEE 519 | Harmonic current limits, matched to 6 / 12 / 24 pulse rectifiers |
| NFPA 70 (NEC) | Incoming voltage, grounding and disconnect |
| UL 508A | Control cabinet construction |
| NEMA 250 | Enclosure type for the power cabinets |
| NEMA MG 1 | Cooling-fan and pump motors |
Every figure in these tables is taken from the factory sheets in the product folder and is written in English. 1 metric ton = 1.102 US short tons. Power-supply ratings can still be negotiated to the customer requirement, as the sheet itself states. American standards are the US specifications normally requested with this equipment.
Key features
- Electric or manual operation
- Catalog transfer in about 20 seconds
- High contact pressure for the furnace current
- Simple mechanism for foundry maintenance
Construction
- Water-cooled or air-cooled contacts, operating mechanism and interlock to the power supply.
Working principle
The switch selects which coil is connected to the inverter. Interlocks stop a transfer while the supply is still delivering power.
Applications
Steel, cast iron, stainless steel, copper, aluminum, aluminum alloy, brass and other non-ferrous metals.
Complete system integration
This equipment sits in the same line as the power supply, the capacitor bank, the induction coil, the magnetic yoke, the furnace body and the cooling system. A quotation can cover one item or the full line.
Customization
Capacity, voltage, frequency, dimensions and connection layout can be made to the furnace design. Send the drawing or the duty data below.
Catalog sheets
Questions before a quotation
Can the rating be customized?
Yes. Capacity, voltage, frequency, tube size and connection layout follow the furnace drawing and the metal.
What do you need for a quotation?
Furnace capacity, metal, melting temperature, melting rate, working hours, input voltage, frequency if known, tilting method and cooling-water conditions. A drawing helps.
Do you supply a single machine or the complete system?
Both. A spare coil, yoke, capacitor or cooling tower can be quoted alone. A new foundry line is quoted as a complete system.
Which metals can be melted?
Steel, cast iron, stainless steel, copper, aluminum, aluminum alloy, brass and other non-ferrous metals. The lining and the frequency follow the alloy.
Will you confirm the catalog numbers before manufacture?
Yes. The sheets on this page are the factory catalog for selection. The quotation states the rating that will be built.