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Double Power Supply for One-to-Two Furnace Operation

Double Power Supply

A double power supply, also called a one-to-two supply, feeds two furnaces from one rated power. One furnace melts. The other holds, pours or is preheated. The two furnaces can also be swapped.

Technical Data

Double power supply, one-to-two — factory sheet
No.Catalog statement
1Continuous batch production from two sets of power control
2Large-piece casting with lower unit power use and a higher power factor
3Non-stop melting: hold temperature when needed, higher equipment use
4Both furnaces can be preheated and sintered at the same time
5Small footprint, simpler installation and maintenance
6If one supply or one furnace stops, the other can be swapped in
GWB holding furnace — factory sheet
ModelRated capacity (t)Rated power (kW)Incoming line voltage (V)Holding temperature (°C)Heat-up rate (t/h)Output frequency (Hz)Furnace body voltage (V)Unit power use (kWh/t)Cooling water (t/h)
GWB3-300/0.7330038015807.5250–5001500499
GWB5-500/0.65500380158012.8250–50015004412
GWB8-800/0.58800660158017.6250–50024004315
GWB10-1000/0.5101000660158024.5250–5002400421
GWB12-1200/0.5121200660158030250–50024004025
GWB15-1500/0.25151500660158036150–25024004028
GWB20-2000/0.25202000660158047150–25024004036
GWB30-3000/0.153030001000158086150–25032004055
GWB40-4000/0.154040001000158086150–25032003870
GWB50-5000/0.1550500010001580108150–25032003880
American standards
US standardApplies to
NFPA 86Standard for Ovens and Furnaces — furnace safety for US plants
NFPA 70 (NEC)National Electrical Code — incoming power and grounding
IEEE 519Harmonic limits at the plant point of common coupling
UL 508AIndustrial control panels on the power supply
ASTM A876Grain-oriented electrical steel for the magnetic yoke
ASTM B75Seamless copper tube for the induction coil

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

  • Continuous batch production with two furnaces
  • Simultaneous preheat and sinter of both linings
  • Lower investment than two full-power supplies
  • If one furnace stops, the other supply path can keep the line running

Construction

  • Two control paths inside the rated power, a changeover switch and two sets of water-cooled cables.

Working principle

Power is dispatched to either furnace. Holding needs only the heat-loss power, so most of the rating stays available for melting.

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

Double Power Supply
Factory catalog sheet. Selection only until the quotation confirms the rating.
Double Power Supply
Factory catalog sheet. Selection only until the quotation confirms the rating.

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.

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