The walking beam furnace operates on the principle of continuous movement of workpieces through a series of heating and cooling zones. The furnace is designed with a walking beam mechanism that moves the workpieces along a fixed path through the furnace. The walking beam mechanism consists of a series of rollers that are mounted on a moving frame. The workpieces are placed on the rollers and moved along the path by the movement of the frame.
As the workpieces move through the furnace, they are heated by a series of heating zones. The furnace is designed with multiple heating zones, which allows for precise temperature control throughout the heat treatment process. The heating zones can be heated by gas-fired burners or electric heating elements. After the workpieces have been heated to the desired temperature, they are moved through a series of cooling zones, where they are cooled to a temperature suitable for further processing. The cooling zones can be air-cooled or water-cooled, depending on the required cooling rate.
The walking beam furnace operates continuously, which allows for high production rates and consistent processing of workpieces. The furnace can be designed to accommodate different workpiece sizes and shapes, allowing for flexibility in the heat treatment process. Overall, the working principle of the walking beam furnace is based on the continuous movement of workpieces through a series of heating and cooling zones, which allows for precise temperature control and high productivity in the heat treatment process.
- The furnace’s name: step into the furnace
- Fuel types include blast furnace gas, mixed gas and producer gas, natural gas, and others.
- Add steel material, such as carbon steel, low carbon steel, stainless steel, etc.
- The blank size, including standard billet, stab, etc.
- A discharge method, including side in side out, side in measure, and side in side out.
- The following combustion modes are available: empty gas double regenerative, let gas heat storage, gas heat, etc.
- The heating rate is 300 t/h, and the temperature range is 1 150–1 450 °C.
- Stepping cooling (forced circulation), water cooling, and evaporation cooling
- Comparable unit consumption for 10: 1.05GJ/t steel
- The oxidation burning loss is 1%.
Key design considerations
Here are some key design considerations for a walking beam furnace:
- Temperature Range: The temperature range of the furnace should be suitable for the heat treatment process being performed. The furnace must be able to maintain a consistent temperature throughout the heating and cooling zones.
- Fuel Type: The fuel type used in the furnace will impact the design and operating parameters. Common fuel types include natural gas, propane, and electricity.
- Heating System: The heating system used in the furnace can include electric heating elements or gas-fired burners. The system must be able to deliver the required heat to the workpieces.
- Walking Beam Mechanism: The walking beam mechanism is used to move the workpieces through the furnace. The design of the mechanism must be able to handle the weight and size of the workpieces.
- Heating Zones: The furnace should be designed with multiple heating zones to allow for precise temperature control. The length and number of heating zones will depend on the size and shape of the workpieces being processed.
Step furnace advantage：
The walking beam furnace has several advantages, including:
- Continuous Operation: The walking beam furnace operates continuously, which allows for high production rates and consistent processing of workpieces.
- Precise Temperature Control: The furnace can be designed with multiple heating and cooling zones, which allows for precise temperature control throughout the heat treatment process.
- Versatility: The walking beam furnace can be used for a variety of heat treatment processes, including forging, annealing, and tempering.
- Reduced Labor Costs: The continuous operation of the furnace reduces the need for manual handling of workpieces, which can result in lower labor costs.
- Energy Efficiency: The furnace can be designed with insulation and other energy-saving features, which can reduce energy consumption and operating costs.
- High-Quality Output: The consistent and precise temperature control of the furnace can result in high-quality output, with uniform and predictable mechanical properties of the treated workpieces.
