Portable Infrared HeaterFostoria Industries Inc.Fostoria, Ohio

The Fostoria AutoCare Series is a line of portable infra•red heaters designed to accelerate drying times and increasethe number of repair jobs that can be completed each day.AutoCure will cure from 6 to 18 ft2 of surface area inminutes. A choice of several models in three- or six-heaterconfigurations that operate at 240 V or 480 V is available.Advanced features include automated controls, which pro•vide timed bake-off and flash-off cycles and variable powersettings and lab-tested reflector design for consistent heatdistribution to the shape of the vehicle.

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Radiant Convection OvenPEO TechnologiesErlanger, Ky.

The PED Contraflow oven otfers all the advantages ofinfrared ovens including shorter cure times, minimalfloor space requirements, lower capital expenditure, in•creased energy efficiency, and decreased energy costs. Inaddition the Contraflow features PED's unique reverse•convection air movement, allowing even heat distribu•tion and excellent curing performance. It is availablewith either electric or gas catalytic infrared emitters.

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Convection and Infrared OvensThermovation EngineeringCleveland

Thermovation Engineering provides gas and electricinfrared, convection. and combination oven systems.Ovens are custom designed to customers' needs andrequirements and include reduced energy consumption,reduced space requirements. accelerated curing cycles,and improved finish quality.

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Burn-Off OvenArmature Coil Equipment Inc.Cleveland

ACE manufactures ovens that easily remove paint andpowder coating from metal items, such as hooks, racks,and parts, without damage. The load is heated to 650 to8000F (340 to 42TC) in an oxygen-deficient atmospherewhere the combustible hydrocarbons decompose. Itemsleave the oven completely dry. Ash residue is easilyremoved. The system eliminates chemical stripping.Typical cleaning cycles are 2 to 4 hours depending onthe size of the load. Twenty-nine standard sizes areavailable.

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