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Portable Infrared Heater Fostoria Industries Inc. Fostoria, Ohio The Fostoria AutoCare Series is a line of portable infra• red heaters designed to accelerate drying times and increase the number of repair jobs that can be completed each day. AutoCure will cure from 6 to 18 ft 2 of surface area in minutes. A choice of several models in three- or six-heater configurations 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 power settings and lab-tested reflector design for consistent heat distribution to the shape of the vehicle. Circle 164 on reader information card Radiant Convection Oven PEO Technologies Erlanger, Ky. The PED Contraflow oven otfers all the advantages of infrared ovens including shorter cure times, minimal floor space requirements, lower capital expenditure, in• creased energy efficiency, and decreased energy costs. In addition the Contraflow features PED's unique reverse• convection air movement, allowing even heat distribu• tion and excellent curing performance. It is available with either electric or gas catalytic infrared emitters. Circle 165 on reader information card METAL FINISHING • DECEMBER 1998 Convection and Infrared Ovens Thermovation Engineering Cleveland Thermovation Engineering provides gas and electric infrared, convection. and combination oven systems. Ovens are custom designed to customers' needs and requirements and include reduced energy consumption, reduced space requirements. accelerated curing cycles, and improved finish quality. Circle 166 on reader information card Burn-Off Oven Armature Coil Equipment Inc. Cleveland ACE manufactures ovens that easily remove paint and powder coating from metal items, such as hooks, racks, and parts, without damage. The load is heated to 650 to 8000F (340 to 42TC) in an oxygen-deficient atmosphere where the combustible hydrocarbons decompose. Items leave the oven completely dry. Ash residue is easily removed. The system eliminates chemical stripping. Typical cleaning cycles are 2 to 4 hours depending on the size of the load. Twenty-nine standard sizes are available. Circle 167 on reader information card 21
