Total 4 items
Category:Tunnel OvenClear
ESC-TCO300-T5
ESC-TCO450-T5
ESC-TCO750-T5
ESC-TCO1500-T5
Model comparison
Filter by sample dimensions, loading method and temperature requirements. Optional equipment is listed separately in each product’s details.
| Model | Chamber dimensions | Operating temperature range | Details and configuration |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESC-TCO300-T5 | 2000*500*300 mm | 25~500 ℃ | View configuration |
| ESC-TCO450-T5 | 3000*500*300 mm | 25~500 ℃ | View configuration |
| ESC-TCO750-T5 | 5000*500*300 mm | 25~500 ℃ | View configuration |
| ESC-TCO1500-T5 | 10000*500*300 mm | 25~500 ℃ | View configuration |
Equipment applications
The ESSENSCI TCO series serves optoelectronic assembly curing, electromechanical-part heat treatment and continuous production of precision electronic components. Compared with batch equipment, selection centers on workpiece temperature profiles during transport, effective residence time and stable throughput. Evaluate loading, heating, cooling and unloading as one complete process.
Also known as: Tunnel furnace, Continuous conveyor oven, Automated baking equipment
Set conveyor speed and heating zones according to the adhesive layer's or material's curing window. Measure temperature while traveling with the workpiece to verify the actual profile and confirm that surfaces and representative locations achieve the required temperature and hold time.
Workpiece size, weight and bottom contact affect conveying stability and heating. Use actual fixtures to check smooth travel, positioning and temperature changes, rather than judging compatibility by conveyor width alone.
During continuous feeding, product spacing and loading fluctuations change the thermal load. Evaluate zone recovery and product temperature profiles under both steady and intermittent feeding, and match throughput to the cycle times of upstream and downstream processes.
Selection and acceptance
Provide the required workpiece temperature profile, permissible heating and cooling rates, and hold time. Effective heating length and conveyor speed together determine residence time. Also verify the actual time after the workpiece enters the target temperature range.
Published conveying arrangements include mesh chain, double-speed chain, fixture chain, flat-top chain and rollers, subject to the workpiece and configuration. Specify width, load, spacing, fixture return and loading/unloading interfaces before calculating throughput.
Evaluate hot-air, radiant or infrared heating against site energy availability and material requirements. Filtration, nitrogen, oxygen analysis and water cooling are configuration items that must be specified. Measure cleanliness and atmosphere performance under continuously open inlet and outlet conditions.
Frequently asked questions
First determine the conveyor speed that meets the product temperature profile, then calculate throughput from product spacing, units per row and loading/unloading capacity. Also account for startup stabilization, changeovers and upstream and downstream operations; maximum conveyor speed alone is insufficient.
No. Workpiece thermal mass, fixtures, belt speed and heating method all affect actual temperature. Record a traveling temperature profile with a representative load, and judge the process by the time the workpiece spends in the target range.
Corresponding options can be evaluated for the process, but are not standard capabilities of every model. Inlet and outlet openings, conveyor design and product spacing affect atmosphere and particle control. Agree measurement conditions during operation.
Determine belt speed and effective heating length from the required hold time after the workpiece reaches its target temperature. Calculate throughput using workpiece spacing, units per row and loading/unloading times. Integrate TCO with upstream and downstream processes using actual fixtures and the selected conveyor design, and confirm handling of material shortages, accumulation and abnormal line stops.
Published TCO heat-source options include electricity, natural gas, thermal oil and steam; actual supply is confirmed for the selected arrangement. For thermal-oil heating, specify supply and return temperatures, flow and connections. For steam heating, specify pressure, supply capacity and condensate conditions, then compare the material's required temperature zones and site operating costs.
No. Tunnel-oven zones can still be affected by openings, conveying and heat transfer between adjacent zones. Independent temperature settings do not mean that the atmospheres are isolated. Validate profiles at different belt speeds and loads using traveling temperature measurements. If multiple independent chambers are required, confirm the structure and control arrangement separately.
Agree the heating, conveying, cooling and alarm logic following a line stop, and specify how workpieces are handled during power loss or faults. Validate the effects of extended residence time with the maximum thermal load and representative materials, then determine permissible stop duration and the recovery procedure. Normal-speed temperature profiles alone are insufficient.
Process knowledge
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