Holding furnace for non-ferrous metal Schaefer Group

Electric or Gas Fired
A 2,000 pound (907.2 kg) Schaefer electric holding furnace will maintain a temperature of 1,300 degrees Fahrenheit (704.4 degrees Celsius) for only 3 KW/hr (2,581.2 kcal/hr) with well covers on. You get similar savings in all capacities, from 1,500 (680.4 kg) to 8,000 pounds (3,629 kg).

We offer a choice of ni-chrome or silicon carbide heating elements. Ni-chrome lets you use a lower-cost control system; silicon carbide handles higher watt loads for more compact furnaces.

If you prefer to use gas, you can hold those 2,000 pounds (907.2 kg) at 1,300 degrees Fahrenheit (705 degrees Celsius) with 50 to 60 CF gas/hr (12,660-to-15,120 kcal/hr). We can also supply a dual energy option that lets you convert between electricity and gas to use the lower cost source.

Lining - We offer a choice of either monolithic or board lining systems. Our rugged, thermally efficient, non-wetting lining lets us put the hot metal well anywhere you want it. And we can make it square or rectangular, straight or offset at special angles, even with sloped ends for robot ladling and other automation equipment. The lining also helps keep the casing temperature low.


Options - A power-operated tilt lid lets you clean the furnace in less than 10 minutes. And we can apply full-proportioning, solid-state microprocessor controls and specially designed heating elements with a proven record of superior service life.

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