Latest News and Information from Ambrell Induction Heating Solutions

The New Ambrell EKOHEAT 2

Ambrell has engineered their new EKOHEAT 2 product line to better solve process heating challenges through an innovative, industry-leading internal control and power delivery system. Building upon the evolution of their exclusive VPA Technology™, these enhancements boost process accuracy, reduce system cooling requirements, and support work with a new control panel, diagnostics, and guides.

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Check Out the Video: Why Induction Is A Green Technology

Induction heating neither consumes fossil fuels nor produces hazardous emissions or carbon dioxide (CO2). This video explains why induction heating qualifies as a green technology.

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10 Advantages of Induction Heating

In the ever-changing world of manufacturing, efficiency, precision, and sustainability remain critical. As a result, induction heating continues to gain popularity throughout industry. But what exactly makes this technology so advantageous? The following article explores the top 10 reasons induction heating could benefit manufacturing processes.

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An Application Note About Shrink Fitting

This application aims to shrink fit (press fit) a steel sleeve. As a diversified equipment manufacturer, the client wants to replace an oven with induction heating. They cite reduced heating time and saved floor space as their primary reasons for making the switch.

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An Application Note About Wire Coating Removal

A client, who had been using resistance heating for a copper wire coating removal application, wanted to explore whether induction could deliver faster and more consistent results. To investigate this possibility, the client sent wire samples with a polyamide coating to THE LAB at Ambrell, taking advantage of their complimentary applications testing service.

Read the application note here.

Upcoming PRO Skills Webinars

Ambrell invites visitors to explore their PRO Skills Webinar page to discover upcoming webinars. Furthermore, they offer on-demand sessions upon request at any time, including recent webinars conducted in Spanish and Italian.

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Induction Heating Systems and Solutions for Industry

Induction heating works based on the principle of electromagnetic induction, which is a phenomenon discovered by Michael Faraday in 1831. The basic idea behind electromagnetic induction is that when you place a conductor in a changing magnetic field, you create an electromotive force (EMF), which induces an electric current. This current, in turn, generates heat due to resistance. 

Passing a high-frequency alternating current through an induction coil creates a changing magnetic field around the coil. When a conductive material, such as metal, is placed inside the magnetic field, the material produces eddy currents due to the changing magnetic field. These eddy currents generate heat based upon the material's electrical resistance. The frequency of the alternating current is a crucial factor in induction heating. The higher the frequency, the deeper the heat is generated in the material and the faster the heating process. Typically, frequencies in the range of 100-500kHz apply to induction heating. The heating process is controlled by adjusting the strength and frequency of the magnetic field and by controlling the position of the induction coil relative to the heated material. Controlling these parameters makes it possible to heat the material precisely and uniformly without heating the surrounding area.

To summarize, induction heating generates eddy currents in a conductive material through electromagnetic induction, which produces heat due to the material's resistance. Precise heating is a function of adjusting the magnetic field's strength, frequency, and position.

Industrial induction heating systems are used for various purposes in manufacturing, like surface hardening, brazing, welding, melting, and forging, among others.

Examples of industries that use induction heating in their processes are:

• Automotive industry - for engine parts' surface hardening and brazing fuel lines.
• Aerospace industry - for welding titanium components, heat treating blades and vanes, and brazing aluminum components.
• Metal fabrication industry - for forging, hardening, and welding of steel parts.
• Jewelry industry - for melting gold and silver alloys to make jewelry.
• Energy industry - for heating tubes and pipes in heat exchangers and boilers.
• Medical industry - for sterilizing medical instruments and welding stainless steel components.
• Electronic industry - for soldering and brazing of electronic components and assemblies.

Industrial induction heating systems are versatile and efficient heat sources with various applications across various industries. They provide fast, controlled, and uniform heating without requiring direct contact with the heated material, making them an attractive option for many applications.

Ambrell manufactures induction heating solutions for almost any application. Systems are available from 1 kW to 500 kW with various frequency options. Ambrell also offers an array of work head choices and optional accessories such as water cooling systems, induction heating software, and flexible induction coils.

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Summary of Features for Ambrell's EKOHEAT® with VPA Technology™

The EKOHEAT product family integrates Ambrell’s exclusive Versatile Performance Architecture (VPA). This technology breakthrough in design architecture, which includes an all-new innovative feature set, provides more versatility than any other induction heating system available today — all while delivering exceptional product performance.

Auto-Scan Capability

While an Ambrell Applications Laboratory will test your application and determine the necessary frequency, you may decide to take on additional applications later. If so, Auto-Scan will scan your application, auto-set the starting frequency and recommend RF setup parameters. If your application is outside of your EKOHEAT VPA model’s capabilities it will even offer recommendations.

High Resolution RF Output

The EKOHEAT VPA displayed RF output is the power actually delivered to the workhead. Resolution is better than 0.05% of full scale.

Universal Printed Circuit Boards

Regardless of system size and frequency, all EKOHEAT VPA products use common printed circuit boards (PCBs). A single board set addresses multiple EKOHEAT VPA systems, minimizing your inventory and eliminating model specific versions.

Industrial Ethernet Communication Compatibility

Industrial and Automation environment networking is fully supported using our chosen gateway that include CIPs (Common Industrial Protocols) such as EthernetIP, Modbus/TCP, and PROFINET protocols.

Easy-to-Use Touch Panel

The front touch panel display will allow you to easily adjust key operating parameters, change languages and read system diagnostics.

Soft Start Circuitry

AC power will not be disrupted when switching on the power to your EKOHEAT VPA power supply thanks to this feature. It eliminates the risk of tripping up other equipment when a power supply is turned on.

Universal Application Setup

The EKOHEAT VPA RF transformer accommodates worldwide voltages and provides the same output voltage. An application conducted in Europe uses the same application setup in the United States.

Two Remote Inputs

Added versatility is provided using a second remote input. Additional process variables, such as temperature can be measured, displayed, recorded and played back with the associated generator parameters.

Application Record and Playback

This feature enables you to record your heat cycle – for up to five weeks – and play it back. The benefit is that you can optimize your application and run it in the most efficient manner.

Ability to Add Power

All EKOHEAT VPA systems have the ability to work together. If you install a 250 kW system and realize later that you need 375 kW, just add a 125 kW system and they will work together seamlessly to deliver 375 KW.

RoHs Compliant

EKOHEAT VPA systems are RoHs compliant, meaning they are free of hazardous materials.

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Do You Have a Production Part Heating Challenge? Get Free Assistance from The LAB

Ambrell's Applications Laboratory, known in the industry as THE LAB, will solve your most challenging heating applications. They will provide recommendations for precision induction heating solutions for parts of every size, shape, and material composition. 

THE LAB will apply their state-of-art testing facility, fully equipped with Ambrell induction heating systems and hundreds of proven coils. You can also interface with their engineers and see first-hand how they design prototype coils and develop innovative, practical solutions to maximize your heating process's efficiency. 

The process is easy. Just follow these three steps:

1. Send THE LAB your parts and process requirements.
2. Their engineers will analyze your process and heat your parts to develop the right solution for your specific application.
3. You will receive your parts back for inspection, as well as a video of the heating process and a laboratory report with a system recommendation.

You have the option to observe testing through Ambrell's Remote Lab Service from the convenience of your office.

If you have old systems that need upgrading, why not find out if using a smaller, more efficient Ambrell induction heating system is the right solution for your process? There are measurable savings in less downtime, higher production throughput, improved energy efficiency, and more.

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EASYHEAT Induction Heaters from Ambrell Corporation

EASYHEAT advanced induction heating systems by Ambrell Corporation provide a flameless, non-contact, reliable, compact solution for heating your parts with a quick, clean source of heat. Available in models from 500 Watt to 10 kW, all are ideal for repeatable, energy-focused heating of your parts.

Flameless, non-contact induction heating minimizes energy waste by focusing energy only on the part and zone to be heated. Select and monitor power levels from the front panel LCD and sealed touch pad. Remote power control is available for employing contact inputs, analog inputs or optional serial data port. Easily control the length of the heating cycle with a built-in programmable digital timer.

Download the Ambrell EASYHEAT® 500 Watt to 10 kW Induction Heater Catalog here.

For more information about Ambrell products in New England, contact AP Corp. Call them at 508-351-6200 or visit their website at https://a-pcorp.com.

About Induction Heating

What is induction heating?

Induction heating is a fast, efficient, precise, repeatable, non-contact method for heating metals or other electrically-conductive materials . An induction heating system includes an induction power supply which converts line power to an alternating current, delivers it to a workhead and work coil creating an electromagnetic field within the coil. The work piece is placed in the coil where this field induces a current in the work piece, which generates heat in the work piece. The coil, which is water-cooled and cool to the touch, is placed around or adjacent to the work piece. It does not touch the work piece, and the heat is only generated by the induced current flowing in the work piece.

Induction heating is used in processes where temperatures are as low as 100 oC (212 °F) and as high as 3000 °C (5432 °F). It can be used in brief heating processes that are on for less than half a second and in heating processes that are on for months.

Induction heating is used in domestic and commercial cooking, and in many applications such as melting, heat treating, preheating for welding, brazing, soldering, curing, sealing, shrink fitting in industry, and in research and development.

Learn more about induction heating by downloading the "About Induction Heating Solutions" technical note courtesy of Ambrell Induction Heating Systems.

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