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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The Importance of Portable Pressure Calibrators for Industrial Instrumentation Technicians

Portable pressure calibrators are important for industrial instrumentation technicians because they allow them to accurately and efficiently calibrate pressure measuring devices, such as pressure gauges, transmitters, and switches, in the field. This is especially important in industries where process control and safety are critical, such as oil and gas, chemical processing, and power generation.

Accurate pressure measurement is essential for maintaining process control and ensuring the safety of personnel and equipment. Portable pressure calibrators allow technicians to calibrate pressure measuring devices on site, ensuring that they are properly calibrated and able to accurately measure pressure. This helps to ensure that the process is operating within the desired range and reduces the risk of equipment failure or process upsets.

In addition, portable pressure calibrators are often used in field service and maintenance applications, where it is not practical to bring the pressure measuring device back to a calibration laboratory. By using a portable calibrator, technicians can quickly and easily calibrate the device on site, reducing downtime and improving efficiency.

Overall, portable pressure calibrators are an essential tool for industrial instrumentation technicians, as they allow them to accurately calibrate pressure measuring devices and ensure the safety and reliability of process control systems.

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Provide Your Field Technicians A Safer, More Compact, and Efficient Portable Pressure Calibrator

Without the proper equipment, pressure calibration can be challenging.

The men and women who do it endure piercing cold and scorching heat. Work occurs on offshore rigs, in enormous refineries, along massive pipelines, and pharmaceutical plants. Field techs climb ladders in the wind, trek to remote sites in the snow, and peer at gauges in the sun. Instrument techs keep the world functioning. The gear must stay up.

Modern calibrators may not help much. The devices are sometimes ill-equipped for the environment, have a small pressure range, are challenging to operate in confined spaces, or are hard to read in bright light.

The Druck DPI610E keeps the simple design and other appealing qualities that helped fuel the DPI610's popularity, but it also delivers more. The DPI610E is lightweight and straightforward to operate. It has a touch screen operated while wearing gloves. Aside from the screen, a row of buttons that a technician can use when working in frigid conditions with their hands encased in thick gloves. 

The DPI610E operates in practically every condition. From the chill of winter to the seething heat. The device is intrinsically safe, which means it cannot create enough heat, energy, or spark to trigger an explosion in a hazardous environment, and it can contain a blast if one occurs. The DPI610E gives specialists the absolute peace of mind they require to successfully accomplish their complex, crucial tasks.

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