INDUSTRIAL WALK-IN OVENS
Horizon is a designer and manufacturer of industrial walk-in ovens, large-scale thermal processing chambers used in a wide array of industrial applications. These robust batch-style ovens are designed to withstand significant heat processing requirements (as high as 1200°F) for large, irregularly shaped, or multiple parts, accommodating material-handling equipment like hand trucks, racks, or carts for loading and unloading.
Industrial walk-in ovens are batch ovens, and they can be used for a wide range of heat processing purposes such as: aging, annealing, drying, preheating, stress relieving, and tempering. Walk-in ovens have become particularly useful for curing materials like fiberglass and carbon fiber parts that are popular in the aeronautics and automobile industries. Their size and ability to accommodate large-scale parts makes this oven indispensable to these industries that commonly produce over-sized composite components.
- Operating Temperature: 350°F to 500°F
- Size: 26'-0" x 7'-10" x 7'-6"
- Load Capacity: 15,000 lbs/hr
- Heat Source: Electric, (8) @ 36 kW/Ea.
- Full Load Amps: 390 Amps
- Total HP: 13
- Features: 6" insulation, swing doors, controls featuring VFD, temperature trending, and fault detection safety alarms.
- Temperature Range: 300°F to 350°F
- Size: 44' x 13' x 15'-6"
- Load Capacity: 6,500 lbs/hr
- Heat Source: High-efficiency gas burners (4) @ 1,000,000 BTU's/Ea
- Full Load Amps: 77 Amps
- Total HP: 52.5
- Features: 6" insulation; roll up door, controls featuring VFD, temperature trending, and fault detection safety alarms.
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Industrial walk in ovens Customized with cyclone technology
Horizon walk-in ovens are custom-engineered to meet the specific needs of your process, offering a wide range of sizes and options. They can operate at temperatures from ambient up to 1000°F or higher. Each oven is designed to fit your available workspace, with your choice of gas or electric heat. Airflow configurations are tailored to your process as well, whether you need top-down, side-to-side, or in rare cases, supplemental directed airflow via specialized nozzles.
With precision engineering experience and your specific process in mind, we can design and build anything from a walk in powder coating oven, to a jet parts composite curing oven . We'll work with you to accommodate your largest component while modifying it to fit within the constraints of your manufacturing facility.
We offer industrial ovens with Cyclone Technology; an engineering innovation that earns us the title of "most efficient industrial oven in the market". Horizon walk-in ovens are a versatile solution for applications requiring large parts, prolonged heating times, and low production flow.
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Key benefits of cyclone walk-in ovens
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Superior Temperature Uniformity:
Horizon's Cyclone Technology ensures temperature uniformity within +/-2 degrees F (1.1 degrees C), a critical aspect of the heating process. By increasing the volume of airflow and air changes within the oven, Horizon walk-in ovens achieve better temperature uniformity than conventional designs, in fact, the best in the industry. This results in higher product quality and consistency as all products or parts in the oven undergo the identical treatment, achieving the correct physical or chemical reaction. -
Energy Efficiency and Cost Savings:
Horizon's walk-in ovens achieve the same airflow as conventional ovens at much lower velocities, reducing static pressure and motor horsepower by up to 80%. This leads to substantial savings in electricity costs and a significant reduction in the overall carbon footprint. -
Lower Emissions:
Horizon industrial walk-in ovens contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable environment, by using less energy and generating lower emissions. The design’s focus on efficiency and reduced resource consumption aligns with modern industrial sustainability goals. -
Easy Material handling and Loading:
Walk-in batch ovens accommodate standard material handling equipment without specialized requirements. Parts are most often loaded with carts (shelves or trays), wheeled racks, fork trucks, hand trucks, or overhead hoists using load carts. The spacious interior design allows for flexible load arrangements and efficient workflow integration.
Horizon's walk-in ovens: key construction features
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Exterior Construction to Prevent Heat Loss:
Fabricated from 3/16" plate and solidly welded, the exterior construction prevents heat loss through panel seams. This robust design meets NFPA guidelines for oven design and explosion-proof criteria. -
Durable Interior Construction for Improved Heat Uniformity:
The oven’s interior is made from aluminized steel or stainless-steel sheet metal. Both are superior to low cost carbon steel. For very high temperature environments or where corrosion could be an issue, stainless steel is used because it offers enhanced durability. -
Insulation for Optimal Heat Retention and Safety:
Using non-settling rockwool industrial-grade insulation, the oven’s wall thickness varies depending on the maximum heat setting. This design ensures optimal heat retention and operator safety. -
Modular Walk-In Oven Design for Future Expansion:
When expansion is in the future, Horizon’s ovens can be designed and built in a modular fashion, allowing for easier modifications to accommodate evolving production needs. This flexibility is ideal for growing businesses. -
Customizable Walk-In Oven Accessories and Safety Features:
To enhance the functionality and safety of your walk-in oven, Horizon offers a range of accessories including but not limited to: - Roof safety railings
- Access ladders
- PLC controls
- Roll-up doors (under 500°F)
- Thermal oxidizer
- Thermal oxidizer with heat recovery
Cyclone Walk-In Oven Capabilities: Common thermal Applications
- Adhesive Curing
- Composite Curing
- Quenching
- Aging
- Drying
- Sintering
- Annealing
- Hardening
- Stress Relieving
- Burn Off
- Powder Coating
- Tempering
- Bonding
- Pre-heating
- Thermoforming
optimizing cyclone benefits with smart control technology
At the heart of Horizon’s walk in industrial ovens is the groundbreaking Cyclone Technology. This technology optimizes airflow and temperature through high-volume, low-pressure air circulation, significantly enhancing heat transfer to the product and resulting in shorter process times.
The Cyclone Technology incorporates the following innovative features:
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Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs):
Installed on all fan motors, these drives allow for comprehensive process control via human-machine interface (HMI) systems. Operators can monitor and adjust operating conditions in real time, adapting seamlessly to changes in product load. -
Smart Control Systems:
These systems enable operators to monitor, control, and adjust operating conditions dynamically, ensuring optimal performance even when production demands fluctuate. -
Smart Cyclone Technology and Indirect Fired Heating:
This technology allows for the reversal of recirculation airflow during the oven heating cycle, a feature particularly beneficial for sensitive production processes. Controlled by programmable logic controllers (PLCs), the air recirculation fans can reverse direction based on production requirements, offering additional process capabilities.
Learn more about improving industrial oven performance with Cyclone Technology™.
Industries that benefit most from Horizon Walk-in Ovens
- Automotive
- Finishing
- Aerospace
- Foundry
- Aluminum
- Heat exchanger
- Battery
- Heat treating
- Carbon fiber
- Healthcare
- Composite
- Military
- Electronics
- Solar
- Energy
- 3D printing
why choose horizon walk-in ovens?
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Industry-leading temperature uniformity (±2°F) -
Up to 80% reduction in motor horsepower and energy costs -
Patented Cyclone Technology for superior efficiency -
Custom engineering for unique applications -
Design potential for future expansion
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What's the difference between a batch oven and a walk-in oven?
Walk-in ovens are a type of large batch oven designed for sizable static loads, processed in groups/batches, and ideal for large parts or a variety of products.
How long does walk-in oven installation take?
Walk-in ovens, because of their size, generally take 1-4 weeks for installation. Horizon will work closely with company officials to schedule work around production schedules to create as little interuption as possible.
What material handling equipment works with walk-in ovens?
Forklifts, overhead cranes, rail carts, hand trucks, and custom systems. If a conveyor is installed, the oven would change classification to a continuous process oven.
Can walk-in ovens handle different part sizes simultaneously?
Yes, with proper rack design and airflow management. Temperature uniformity may vary with mixed loads.
What's the largest walk-in oven Horizon can build?
We've built chambers as large as 30' x 50 x 20' and larger. There is no limit. We'll build what you need.
Ready to Optimize Your Manufacturing Process?
At Horizon, we're not just building industrial ovens; we're creating solutions that drive your business forward in a cost-saving and eco-friendly way. Contact us today to discuss your needs or request a quote for a custom Horizon Oven with Cyclone Technology™.
