A Mesh Belt Furnace uses a metal mesh belt as the transport mechanism to continuously pass workpieces through the furnace chamber for heat treatment. Suitable for high-volume, continuous production, it is one of the most widely used continuous heat treatment equipment in modern industry.
Working Principle
Workpieces are placed on a moving metal mesh belt made of heat-resistant stainless steel. The belt continuously passes through the furnace chamber driven by a variable-frequency motor.
Typical furnace zones:
- Preheating zone: Low-temperature preheating to reduce thermal stress
- Heating zone: Reaches processing temperature for heat treatment
- Cooling zone: Controls cooling rate for desired microstructure and properties
Main Types
| Type | Max Temperature | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Mesh belt annealing furnace | Below 950°C | Wire, steel tube annealing |
| Mesh belt quenching furnace | 850-950°C | Fasteners, spring quenching |
| Mesh belt tempering furnace | Below 650°C | Post-quench tempering |
| Mesh belt sintering furnace | 1100-1300°C | Powder metallurgy sintering |
Key Advantages
- Continuous production: 24/7 operation
- High automation: Can integrate with cleaning and inspection systems
- Excellent temperature uniformity: Within +/-5°C
- Low energy consumption: Significantly lower than batch furnaces
- Stable product quality: Consistent process parameters
Application Industries
- Fasteners: Bolts, nuts, screws quenching, annealing, tempering
- Metal wire: Steel wire, copper wire annealing
- Automotive parts: Springs, gears carburizing and quenching
- Hardware tools: Wrenches, pliers heat treatment
Our mesh belt furnaces cover annealing, quenching, tempering, sintering and other process types, providing customized heat treatment solutions based on your product characteristics and capacity requirements.
