INFRARED DE-WRINKLING & RELAXING
OVENS AND HEATERS
OVENS AND HEATERS
INFRARED SEAT OVENS & HEATERS
For the past 40 years, Fostoria has been developing and manufacturing equipment for the automotive seating industry. Through the years we have developed a variety of equipment to help solve wrinkling issues, or to relax trim prior to installation. To help remove excessive wrinkles and chatter on the sew lines, electric infrared was chosen because of its "instant-on" capability, energy efficiency, and its ability to focus heat on specific seat locations for precise periods of time. Seat ovens are designed to fit the profile of the seat and with multiple zone control, to maintain consistent and precise temperatures. The design uses both vertical and horizontal tungsten quartz lamps (short wavelength, T-3 lamps) with alternating angular beam reflectors. Temperatures range from 180° to 250°F and time cycles from 45 to 90 seconds. The instant responding T-3 lamps are automatically de-energized if the conveyor is stopped, preventing overheat damage to the seats. Radiometers can also be used to monitor temperatures at various locations on the seat. |
SEAT OVEN DESIGN
This oven is typically designed to be mounted over an existing flat belt conveyor line. The oven may have one or more heat stations, depending on whether the conveyor belt is continuous or indexing. The controls can also vary depending on the way the seat cushion is processed. The oven is highly effective because of the shape of the oven in relationship to the seat cushion. Hot air can also be introduced with infrared in some cases for optimum results. |
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