Vastex oven has six infrared heaters

Sept. 13, 2023
With a maximum conveyor belt width of 78 inches, the EconoRed Series VI offers increased dwell time.

Conveyor ovens Vastex makes a range of electric infrared conveyor ovens that can be used by plastic parts makers for applications that include curing, drying or preheating of parts, laminates and coatings. The ovens come with a Teflon-coated fiberglass belt as standard, with optional Kevlar and stainless steel mesh belts available for high-heat and/or sanitary applications.

What’s new? Vastex’s EconoRed Series VI conveyor ovens, which boast six infrared heaters in a single chamber. The series has three models, with 30-, 54- or 78-inch conveyor belt widths.

Benefits Speed of curing and flexibility. Digital belt-speed controls are infinitely adjustable so that dwell times can perfectly suit process requirements. Users can double or triple the capacity of any Vastex conveyor oven by adding up to two modular heating chambers and conveyor belt extensions. Heaters come with a 15-year warranty.

Vastex Industrial Inc., Bethlehem, Pa., 610-625-2702, www.vastexindustrial.com 


Vital Statistics

Model 

ER-VI-30

ER-VI-54

ER-VI-78

Belt width

30 inches

54 inches

78 inches

Temperature accuracy

Plus or minus 1 degree Fahrenheit

Plus or minus 1 degree Fahrenheit

Plus or minus 1 degree Fahrenheit

Watts of power

15,600

31,200

46,800

Chamber length

9 feet

9 feet

9 feet

Maximum heat

900 degrees Fahrenheit

900 degrees Fahrenheit

900 degrees Fahrenheit

Standard belt length

13.25 feet

13.25 feet

13.25 feet

About the Author

David Tillett | Associate Editor

Associate Editor David Tillett writes and edits for Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing, Plastics Recycling and The Journal of Blow Molding. He covers new products, industry news, patents and consumer and business equipment. He has more than 20 years of experience in daily newspaper, online and magazine journalism.