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500°F Gas-heated Belt Conveyor Oven from Grieve

937 GrieveNo. 937 is a gas-heated, 500°F belt conveyor oven from Grieve, currently used for curing rubber.  Workspace dimensions measure 36”W x 68”D x 15”H.  175,000 BTU/hr installed in a modulating natural gas burner heat the unit, while a 3,300 CFM,

2 HP recirculating blower provides vertical downward airflow to the workload.  This oven features a 6” long open belt loading zone, 12” long insulated, unheated entrance  vestibule, 60” long insulated heating zone with recirculated airflow and a 12” long insulated unheated exit vestibule.

The unit has 4” insulated walls throughout, aluminized steel interior, stainless exterior with #4 brushed finish and a 30” wide, 1” x 1” flat wire conveyor belt with 1/4 HP motor drive, variable from 1-20 inches per minute.

This Grieve oven also included a digital indicating temperature controller and fused disconnect switch.

A side hinged door allows access to the workspace and heat chamber.

For more information, please contact:

THE GRIEVE CORPORATION
500 Hart Road
Round Lake, IL  60073-2898
Phone:  (847) 546-8225
Fax:  (847) 546-9210
Web:  www.grievecorp.com
Email:  sales@grievecorp.com
Attention:  Frank Calabrese, VP

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500°F Electric Universal Oven from Grieve

953 GrieveNo. 953 is a 500°F, electrically-heated universal oven from Grieve, currently used by the customer for various paint baking operations. Workspace dimensions of this oven measure

36”W x 36”D x 48”H.  9kW installed in Nichrome wire heating elements provide the power, while a 600 CFM, 1/2-HP recirculating blower provides horizontal front-to-rear airflow.

This universal oven features 4” insulated walls, aluminized steel exterior, Type 430 stainless steel interior and an integral leg stand.

Safety equipment required for handling flammable solvents is onboard this Grieve oven, including explosion-venting door hardware, powered forced exhauster with airflow safety switch and purge timer.

No. 953 also features a digital indicating temperature controller and a recirculating blower airflow safety switch.

For more information, please contact:

THE GRIEVE CORPORATION
500 Hart Road
Round Lake, IL 60073-2898
Phone: (847) 546-8225
Fax: (847) 546-9210
Web: www.grievecorp.com
Email: sales@grievecorp.com
Attention: Frank Calabrese, VP

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350°F Electric Cabinet Oven from Grieve

947 GrieveNo. 947 is an electrically-heated 350°F cabinet oven from Grieve, currently used for storing modeling clay at an automaker’s model shop.  Workspace dimensions measure

35”W x 31”D x 42”H.  9.6 kW installed in Nichrome wire heating elements provide heat input, while a 750 CFM, 3/4 HP recirculating blower provides horizontal airflow across the load.

This Grieve cabinet oven features 4” thick insulated walls, a stainless steel exterior with #4 brushed finish Type 430 stainless steel interior, two independently operating doors for access to the workload and two tiers of five shelves, supported on rollers.  Swivel casters with swivel locks and wheel brakes are also included for oven portability.

No. 947 has a digital indicating temperature controller, manual reset excess temperature controller with separate control contactors and recirculating blower airflow safety switch.

As shown in the photo, this Grieve oven has a top-mounted heat chamber for space efficiency.

For more information, please contact:

THE GRIEVE CORPORATION
500 Hart Road
Round Lake, IL  60073-2898
Phone:  (847) 546-8225
Fax:  (847) 546-9210
Web:  www.grievecorp.com
Email:  sales@grievecorp.com
Attention:  Frank Calabrese, VP

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2000°F Electric Pit Furnace from Grieve

943 GrieveNo. 943 is an electrically-heated, 2000°F top-loading pit furnace from Grieve, currently used on a variety of heat treating applications at a customer’s facility. Workspace dimensions measure 24”W x 24”D x 24”H.  26kW installed in nickel chrome wire coils, supported by vacuum-formed ceramic fiber, supply heat to the workload.

This Grieve pit furnace feature 7” thick insulated walls, comprising 5” of 2300°F ceramic fiber blanket and 2” of block insulation.  A 6-1/2” thick furnace floor is made of castable refractory materials.

No. 943 also includes an air-operated vertical lift door and a reinforced 1/2” steel top plate to protect the unit while loading and unloading occur.

Safety equipment includes an adjustable, thermocouple-actuated, manual reset excess temperature controller, separate heating element control contactors and a door interlock switch.

For more information, please contact:

THE GRIEVE CORPORATION
500 Hart Road
Round Lake, IL  60073-2898
Phone:  (847) 546-8225
Fax:  (847) 546-9210
Web:  www.grievecorp.com
Email:  sales@grievecorp.com
Attention:  Frank Calabrese, VP

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1250°F Electric Inert Atmosphere Oven from Grieve

938 GrieveNo. 938 is a 1250°F electrically-heated inert atmosphere oven from Grieve, currently used for heat treating copper parts at the customer’s facility.  Workspace dimensions measure 36”W x 120”D x 36”H.  80kW installed in Incoloy-sheathed tubular heating elements deliver power to the unit, while a 6,000 CFM, 5 HP recirculating blower provides a universal front to rear airflow to the load.

This inert atmosphere oven features an aluminized steel exterior, Type 304, 2B finish stainless steel interior and 10” insulated walls, comprising 2” of 1900°F block and 8” of 10 lb./cu. ft. density rockwool insulation.  Inner and outer door gaskets are provided, with the inner gasket sealing against the door plug, while the outer gasket seals directly against the front face of the oven body.

No. 938 has all construction features onboard for inert atmosphere operation, including pressure regulator, pressure gauge, internal high temperature gasket, all-welded expansion connection in doorway throat, air jacket on inner oven body for cooling, 1/2” thick silicone rubber atmosphere seal, blower shaft seal, positive latching door hardware, adjustable offset door hinges, outlet with pressure relief, interior seams welded gas-tight and all wall penetrations fitted with compression fitting for maximum integrity.

Additionally, a 975 CFM blower is provided to pull air through the air jacket on inner oven for cooling.  The entire unit is built to meet JIC / NEMA 12 electrical standards.

A digital programming temperature controller, manual reset excess temperature controller with separate contactors and SCR power controller are included, as well.

This Grieve inert atmosphere oven is mounted to an integral leg stand.

For more information, please contact:

THE GRIEVE CORPORATION
500 Hart Road
Round Lake, IL  60073-2898
Phone:  (847) 546-8225
Fax:  (847) 546-9210
Web:  www.grievecorp.com
Email:  sales@grievecorp.com
Attention:  Frank Calabrese, VP

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850ºF Electric Walk-in Oven

839 GrieveNo. 839 is an electrically-heated, 850°F walk-in oven from Grieve, currently used for heat treating and high-temperature batch paint baking.  Workspace dimensions measure 72”W x 120”D x 72”H.  120 kW are installed in Incoloy-sheathed tubular heating elements, while a 12,500 CFM, 10-HP recirculating blower provides a combination horizontal/vertical airflow to the workload.

This Grieve walk-in oven features an aluminized steel exterior and interior with 7” thick insulated walls, plus a 4” thick insulated floor with built-in truck wheel guide tracks.  Inner and outer door gaskets are provided, with the inner gasket sealing against the door plug, while the outer gasket seals directly against the front face of the oven.

All safety equipment required by NFPA Standard 86 for handling flammable solvents are onboard No. 839, including explosion-venting door hardware, powered forced exhauster air flow safety switch and purge timer, .  Also featured on this walk-in oven are a recording and programming temperature controller with separate contactors and a recirculating blower air flow safety switch.

For more information, please contact:

THE GRIEVE CORPORATION
500 Hart Road
Round Lake, IL  60073-2898
Phone:  (847) 546-8225
Fax:  (847) 546-9210
Web:  www.grievecorp.com
Email:  sales@grievecorp.com
Attention:  Frank Calabrese, VP

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500°F Electric Cabinet Oven from Grieve

932 GrieveNo. 932 is an electrically-heated, 500°F cabinet oven from Grieve, currently used for curing large silicone rubber parts.  Workspace dimensions measure

50”W x 50”D x 50”H.  60 kW power installed in Incoloy-sheathed tubular heating elements and a 2450 CFM, 1-1/2-HP recirculating blower provides horizontal airflow to the workload.

This Grieve cabinet oven features 4” insulated walls, aluminized steel exterior, Type 430 stainless steel interior, brushed stainless steel control panel face, heavy-duty doors and door frame with explosion-venting latches and a 325 CFM powered forced exhauster.  The oven is supported by I-beams to allow the loading cart’s front wheels to extend under the oven during loading.

No. 932 also includes a digital indicating temperature controller, manual reset excess temperature controller with separate contactors, recirculating blower airflow safety switch and 10” diameter circular chart recorder.

For more information, please contact:

THE GRIEVE CORPORATION
500 Hart Road
Round Lake, IL  60073-2898
Phone:  (847) 546-8225
Fax:  (847) 546-9210
Web:  www.grievecorp.com
Email:  sales@grievecorp.com
Attention:  Frank Calabrese, VP

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Seven-zone, Gas-fired Belt Conveyor Oven from Grieve

No. 919 is a seven-zone, gas-heated belt conveyor oven from Grieve, currently used to cure various coatings onto ceramic parts.  Maximum operating temperatures are 350°F in Zones 1-4 and 1000°F in Zones 5-7.  Workspace dimensions measure 51”W x 56’D x 15”H, with a 30” long open belt loading zone, four 3’ long insulated heat zones with independent recirculated airflow and temperature control (350°F), 30” long open zone, three 3’ long insulated heat zones with independent recirculated airflow and temperature control (1000°F), 9’ long cooling zone and 3’ long open unloading zone.

919 Grieve

400,000 BTU/hr. are installed in modulating natural gas burners in Zones 1-4, with 500,000 BTU/hr. in Zones 5-7

A 1/2” wide, B36-20-12-14, Type 316 stainless steel balanced weave conveyor belt is powered by a 1-HP motor drive, variable from 1.5 to 30 inches per minute.

A 30,000 CFM, 30-HP recirculating blower provides vertical upward airflow to the workload in Zones 1-4, while 25,000 CFM, 20-HP unit in Zone 5 and 12,500 CFM, 10-HP units in Zones 6-7 do likewise.

Two 36” diameter tubeaxial fans, each driven by a 5-HP motor, push / pull air through the oven’s cooling zone.

This Grieve belt conveyor oven features an aluminized steel exterior and Type 316L, 2B finish stainless steel interior with continuously welded seams.  There are 4” thick insulated walls in Zones 1-4 and 8” thick insulated walls, comprising 2” of 1900°F block and 6” of 10 lb/cf density rockwool, in Zones 5-7.

The unit has top mounted heating chambers, doors for access to the work space and heat chambers in each zone and is designed to be split into two sections for easier shipment.

No. 919 has onboard all safety devices required by IRI, FM and NFPA Standard 86 for gas-heated equipment, as well as digital indicating temperature controllers.

For more information, please contact:

THE GRIEVE CORPORATION
500 Hart Road
Round Lake, IL  60073-2898
Phone:  (847) 546-8225
Fax:  (847) 546-9210
Web:  www.grievecorp.com
Email:  sales@grievecorp.com
Attention:  Frank Calabrese, VP

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250°F Gas-heated Vertical Conveyor Oven

933 GrieveNo. 933 is a gas-heated, 250°F vertical conveyor oven from Grieve, currently used for post curing silicone rubber parts inside cardboard boxes.  Workspace dimensions measure 10’ W x 13’ D x 12’ H.  42 trays, each 72” wide x 23” long and rated for 100 lb. loading on 34” centers, lower vertically and pass back into the heating zone, then exit at the top of the heating zone and pass downward through cooling.  (One tray shown in photo)

Two 6,000 CFM, 5 HP recirculating blowers provide a total 12,000 CFM vertical upward airflow to the loads.  Four 24” diameter tubeaxial fans are each driven by a 5 HP motor to push/pull air through the cooling zone on this Grieve conveyor oven.

No. 933 features 4” insulated walls, a removable top-mounted heat chamber (shown removed in photo), aluminized steel interior and exterior, plus two independent doors for access to the workspace.

All safety equipment required by IRI, FM and NFPA Standard 86 for gas-heated equipment are onboard this oven, including a 975 CFM, 1 HP powered forced exhauster for combustion venting.

This Grieve vertical conveyor oven is built to all applicable JIC/NEMA 12 electrical standards.

For more information, please contact:

THE GRIEVE CORPORATION
500 Hart Road
Round Lake, IL  60073-2898
Phone:  (847) 546-8225
Fax:  (847) 546-9210
Web:  www.grievecorp.com
Email:  sales@grievecorp.com
Attention:  Frank Calabrese, VP

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1000ºF Electric Belt Conveyor Oven from Grieve

No. 823 is an electrically-heated,  1000ºF belt conveyor oven from Grieve, currently used for drying water-based  glue onto stainless steel mesh.  Other features include:

823 Grieve-workspace dimensions: 36″ x 15′ deep x 15″ high

-160 KW installed in Incoloy sheathed tubular heating elements

-30″ wide, 1″ x 1″ 316L stainless steel flat wire conveyor belt with 1/4 HP motor drive, with digital controller; variable from 0.5 to 10 feet per minute

-hot load, unload, and belt return

-7800 CFM, 5 HP recirculating blower providing vertical downward airflow

-8″ thick insulated walls comprised of 2″ of 1900°F block and 6″ of 10 lb/cf density rockwool

-aluminized steel exterior

-16 ga. type 316L stainless steel interior

-650 CFM, type 304 stainless steel, powered forced exhauster

-NEMA 12 electrical standards

-digital indicating temperature controller

-manual reset excess temperature controller with separate contactors

-recirculating blower air flow safety switch

-swivel casters with swivel locks and wheel brakes

For more information, please contact:

THE GRIEVE CORPORATION
500 Hart Road
Round Lake, IL  60073-2898
Phone:  (847) 546-8225
Fax:  (847) 546-9210
Web:  www.grievecorp.com
Email:  sales@grievecorp.com
Attention:  Frank Calabrese, VP

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