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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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2000°F Gas-fired Pallet Furnace

925 GrieveNo. 925 is a gas-heated, 2000°F pallet furnace, currently used for heat treating.  Workspace dimensions measure 30”W x 48”D x 36”H.  700,000 BTU/HR are installed in two modulating natural gas burners with a floor-mounted combustion air blower.  This unit also includes a 325 CFM intake pressurizing blower, with motorized dampers on the intake and exhaust for accelerated cooling.

This Grieve pallet furnace is provided with 7” thick insulated walls, comprising 5” of 2300°F ceramic fiber and 2” of 1700°F ceramic fiber.  The workload rests on a removable pallet with 7” thick insulation, comprising 4-1/2” thick 2300°F firebrick and 2-1/2” thick 2300°F firebrick.

Built to JIC/NEMA 12 electrical standards, No. 925 includes all safety equipment required by IRI, FM and NFPA Standard 86 for gas-heated equipment.  In addition, a 10” diameter circular chart recorder, digital programming temperature controller and 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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2000°F Electric Heavy-duty Furnace from Grieve

921rtNo. 921 is an electrically-heated, 2000°F heavy-duty box furnace, currently used for various heat treatments at a customer’s facility.  Workspace dimensions measure 24”W x 48”D x 24”H.  34KW power installed in nickel chrome wire coils, supported by vacuum-formed ceramic fiber, provides heat to the workload.  An in-door heating element further provides improved temperature uniformity in this furnace.

The unit features 7” thick insulated walls, comprising 5” of 2300°F ceramic fiber and 2” of 1700°F ceramic fiber while the 6-1/2” floor insulation consists of 4-1/2” of 2300°F firebrick and 2” of 1900°F block insulation.  This Grieve heavy-duty furnace has a 3/16” steel plate reinforced shell and 1/2” steel front plate construction.

No. 921 also includes a motor-operated vertical lift door, as well as a digital programming temperature controller and manual reset excess temperature controller with separate contactors, for improved efficiency and safety.

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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1382°F Inert Atmosphere Cabinet Oven from Grieve

799 GrieveNo. 799 is an electrically-heated 1382°F(~750°C) inert atmosphere cabinet oven from Grieve, currently used for processing ceramic components, prior to assembly. 60KW are installed in alloy wire high temperature plug heaters. Workspace dimensions are 38” wide x 38” deep x 50” high.

The unit has 12” thick insulated walls comprised of 2” of 1900°F block and 10” of 10lb. density rockwool. The oven has a type 304, 2B finish stainless steel interior and is equipped with a solenoid operated door lock.

A 3000 CFM, 3-HP alloy recirculating blower provides horizontal airflow to the oven and a 325 CFM cooling blower pulls room air through the air jacket on the inner oven for additional cooling.

An inert atmosphere oven requires a pressure regulator, flow meter, pressure gauge and internal high temperature gasket. Also needed was a bellow type seal in the doorway throat area, 1/2” thick silicone rubber atmosphere seal and blower shaft seal. Positive latching door hardware, adjustable offset door hinges and an outlet with pressure relief were added as well. To keep gas from escaping, the interior seams were welded gas-tight and all wall penetrations fitted with compression fittings.

 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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Gas-heated Heavy-duty Box Furnace from Grieve

908 GrieveNo. 908 is a natural gas-heated, heavy-duty box furnace from Grieve, currently used at a commercial heat treater for various applications.  Maximum operating temperature is 2000°F and the workspace dimensions measure 48” W x 48” D x 48” H.  1,000,000 BTU/HR are installed in four (4) modulating natural gas burners with a floor-mounted combustion air blower (shown in photo) onboard.

This Grieve furnace features 7” thick walls, comprising 5” of 2300°F firebrick and 2” of 1700°F ceramic fiber insulation, plus a 7” thick floor made from 4-1/2” of 2300°F firebrick and 2-1/2” of 1900°F block insulation.  Additionally, a firebrick plate hearth supported by firebrick  piers is provided.

No. 908 also includes an air-operated vertical lift door and an automatic door switch to drive the burners to a low fire, whenever the door is opened.

This box furnace has a 3/16” thick steel plate reinforced shell, 1/2” thick steel front plate, brushed stainless steel control panel face and a firebrick doorsill to protect the furnace during loading.

All safety equipment required by IRI, FM and NFPA Standard 86 for gas-heated equipment is included.  No. 908 also features a digital indicating temperature controller and a manual reset excess temperature controller with separate contactors.

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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