example model of a drying industrial oven

Exploring Industrial Drying Ovens: The Basics and Applications

Industrial drying ovens are essential machinery for various applications in different industries. From automotive to aerospace engineering, these ovens are used in various types of processes by heating them at high temperatures. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at what industrial drying ovens are, how they work, and what industries use them the most.

Industrial drying ovens come in different sizes and designs depending on the specific application requirements. These ovens contain heating elements that are used to heat the air inside and a fan to circulate and distribute the hot air evenly.

an example model of a drying industrial oven

Industrial Applications

One of the major applications of industrial drying ovens is in food processing. These ovens are used to remove moisture from various food products, such as meat, fruits, and vegetables, before packaging. The process is essential in reducing the risk of contamination and extending the shelf life of the product. In addition, the ovens are used to dry grains and nuts and create energy products such as powdered milk and baby formula.

Another industry that extensively uses industrial drying ovens is the pharmaceutical sector. In this industry, the ovens are used to dry and sterilize equipment and tools used in the manufacturing process. Additionally, ovens are used in the production of antibiotics, where the active ingredients are dried and then mixed with other products.

Industrial ovens are also used in the aerospace industry in coating and painting processes for aircraft parts. The drying process ensures that the paint adheres to the parts, providing corrosion and weather resistance, and enhancing their appearance. This method ensures that the coating is consistent and uniform throughout the aircraft structure.

The automotive industry also uses industrial drying ovens for painting and coating purposes. The ovens are used to dry the paint on automotive parts, ensuring that they are well coated and protected against rust and weather. The drying process is also essential in ensuring that the paint adheres uniformly, enhancing the appearance of the vehicle.

Various Types of Drying Ovens

Different types of drying ovens are instrumental in a variety of manufacturing processes, each catering to specific needs. Conveyor Ovens are perfect for large-scale operations, providing uniform drying as products move systematically along a conveyor belt through the heating chamber. For smaller batches or unique items, Batch Ovens are apt, allowing for a meticulous drying process. Curing Ovens are specially designed to facilitate chemical alterations to a substance or a coating, maintaining a fixed temperature for a specific duration. For industries working in sterile environments, Cleanroom Ovens are ideal as they minimize particle contamination throughout the drying process

Industrial drying ovens are essential machinery for various industries, including food processing, pharmaceuticals, aerospace engineering, and automotive engineering, among others. These ovens are effective in removing moisture from products, tools, and equipment, enhancing their quality and durability. Most importantly, these ovens play a significant role in improving product safety and compliance with regulatory requirements. Are you looking for an industrial drying oven for your business? Consider your specific application requirements, and consult with experts in the industry to ensure that you get the right oven for your needs.

JPW Ovens & Furnaces offers a comprehensive range of solutions to meet all your drying oven needs. Whether you require uniform drying for large-scale operations, meticulous drying for smaller batches or unique items, chemical alterations with precise temperature control, particle contamination prevention in sterile environments, or drying at lower temperatures to prevent thermal damage, JPW has got you covered. With their advanced technology and reliable performance, JPW ovens and furnaces ensure efficient and effective drying processes, tailored to your specific requirements. Trust JPW for all your drying oven needs and experience the difference in quality and performance.


an open industrial furnace

About Used Ovens

an open industrial furnaceBuying a used oven isn’t always the best in the industrial oven industry. Let’s face it — when you buy a used oven, you’re usually going to settle for a model that won’t meet your exact oven specifications and will still cost you nearly full price after modifications.

Buying used can also limit the support you receive from the manufacturer and may mean going without a warranty on your new investment. The discount of a used oven for sale often gets lost in the labor and parts necessary to make the oven you really want for the job. Don’t sacrifice your needs for a slightly lower price.

JPW Ovens & Furnaces offers well-priced, high-quality industrial ovens with endless customizable options to meet your specifications. Frequently, purchasing a custom industrial oven from JPW can be more cost-efficient than buying a standard oven from anywhere else.

Get the industrial oven you really want. Please tell us your needs, and we will build your industrial oven specifically for you. Choose from our extensive inventory of cabinet, lab, bench, walk-in, and heat-treating custom ovens made to your specifications. We also offer high-temp, gas, batch, curing, inert atmosphere, continuous, drying, and electrical features.

If you still wish to purchase a used oven, consider the available models from the following companies with whom JPW has worked: Furnace Brokers, W.H. Kay, and LR Environmental Equipment Co., Inc.  Furnace Brokers, in operations since 1973 and located 15 miles from Hartford, Connecticut, has an extensive inventory and maintains the largest database of heat-treating equipment in the world. LR Environmental has been supplying quality-certified, used, and refurbished environmental test equipment since 1969. They have earned a reputation as one of the world’s top used equipment dealers. They are located about 20 minutes from the Los Angeles International Airport.


ST424A cabinet industrial oven with closed doors

ST424A Cabinet Oven

The ST424A industrial cabinet oven is designed to operate at 650F maximum temperature. Standard features include internal circulation fan, CRS exterior painted machine gray, aluminized interior, UL listed control panel, and electronic temperature controller.

INSIDE DIMENSION

  • 48”W x 24”D x 48”H

TEMPERATURE RANGE

  • Up to 650°F

UL LISTED CONTROL ENCLOSURE

  • JPW Industrial Ovens & Furnaces sets itself apart from the competition by UL Listing every control enclosure on all industrial ovens. Added comfort without the cost!

AIRFLOW

  • Reduce cold spots and count on even airflow across the chamber. Our Industrial Ovens come with airflow in a variety of selectable patterns.

TEFC CIRCULATION MOTOR

  • JPW Design uses Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled (TEFC) motors on all of our industrial ovens. TEFC motors are made for harsh conditions and are built to last.

ST424A cabinet industrial oven with closed doors

Standard Features

  • UL Listed control enclosures
  • Designed to NFPA 86
  • TEFC motors (Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled) — For harsh environments and long life
  • Controls — All digital, microprocessor, thermocouple input temperature controller
  • Circuit breakers on motor in lieu of fusing — Easy troubleshooting and no fuses required for motors (IN US ONLY)
  • Oven on switch — Illuminated
  • Heat on switch — Illuminated
  • Batch Timer; Shuts heat off at the end of a timed cycle (on models with single set point controllers)
  • SSR or SCR power controllers
  • High volume recirculation blowers or fans
  • Pressure differential switches — In the event of the loss of air, the heating system will shut down
  • 8-pound density mineral wool board insulation
  • Voltage-specific
  • Aluminized interior
  • Painted exterior
  • Incoloy sheathed heating elements
  • Ceramic cloth with stainless core
  • Pressure relief latches

Optional Features

  • Forced exhaust packages
  • Gas fueled — natural or propane
  • Programmable controllers
  • Recorders
  • Solvent rated
  • Door switch
  • Shelves
  • Proportional dampers
  • Inert gas purge & process
  • Viewing window
  • Interior light
  • Stainless interior
  • Stainless sealed interior
  • Wall ports
  • Cascade controlling (2 loops, typically one air and one product)
  • Class 1, Div 2
  • 24/7 timer
  • Audible and visible alarm indicators
  • Vertical lift door
  • Custom designs
  • Disconnects
  • Pass-through doors
  • Stand
  • Extra KW

And, of course, every one of JPW’s ovens comes with unmatched customer service.  When you purchase one of JPW’s products, you receive more than just an industrial oven or furnace. You receive our commitment to quality and service – always being available to answer any questions you may have before and after the purchase.


st323 cabinet oven

ST323 Cabinet Oven

JPW’s cabinet ovens are designed to meet your most demanding needs. Our ST323 industrial cabinet oven is strongly relied upon in a range of industries including pharmaceutical, chemical, healthcare and technology. Its heavy-duty construction and exceptional performance along with a variety of airflow patterns and optional equipment provide the right solution for your heat processing requirements and are designed for easy loading and unloading.

The ST323 industrial oven is a low-temperature oven used for curing, preheating, drying, aging, and testing. This specific model oven is fully-insulated all the way around and can be safely placed on any surface for use. Stands for this oven are also available to purchase.

TEMPERATURE RANGE

  • Up to 650°F

st323 cabinet ovenAPPLICATIONS

  • Curing
  • Mold preheating
  • Drying
  • Aging
  • Electronics
  • Shelf Life

DIMENSIONS

  • Internal: 36W x 24D x 36H
  • External: 67W x 35D x 63H

EXTERIOR

  • Painted Machine Gray

INTERIOR

  • Aluminized Steel

CIRCULATION SYSTEM

  • One 18″ 4 blade fan generating 1200 cfm
  • Direct drive motors
  • Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled (TEFC)
  • Custom-built airflow

DOORS

  • Double Door
  • Pressure relief latches

HEATING SYSTEM

  • 9 KW of heat
  • Seamless tubular elements
  • Controlled by solid state relays

ELECTRICAL

  • Single or Three Phase
  • High limit for safety

CONTROL PANEL

  • Main power switch
  • Heat on/off switch
  • Controller

Optional Features

  • Stand
  • Disconnect box
  • Shelving
  • Forced exhaust
  • Recorder
  • Stainless interior
  • Controller

And, of course, every one of JPW’s ovens comes with unmatched customer service. When you purchase one of JPW’s products, you receive more than just an industrial oven or furnace. You receive our commitment to quality and service – always being available to answer any questions you may have before and after the purchase.


ht333 cabinet oven

HT333 Cabinet Oven

This HT333 electrically heated cabinet oven has a temperature range of up to 1400 °F. This model can be used in multiple industries and applications such as heat treating, curing, stress relieving, and tempering. One specific application it is used for is for heat-treating metal valves for the gas and oil industry, allowing for reconditioning of valves in the field. This model also has selectable options such as programmable control, digital recorder, forced exhaust and many others that allows the oven to monitor heat levels and maintaining complete control.

INSIDE DIMENSION

  • 36”W x 36”D x 36”H

TEMPERATURE RANGE

  • Up to 1400°F

UL LISTED CONTROL ENCLOSURE

  • JPW Industrial Ovens & Furnaces sets itself apart from the competition by UL Listing every control enclosure on all industrial ovens. Added comfort without the cost!

AIRFLOW

  • JPW Industrial Ovens & Furnaces come with airflow in a variety of selectable patterns to reduce cold spots provide consistent airflow.

TEFC CIRCULATION MOTOR

  • JPW uses Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled (TEFC) motors on all of our industrial ovens. TEFC motors are made for harsh conditions and are built to last.

ht333 cabinet oven

Standard Features

  • UL Listed control enclosures
  • Designed to NFPA 86
  • TEFC motors (Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled) — For harsh environments and long life
  • Controls — All digital, microprocessor, thermocouple input temperature controller
  • Circuit breakers on motor in lieu of fusing — Easy troubleshooting and no fuses required for motors (IN US ONLY)
  • Oven on switch — Illuminated
  • Heat on switch — Illuminated
  • Batch Timer; Shuts heat off at the end of a timed cycle (on models with single set point controllers only)
  • SSR or SCR power controllers
  • High volume recirculation blowers or fans
  • Pressure differential switches — In the event of the loss of air, the heating system will shut down
  • 8-pound density mineral wool board insulation
  • Voltage-specific
  • Stainless interior
  • Painted exterior
  • Incoloy sheathed heating elements
  • Ceramic cloth with stainless core
  • Pressure relief latches

Optional Features

  • Forced exhaust packages
  • Gas-fueled — natural or propane
  • Programmable controllers
  • Recorders
  • Solvent rated
  • Door switch
  • Shelves
  • Proportional dampers
  • Inert Gas purge & process
  • Stainless sealed interior
  • Wall ports
  • Cascade controlling (2 loops, typically one air and one product)
  • Class 1, Div 2
  • 24/7 timer
  • Audible and visible alarm indicators
  • Vertical lift door
  • Custom designs
  • Disconnects
  • Pass-through doors
  • Stand
  • Extra KW

And, of course, every one of JPW’s ovens comes with unmatched customer service.  When you purchase one of JPW’s products, you receive more than just an industrial oven or furnace. You receive our commitment to quality and service – always being available to answer any questions you may have before and after the purchase.


st333 cabinet oven

ST333 Cabinet Oven

example jpw st333 cabinet oven

The ST333 cabinet oven has been specially crafted by JPW to be thicker, stronger and more durable than competing models. It is available in both low-heat and high-heat models as well as electrical or gas heating. Cabinet ovens can be used for various applications including curing and drying and with proper use and required maintenance, the ST333 can last a lifetime.

ST333 Oven Information

INSIDE DIMENSION

  • 36”W x 36”H x 36” D

TEMPERATURE RANGE

  • Up to 650°F

UL LISTED CONTROL ENCLOSURE

  • JPW Industrial Ovens & Furnaces offers UL Listings for all electrical enclosures. This feature sets itself apart from the competition adding comfort without the cost.

AIRFLOW

  • You can count on even airflow across the chamber and reduction of cold spots. Our Industrial Ovens come with airflow in a variety of selectable patterns.

TEFC CIRCULATION MOTOR

  • JPW uses Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled (TEFC) motors on all of our industrial ovens. TEFC motors are made for harsh conditions and are built to last.

ST333 Standard Features

  • UL Listed control enclosures
  • Designed to NFPA 86
  • TEFC motors (Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled) — for harsh environments and long life
  • Controls — all digital, microprocessor, thermocouple input temperature controller
  • Circuit breakers on motor in lieu of fusing — easy troubleshooting and no fuses required for motors
  • Oven on switch — illuminated
  • Heat on switch — illuminated
  • SSR or SCR power controllers
  • High volume recirculation blowers or fans
  • Pressure differential switches — in the event of the loss of air, the heating system will shut down
  • 8-pound density mineral wool board insulation
  • Painted exterior
  • Incoloy sheathed heating elements
  • Ceramic cloth gaskets
  • Pressure relief latches
  • Aluminized Interior

ST333 Optional Features

  • Forced exhaust packages
  • Programmable controllers
  • Recorders
  • Door switch
  • Shelves
  • Proportional dampers
  • Viewing window
  • Interior light
  • Wall ports
  • Cascade controlling (2 loops, typically one air and one product)
  • 24/7 timer
  • Audible and visible alarm indicators
  • Custom designs
  • Disconnects
  • Pass-through doors
  • Stand
  • Extra KW

And, of course, every one of JPW’s ovens comes with unmatched customer service. When you purchase one of JPW’s products, you receive more than just an industrial oven or furnace. You receive our commitment to quality and service – always being available to answer any questions you may have before and after the purchase.


ST444

Gas-Fired Option on Universal Cabinet Ovens

Trout Run, PA (October 22, 2019) — JPW Industrial Ovens and Furnaces announced they are now offering a gas-fired option on four of their quick ship universal cabinet ovens. After months of extensive testing, the four models that will offer this option are the ST333A, ST444A, HD496, and the ST216.

JPW Industrial Ovens and Furnaces Offering Gas-Fired Option on Certain Quick Ship Universal Cabinet Ovens

The manufacturing process to create a gas-fired option in any industrial oven or furnace typically would take 12-14 weeks. The amount of time it takes has been cut by over half.

Mike Jameson, with JPW, indicated that they are continuously finding ways to serve their customers better and investing in research and new technology to make that happen.

He added, “We consistently get calls for customers needing their oven or furnace quickly. With lead times being now more important than ever, as a manufacturer, we are responding to that.”

Gas-fired ovens can be used in any type of industrial manufacturing, and are frequently found in companies providing finishing/coating or drying of products.

About JPW Industrial Ovens and Furnaces
JPW Industrial Ovens and Furnaces, based near Williamsport, Pa., makes lab, bench, walk-in, cabinet, conveyor, and custom-made industrial ovens for a variety of industries including aerospace, automotive, composites, heat treating, finishing, general manufacturing, and research. With more than 100 years of combined experience, JPW is skilled at crafting solutions to suit customers’ unique industrial oven needs. For more information, visit jpwdesign.com.


Immediate Delivery

Standard and Custom Solutions Product Lines

If your company is considering investing in an industrial oven, there are so many options to consider. Let JPW Industrial Ovens and Furnaces make the decision-making process simple. We have dependable, safe and energy efficient ovens to meet your specific need.

Standard Line oven example

Standard Line

JPW Industrial Ovens and Furnaces produces a standard line of stock electric-heated ovens, from cabinet to walk-in models with quick turnaround time. We also produce standard electric-heated and gas heated, non-stock sizes that generally have a longer lead-time.

Custom Solutions Line

Our custom solutions line provides a wide range of options for heat processing applications. Some custom solutions can be a modified standard stock or non-stock size, for a reduced lead-time. Other custom solutions are designed to meet customers specifications of internal size, external size, temperature, or any other specific needs in gas or electrically heated ovens.

Custom oven solution example

Our custom line is driven by process, space and unique requirements that sometimes take a standard product out of play. We modify standards to meet some custom applications when possible. The future of the custom products will be affected by the 3D modeling software. The more models we produce and label standard, the more efficient our engineering team becomes. This will allow us to focus on reducing custom project lead times, therefore, helping JPW better serve our customers.

The Future of our Lines

In the future, JPW will be increasing our standard stock ovens by adding new models with expanded temperature ranges as well as some gas heated options. We are also utilizing a 3D-model software to reduce lead-times on all walk-in ovens up to 650°F in electric or gas. We will also include 3D-models for high-temperature units up to 1400°F to help reduce lead-times across our entire line of standard stock and non-stock products.

If you need an industrial oven, please contact JPW. Once the temperature and size are decided, let us help you determine what solution is right for you. Whether you need a model from our stock line or a customized oven, JPW can meet your needs.


ST434 industrial cabinet oven

Cabinet Ovens (a.k.a. Reach-In Ovens)

Cabinet ovens, also referred to as reach-in ovens, are recommended for use in an industrial setting when the product you are working with can be easily inserted into the oven by hand.

They are created to meet your most demanding needs of curing, drying, heat treating, aging, along with other industrial process heating.

Electrical, gas, inert atmosphere, top loading, vertical lift door, rollout shelf and high temperature are the various styles of cabinet ovens that are available for industrial use. JPW’s standard heavy duty constructed ovens range in chamber sizes from 3.4 cuft to 216 cuft and temperatures vary up to 1200F.

Our cabinet ovens can be customized to fit your specific needs. All electrical ovens come with several standard features including: SSR or SCR power controllers, high volume recirculation blowers or fans and 8lb density mineral board insulation. Several optional features include: gas fired, shelves, carts, viewing window, interior light, stainless interior, 24/7 timer and audible/visual alarm indicators.

JPW Industrial Ovens and Furnaces can create a customized cabinet oven to meet your particular needs. Request a quote today.


HT432 – High-Temp Cabinet Oven

The HT432 is a high-temp cabinet oven measuring 48Wx36Hx24D. This oven is electrically heated and boasts a max operating temperature of 1300F, with a tight uniformity of +/- 10 at 600C. This high-temp cabinet oven will be used to facilitate a specialized process used to burn out binder.

Each JPW industrial oven is designed to meet the customer’s specific needs and the HT432 is no exception – it is packed with special features. The HT432 is equipped with incoming power protection through a UPS unit that will power the oven should the main power be interrupted. This feature is vital in preventing delays in production and also waste from interrupted processes.

The HT432 is also equipped with a lower explosive limit (LEL) monitor that keeps the levels of volatile content inside the oven in check. When temperature and/or chemical levels exceed safe amounts, the oven is triggered to shut down the heaters and speed up exhaust, evacuating the hazard to a safe level.

Contact JPW today to receive more information on the HT432 or request a quote.