(2008) FRANKWEN FORGE 12t Vacuum Degasser

Twin-tank unit equipped with Boc Edwards IDX1000 dry-pump system

Automated 12t Vacuum Refining Unit

Designed for heavy-duty industrial environments, this 2008 vacuum degasser delivers a displacement of 1110 m³/h with a robust 4300 RPM rotational speed. The unit is optimized for temperature-controlled operation and features a water-jacketed cooling system for stable, continuous processing of specialized alloys.
Industry
Steel
Sale Type
Private Treaty
Manufacturer
FRANKWEN FORGE
Country
South Africa
Machine Type
Vacuum Degasser
Year of Manufacture
2008

Technical Details

Manufacturer: ARDEM INVEST/BOC EDWARDS/FRANKWEN FORGE

Type/Model: HVA 4000

Capacity: 12 tons

Year of Manufacture: 2008

Vacuum Pump: HV 30000 Booster

  • Operating and Storage Conditions:
    • Ambient Operating Temperature Range: -20 to 40 °C (-4 to 104 °F)
    • Ambient Storage Temperature Range: -20 to 50 °C (-4 to 122 °F)
    • Maximum Ambient Operating Humidity: 90% RH
    • Typical Warm-up Time: 90 minutes
    • Cool-down Time: 3 hours
    • Normal Surface Temperature at Ultimate Vacuum:
      • Case (water jacket): 65 to 90 °C (149 to 194 °F)
      • End cover and gearbox (oil): 80 to 105 °C (176 to 221 °F)
    • Typical Continuous A-weighted Sound Pressure Level: 82 dB(A)
  • Performance:
    • Minimum Pumping Speed: 800 m³/h (470 cfm)
    • Displacement (Swept Volume): 1110 m³/h (655 cfm)
    • Ultimate Vacuum: 5 x 10^-2 mbar, 5 Pa, 0.04 Torr
    • Pump Rotational Speed: 4300 r/min (4300 r.p.m.)
    • Maximum Outlet Pressure: 1.15 bar absolute, 1.15 x 10^5 Pa, 16.7 psi

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