Billet Heaters SOP series up to 630 kW

Series SOP mid-frequency billet heaters are designed for induction heating of steel billets with circular or square cross-section up to forging temperatures. The heaters consist of three modules – feeding, heating, and delivery. At the customer's request, the heater can be equipped with a hot billet sorter.

Heater SOP 500/3-A40 L/L/T

Basic technical specifications

Output series		160 kW	250 kW	400 kW	500 kW	630 kW
Heated Material		Magnetic Steel
Billet Dimensions	Ø D, Square (one side) D [mm]	15 - 60	20 - 80	30 - 100	30 - 120	50 - 130
Billet Dimensions	Length l [mm]	1,2 D - 300	1,2 D - 500
Output Temp. Limit [°C]		1250
Maximum Process Capacity [kg/h]		360	625	1020	1300	1600
Power Output [kW]		160	250	400	500	630
Frequency Range [kHz]		4 - 10	2 - 6	1,5 - 4	1 - 3	0,5 - 1,5
Input voltage [V]		500	600
Cooling Water Required [m³/h]		2,5	3,7	6	7,5	9,5

The heater is controlled programmable logic controller, available either as an Allen-Bradley or Siemens-based system, depending on the preference of the customer. The temperature of every processed billet is measured by a non-contact pyrometer. Its temperature value along with its time/date stamp can then be stored in the PLC memory. Heating and system control is performed via an interactive display panel and push-buttons which are connected to the PLC. Heater settings (desired temperature, power level, temperature range, employee login, etc.), are legibly displayed on-screen, and are modifiable to best suit the required task. Any heater system faults are also communicated to the operator via this display.

Installed PanelView® interface display by Allen-Bradley™

Installed SIEMENS™ Simatic® HMI interface panel

HEATING MODULE

The heating module contains:

MF capacitors
Cooling water system (optional left- or right-side placement)
Water-cooled busbars
Control modules/wiring for the heater and converters

MF capacitors

Inductor

The inductor is typically located on the top of the equipment frame. New mid-frequency input connectors and cooling-loop quick-connects facilitate minimized down-time in case inductor change-out is required. We can design inductors with a square or circular heating chamber. The inductor dimensions are available in range from Model series': 20, 25, 30, 45, 60, 80, 100, 120, and 130. Of course, inductors of other dimensions can be designed, built and delivered exactly to your specifications.