With batch type design, typically an electrically-driven, insulated car is used to move a load into and out of the furnace. Often, a double-ended furnace (door at each end) is used with two cars so that turnaround time on the Aluminum Homogenizing furnace is reduced, thus maximizing production.
The alternative to the car bottom design for the batch type units, is the tray design. With this design, the load tray rests on a series of support posts inside the furnace. A charge machinetransfer car is used for chargingdischarging of the tray and transferring the tray from the Aluminum Homogenizing furnace to a cooling station or to a loadunload station.
A third type of batch unit is the traveling furnace. This type of Aluminum Homogenizing furnace utilizes a pair of fixed load bases to support the load. When the cycle is completed on base no. 1, the furnace moves into position over the second load base and immediately begins heating a new load. The previous load is allowed to cool and then unloaded and replaced with a new load. This can all be accomplished before the next homogenizing cycle is completed. A traveling furnace provides savings in floor space since the two load bases require significantly less floor space than a double ended stationery Aluminum Homogenizing furnace with two load cars.

With batch type design, typically an electrically-driven, insulated car is used to move a load into and out of the furnace. Often, a double-ended furnace (door at each end) is used with two cars so that turnaround time on the Aluminum Homogenizing furnace is reduced, thus maximizing production.
The alternative to the car bottom design for the batch type units, is the tray design. With this design, the load tray rests on a series of support posts inside the furnace. A charge machinetransfer car is used for chargingdischarging of the tray and transferring the tray from the Aluminum Homogenizing furnace to a cooling station or to a loadunload station.
A third type of batch unit is the traveling furnace. This type of Aluminum Homogenizing furnace utilizes a pair of fixed load bases to support the load. When the cycle is completed on base no. 1, the furnace moves into position over the second load base and immediately begins heating a new load. The previous load is allowed to cool and then unloaded and replaced with a new load. This can all be accomplished before the next homogenizing cycle is completed. A traveling furnace provides savings in floor space since the two load bases require significantly less floor space than a double ended stationery Aluminum Homogenizing furnace with two load cars.