Stair South Case Study

Stair South General Mgr, Kevin O’Brien is accompanied by Sam Torrey, Rep for Atlanta based integrator, Southern Fluid Systems as he demonstrates a recipe used for curing a new custom rail project. Known for being a high-end stair, rail and custom metal fabricator for both residential & commercial clients- reworks or downtime just aren’t an option. VULCAN IR accepted the task of creating a compact infrared powder curing powerhouse. Per O’Brien, the gas catalytic infrared oven has proven a positive investment toward Stair South achieving their supply and demand goals. In a short time, the team has more than doubled their line capacity, decreased handling times & continue to cure parts that meet their stringent levels of quality- all while maintaining surprising low operational costs.

Equipped with its unique, vertical dual zone infrared heater panels, the VULCAN 12D Curing System offers superior control & increased power to part ratios.

Tangible Benefits Include:

  • Advanced curing control
  • Independent upper & lower heat zone controls
  • x2 more power per module within same oven footprint
  • Targets Leading & Trailing edges of complex parts
  • Controlled Zoning
  • Efficiency & Lower Operation Costs

21′-0″ Patented 12-D GAS IR OVEN SPECS

  • 3ea- 7ft Modules: each featuring 8-Vertical & 4-Horizontal heater panels
  • Floor Heaters: 3 ( Optional )
  • Heaters: 39 Total units- capable of delivering 1,559,000 MAX BTU/hr.
  • Part Window: 48″W x 96″H
  • ZONING: 12 Independently & Controlled Entrance to Exit Heat Zones
  • Controls: Quality Allen Bradley® HMI & Recipe Capable PLC
  • STANDBY MODE