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Induction heating device and continuous treatment installation including same

US5895599A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 1, 1997
Grant dateApr 20, 1999
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Expiry dateAug 1, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC21D9/561
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A device for induction heating a continuously moving metal product in a protective atmosphere includes an induction system. A non-metallic and gas-tight enclosure is disposed around the moving product, between the product and the induction system. Uses include an installation for continuous heat treatment of a moving product, such as a steel strip or wire, in a protective atmosphere, between a fast cooling chamber and an intermediate temperature maintaining chamber.

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