The Heart of Your Enameling Line, Engineered for Perfection.

An enamel furnace is a significant energy consumer, but it doesn't have to be a drain on your profitability. At TIMS, we engineer our furnaces for maximum thermal efficiency. The process starts with a multi-layered insulation shell, combining high-density ceramic fiber with low-thermal-conductivity materials to keep the heat locked in. We design innovative heat recovery systems at the furnace entrance and exit, using the escaping hot air to pre-heat incoming parts and ambient air. Our intelligent control systems use proportional–integral–derivative (PID) controllers that modulate the power to the heating elements with extreme precision, preventing the wasteful energy overshoots common in simpler on/off systems. A TIMS enamel furnace is an investment that pays you back every month on your utility bill.

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PROFESSIONAL MANUFACTURER OF HIGH-END ENAMEL.COATING AND AUTOMATION EQUIPMENT

          TIMS Group Company was firstly founded in 2003 in Shenzhen City. It is a professional company engaged in the research and development, design, production, installation, commissioning, sales, after-sales service, and technical consulting of automated, information-based, greening energy saving and intelligent enamel spraying, high-temperature enamel firing equipment, dust-free painting, powder coating, electrophoresis and other coating equipment, logistics and conveying equipment, robot automation and other non-standard automation equipment. It is a national high-tech enterprise, vice chairman unit of China Enamel Industry Association, benchmark enterprise of China Enamel Industry Association, intellectual property demonstration enterprise of Guangdong Province, contract abiding and trustworthy enterprise of Guangdong Province, specialized, refined, special and new small and medium-sized enterprise of Guangdong Province, innovative small and medium-sized enterprise of Guangdong Province, gazelle enterprise of Dongguan City, member unit of China Household Electrical Appliances Association, and member of the Enamel Technical Committee of the National Standardization Technical Committee for Metal and Non metal Coatings.

         

 

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"A Hotter Furnace is a Better Furnace"

This is a dangerous oversimplification. While an enamel furnace must reach high temperatures, "hotter" is not better. The key to a perfect finish is not maximum temperature, but precise control of the entire temperature profile or "firing curve." Every enamel formulation has an ideal maturation point. If the furnace is too hot (over-firing), the enamel can become brittle, colors can burn out, and defects like blisters can form. If it's not hot enough (under-firing), the glass won't fully fuse, leading to poor adhesion and a porous surface. The goal is to have an enamel furnace that can hold the perfect temperature with absolute stability, not just achieve extreme heat.

What Questions Should I Ask a Furnace Manufacturer?

When evaluating an enamel furnace manufacturer, asking the right questions is critical. 1. What is the guaranteed temperature uniformity (e.g., ±5°C) in the firing zone, and how do you validate it? 2. What specific high-temperature alloys are used for the conveyor chain and internal components? 3. Can you provide a detailed energy consumption calculation based on my production rate? 4. What is the thickness and composition of the refractory insulation? 5. What type of PLC and control system is used, and is it customizable? 6. What does your warranty and after-sales support include? A reputable manufacturer like TIMS will have clear, data-backed answers to all of these questions.

What are the Different Types of Enamel Furnace?

There are several ways to classify an enamel furnace. The first is by heating method: electric furnaces use resistive heating elements for clean, precise heat, while gas-fired furnaces use burners (often in radiant tubes) for powerful and efficient heating. The second classification is by process flow: continuous furnaces use a conveyor for high-volume production, while batch furnaces (or box furnaces) are loaded and fired one cycle at a time for lower volumes or unique parts. They can also be classified by the firing atmosphere they create. At TIMS, we design and build all types of enamel furnace, consulting with our clients to engineer the perfect system for their specific product and production needs.

What is a "Firing Curve" and Why is it Important?

The "firing curve" is a graph that represents the temperature a part experiences over time as it travels through an enamel furnace. It has three main phases: 1. The ramp-up, where the part is brought from ambient to peak temperature. 2. The soak, where the part is held at the peak temperature for a specific duration to allow the enamel to mature and fuse. 3. The cool-down, where the part is cooled in a controlled manner. The exact shape of this curve is critical for the final quality of the finish. A well-designed enamel furnace from TIMS gives the operator precise control over all three phases, allowing them to perfect the firing curve for their specific product.

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What users say about TIMS COATING

The automatic spray painting production line has greatly improved our coating consistency. The robotic system ensures precision and saves a lot of labor costs.

David Chen

We have been running the enamel production line for over a year. It is stable, reliable, and the coating quality is excellent. Highly recommend for water heater tank manufacturing.

Michael Rodriguez

The electrophoresis production line for compressors delivers strong anti-corrosion coating and reduces rework rates. Very satisfied with both the equipment and technical support.

Sarah Johnson

This powder spraying line integrates pre-treatment and coating seamlessly. It improved our efficiency by nearly 30% and the finished shells look flawless.

Kenji Nakamura

Great investment! The automated production line not only increased our output but also helped us meet environmental standards with lower emissions and less paint waste.

Ahmed Hassan
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A typical enamel furnace for porcelain enameling operates between 750°C and 850°C (approximately 1400°F to 1560°F). The exact temperature depends on the specific enamel formulation (ground coat or cover coat) and the thickness of the metal substrate. TIMS furnaces are designed for precise control within this critical range.

 

We achieve exceptional temperature uniformity (typically ±5°C) in our enamel furnace designs through several methods: strategic placement of high-performance heating elements (electric) or radiant tubes (gas), advanced thermal insulation, and the use of controlled air circulation systems. We validate this with multi-point thermal audits before any furnace leaves our facility.

A continuous enamel furnace is part of an automated line where parts move through on a conveyor at a constant speed, ideal for high-volume production. A batch furnace (or box furnace) is one where parts are loaded, the door is closed, and the furnace runs through a full firing cycle before being unloaded. Batch furnaces are more suited for lower volumes or very large, unique parts.

An enamel furnace is a significant long-term investment. At TIMS, we build our furnaces for extreme longevity in high-temperature environments. We use heavy-gauge steel shells, multi-layered refractory insulation, and high-temperature alloys for all internal components like the conveyor system. With proper maintenance, a TIMS furnace is engineered to provide decades of reliable service.

Energy efficiency is a core design principle. A TIMS enamel furnace achieves this through a combination of thick, multi-layer insulation to minimize heat loss, heat recovery systems at the entrance and exit vestibules, and intelligent control systems that ensure the heating elements or burners are only firing when necessary to maintain the precise temperature setpoint.

Yes. We custom-engineer each enamel furnace for the specific application. Cast iron, for example, has a high thermal mass and requires a longer, more stable firing curve. We design the furnace's length, power output, and control system to perfectly match the thermal requirements of the products being fired, ensuring a perfect cure without defects.

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