PHOTOGRAPH 895
TOP LOADING OVEN, Serial No. 590047
for curing composite materials in large molds

-maximum operating temperature: 1000°F
-workspace dimensions: 168" wide x 48" deep x 48" high
-120 KW installed in Incoloy sheathed tubular heating elements
-12,500 CFM, 10-HP recirculating blower providing horizontal airflow
-8" thick insulated walls comprised of 2" of 1900°F block and 6" of 10 lb./cf density rockwool
-aluminized steel exterior
-Type 304, 2B finish stainless steel interior
-reinforced 1/4" steel plate top
-air operated rear hinged door
-wear bars at sides of work space
-floor of work space reinforced for 4000 lbs. loading at removable stainless steel subway grates
-325 CFM powered forced exhauster
-digital programming temperature controller
-manual reset excess temperature controller with separate contactors
-recirculating blower airflow safety switch
-SCR power controller
-access ports to allow monitoring of mold during injection