Infrared Cure Ovens for Georgia Powder and Paint Lines
Infrared ovens heat the surface of a part directly with radiant energy instead of heating the air around it. On thin, flat sheet metal that can gel or cure powder in a fraction of the space a convection oven needs, and it is often added as a booster zone ahead of a convection oven to speed a line up. Double D Mechanical installs, relocates and connects infrared cure ovens for Georgia manufacturers.
Discuss your installationLine of Sight Is the Whole Game
IR emitters only heat what they can see. Flat panels, doors and covers face the emitters squarely and heat fast. Deep boxes, heavy castings and parts that shadow each other on a rack do not. That is why IR works so well on sheet metal enclosure components, the kind of parts that electrical equipment makers in Georgia, including the Virginia Transformer plant in Rincon, produce alongside heavier steel, and why heavy or complex parts usually stay in a convection oven.
Gas Catalytic or Electric Emitters
IR ovens come in two broad families, and the choice drives the utility work.
- Gas catalytic emitters: natural gas piping, regulators and ignition controls, typically lower operating cost
- Electric emitters: heavy electrical service and power controls, fast response and precise zoning
- Both need exhaust to remove outgassing and combustion or process fumes
- Both need careful positioning relative to the conveyor and part profile
Booster Zones on Existing Lines
Adding an IR zone at the front of an existing convection oven is a common way to increase line speed without lengthening the oven. The IR zone gels the powder quickly so it is not disturbed by convection air, and parts arrive in the main oven already warm. Fitting a booster means finding space on the conveyor between the booth and the oven, providing utilities and integrating controls.
Information for a First Look at Your Line
We will want part drawings or photos showing profiles, line speed, the conveyor path between booth and oven, available electrical and gas service, and the coatings in use with their cure requirements.
Planning a booth or oven project in Georgia
Crews mobilize from Houston; Georgia is roughly 700 miles away, so equipment, panels and tooling are staged and shipped ahead of the install crew.
Manufacturing in Georgia is concentrated around Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta, and Columbus. The sectors most likely to be specifying spray booths, blast rooms, powder systems and cure ovens there include automotive assembly and EV, aerospace, transportation equipment, and heavy machinery.
Hot, humid summers and mild winters put the emphasis on make-up air cooling or tempering, filter change schedules and keeping intake away from loading doors.
Frequently asked questions
What parts are best for infrared curing?
Flat or simple-profile sheet metal parts with consistent thickness. Complex or heavy parts are usually better in convection ovens.
Can IR be added to our existing oven?
Often, as a booster zone ahead of the convection oven. Space on the conveyor and utility capacity determine whether it fits.
Gas or electric IR?
Gas catalytic emitters often cost less to run; electric emitters respond faster and zone easily. Utility costs and available service guide the choice.
Does an IR oven need exhaust?
Yes. Coatings outgas during cure, and gas units produce combustion products. Exhaust removes both.