EH-C ELECTRIC ALUMINUM
HOLDING FURNACE

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EH-C SERIES

The EH-C Series electric aluminum holding furnace keeps molten aluminum available for a defined casting workflow. Its pneumatic cover and refractory insulation support access and heat retention, with PLC and color-HMI controls for operating settings. Specify the unit around the required holding inventory, alloy temperature and refill rhythm.

TECHNICAL OVERVIEW

EH-C Series: Electric Aluminum Holding

EH-C serves the holding stage between aluminum melting and use at the casting operation. Select a holding temperature for the alloy and process, then evaluate incoming-metal temperature, refill timing and the working reserve. These requirements determine whether the selected configuration fits the duty.

Selecting the EH-C Holding Configuration

For EH-C, compare usable bath inventory with the metal demand between refills and check the available power, transfer route and maintenance clearance. The final heater type, location and rating should be recorded in the equipment specification; they are not inferred from general electric-furnace terminology.

Electric Holding in the Complete Furnace Line

Electric heating avoids an on-site burner at the holding furnace, but it does not eliminate oxidation, hydrogen pickup or dross. Charge preparation, transfer practice, temperature and holding time still affect metal quality. Compare the electric holding furnace range using a confirmed equipment specification and the same process requirements.

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To be competitive today’s economy requires that manufacturers run their operations more efficiently and cost effectively than ever before. We offer the highest ROI (return on investment) in the industry. Dynamo gives you high-quality products for a reasonable investment and with more features than any other company. Simply put, we give you the most for your money!

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THICKER INSULATION

We Add Way More Insulation to Our Furnaces Than Most Manufacturers.

The result is even greater efficiency and a solid, sturdy construction which is hard to beat.

HIGH THERMAL EFFICIENCY BY DESIGN

We Add Multiple Layers of Insulation.

Refractory insulation helps limit heat loss and reduce external shell temperature. The furnace uses electric heating, not gas combustion. Exterior surfaces may still be hot during operation; follow the specified access and hot-surface precautions.

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EASY TO OPERATE INTERFACE

Greater Control - Means Greater Efficiency.

Our EH-C Series holding furnaces feature state-of-the-art PLC control with large color HMI screens with easy-to-read graphics - all at no extra charge. See in real time all furnace functions and change any setting on the fly. Now that's control.

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HIGH QUALITY COMPONENTS

We Use Brand Name Components You Know and Already Use.

We use only the finest quality components that are open source and readily available locally in your area, or from our online parts store.

REMOTE SERVICE

We Can Remotely Troubleshoot Your Furnace from Our Facility.

Our EH-C Series holding furnaces include a Remote Connectivity Unit which allows our furnace technicians to remotely check the performance of the furnace, make any needed changes to the program or HMI, or to troubleshoot it directly from our service center. The customer is only required to connect the unit to the Internet via an Ethernet cable. We handle the rest.

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INDUSTRY 4.0 REMOTE MONITORING

Remotely Monitor Your Furnace Performance From Any Device.

Our EH-C Series holding furnaces include a Remote Connectivity Unit which allows our furnace technicians to remotely check the performance of the furnace, make any needed changes to the program or HMI, or to troubleshoot it directly from our service center. The customer is only required to connect the unit to the Internet via an Ethernet cable. We handle the rest.

NINE STANDARD SIZES

Flexible Range of Applications.

The published EH-C table lists nine nominal aluminum holding sizes from 660 to 6,600 lb (300 to 3,000 kg). These figures describe holding inventory, not hourly melting output. Confirm the selected model designation and working capacity in the quotation.

Item US Standard (Al) Metric Standard (Al)
Model Hold Hold
EH-C-660 660 lb 300 kg
EH-C-1100 1100 lb 500 kg
EH-C-1300 1300 lb 600 kg
EH-C-1750 1750 lb 800 kg
EH-C-2200 2200 lb 1000 kg
EH-C-2600 2600 lb 1200 kg
EH-C-3300 3300 lb 1500 kg
EH-C-4400 4400 lb 2000 kg
EH-C-6600 6600 lb 3000 kg
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Applications For The EH-C Series Electric Aluminum Holding Furnace

Assessing EH-C for a Casting Cell

Check the selected furnace against the cell's metal draw rate, refill interval and transfer method. Die-casting, gravity-casting and other foundry workflows need a suitable holding reserve and access arrangement; the process name alone does not determine the correct configuration.

Refill and Molten-Metal Reserve Planning

Account for incoming-metal temperature, the amount added at each refill and the usable inventory between transfers. Coordinate the EH-C holding stage with upstream melting so replenishment does not interrupt the required casting rhythm.

Temperature and Alloy Practice

Set the holding temperature for the specified alloy and casting process. Control holding time, skimming and transfer exposure as part of the metal-quality plan. Heating does not by itself guarantee alloy chemistry, freedom from contamination or a particular casting-defect rate.

Frequently Asked Questions About The EH-C Series Electric Aluminum Holding Furnace

Does EH-C melt solid aluminum or hold molten metal?

EH-C is presented as an electric aluminum holding furnace. The size table gives holding inventory, not a solid-charge melting rate. Define the upstream melter and refill plan separately unless the supplied equipment specification expressly includes a melting duty.

What should be confirmed before selecting EH-C?

Confirm usable holding capacity, operating temperature, alloy compatibility, heater type and placement, electrical load, controls, transfer access and maintenance clearances. Do not assume a side-well, direct-immersion or radiant configuration from the model name.

Does electric holding eliminate oxidation and hydrogen pickup?

No. Electric holding avoids combustion at the furnace, but oxidation, dross and hydrogen pickup also depend on metal preparation, moisture, temperature, holding duration and handling. Establish the operating practice and verify metal quality for the actual alloy and production cycle.

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