Electric Melting Furnaces

Rayteq's new high-powered, compact electric furnaces paired with advanced hybrid digital/analog power controls slash energy costs by melting aluminum or magnesium right at the die casting machine or molding line, eliminating wasteful energy losses from hot metal transportation, launders and holding furnaces in central melt systems. Additional advantages include higher energy efficiency, less metal loss, fewer scrapped castings, no operator heat stress, and no noise, all while virtually eliminating air quality issues. High furnace melting rates in a compact space are made possible by Rayteq's unique high power density heating elements featuring new life-enhancing materials technology. Rayteq also supplies exact heating element replacements to incorporate this new technology into older electric furnaces.

Rayteq's new electric furnaces are available in many standard models with melting rates from 250 lbs/hour to 2,200 lbs/hour, and capacities from 450 lbs to 4,200 lbs, aluminum, and are supplied ready to operate with Fleet Commander™ IDMS™ demand management system. Magnesium and zinc melting rates are available upon request.

Control Panel Features

Unique hybrid digital/analog furnace controls operated by custom PLC
Comes ready to connect to Rayteq’s Fleet Commander™ Interactive Demand Management System (IDMS™) to slash utility kW demand charges
Parallel-wired heating elements separately controlled and monitored
Individual tri-color (green-amber-red) status lamp for each element
Separate dedicated circuit breaker for each heating element
24 volt control system for quick and easy troubleshooting
No water cooling required

Model DC-720 melts 720 lbs/hour

Furnace Highlights

New and improved high power density Rayteq heating elements for faster melting rates
Highest melting rates per square foot of occupied floor space
Designed and engineered using latest generation parametric 3D modeling software
All steel components fabricated in USA with numerically controlled equipment for precision fit
Element wiring harness isolated from furnace chamber for greater reliability
Improved energy efficient lining for lower utility costs
Baffled split crucible cover reduces energy loss

Model DC-1000 – Melts 1000 lbs/hour

Model DC-800 – Melts 800 lbs/hour

DT Series Dual-Transport Furnaces

Full-power melting furnaces are available in two sizes (see downloadable PDF below)
Transported by forklift or by crane
Highly insulated for minimal temperature drop after disconnecting power cable
Power shut-off at furnace avoids arc damage to cable connector
Alarm horn sounds if furnace is lifted without disconnecting power cable
Separate horn sounds if furnace is not reconnected to cable within preset time--avoids chilling or freezing metal in furnace

DT-500 Pouring 1,000 lb. Aluminum Casting

1,000 lb. aluminum water pump housing poured by DT-500 furnace to the left.

Watch a how to video on a DT-500 Pour.

Available Sizes

DC Series (square)
Furnace Model	Aluminum Capacity [lbs]	Melting Rate [lbs/hr]	Dimensions
DC-250	450	250	43" square X 41" high
DC-325	550	325	43" square X 45.75" high
DC-425	775	425	46" square X 45.75" high
DC-500	1,100	500	53" square X 45.75" high
DC-635	2,000	635	60" square X 45.75" high
DC-720	2,650	720	67" square X 45.75" high
DC-800	3,000	800	74" square X 45.75" high
DC-1000	4,200	1000	81" square X 50" high

Dual-Transport Series (round)
Furnace Model	Aluminum Capacity [lbs]	Melting Rate [lbs/hr]	Dimensions
DT-300	600	300	45" diameter X 46" high
DT-500	1500	500	58" diameter X 46" high

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