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Cooling Tunnels / Tempering Tunnels

autotherm ATT temperature control tunnel: Optimised conditioning for metal and plastic

autotherm presents its advanced ATT temperature control tunnels. These have been specifically developed for conditioning metal and plastic parts that are transported on continuous conveyor belts.

During passage through the tunnel, heat is either extracted from or supplied to the components. The specific properties of the temperature control tunnels, including temperature, heating and cooling capacity, geometry and belt speed, are perfectly adapted to the temperature control tasks at hand.

We also offer versions for retrofitting to existing conveyor belts or for connection to existing temperature control and cooling systems.

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Working principle

The autotherm ATT temperature control tunnels work with a specially positioned air duct that generates the desired air temperature. The air is swirled in this duct directly above the conveyor belt to achieve the most effective cooling or heating possible.

This innovative recirculating air system not only makes the temperature control tunnels energy-efficient, but is also largely independent of the ambient temperature.

Areas of application

  • Cooling of thick-walled plastic parts
  • Cooling of plastic parts prone to warping
  • Drying of paint coatings
  • Conditioning of metal and plastic parts prior to further processing or finishing
  • Accelerated heat removal prior to packaging for the prevention of temperature accumulation
  • Accelerated drying of adhesive joints
  • Accelerated heat removal without the use of cooling water baths and the associated reworking

Standard features

  • Switch box with control and display elements
  • Temperature display
  • Insulated sheet metal housing
  • Large-area heat exchangers
  • Low-noise fans
  • Deflector plates for optimum air distribution in the tunnel area

Examples of further upgrade options

  • Controlled or synchronised conveyor belts in various lengths and widths
  • Integrated autotherm compression cooling system, air- or water-cooled
  • Controlled extraction from the temperature control tunnel in the event of contaminated recirculating air (e.g. solvents during drying processes)
  • Controlled fresh air supply during drying processes

Power performance range

  • Temperature range: +3°C to +90°C
  • Temperature control range: 800 to 16,400 m
  • Supply voltage: 230V / 50Hz or 400V / 50Hz
  • Available cooling capacity 1,000 to 50,000 watts
  • Available heating capacity 1,000 to 48,000 watts

Extras

  • Adjustable entry and exit height
  • Special temperature ranges
  • Special voltages
  • Stainless steel design
  • Various interfaces

Technical data

Our data sheets are available for download as PDF files via the following links.

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