global leader
infrared industrial Ovens & heater systems
For more than 30 years, Catalytic Industrial Systems has been bringing advanced infrared curing oven & heater technology that delivers exceptional energy efficiency, improved process times, and reduced operating costs. Manufacturers with needs to increase throughput, reduce space usage, or improve finished product quality depend on CIS for unique heating solutions.
CIS designs custom solutions with catalytic infrared technology. Our dedicated engineering team works with you to design a system that will generate the precise energy distribution necessary to achieve a uniform cure for all of the components that need processing.
Custom Engineered
our goal is to meet Your Process Objectives
We start by understanding your production process and building constraints. CIS will work with you and your staff to engineer the most efficient, and cost-effective way to achieve your goals for quality and throughput. Whether the process is in batches or continuous, CIS has the technology and experience to supply an infrared oven or heater system that meets your manufacturing requirements. The optimum cure cycle will be developed for each part, taking into account the substrate, part profile, coating and curing specifications.
The design process begins by collecting information on the substrate material, the coating, and the production conditions. Our engineers develop and present a conceptual design. The design is confirmed and validated based on testing in CIS’ test lab. For more than 30 years, CIS has delivered industrial solutions that meet the unique application demands while ensuring an optimal cure and minimum space.
Reduce Emissions, Conserve Energy & Process Faster
“Catalytic infrared curing systems deliver the performance needed while reducing utility costs and minimizing the environmental impact. Every system we design and build is energy-saving and environmentally friendly. Catalytic ovens and heaters require much less floor space. Our customers minimize their manufacturing footprint and save valuable resources.”
— Virgil Macaluso - President, Catalytic Industrial Group, Inc.
catalytic infrared heat
Flameless, Efficient & safe
CIS catalytic heaters emits heat in the form of FAR infrared energy, which can be more readily absorbed by most materials. The intensity of the infrared energy varies with the square of the distance and travels until it is absorbed. The flameless infrared is emitted at a lower temperature than flame temperature. The wavelength of the infrared energy emitted is readily absorbed by most coatings whether liquid or powder to deliver a faster cure.
Catalytic heaters differ from conventional heating with the introduction of the catalyst. Normal ignition temperature of natural gas in air is approximately 1260°F. In the presence of a catalyst, the reaction occurs with sufficient velocity to begin an oxidation reduction reaction which creates infrared energy. As long as the fuel gas and oxygen is supplied, the flameless catalytic reaction will continue releasing the energy in the form of infrared. The heater will emit infrared energy with the heater face temperature between 800°F and 900°F.
quality CONSTRUCTION
Stainless steel heater construction and rugged-corrosion protection are standard with all products
Gas trains, pressure regulators, safety switches and modulating gas valves meet NFPA 86 Standards for Ovens and Furnace safety codes
Automated PLC controls reduce setup time and store recipes for quicker changeovers
Heater zones piped in loops provides even gas flow and pressure
Multi-zone operation improves process stability and ensures production
No moving parts leads to reduced maintenance and part replacement
HEATER opERations
CIS catalytic heaters requires both electricity and gas to operate. Electric power is required to preheat the heater. During startup, the enclosed electric heating element (ITEM E) is turned on for about 15 to 20 minutes. Once the catalyst has been warmed up, gas can be introduced via the safety valve (not labeled) to begin the catalytic heating process. Gas enters the heater via the dispersion tube assembly (ITEM B) and is dispersed by the dispersion screen (ITEM C). The gas diffuses through the insulation (ITEM D) to come in contact with the catalyst (ITEM G) to initiate the catalytic reaction. Infrared energy is emitted out along with CO2 and water vapor. The thermocouple is used to control the safety valve or the gas solenoid valve. If the catalyst falls below safe operating temperature, the thermocouple will shut off the gas valve to prevent gas from being emitted.
safety certifications
All products manufactured by Catalytic Industrial Systems meet or exceed the safety and environmental requirements for certifications at all levels of operation
CSA Canadian Standard Association has certified CIS Catalytic Heaters Class 1 Division 1
Factory Mutual: CIS Heaters are approved for use in classified areas Class 1 Division 2.