Portable ovens are moveable thermal processing machines. They function in the same way as many other kind of industrial ovens, but are generally limited in capacity because of their small size. Portable ovens in industrial contexts tend to be limited to uses within the food service and production industries. In manufacturing contexts, there are few reasons why an oven would need to be portable as the production lines that would feed the ovens are almost exclusively stationary.
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The GRIEVE CORPORATIONRound Lake, IL 847-546-8225 How do Grieve's portable ovens perform in the rough & tumble of the real world? Extremely well! All of Grieve's equipment is built to withstand years of constant operation. Nonetheless, if some problem happens to arise, you`ll be pleased to know that Grieve has always maintained complete information on every product it has ever built. Grieve is dedicated to your continued satisfaction.
Benko Products Inc.Sheffield Village, OH 440-934-2180 WE HAVE YOUR OVEN! Benko Products Inc. is a leading manufacturer of industrial batch ovens, conveyor ovens and powder coating ovens. Our ovens can be steam, electric or gas heated with temperatures ranging up to 750°F. Since 1983, we have provided various engineering solutions. Nobody beats Benko when it comes to economical experience, patented technology, unparalleled service & experience.
Intek CorporationUnion, MO 800-387-8559 Intek Corporation's precision manufactured portable ovens provide customers-from beginners to professionals-durable long-lasting performance that improves efficiency and can withstand the harshest conditions. Intek Corp.'s patented, high-efficiency equipment has satisfied a wide range of customers for over 35 years. Become Intek Corp.'s newest satisfied customer and call now!
Wisconsin Oven CorporationEast Troy, WI 262-642-3938 Wisconsin Oven Corporation's product line has continued to grow and serves many industries. Please tour Wisconsin's site to see how they can help you with your portable oven needs or contact an experienced personnel member if you have a requirement that is not shown on their site. Wisconsin is dedicated to a tradition of fairness and respect for its customers, employees and community.
Thermal Engineering CorporationColumbia, SC 803-783-0750 Thermal Engineering Corporation serves a highly diverse customer base from a modern 120,000 square foot facility in which it manufactures complete finishing systems for a wide range of applications. Thermal's facility houses top-of-the-line technologically advanced equipment that is capable of producing portable ovens unparalleled in the industry. Please call Thermal today.
Despatch IndustriesMinneapolis, MN 800-828-9903 Despatch Industries is the leading provider of thermal and processing equipment for advanced photovoltaic production. We offer the experience and knowledge to provide fully integrated lines for small and large tow. Founded in 1902, we continue to thrive in staying innovative while producing products such as the portable oven. Visit our website today for more information or to request a quote.
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The food service and production industries use portable ovens for the same purposes as traditional, larger industrial ovens. They can be used for baking food in small batches. They are generally lighter in weight and feature wheels or handles that provide for easy mobility; many portable ovens, when empty, can be carried by a few people. They are designed to heat much smaller product volumes than standard ovens, but have a shorter preheating time as a result. Portable ovens can often be stacked on top of one another or mounted to a counter or wall if necessary. Most are free standing and feature maximum heating temperatures of about 1000ยบ F. They are ideal for event catering because of their portability. Portable ovens also have some limited applications in laboratories where small ovens are used for testing, though stationary ovens can be more practical in labs dedicated to heat treatment-related testing.
Portable ovens, like all industrial ovens, vary in their configuration and means of heat generation. While it is possible for very small conveyor ovens to be portable, in most cases portable ovens are impractical because of their complexity, weight and their means of production (they are generally intended to heat treat a continuous stream of products). The overwhelming majority of portable ovens are small batch ovens, which heat batches of product simultaneously. Within the subset of batch ovens, there are three main methods of heat generation. Natural convection, which is the process of heat transfer between solids and gasses, is a common method in small ovens where even heat distribution is not a concern. When even heating is important, forced convection ovens, which feature a fan that circulates the heated air evenly throughout the oven, can be used to ensure even cooking. When efficient heating is essential, infrared radiation heating methods can be used. Infrared ovens use a heating element, often a tungsten coil, which heats the product directly as opposed to through a process transfer from coil to air to product. Infrared heating is the most efficient method of heating, so applications in which energy efficiency is a concern may call for the use of a portable infrared oven. Most portable ovens are made of stainless steel because of its high strength to weigh ratio.