Induction Heating Case Harden Shaft by Rotating in Static Position

Induction Heating Case Harden Shaft by Rotating in Static Position


Case Study - Shaft Coil
  • Application: Case Harden Shaft by Rotating in Static Position
  • Original Concentrator: Silicon Steel Laminations
  • Problem / Failure Mode: Short Coil Life / Corrosion & Overheating of Laminations
  • Power Supply: 600 kW (450 kW in use), 3–10 kHz (9 kHz in Actual Use)
  • Problem / Solution:
    • Customer not satisfied with life of 150,000 cycles
    • Fluxtrol given opportunity to replace laminations
    • Application evaluated and Fluxtrol 50 chosen
    • No other changes were made other than Fluxtrol 50
    • Laminations removed and replaced with Fluxtrol 50
    • Tests meet spec and coil returned to production
  • Fluxtrol Advantage: Coil Life Extended to > 300,000 Cycles!