Nutrotherm Induction

We offer a variety of smaller induction furnaces to meet the demanding requirements of investment casters, specialty foundries, and the precious metals industry, as well as medium-sized induction furnaces designed to give foundries another choice in small- to medium-sized applications, all the way up to our heavy steel shell furnaces for the largest foundries. NUTROTHERM’s coreless induction furnaces offer superior performance and outstanding durability for all your melt shop needs, regardless of the size of your foundry, melt shop, or facility.

All our induction melting furnace systems are customised for your application to ensure you get the most efficient system designed for you. We also offer crucible-melting furnaces. They are quick and efficient nonferrous melters with high-frequency induction power. For greater flexibility when changing alloys, Inductotherm also offers several removable crucible furnaces.

To Manufacture the best induction melting furnaces in industry as per customer's melting needs.

Implementing best manufacturing practices. provide the best spares and services in time to minimize. Shutdown and maximize production at customer end. Steer the organization to serve customer in better way.

• International quality standard range
• Well equipped manufacturing facility
• Expert team of engineers, industrial designers and other supporting staff
• Customized packaging
• Competitive prices

An induction melting furnace is a type of furnace used for melting metals or alloys by utilizing electromagnetic induction. Unlike traditional furnaces that rely on direct combustion or electrical resistance, induction melting furnaces use high-frequency electromagnetic fields to generate heat within the metal, which causes it to melt.

1. Induction Heating Principle:

   • A coil of copper or another conductive material is energized by an alternating current (AC), which creates a magnetic field. When a metal or alloy is placed inside the coil, the changing magnetic field induces electric currents (called eddy currents) within the metal.
   • These eddy currents generate heat due to the resistance of the metal, and this heat is sufficient to melt the metal.

2. Types of Induction Furnaces:

   • Coreless Induction Furnace: This is the most common type and involves a coil surrounding a crucible (container) in which the metal is melted. It doesn’t use a core for induction, making it more versatile for melting a variety of metals.
   • Channel Induction Furnace: Used for larger quantities and specific types of melting, where the metal flows through a channel rather than being melted in a crucible.

3. Applications:

   • Used in the metal casting industry for melting ferrous and non-ferrous metals, such as steel, aluminum, copper, and brass.
   • Alloy production: It can melt and mix various metals to create specific alloys.
   • Recycling: Induction furnaces are used for the recycling of scrap metal, as the process is energy-efficient and minimizes contamination of materials.

4. Advantages:

   • Energy Efficiency: Induction melting is more energy-efficient than traditional electric arc or resistance heating methods because it directly heats the metal, minimizing heat losses.
   • Clean Process: It doesn’t require combustion, so it produces less smoke and fewer emissions.
   • Precise Control: The temperature can be easily controlled, allowing for better quality control in the melting process.
   • Faster Melting: The metal melts faster than in traditional furnaces, improving productivity.

5. Safety:

   • The process is safer compared to traditional furnaces since there is no direct flame or combustion gases, reducing the risks of fire or explosions.
   • Induction furnaces are also equipped with safety mechanisms to monitor the temperature, prevent overheating, and avoid damage to the coil.