Induction straightening uses a coil to generate localized heat in pre-defined heating zones. As these zones cool, they contract, "pulling" the metal into a flatter condition.
Induction heating cuts deck and bulkhead straightening times by as much as 80 per cent compared to alternative methods.
Induction heating is widely used to straighten ship decks and bulkheads.
An EFD Induction Terac system ensures failsafe operation—it makes it impossible to overheat magnetic steel.
Terac works just as well on bulkheads and other vertical structures as it does on decks.
For added ergonomic comfort, the handheld transformercan be attached to a balancer and suspended from a magnet or wire rope.
Operators can work with Terac within a 45m radius of the base unit. An optional extension unit lengthens the work area to a 60m radius.
EFD Induction Terac systems are specially designed for ship straightening. Each Terac includes a frequency converter, cooling system, operator panel and deck-heating unit.
A handheld unit replaces the deck unit when straightening bulkheads.
The handheld transformer lets operators heat bulkheads and hard-to-reach areas.
Note the easy-to-use controls placed on the handle.. It usually takes only a couple of hours to train an operator to use a Terac system..
Terac components are designed and built to last in tough shipyard environments.
Induction straighetning is increasingly used in the manufacture and repair of locomotives, rolling stock and heavy goods vehicles.
Induction straightening of heavy goods vehicles.
