Helping the Russian shipbuilding industry
EFD Induction Russia are sharing their assistance and knowhow as Russian shipyards are taking steps to revitalize their technology and equipment.
Induction heating system for straightening
The Terac deck straightening system brings the cost, safety and environmental benefits of induction heating to shipyards. A proven turnkey solution, the Terac only needs an electricity supply and it is ready to start work. Terac is ideal for deck and bulkhead straightening.EFD Induction pioneered the use of induction heating for deck and bulkhead straightening in the early 1980s. Today, it is used by major shipyards worldwide.
Cuts straightening times by as much as 80 percent
- Rapid, repeatable and controllable: Fast, easy, precise and repeatable heating improves both quality and productivity. Terac has been documented to cut straightening times by as much as 80 percent compared to flame heating. Through-heating of steel decks and bulkheads is rapid, e.g., 8mm in only 8 seconds.
- Maximum operator efficiency: A plug-and-play system—operator training takes only a couple of hours. Operation is simple with easy to understand operator controls conveniently placed on the handle.
- Failsafe operation: Pre-set parameters minimize the risk of overheating, so it is virtually impossible to overheat the metal.
- Robust construction: Terac components are designed and built to last in tough shipyard environments.
- Small equipment footprint: A complete Terac system fits in one standard sized container, making it easy to move from one work site to another.
- Extensive work range: 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.The handheld transformer lets operators heat bulkheads and hard-to-reach areas.
- Gentle on the environment: No fumes, no dust, no flames, no noise, no gas and virtually no radiant heat mean more comfortable and productive working conditions. That is good news for the environment too.
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Deck and bulkhead straightening system
EFD Induction's deck and bulkhead straightening systems are specially designed for ship straightening.
Induction deck and bulkhead straightening
Induction heating cuts deck and bulkhead straightening times by as much as 80 per cent compared to alternative methods.
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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.
Terac works just as well on bulkheads and other vertical structures as it does on decks.
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.
For added ergonomic comfort, the handheld transformercan be attached to a balancer and suspended from a magnet or wire rope.
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.
