Model E16 Electric Drum Oven Heats Up to 16 Drums Evenly and Efficiently

    MINNETONKA, MN, December 02, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Benko Products, Inc. announces the Model E16 Electric Drum Oven, now enhanced with sophisticated electrical control capabilities and designed to evenly heat up to 16 55-gallon drums at once. The Model E16 features a separate heating chamber and air circulation blower mounted on the outside of the oven shell to ensure temperature uniformity. Providing precise control throughout its range--from room temperature to 350 degrees F--the Model E16 delivers a consistent and efficient drum heating solution.

The Model E16 is one of many superior drum heating solutions in Benko Products' line of Sahara Hot Box drum ovens. These ovens boast advanced electrical temperature controls that utilize fuzzy logic software to accurately predict when the oven will reach operating temperature, and then modulate the heating elements to prevent overshoot or instability. Additional features of the Model E16 include:

* Interior dimensions of 112"w x 55"d x 98"h; exterior dimensions of 119"w x 62"d x 118"h
* 3" - 6# mineral wool insulation
* Heat exchanger: 20KW (optional kilowatt ratings available); 480 volt, 3 phase
* Acrylic enamel finish on exterior; interior finished with heat-resistant silver
* Includes spill containment pan with 110-gallon capacity

All Benko electric Sahara Hot Box drum ovens ensure precise, consistent heating with industrial digital temperature controllers and low-watt density heating elements. Independent high temperature cutoff prevents the ovens from overheating. Additionally, the electric drum ovens provide superior durability, pairing all-steel construction with integrated framing and structural members. Models with 304 stainless steel construction are also available.

Applications. The Model E16 Electric Drum Oven is used in the chemical, pharmaceutical and food industries to heat drums of solid or viscous material up to a pourable or pumpable temperature.

Electrical control system options include:

* Ethernet or serial bus communication for remote monitoring and control of temperature parameters
* Profile temperature control with ramp and hold capability, from 8 profiles with 3 steps to 64 profiles with 64 steps
* Industrially hardened SCADA system for control of up to 20 ovens with individual temperature profiles
* Integrated PLC controls with touchscreen HMI, chart recorders, master control safety relays and variable speed fan controls
* Class "A" oven controls with powered exhaust systems available upon request

About Sahara Hot Box by Benko Products

Benko's industry-leading Sahara Hot Box line of 55-gallon drum and tote heating ovens features both steam (hot water or hot oil) and electric models. Capacities range from one to 32 drums, with custom units available upon request. Featuring rugged welded construction, Sahara Hot Box drum and tote heaters provide long operational life with a completely insulated design that conserves energy. They additionally simplify material handling by accommodating forklift loading and unloading without requiring personnel access inside the oven, thus ensuring operator safety. Plus, Sahara Hot Box drum and tote ovens are shipped completely assembled for easy setup and immediate use.

Benko Products, Inc. is the recognized leader in drum and tote heating technology, with 25 years of experience and thousands of Sahara Hot Boxes operating successfully in the field. Benko Products combines industry expertise with highest-quality products and excellent customer service to deliver a complete material handling solution. For more information, contact: Benko Products, Inc., 5350 Evergreen Pkwy, Sheffield Village, OH 44054. Phone: 440-934-2180. Fax: 440-934-4052. Web: www.benkoproducts.com.

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