NUTEC Bickley's tip-up furnaces provide a flexible operational process by allowing the high temperature process (austenitizing) and the low temperature process (tempering) to be executed in the same furnace.
Tip-up furnaces are commonly used in intermittent (or batch) processes. Here, the product is placed directly into the furnace by means of a front-loading mechanism, usually via a forklift or using a handling device.
Tip-up (‘clam-shell’ design) units eliminate potential furnace door leaks by allowing the entire furnace bottom perimeter to be sealed against a fiber/sand seal box.We provide tip-up furnaces in custom designs and sizes to meet customer production and process requirements.
The process of lifting or opening the furnace is usually performed using hydraulic cylinders to ensure an efficient mechanical movement of the unit.
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With our SCADA systems, the furnace operators are able to have complete control of their heating and thermal treating processes, enhancing efficiency and productivity.
Our latest Industry 4.0 developments integrate the latest technology to not only monitor the process, but also to keep the furnace operating in its peak performance with smart maintenance technology.
All the data generated during the heating and thermal treating processes is stored in our SCADA system, which then is used to generate reports, graphs and intelligence data, to help customers in their decision making process.
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A Tip-Up furnace is a high-temperature unit with a pivoting body that opens upward like a clamshell, providing full access to the hearth for safe and efficient loading of heavy or oversized components.
More than its opening mechanism, it stands out for delivering operational efficiency, flexibility, and reliable temperature performance in demanding industrial applications.
Tip-Up furnaces are widely used for heat-treating a variety of ferrous and non-ferrous materials, backed by their versatility and controlled tilting mechanism.
They are used for carbon and alloy steels, where high-temperature capability and thermal uniformity are essential for consistent metallurgical properties. In forging facilities and foundries, large parts are frequently processed, requiring robust refractory systems and reliable temperature control.
For more harsh applications, tip-up furnaces can handle high nickel alloys, superalloys, and certain specialty metals heavy loads, where precise temperature management is critical.
When comparing our offer to conventional tip-up furnaces, the difference goes far beyond the lifting mechanism, it’s about control, efficiency, reliability, and long-term value.
Traditional tip-up furnaces often rely on basic controls with limited flexibility and manual data recording. At NUTEC Bickley, we integrate modern touchscreen HMIs and advanced automation that allow operators to monitor temperature profiles, combustion parameters, alarms, and performance data in real time. This improves repeatability, traceability, and overall process control, especially critical for metal heat-treating.
Our combustion systems are engineered for optimized air-fuel control and temperature uniformity, improving efficiency and reducing consumption, an important advantage in today’s energy-cost environment.
We serve multiple industries through the design, building and installation of combustion systems, thermal insulation and highly specialized industrial furnaces, kilns and ovens. We are focused on understanding our customers’ needs and supplying the best equipment at the most competitive price.
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