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January 28, 2015July 16, 2020

LEWCO Delivers (6) Custom Drum Hot Boxes for Oil & Gas Industry Provider

SANDUSKY, OH – LEWCO, Inc. recently delivered (6) custom drum hot boxes to a leading global technology provider for the oil and gas industry based in Alberta, Canada. The hot boxes are heated with electric, low watt density Incoloy® heaters and are serviceable up to 300° F. Each hot box includes a specialized control panel specifically requested …

January 7, 2015July 16, 2020

LEWCO Designs Industrial Oven for Obsolete Military Explosives

SANDUSKY, OH – LEWCO, Inc. recently completed construction on a custom industrial oven for a highly specialized military application used to thermally treat energetics remaining in obsolete military explosives. Our customer, a defense contractor specializing in advanced technology including nuclear energy, is the world’s leading resource for high-tech systems ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle …

December 15, 2014July 16, 2020

World-Leading Aerospace Manufacturer Continues to Choose LEWCO for Process Heating Needs

“The best performing ovens we own.” That is what one of the world’s-leading manufacturers of aero-structures told LEWCO engineers after commissioning their fifth LEWCO Industrial Oven this year. The walk-in oven is used in the manufacturing of aircraft components, specifically to bake paint on various composite parts. The batch process oven features a top mounted heater-box with …

December 10, 2014July 16, 2020

Proving Airflow: Zero Speed Switches vs. Differential Pressure Switches

A key component to any industrial oven is the safety interlock circuit. This circuit may be comprised of any number of different interlocks. An interlock is defined as any device that is used to prevent an undesired state in a machine or piece of equipment. The information contained in this article will focus on airflow …

November 24, 2014July 16, 2020

We returned to the experts at LEWCO

LEWCO, Inc. recently delivered a High-Performance Drum Oven to a repeat customer who specializes in the broad areas of fluid cleaning and treatment for Nuclear Air Treatment Systems. Their scope of work includes radioisotope control, solvent vapor recycling, heavy metal recovery from various fluids, and complex chemical processing for industrial applications. They also fabricate these …

November 6, 2014July 16, 2020

LEWCO Delivers 4th Industrial Oven to Global Aerospace Manufacturer

LEWCO, Inc. recently delivered a large composite curing oven to a global manufacturer of aerospace structures, systems and components. The oven features a top mounted heater-box with natural gas burners and high efficiency circulation fans. It was designed to meet NFPA 86 Class A standards. OSHA compliant safety railings surround the top perimeter of the oven to …

October 31, 2014July 16, 2020

Trick or Treat! LEWCO Drum Hot Boxes in the Candy Industry

Trick or Treat! Did you know LEWCO Drum Hot Boxes are used to heat a key ingredient in many popular chocolate candies, such as Baby Ruths and Crunch bars? The key ingredient, palm oil, is semi-solid at room temperature and has a high melting point, making it smooth and easy to spread. But in order for it …

October 29, 2014July 16, 2020

LEWCO Product Configurator!

Introducing LEWCO’s new Product Configurator! Easily configure your standard model Batch Oven, Conveyor Oven, or Drum & Tote Heater and a LEWCO representative will contact you right away to discuss your quote. This is faster than the traditional RFQ process because the configurator automatically generates a product specific code string and pricing for each individual customer. This significantly reduces the …

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October 9, 2014July 16, 2020

Composite Curing + Aerospace = LEWCO Industrial Ovens

Need a composite curing oven? You’re in the right place. LEWCO’s enhanced duty batch ovens have been serving the composite and aerospace industries for over a decade. Time tested and proven, with over 200 standard models, LEWCO Batch Ovens are fully customizable to meet your process heating needs. And we’re happy to do it! No other company …

September 26, 2014July 16, 2020

Batch Oven for Leading Tire Manufacturer

Sandusky, OH – LEWCO, Inc. recently delivered a 350°F electric batch oven to a leading producer of specialty tires. The oven will operate continuously, for months at a time, to quantify the detrimental effects of elevated temperature on various size tires over time. Due to the critical nature of this research and development work, an …