Susceptor Heating Systems

Susceptor Heating for High Temperature, Controlled Atmosphere Thermal Processing 

The induction process is well understood for its outstanding ability to transfer energy quickly, efficiently, and effectively. Induction heating is typically used with metals or other electrically conductive materials where the electromagnetic current is caused to flow through the material or part through direct induction coupling. The resistance of the material to the electric current flow creates heat. Materials or parts that are nonconductive, and thus unable to couple directly, can often be induction heated very effectively by employing a conductive susceptor. A susceptor is used to capture the electromagnetic current and transfer heat to the contained parts or materials through conduction and/or radiation.

Almost any application requiring high-temperature, controlled atmosphere processing can be accommodated utilizing susceptor heating and applied ingenuity in system design. Thermal processing on a continuous basis typically provides the user with the lowest cost of ownership and greater product throughput compared to conventional batch processing techniques.