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Walking Beam Reheating Furnace

Walking Beam Furnace
The Walking Beam Reheating Furnace is a high-efficiency industrial furnace used to heat metal billets, blooms, and slabs to the required forging or rolling temperatures. It is widely applied in steel plants, rolling mills, and forging workshops where continuous and uniform heating is essential for downstream forming processes. This furnace is known for its precise temperature control, uniform heat distribution, and high throughput, making it ideal for modern steel production lines.
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  • Free combination on demand to meet various working conditions

Walking Beam Furnace Mechanism.

  • The Walking Beam Furnace Mechanism consists of two key systems:

  • ·Fixed Beams: Support the billet during heating.

  • ·Walking Beams: Intermittently lift and advance the billets step by step.

  • This mechanical layout allows billets to move through the furnace without friction or surface damage, ensuring smooth and controlled heating. The mechanism is typically powered by hydraulic or mechanical actuators, and it provides synchronized lifting and horizontal motion, guaranteeing efficient material transfer throughout the heating zones.

Walking Beam Furnace Design & Layout.

  • The Walking Beam Furnace Design is modular and customizable, generally comprising:

  • ·Charging Zone

  • Heating Zone

    (pre-heating, soaking, and temperature homogenization sections)

  • Discharging Zone

  • Flue Gas Recirculation System

  • Control and Automation Systems

  • Design options also include single-strand or multi-strand walking beams, depending on production volume and billet dimensions.

  • The furnace layout is engineered to maximize heat recovery and energy efficiency, often integrating regenerative or recuperative burners, waste heat boilers, and low-NOx combustion technology. Insulation materials are selected for high thermal resistance to reduce energy loss.

Feature.

  • Uniform heating

    ensures consistent metallurgical properties

  • Energy-efficient layout

    regenerative burners and optimized insulation

  • Advanced automation

    precise control of zone temperatures and walking frequency

  • Modular furnace design

    flexible for future expansion or process changes

  • Durable structure

    designed for continuous heavy-duty operation

Tech Specs

Parameter Specification Range
Furnace Type Walking Beam Type Reheating Furnace
Heating Material Billets, Blooms, Slabs
Heating Temperature Up to 1300°C
Fuel Type Natural Gas / Coke Oven Gas / Diesel / LPG
Capacity 20–200+ tons per hour
Beam Type Hydraulic / Mechanical
Furnace Length 30–100+ meters (customized layout)
Control System PLC + HMI (SCADA optional)
Temperature Uniformity ±10°C across billet surface
Atmosphere Control Optional for oxidation-sensitive materials

Customization Service.

  • We offer tailor-made Walking Beam Reheating Furnace solutions to meet your specific requirements:

  • Customized layout design

    based on plant size, production flow, and billet dimensions

  • Integration with existing lines

    for retrofitting or upgrading legacy systems

  • Special material linings

    for corrosion or high-wear environments

  • Energy recovery and emission control

    systems designed per local regulations

  • Intelligent control systems

    with remote monitoring, fault detection, and process optimization

  • Localized service

    for installation, training, commissioning, and lifetime support

Applications.

  • The Walking Beam Reheating Furnace is widely used in:

  • Steel rolling mills

    billet reheating before hot rolling

  • Forging plants

    heating for open-die or closed-die forging

  • Heavy machinery manufacturing

    large-section steel heating

  • Seamless pipe production lines

    billet reheating for piercing

  • Its flexibility and reliability make it a critical component in high-performance metal processing lines.