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Gas Fired & Electric FurnacesAll Wirtz Manufacturing Furnaces are constructed of heavy-duty steel designed for minimal deformation and 6" of insulation with R12 rating around entire furnace to maintain constant temperature from one side to the other.

Energy Requirement Information is available for Wirtz Electric and Gas Fired Furnaces, Contact Us to make your request.

GN 16,000 Gas Fired Furnace shown.

 
ELECTRIC FURNACES

EF Series - Round construction pots with electric immersion heaters and temperature control. Consult factory for electrics specifications.

MODEL NUMBERS

EF-2000 (Pot 24' ID x 14" D with 4 - 5000 watt heaters)
EF-3400 (Pot 29" ID x 16" D with 6 - 5000 watt heaters)

EFR SERIES - Rectangular construction with electric immersion heaters and temperature control. Consult factory for electrics specifications. EFR FURNACES with 380 or 415 volt, 3 wire systems require a transformer sized for furnace, EFR6500, EFR9000 and EFR10,000 require a 75 KVA transformer

MODEL NUMBERS

EFR-5000 (Pot 15" x D x 28" W x 36" L) With 7 - 5000 watt heaters on all voltage except 460 volt 3-phase, 60hz which has 6 heaters. Available with 1 or 2 side draw-off spuds (each with shut off valve) for use as elevated furnace; LFS-5000 Stand to elevate

EFR-6500 (Pot 14" D x 18" W x 93" L) With 12 - 5000 watt heaters on standard electrics (Floor mounted only)

EFR-7500 (Pot 20" D x 24" W x 48" L) With 9 - 5000 watt heaters on standard voltage. Special electrics for 460 volt 3-phase, 60hz requires 10 heaters Add Available with 1, 2 or 3 side draw-off spuds (each with shut-off valve) for use as an elevated furnace. LFS-7500 Stand to elevate

EFR-9000 (Pot 12" D x 17" W x 144" L) with 15 - 5000 watt heaters on standard voltage or 460 volt 3-phase, 60hz. (Cap 9500 lbs.) Floor mounted only

EFR-10,000 (Pot 20" D x 24" W x 60" L) with 12 - 5000 watt heaters on standard voltage or on 460 volt. Availabe with 1, 2, 3 or 4 side draw-off spuds (each with shut-off valve) for use as elevated furnace. LFS-10,000 Stand to elevate

EFR-16,000 (Pot 20" D x 28" W x 84"L) with 16 - 5000 watt heaters on standard voltage or on 460 volt. Available with 1, 2, 3 or 4 side draw-off spuds (each with shut-off valve) for use as elevated furnace. LFS-16000 Stand to elevate

EFR-16,200 (Pot 14" D x 18" W x 192"L) For 4 machine floor set-up. With 21 - 5000 watt heaters on standard voltage or on 460 volt 3-phase, 60hz.

OPTIONS ON EFR SERIES

1. Hi limit temperature control
2. Hoods for ventilation control
3. 230 volt control circuit

 
GAS FIRED FURNACES

GF SERIES - Round construction, atmospheric burner, safety gas shut-off, automatic temperture control, for 110 volt,1 phase, 50 or 60 hz. (Floor mounted).

MODEL NUMBERS

GF-2000 - (Pot 29" ID x 12" D)
GF-3000 - (Pot 29" ID x 16" D)

GFR SERIES

Rectangular construction, gas fired type burner, safety gas control system, automatic temperature controls. Consult factory for electrics specifications.

MODEL NUMBERS

GFR-5000 (Pot 14" D x 28" W x 36" L) Also available as elevated furnace with one or two draw off spuds. (each with shut-off valve). LFS-5000 Stand to elevate

GIR SERIES

Rectangular construction, gas fired infra red type burner, safety gas control system, automatic temperature controls. Consult factory for electrics specifications.

MODEL NUMBERS

GIR-6500 (Pot 14" D x 18" W x 93" L) Floor mounted only

GIR-7500 (Pot 20" D x 24" W x 48" L) Also available as elevated furnace with 1, 2 or 3 draw-off spuds (each with shut-off valve). LFS-7500 Stand to elevate furnace

GIR-9500 (Pot 12" D x 17" W x 144" L) Floor mounted only (11,000 lb cap) Double burner & insulated bottom.

GIR-10,000 (Pot 20" D x 24" W x 60" L) Also available as elevated furnace with 1, 2 or 3 draw-off spuds (each with shut-off valve). LFS-10,000 Stand to elevate

GN SERIES

The Model GN Series features a medium velocity burner system with optimum heat pattern for high efficiency operation, safety gas control system, and automatic temperature control.

MODEL NUMBERS

GN-7500 DOUBLE - Two separate 7500 lead pots with individual controls in a single frame. Designed for a single machine running 2 alloys. Rectangular construction Pot size 18" D x 18" W x 66" L. Frame size 4' W x 15'4" L Gas fired utilizing 2 medium velocity nozzle mixing type burner - 1 for each lead pot. Includes a single gas control stand with 2 separate temperature controllers, and high limit controllers. The furnace operates with 1 burner at operating temperature and 1 burner at idle on pilot. Heat up time to 900°F is about 2 hours. Hi limit (2 separate controls REQUIRED ON THIS FURNACE)

GN-8000 Rectangular construction (Pot 14" D x 18" W x 96"L) Gas fired, utilizing medium velocity nozzle mixing type burner. Includes safety gas control system & automatic temperature control. Consult factory for electrics specifications. Hi limit temperature control

GNS-10,000 (Pot 20" D x 24" W x 60"L) Gas fired furnace, rectangular construction with medium velocity nozzle mixing gas burner, safety gas control system, automatic temperature control. Consult factory for electrics specifications.

GN-10,000 (Pot 12" D x 17" W x 144"L) Gas fired furnace, rectangular construction with 2 medium velocity nozzle mixing gas burners, safety gas control system, automatic temperature control. Consult factory for electrics specifications.

GN-16,000 (Pot 20" D x 28" W x 84"L) Gas fired furnace, rectangular construction with 2 medium velocity nozzle mixing gas burners, safety gas control system, automatic temperature control. Elevated stand, also available as elevated furnace with 1, 2, 3 or 4 draw-off spuds (each spud has shut-off valve).

GN-16,200 (Pot 14" D x 18" W x 192" L) For 4 machine floor set up. Gas fired furnace, rectangular construction with 2 medium velocity nozzle mixing gas burners safety gas control system, automatic temperature controls. Consult factory for electrics specifications.

GN-20,000 (Pot 18" W x 15' D x 212" L) Gas fired furnace for each 310 or 330 grid casters. Rectangular construction with 2 medium velocity nozzle mixing gas burners, safety gas control system & automatic temperature controls. Consult factory for electrics specifications. Hi-limit temperature control

OPTIONS FOR GIR FURNACES & GN FURNACES

1. Special electrics
2. 230 volt control circuit
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