There Is A Difference Between Gas & Electrically Heated Industrial Ovens: Choose Wisely!

Industrial ovens are not the same as domestic ovens and there are several factors which need to be taken into account while figuring out the source of the heat for these ovens. When compared to industrial electric ovens, gas-fueled industrial ovens are much harder to control in precise applications even though gas is less expensive fuel option then electricity.

Industrial electric ovens are more energy-efficient and cost-effective solutions than their gas counterparts. There can be wastage of gas when supplied through pipes to the burners but with electrical heating, you only use the needed amount. Things get complicated and costlier with industrial gas ovens.

In gas ovens, burner needs combustion chamber either above or external to the oven chamber, this arrangement leads to an oversized oven and duct size. Additionally, you will need facilities to deal with gas ovens byproducts like carbon dioxide and water. With an electric oven, there is no need for extra working space and they can be customized as per your industrial products and processes requirements.

Where specified temperature needs to be maintained, using control precision switches like PID controllers, thyristors etc.in an electric oven is preferred over gas ovens. Electric ovens cause fewer emissions and less damage to the environment and employees whereas, gas ovens requires fresh air inlet and a volatile outlet, and an explosion relief panel to let go of the combustibles into the air.

Due to the versatility of the industrial electric ovens, they can be used for several applications performed in cabinet ovens, lab and bench ovens, conveyor ovens, composite curing, custom-built etc. You need to consider all the factors and not just the gas fuel cost when choosing between industrial gas and electric ovens.