Epcon Industrial Systems

Driven by new regulations as well as consumer performance requirements, there has been a global increase in demand for a broad range of cast, extruded and machined aluminum parts. Aluminum parts producers are looking to metals recovery systems to control costs of primary and secondary aluminum purchases and to mitigate their operating cost by capturing value from byproducts. Read more https://www.industrialheating.com/articles/94038-the-impact-of-thermal-oxidizer-sizing-on-melt-system-capacity

Epcon Industrial Systems is a known leader in designing and building ovens and oxidizers for continuous web processing applications, where the web can be either steel or aluminum, paper, plastic, fiberglass, and/or any composite material. The company’s challenge for an automotive industry customer was designing a high-velocity oven with forced convection to process 60-inch wide steel or aluminum web. This system used Epcon’s patented technology to integrate the functionality of oven(s) with the oxidizer , to increase efficiency. The system was 100 percent installed and commissioned on a turnkey basis. Read more https://thermalprocessing.com/news/epcon-industrial-designs-installs-high-velocity-oven

We’re honored to be featured in the National Coil Coating Association’s latest video at the 8:37 mark. At  Epcon , we specialize in designing and  manufacturing  custom  industrial ovens  and  oxidizers  for the  coil coating industry . Our integrated systems enhance efficiency and  sustainability  by recycling  thermal energy  and reducing operating costs. Discover how our solutions can optimize your coil coating operations.​ Visit  https://www.coilcoating.org/video/prepaint-101

Thermal oxidizers are complex, technical products that many companies depend on to keep their businesses running and in compliance with environmental regulations. But what qualities should you be looking for when selecting an excellent thermal oxidizer manufacturer? Here are some factors to consider: 1 – Industry Specific Knowledge Thermal oxidizers are a mainstay in many different industries. This includes energy production, oil and natural gas production, chemical, pharmaceutical, and many types of industrial manufacturing just to name a few. Each industry has its own set of unique challenges and guidelines and standards that need to be followed. An excellent  thermal oxidizer manufacturer  should have in-depth knowledge of, and practical hands-on experience working on projects within your industry. 2 – Dedicated Engineering Staff Engineering is the most important component of a solid thermal oxidizer manufacturer. Without excellent  chemical and mechanical en...

We are thrilled to announce that one of our groundbreaking projects has been featured in Powder Bulk Solids Magazine! As proud supporters of the magazine and the industry, we’re honored to share this milestone. Our Integrated Conveyorized Material Finishing System showcases innovation in streamlining production. By integrating washing, drying, painting, curing, and pollution control technologies, this system enhances throughput, minimizes downtime, and boosts operational efficiency. Precision-engineered heating zones and airflow management ensure seamless, continuous material flow, transforming the finishing process. Read more in the latest issue of Powder Bulk Solids!                                                                                            ...

The Challenge A global German company, wanted to have a presence in the United States to manufacture 55 Gallon Drums . The new facility in the US needed to not only comply with EPA’s regulatory standards, but also provide increased processing speeds and fuel efficiency. The Solution Epcon’s capacities of designing, engineering and manufacturing of specialty and finishing equipment is unparralled. Our team custom engineered and selected thethe following systems in all Stainless Steel – including all Stainless Steel conveyors, assembly parts components, including the vertical pumps. All stages heated to a temperature of 180 °F for chemical cleaning. Two (2) 3-stage Washlines for deoiling and phosphatising the steel before painting Multiple 2 lane and 4 lane exterior Bake Ovens Double and Single Lining Ovens Multiple Batch Ovens Lid Lining and Curing Ovens Multistage Heat Recovery One Single Oxidizer, 40 000 SCFM Capacity Recu...

President and CEO of Epcon Industrial Systems What is Epcon? Epcon is a full-service organization, starting with front-end business development/marketing, sales and application engineering, through complete in-house engineering, design, and drafting — all highly automated. Manufacturing, fabricating, and assembly is completed at our 250,000-square-foot high-bay facility north of Houston, Texas. We also offer turnkey field installation. Epcon products are highly engineered and fabricated with high-quality materials. Products include thermal oxidizers , industrial ovens, furnaces, washlines, and specialty systems, all pertaining to industrial heat-processing equipment. How did Epcon begin? I started Epcon 40 years ago. I am a mechanical engineer with advanced degrees and have worked with industrial thermal processing equipment, specifically coil coating operations. I hold several patents for ovens, oxidizers, and combining the process of the two. Epcon’s first project was a 55-ga...

An air pollution control system designed and installed for a major tape coating line exemplifies how the best economic solution can also be the best environmental solution. As manufacturers in the adhesives sector increasingly champion their roles as environmental stewards, their focus extends beyond the monetary benefits of immediate operations such as a reduced downtime, fuel cost, and waste disposal fees. Instead, the currency of environmental , social, and governance (ESG) factors comes to the forefront, and the lasting environmental impacts that manufacturers’ decisions will have for generations become of equal or even greater importance. As more manufacturers across the adhesives and sealants industry embrace sustainable manufacturing processes, they are finding their decisions are also improving their financial bottom line. There does not need to be a trade-off, and green manufacturing is proving to be a win-win.  Tape Manufacturing Challenge A large manufacturer of ...

Whether installing new equipment or retrofitting an existing facility, make sure the industrial systems use the latest in controls technology and with the capacity to meet a range of variable operational demands while limiting operator oversight. A comprehensive control system, whether designing a new controls package or updating your existing system to a new controls scheme, is the most effective way to enhance any complex industrial manufacturing process — especially in more sensitive applications, such as coil coating or composite curing, where uniformity and precision are critical and when errors in operating controls are detrimental and extremely costly. The importance of controls is compounded when you have an integrated system where the process heating equipment is connected to an air pollution control system. These complex and expansive projects require sophisticated controls that regulate process speeds, temperature ranges, airflows, pressure, and VOC concentration levels, c...

Epcon’s Thermal Deoiler/Degreasing is a proprietary integrated system including; ·          Thermal Deoiling/Degreasing Chamber ·          Material Handling/Conveying  ·          Air Handling and Vent Stream Emissions Controls ·          Primary and Secondary Heat Recovery . ·          PLC Controls with HMI Interface   1. The Cleaner Alternative to Water or Chemical Solvents o    Eliminates the need for toxic chemical solvents and the exorbitant Water Waste they produce. o    Removes the cost and safety hazards associated with chemical handling. 2. Turnkey Deoiling/Degreasing Solutions more effective than traditional solvent cleaning o     Single point of responsibility from product loading through deoiling/degreasing proce...

Epcon’s Catalytic Oxidizers destroy toxic Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) that are discharged in industrial process exhausts. The catalytic reactor achieves destruction of the organics by the process of oxidation. The catalyst oxidizes the hydrocarbons to carbon dioxide and water vapor at significantly lower temperatures than thermal oxidizers . How the Catalytic Recuperative Oxidizer Works? The Catalytic Oxidizer is designed based on volume of airflow, organic vapor concentrations and desired destruction efficiency. During operation, VOC-laden air is drawn into the system fan and is discharged into the system's heat exchanger. The air is preheated through the tube side of the heat exchanger and then passes the burner, where the contaminated air is raised to the operating temperature. As the VOC-laden air passes through the catalyst, an exothermicreaction takes place as the VOCs are converted to carbon dioxide and water vapor. The hot, purified air then passes on the shell si...