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Press Release – 13th March 2012 New induction heaters offer unique technical benefits and safety features Schaeffler has improved its HEATER range of FAG induction heaters to include several unique technical innovations, which not only improve the safety and reliability of the devices, but also maximise plant and machine availability for end users. Schaeffler’s HEATER range includes seven induction heater models, which are suitable for the mounting of bearings – or other circular steel components such as gears, couplings, pulleys and bushings – with a minimum bore diameter of 10mm, up to bearings with outside diameters of 1,500mm, with a maximum weight of 1,200kg. High machine availability depends on the quality and reliability of individual machine components. Prior to mounting, workpieces such as bearings must therefore be heated uniformly. If heat output is too high, this can cause temperature differences between the inside and outside of the workpiece, which in turn, can lead to cracks or distortions in the material. In order to prevent this, Schaeffler’s new redesigned FAG induction heaters are equipped with various new features, including temperature-time (ramp) controls, which prevent overheating of the workpiece. No other induction heater currently available on the market is equipped with these controls. Unique temperature-time controls Ramp controls now provide continuous temperature monitoring of critical heater components such as the main circuit board, coil and housing. An automatic overheating switch-off function is provided, ensuring that the heater’s induction coil never overheats, which reduces the risk of damage (stress fractures or cracks) to the workpiece. The operator can now set the heating time (duration) to a certain temperature so that the temperature of the workpiece is carefully controlled and heated in a uniform manner. This means that the outside part of the bearing has sufficient time to warm up. The device controller continuously regul