In modern thermoprocess technology, downtime is the greatest enemy of profitability. In industrial furnace construction especially, the quality of the automation technology determines whether a plant operates cost-effectively or becomes a major cost driver. Whether in the forging industry, aerospace, or mechanical engineering, precise temperature control and reliable processes form the foundation for premium end products. At SCHLAGER Industrieofenbau in Hagen, we offer custom-tailored solutions for this, perfectly combining hardware and software.

Why automation in industrial furnace construction is indispensable today
The demands on industrial heating plants are constantly rising. For a long time now, it has been about much more than just heating things up. Modern automation systems must cover three core areas today:

1. Precision and quality assurance: Through modern PLC programming (for example, Siemens TIA Portal), heating curves are maintained with absolute precision. This minimizes reject rates and guarantees reproducible quality in compliance with heat treatment standards such as AMS2750 or CQI-9.
2. Energy efficiency: Intelligent burner control systems and the optimization of heating cycles noticeably reduce gas and electricity consumption. In times of rising energy costs, this is a decisive competitive advantage.
3. Process visualization: A modern HMI (Human Machine Interface) makes complex processes transparent. Operators can see instantly where optimization potential exists or where malfunctions occur.

 

Retrofit: New life for existing furnace plants
A new investment is not always necessary. A targeted retrofit in automation technology can extend the service life of a mechanically solid furnace plant by decades. We replace outdated systems like Simatic S5 with current S7 controllers and integrate state of the art safety technology. In doing so, we bring your industrial furnace up to Industry 4.0 standards, including improved data acquisition and connectivity to higher-level control systems.

Safety through fail-safe controllers
Wherever high temperatures and flammable gases are involved, safety is the absolute priority. We rely consistently on fail-safe controllers that shut down processes in a controlled manner during an emergency, protecting both people and machinery. This safety-oriented programming requires profound specialist knowledge and expertise in the field of thermoprocess technology, which we at Schlager GmbH have been cultivating for decades.

Worldwide support through modern remote maintenance
Technical issues do not care about regular working hours. Thanks to our implementation of remote maintenance solutions, our experts can access your controller worldwide in real time. Fast troubleshooting without long travel times reduces your downtime to an absolute minimum.