Ovens and Dryers
Industrial Ovens and Dryers for Paint Shop and Coating Lines
WK designs and manufactures a complete range of industrial ovens and paint shop dryers for coating line applications. Our systems are engineered for optimized temperature profiles, heat recovery and minimized energy consumption. Systems are fully commissioned and ready for operation.
Key Features
Design VARIANTS
Recirculating Air Dryers
Direct and indirect heating via gas burner, TNV or electric element — the standard solution for automotive paint finishing lines.
Adhesive Dryers
Specialized body-in-white dryers for hemmed seam applications, providing controlled curing of structural adhesives early in the paint shop process.
Water Dryers
Direct and indirect heating for waterborne coating processes, with carefully managed airflows to ensure efficient evaporation.
Hardening Ovens
Purpose-built for aluminum add-on parts requiring controlled high-temperature hardening cycles.
Tempering Ovens
Precise temperature profiling for plastic and composite components, preventing warping and ensuring correct material properties.
Infrared and Continuous-Flow Dryers
High-speed IR drying for spot repairs, topcoat flash-off and short-distance drying zones, ideal for high-throughput finishing.
Chamber Dryers
Compact batch ovens for small parts, fasteners and sub-assemblies requiring consistent, repeatable thermal treatment.
Oven and Dryer Retrofits — Upgrading to Meet New Requirements
New vehicle models, particularly EVs, and revised capacity targets frequently push existing oven systems beyond their original design parameters. Utilizing extensive retrofit project experience, WK develops an optimized concept to future-proof your systems.
Retrofit services include:
- Increasing oven system capacity and dryer extensions
- Increasing recirculating air volumes
- Retrofitting load-dependent oven control systems
- Airlock modifications
- Nozzle pattern adjustments
- Integration of floor and long-throw nozzles
- Regulatory documentation and permit application support
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