Shipbuilding Industry Solutions
The shipbuilding industry, like many others with a global footprint, has become an increasingly competitive environment. Building new vessels and refurbishing existing fleets requires technological capability based on quality, diversification, competitiveness and flexibility. Compliance with both national and international regulations, environmental concerns, and security/safety issues must also be addressed.
Induction heating, used throughout the shipbuilding industry, is recognized as the most effective, reliable, and environmentally-friendly heating method for a wide variety of processes:
Deck and Bulkhead Straightening
The GH IA Induction Straightening Solution (ISS) provides a simple, flexible, low-maintenance alternative to traditional deck and bulkhead straightening techniques. The quick, clean induction heating system rapidly generates heat with precision to relief the stress and straighten the plate. Housed in a all-in-one, portable container, The ISS System features horizontal or vertical orientation, low maintenance requirements, and simple three-step operation.
Shipbuilding
- Pipe Annealing
- Brazing
- Pre- and Post-Heating
Repair and Maintenance
- Localized metal heating: Spot heating,
brazing, stress relief, bolt expansion - Paint removal
Propulsion systems
- Engine component heat treating
- Turbine blade brazing
- Gear hardening
- Large bearing hardening
- Shafts and gearbox components heat treating
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Induction heating is used throughout the shipbuilding industry for construction and repairs.