Batch vs. Conveyor

Two oven architectures, sized to your line.

The choice between batch and conveyor isn't aesthetic — it's a function of cure time, part variability, and production rate. PFS engineers the right type for your line.

Type 01

Batch Cure Ovens

Parts loaded on racks or carts; door closes; oven cycles to cure temperature. Used when cure time is long relative to spray time, parts vary in size, or production volume doesn't justify conveyor.

  • Best ForPowder coating, varied parts
  • LoadingManual racks/carts
  • Throughput20–100 parts/hour
  • FootprintCompact
Type 02

Conveyor Cure Ovens

Parts enter on conveyor, cure while traveling through heated zones, exit at end. Used for continuous production with consistent parts and automated finishing lines.

  • Best ForContinuous production lines
  • LoadingConveyor pass-through
  • Throughput100–500+ parts/hour
  • FootprintLong — matches conveyor
HELIOS Oven Capabilities

Engineering options for industrial cure.

HELIOS ovens are configured to your cure profile, fuel availability, and production architecture.

Direct-Fired Gas Burners

High-efficiency natural gas burners with modulating control, 100K–500K BTU. Standard for powder cure (350–400°F).

Electric Heat

Electric resistance heating for facilities without natural gas service. Standard up to 200 kW; specialty configurations available.

Re-Circulating Air

Fan-driven hot-air recirculation maintains uniform temperature across the oven volume — critical for consistent cure.

Custom Cure Profiles

PLC-controlled temperature ramping for cure profiles requiring multiple temperature stages (powder + adhesive bond, for example).

Frequently Asked Questions

Industrial curing ovens FAQ.

How does PFS size an oven for my booth?
Oven sizing starts with booth production rate. We calculate parts/hour through the booth, multiply by required cure time, and size oven volume (or conveyor zone length) to match. Then we confirm energy capacity, recirculation airflow, and exhaust to ensure even temperature distribution at full load.
What's the difference between batch and conveyor cure?
Batch ovens cycle: load parts, close door, ramp to temperature, hold, cool, unload. Conveyor ovens are continuous: parts enter at one end, traverse heated zones at conveyor speed, exit cured. Batch is best for varied parts and long cure cycles. Conveyor is best for high-volume continuous production with consistent parts.
Can HELIOS ovens integrate with my existing conveyor?
Yes. HELIOS conveyor ovens are engineered to your conveyor speed, indexing, and part profile. We provide entry/exit transitions, conveyor support inside the oven, and load sensors that interface with your conveyor controls.
Are HELIOS ovens ETL-certified?
Yes. All HELIOS ovens carry ETL certification for NFPA 86 compliance (ovens and furnaces). Burners, controls, and safety systems all ETL/UL-listed.
Gas or electric — how do I decide?
Gas is more energy-efficient and faster to recover at high temperatures, but requires natural gas or LP service to the facility. Electric eliminates gas plumbing, has lower install cost in some scenarios, and is preferred where fuel availability is limited. We help evaluate the right choice for your facility and operating cost target.
How long do oven projects take?
Standard HELIOS batch ovens ship in 8–12 weeks. Custom-engineered conveyor ovens average 12–16 weeks. Installation is typically 2–4 weeks for batch ovens and 4–6 weeks for conveyor ovens, depending on size.