T-BARMASTER
t-barmaster400

INDUSTRIAL INDUCTION FURNACESTO PRODUCE GOLD AND SILVER INGOTS OF DIFFERENT DESIGNS AND MIRROR FINISHING SURFACE

T-BARMASTER™

HUMAN-FRIENDLY INDUCTION TUNNEL FURNACES

T-Barmaster™ is an induction tunnel furnace which, although it involves a very advanced technology, is flexible and easy to use. Available in different models, each Tera Automation T-Barmaster™ is designed, managed and assembled within our company.

Our tunnel furnace is divided into three chambers, where grains are melted in a controlled atmosphere and are casted into glossy and completely flat gold or silver ingots. The patented technology called Pinch Valves™, placed at both ends of the tunnel, ensures a perfect sealing: as a matter of fact, this system with pneumatic valves keeps oxygen outside the tunnel, maintaining an inert atmosphere and drastically reducing gas -usually nitrogen - consumption. Graphite consumables last longer and do not deteriorate due to oxidation.

Like all other induction casting furnaces, this furnace needs to be connected to a duly sized water refrigeration installation (T-Chiller).

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A LOGICAL SOLUTION

In the past years, the market of investment precious metals has become more and more demanding: nowadays an ingot must have the same aesthetic properties of a jewel.

Using the machines available on the market prior to the launch of T-Barmaster™, one could manufacture products of reasonable quality, but it was difficult for operators to manage them. As a matter of fact, calibration of work parameters and ordinary maintenance were almost exclusively limited to highly-specialized staff.

The launch of T-Barmaster™ revolutionized the field: companies all over the world were supplied with tailored tunnel furnaces, scalable according to production types (ingot from 1 ounce, up to 400 ounces or 1000 ounces), whose maintenance was accessible. 

The only solution was designing an induction tunnel furnace with an easy and user-friendly interface (HMI touch screen), that could be even completely disassembled with just one wrench.

T-BARMASTER™

IS AVAILABLE AS:

Stand alone
Semiautomatica
Stand alone

THE PAST

CRITICAL ISSUES AND DISADVANTAGES OF THE TRADITIONAL SYSTEM

  • The furnace is in the open air and the flame is always burning, hence risks of accidents at work are very high
  • Higher risks of metal loss
  • Significant emission of fumes, whose recovery is very expensive for the company, and development of a strong electromagnetic field
  • A lot of consumables, such as crucibles, are used and worn out quickly, implying high operating costs
  • The quality of the finished ingot (shininess, purity, flatness) is medium-high
  • The furnace requires the constant presence of operators

THE INNOVATION

THE ADVANTAGES OF AN INDUCTION TUNNEL FURNACE

 

  • No explosive gases or open flames, therefore operators work in a safer and controlled area in ideal environmental conditions
  • Metal does not undergo significant loss, that means that the ingot has the same weight as the grains put in each ingot mold
  • No emission of harmful fumes or electromagnetic fields: an important advantage for operators' health and significant cost savings
  • Thanks to the Pinch Valves patented solution, graphite ingot molds last longer and general consumption is low
  • Ingots are created in a closed environment with a controlled atmosphere and the result is flawless products
  • According to the chosen automation degree, operators act as simple processing supervisors and do not necessarily need to be always present.

MOREOVER, THE T-BARMASTER™ INDUSTRIAL INDUCTION FURNACES GUARANTEE:

Consistency of the end product quality
Easy management and ordinary maintenance
Easy-to-use PLC-HMI (Human Machine Interface) interface

 

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WHICH KIND OF INGOT DO YOU WANT TO MANUFACTURE?

T-Barmaster One™FOR INGOTS FROM 1 OUNCE TO 1 KILOBAR

T-Barmaster One™

T-Barmaster

From 6 to 28 ingot molds Ingots from 1 ounce to 1 kilobar

According to the machine version (Smart M, Smart L, Compact, Plus)

AVERAGE PRODUCTION OF GOLD INGOTS

lingotto1Starting from 8-10 one-kg ingots per hour
to 110-120 one-kg ingots per hour

lingotto2

AVERAGE PRODUCTION OF SILVER INGOTS

Starting from 8-10 one-kg ingots per hour
to 110-120 one-kg ingots per hour

 
MODELT-BARMASTER ONE
VERSIONSMARTCOMPACTPLUS
Inductor power (kW) 15 24 30 45 60 80 100 120 160
Au Kilobar/h 12:14 30:40 40:50 50:60 70:80 100:110 110:120
Ag Kilobar/h 12:14 30:40 40:50 50:60 70:80 100:110 100:110
Au Good Delivery/h -- -- --
Ag Good Delivery/h -- -- --
Minimum molds 6 molds & 6 spacers 18 molds & 9 spacers 28 molds & 14 spacers
Products range (Ag & Au) From 1 oz (30 g) to 1 kilobar
Managing and control Touch control panel & PLC
Dimensions (mm) 3100 x 800 x 1650 h 6000 x 1000 x 1650 h 8200 x 1000 x 1650 h

T-Barmaster 400™FOR INGOTS UP TO 400 OUNCES (GOOD DELIVERY)

T-Barmaster 400™

t-barmaster 400

From 5 to 14 ingot molds Ingots up to 400 ounces

According to the machine version (Smart, Compact, Plus)

AVERAGE PRODUCTION OF GOLD INGOTS

lingotto1Starting from 10-12 one-kg ingots per hour
to 110-120 one-kg ingots per hour

lingotto2

AVERAGE PRODUCTION OF SILVER INGOTS

Starting from 10-12 one-kg ingots per hour
to 110-120 one-kg ingots per hour

 
MODELT-BARMASTER 400
VERSIONSMARTCOMPACTPLUS
Inductor power (kW) 30 60 100 160 200
Au Kilobar/h 10:12 20:30 50:60 90:100 110:120
Ag Kilobar/h 10:12 20:30 50:60 90:100 110:120
Au Good Delivery/h 2:3 5:6 10:12 18:20 20:22
Ag Good Delivery/h -- -- -- -- --
Minimum molds 5 molds & 5 spacers 9 molds & 9 spacers 14 molds & 14 spacers
Products range (Ag & Au) Up to 400 oz.
Managing and control Touch control panel & PLC
Dimensions (mm) 3850 x 1000 x 1650 h 6000 x 1000 x 1650 h 8200 x 1000 x 1650 h

T-Barmaster 1000™FOR INGOTS UP TO 1000 OUNCES

T-Barmaster 1000™

T-barmaster 1000

From 9 to 14 ingot molds Ingots up to 1000 ounces

According to the machine version (Compact, Plus)

AVERAGE PRODUCTION OF GOLD INGOTS

lingotto1Starting from 10-24 one-kg ingots per hour
to 48-60 one-kg ingots per hour

lingotto2

AVERAGE PRODUCTION OF SILVER INGOTS

Starting from 18-24 one-kg ingots per hour
to 48-60 one-kg ingots per hour

 
MODELT-BARMASTER 1000
VERSIONCOMPACTPLUS
Inductor power (kW) 100 160 200 250
Au Kilobar/h 18:24 24:36 36:48 48:60
Ag Kilobar/h 18:24 24:36 36:48 48:60
Au Good Delivery/h 6:8 14:16 16:20 20:24
Ag Good Delivery/h 3:4 4:6 6:8 8:10
Minimum molds 9 molds & 9 spacers 14 molds & 14 spacers
Products range (Ag & Au) Up to 1,000 oz.
Managing and control Touch control panel & PLC
Dimensions (mm) 9200 x 1000 x 1650 h 9200 x 1000 x 1650 h

T-BARMASTER POWER LOOPBETTER PERFORMANCE. SMALLER FOOTPRINT.

T-BARMASTER POWER LOOP

T-barmaster 1000

New COMPACT casting tunnel furnace for companies with special space requirements

Smaller footprint Ingots up to 1000 ounces

According to the machine version (One, 400, 1000)

AVERAGE PRODUCTION OF GOLD INGOTS

lingotto1Starting from 24-36 one-kg ingots per hour
to 110-120 one-kg ingots per hour

lingotto2

AVERAGE PRODUCTION OF SILVER INGOTS

Starting from 24-36 one-kg ingots per hour
to 110-120 one-kg ingots per hour

 
T-BARMASTER POWER LOOP
VERSIONT-BARMASTER ONET-BARMASTER 400T-BARMASTER 1000
Dimensions (LxPxH)5200 x 2000 x 1620 mm5200 x 2000 x 1620 mm6200 x 2000 x 1620 mm
Inductor power [kW] 120 160 160 200 150 200 250
Kilobar Au/h 100:110 110:120 90:100 110:120 24:36 36:48 48:60
Kilobar Ag/h 100:110 110:120 90:100 110:120 24:36 36:48 48:60
Au Good Delivery/h - - 18:20 20:22 14:16 16:20 20:24
Ag Good Delivery/h - - - - 4:6 6:8 8:10