Low Temperature Continuous Tunnel Furnaces for Thin Film Products – Top China Suppliers & Factory Solutions
Structure and Operation Principle
Constructed of high-temperature-resistant stainless steel (such as SUS310S) or welded carbon steel, with internal insulation panels (such as ceramic fiber modules) and air distribution plates.
Air inlets and temperature control devices are located at the top and bottom, and heating devices (electric, gas, or steam) are installed on the side walls. Air outlets and exhaust devices are located at both ends.
- Teflon mesh belt: High-temperature resistant (above 250°C), anti-stick, and wear-resistant, suitable for materials prone to adhesion, such as films.
- Stainless steel mesh belt: Made of 304/310S, high-temperature and corrosion-resistant, suitable for high-temperature environments.
- Electric heating: Infrared heating tubes or resistance wires provide fast heating and uniform temperature, suitable for high-precision requirements.
- Gas heating: Low cost, but requires exhaust gas treatment facilities such as dust collectors, desulfurization and denitrification equipment.
- Steam heating: Requires boiler support, has a moderate cost, and is suitable for companies with a steam source.
- Sensor: Thermocouples or infrared thermometers monitor temperature in real time.
- Control Algorithm: PID control combined with fuzzy control dynamically adjusts heating power and conveyor speed.
- Execution Layer: Temperature stability is achieved by adjusting steam flow, fan speed, or gas valves.
The film enters the oven via a conveyor belt. The heating system generates hot air or radiant heat, which exchanges heat and moisture with the film, evaporating moisture. An exhaust device removes moisture. Some designs use fans to accelerate air flow, improving drying efficiency. The cooling section uses natural cooling or fans to reduce temperature, ensuring that the film meets winding requirements after exiting the oven.
The furnace is constructed using high-temperature-resistant stainless steel (such as SUS310S) or welded carbon steel. It also features internal insulation panels, like ceramic fiber modules, and air distribution plates to ensure thermal efficiency and durability.
Teflon mesh belts are ideal for materials prone to adhesion (such as films) and can withstand temperatures above 250°C. Stainless steel mesh belts (made of 304/310S) are best suited for high-temperature and highly corrosive environments where anti-stick properties are not the primary concern.
The oven supports three heating methods: electric heating (infrared tubes/resistance wires for fast, uniform, high-precision heating), gas heating (cost-effective but requires exhaust treatment), and steam heating (moderate cost, suitable for facilities with an existing steam source).
The system uses real-time monitoring via thermocouples or infrared thermometers. A PID control algorithm combined with fuzzy control dynamically adjusts the execution layer parameters, such as steam flow, fan speed, or gas valves, to stabilize the temperature.
The cooling section uses either natural cooling or forced air fans to lower the temperature of the film before it exits the oven. This ensures the film is cooled down sufficiently to meet winding and storage requirements without damage.

