The Auto FATCAT-60 Continuous Annealing Tube
with Conveyor System
$8,450 USD
Price is current as of May 15, 2022 and subject to change without notice.
Crating and shipping is not included in the price.
International orders may be subject to additional crating fees based on destination.
Crating and shipping is not included in the price.
International orders may be subject to additional crating fees based on destination.
FATCAT-60 with Conveyor using the Phoenix for heat source. Also compatible with Baby, Little and Big Dragons.
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Designed with all glass studios in mind, the variable speed conveyor adds a whole new level of usability to our groundbreaking CAT-60 annealing system.
This tool will transform your business, allowing custom products to be available almost instantly. Customers can pick out their colors/designs, watch the piece being made (or even assist in the making) and then walk away with the work an hour later, eliminating the need for all the additional shipping and handling.
This tool will transform your business, allowing custom products to be available almost instantly. Customers can pick out their colors/designs, watch the piece being made (or even assist in the making) and then walk away with the work an hour later, eliminating the need for all the additional shipping and handling.
How It Works
*A note about ornaments: we recommend leaving a tiny hole between the hook and the body of the ornament, so a vacuum is not created by sealing it off completely. This allows for more even annealing and a more stable object (though they will collect water if hung outdoors).
- Type of Annealer: Automatic Lehr; Continuous Annealing Tube
- Features a variable speed stainless steel conveyor to transport the work through the annealing cycle.
- Furnace Compatibility: All MGBS Furnaces via accessory port except the Mini Dragon
- Curb Weight (Approx.): 450 pounds (204 kg)
- Footprint: 18" D x 120" L x 48" H
- Assembly Required: No
- Interior Dimensions: 8" (~20cm) diameter
- Heat Type/Fuel Source: Uses heat from any furnace except the Mini via the accessory port
- Elements: n/a
- Electrical Use: 120 volts, 3 amps (blower)
- Controller Included: Detachable Auber WS-1510DPMA digital
- Controller Electrical Use: 120 volts, 1 amp
- Base/Casters: 5" locking swivel casters
- Maximum Object Size: 6" x 4" (15cm x 10cm)
- Recommended Wall Thickness: 3/16" (0.5cm) or less
- Average Annealing Cycle: 3/16" (0.5cm) or less
- Included Accessories: Tongs, Fiberglass Cooling Blanket, Train Puller, Heat Damper Block
- Economical and easy to use.
- Variable speed control allows for slow movement up to an hour and fifteen minutes.
- Belt direction is reversible via a toggle switch. Allowing for gradual heat up as well.
- Perfect for ornaments, tumblers, pint glasses, stemless wine glasses, vases and other thin objects.
- Also available as an Independent model powered by gas/electric or all-electric
- Ships with minimal assembly required.
How It Works
- Designed for annealing small bowls, vases, ornaments* and pint glasses
- Based on industrial annealing cycles for bottles, jars, and cups
- Works by maintaining positive pressure in the heating chamber of the furnace, so that a slight breeze of hot air is blowing out of the end of the tube
- A Heat Baffle Block is used to control the amount of air flowing through the tube
- Adjustments to the baffle, burner settings and the door opening size will affect the flow
- The controller and high-temp blower help to maintain a temperature range between 1050°F and 1150°F (565-621°C)
*A note about ornaments: we recommend leaving a tiny hole between the hook and the body of the ornament, so a vacuum is not created by sealing it off completely. This allows for more even annealing and a more stable object (though they will collect water if hung outdoors).
Ready to place an order?
Please see our How To Order page for all the details, and be sure to read our Limited Warranty.
Please see our How To Order page for all the details, and be sure to read our Limited Warranty.