Lamination Yokes for Induction Furnace – Technical Specification 1. Description
Lamination Yokes are magnetic core components used in induction furnaces to provide a low-reluctance path for magnetic flux generated by the induction coil. They enhance magnetic coupling, improve electrical efficiency, and reduce stray losses during furnace operation.
2. Function
- Concentrates and guides magnetic flux around the induction coil
- Reduces magnetic leakage and stray field losses
- Improves furnace power efficiency and melting performance
- Minimizes heating of furnace shell and surrounding structures
- Enhances overall system stability
3. Construction & Design
- Material: Cold Rolled Grain Oriented (CRGO) Silicon Steel Laminations
- Lamination Thickness: 0.23 mm / 0.27 mm / 0.30 mm
- Core Type: Step-lap or stacked lamination design
- Insulation Coating: Inorganic oxide coating (C5/C6 grade)
- Assembly: Bolted or clamped with non-magnetic stainless steel fixtures
- Shape: Curved or rectangular segments as per furnace coil design
- Mounting: External mounting around induction coil
Each lamination is insulated to minimize eddy current losses and improve magnetic efficiency.
4. Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Specification |
| Material Grade |
CRGO Silicon Steel (M3 / M4 / M5) |
| Core Loss |
≤ 1.3 W/kg at 1.5 Tesla |
| Flux Density |
Up to 1.7 Tesla |
| Stacking Factor |
≥ 0.95 |
| Operating Frequency |
500 Hz – 10 kHz |
| Temperature Rise |
≤ 60°C above ambient |
| Insulation Resistance |
≥ 100 MΩ |
| Mechanical Strength |
High compressive strength |
5. Cooling & Thermal Considerations
- Natural air cooling or forced air cooling
- Adequate spacing provided between yokes for heat dissipation
- Designed to withstand continuous high-temperature furnace environment
6. Advantages
- Significant reduction in power losses (up to 8–12%)
- Improved furnace efficiency and faster melting rate
- Reduced electromagnetic interference
- Enhanced coil life due to controlled magnetic field
- Robust and long service life
7. Installation
- Installed circumferentially around the induction coil
- Proper alignment required to maintain uniform magnetic field
- Clamped securely using non-magnetic hardware
- Insulation barriers provided between coil and yokes
8. Maintenance
- Periodic inspection for loosening or vibration
- Check insulation coating condition
- Ensure no rusting or mechanical damage
- Maintain proper cooling airflow
9. Applications
- Coreless induction melting furnaces
- Induction heating systems
- Medium frequency and high frequency furnaces
- Steel, iron, and non-ferrous melting units
10. Standards
- IEC 60404 (Magnetic Materials)
- IS 3024 / IS 648 (CRGO Steel Standards)