Urgent: Summary on Ovens
Troy Stevenson, Prosthetic Technician
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Urgent: Summary on Ovens
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Troy Stevenson, Prosthetic Technician
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Here are the replies to my original post. Thank you all that replied. I am
not reposting all responses, since many suggested that I contact OTS for
their PDQ oven line.
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Dear List Serve,
We are currently in the process of looking for a new oven for our orthotic
plastics lab. We have five busy techs who will be using it. We are using
two convection ovens, but want to switch to an infared oven. We are looking
for input from users who have made the change over or have input on infared
ovens. What can we expect different? What are the pros & cons of infared?
What manufacture's / distributors and models do you use or suggest? Any
other information or suggestions you would have would be very much
appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Troy Stevenson, Technician
====
We have a variety of ovens, but 2 years ago we took delivery of a PDQ 6B
rollabout model. For orthotics, I don't think this can be beaten. It heats
very
evenly and very quickly. The rollabout feature is great too, particularly for
inexperienced students, or anyone moulding large sheets for KAFOs or body
jackets. In our situation we often have a large amount of AFOs or KAFOs to
mould
in a limited time, and for this it is great. There would only be 2 negative
things I have to say about it:
The teflon coated tray is only 1/8 thick and tends to 'warp' with the plastic
as it melts - a 1/4 thick platen would be better, and hold the heat between
moulds.
====
I have a large Greive we have used for 16 years. I recently bought an
infrared from Tim Pansiera (OTS). It has been great for orthotics. Has a roll
in tray, uses far less power and heats quicker. We have only turned on the
old oven once since the OTS installation. The techs love it as the hot trays
are much easier and safer to handle. It is very well built.
====
Made the switch several years ago to infrared ovens Replaced two to one(the
PDQ)
has saved incost of the electric bill and does the work of the previous two
ovens. We obtained the larger one because of the use in both O & P. It cooks
faster with less loss of heat.
====
I noticed your message on the List Serve regarding ovens, and had to reply
to you. I'm sure you are aware of our PDQ Infrared Ovens, of which there
are well over 1000 in use in the US. The main reason for that success is
that they are both faster, and heat more evenly than resistance heat.
Anyway, I would be glad to provide you with names and phone numbers of O&P
people in your area to talk to about their experience, as well as sending
you any literature and pricing you may need. Our phone number is
800-221-4769, or of course you can contact me by email.
Rob Faught
Director, Sales and Marketing
OTS Corp
====
I would suggest you contact Rob at OTS, he can give you some good rational on
there system. I have had some experience with their system and it was on a
positive note.
=====
Check out www.ots-corp.com . I have been using their ovens for over 5
years, and have had nothing but great luck with them. More consistant
plastic heating, reproducable results, less cold spots, and no more waiting
4 hours for the oven to get up to temperature.
====
I have used an infared oven and loved it!!! The name of the oven that I
used was called the PDQ oven. I think that you can get them through JS
Sales. the cooking time in alot quicker and the oven heats more evenly than
any oven that I have ever used before.
====
Hello, I have two infrared ovens.The Dry Quik is ten years old. 54 x 30
with 8 bulbs. The ave. cooking time is ten minutes. I have rotated 3 pcs.
rt to left as one came out another went in. The bulbs lasted for several
years. Then two years ago bulbs started to go out. The replacement bulbs
have lasted only one year. Also some of the wiring on the bulb have broke
loose. It seems obvious that the quality has changed. Over all its been a
good pc. of equipment. We have cooked a lot of plastic in it. The oven is
up to cooking time in 20 min. AT our last lab the swamp cooler caused the
cooking time to take up to 23 min. We couldn't believe the shortened
cooking time after the move. The other is 24x24. We have used it for
drooping.drying molds,painted projects and smaller pcs. of plastic. It was
built by a tech who used to work for me. He has made many ovens. It is a
nice oven. Very well built. I believe you can contact him through Cascade
Orthopedic in Sac. He can build an oven to fit any space. The pull
out oven floor would be nice. Ours does not pull out. Access to the cooked
poly would be an improvement. I used to use a gas pizza oven. The plastic
cooked just fine. I cant remember how long it took but the edges were cold
and I always had to turn the it. I hope this has been at least helpful
GOOD LUCK
====
We made the move about two years ago to a 48x36 size from OTS Inc. We went
from using three old pizza baking ovens, to the infarred, it has been great.
We eliminated and got rid of all three pizza ovens, we kept one up and
running, but never used it and finally took it down. We found that we do not
waste nearly as much plastic due to uneven heating, plus the baking time is
so much shorter and accurate (not to mention how much cooler it keeps the
room). We have three guys that continuously pull plastic non-stop all day
long, and that oven is so predictable and accurate its great. If I were you,
I wouldn't hesitate making the move at all.
====
We switchrd too infra red about ten years ago and have never looked back.We
use an OTS PDQ oven and have had great results, they get up to temp faster,
heat more evenly and throw off a lot less ambient heat. so they are great for
our central fab.
We also have a small Blatchford lab oven wich is an electric convection oven
that heats thin guages of poly ethylene better for some reason but it is
provably because the PDQ only heats from the top, but we run the PDQ at about
400 degrees (a little hot for poly-e).
There realy does not seem to be a down side to infra red as far as we can
tell, and we cook a lot of plastic.
====
I bought a PO2 infrared oven about 3 1/2 years ago from OTS and we really
like it. Pryor to that I had used convection and pizza ovens. We find the new
oven much faster with more consistent heating of the plastic.
====
Try OTS by calling Tim Pansiera at (800)221-9769 or <Email Address Redacted>
Craig Willing
=====
not reposting all responses, since many suggested that I contact OTS for
their PDQ oven line.
=====
Dear List Serve,
We are currently in the process of looking for a new oven for our orthotic
plastics lab. We have five busy techs who will be using it. We are using
two convection ovens, but want to switch to an infared oven. We are looking
for input from users who have made the change over or have input on infared
ovens. What can we expect different? What are the pros & cons of infared?
What manufacture's / distributors and models do you use or suggest? Any
other information or suggestions you would have would be very much
appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Troy Stevenson, Technician
====
We have a variety of ovens, but 2 years ago we took delivery of a PDQ 6B
rollabout model. For orthotics, I don't think this can be beaten. It heats
very
evenly and very quickly. The rollabout feature is great too, particularly for
inexperienced students, or anyone moulding large sheets for KAFOs or body
jackets. In our situation we often have a large amount of AFOs or KAFOs to
mould
in a limited time, and for this it is great. There would only be 2 negative
things I have to say about it:
The teflon coated tray is only 1/8 thick and tends to 'warp' with the plastic
as it melts - a 1/4 thick platen would be better, and hold the heat between
moulds.
====
I have a large Greive we have used for 16 years. I recently bought an
infrared from Tim Pansiera (OTS). It has been great for orthotics. Has a roll
in tray, uses far less power and heats quicker. We have only turned on the
old oven once since the OTS installation. The techs love it as the hot trays
are much easier and safer to handle. It is very well built.
====
Made the switch several years ago to infrared ovens Replaced two to one(the
PDQ)
has saved incost of the electric bill and does the work of the previous two
ovens. We obtained the larger one because of the use in both O & P. It cooks
faster with less loss of heat.
====
I noticed your message on the List Serve regarding ovens, and had to reply
to you. I'm sure you are aware of our PDQ Infrared Ovens, of which there
are well over 1000 in use in the US. The main reason for that success is
that they are both faster, and heat more evenly than resistance heat.
Anyway, I would be glad to provide you with names and phone numbers of O&P
people in your area to talk to about their experience, as well as sending
you any literature and pricing you may need. Our phone number is
800-221-4769, or of course you can contact me by email.
Rob Faught
Director, Sales and Marketing
OTS Corp
====
I would suggest you contact Rob at OTS, he can give you some good rational on
there system. I have had some experience with their system and it was on a
positive note.
=====
Check out www.ots-corp.com . I have been using their ovens for over 5
years, and have had nothing but great luck with them. More consistant
plastic heating, reproducable results, less cold spots, and no more waiting
4 hours for the oven to get up to temperature.
====
I have used an infared oven and loved it!!! The name of the oven that I
used was called the PDQ oven. I think that you can get them through JS
Sales. the cooking time in alot quicker and the oven heats more evenly than
any oven that I have ever used before.
====
Hello, I have two infrared ovens.The Dry Quik is ten years old. 54 x 30
with 8 bulbs. The ave. cooking time is ten minutes. I have rotated 3 pcs.
rt to left as one came out another went in. The bulbs lasted for several
years. Then two years ago bulbs started to go out. The replacement bulbs
have lasted only one year. Also some of the wiring on the bulb have broke
loose. It seems obvious that the quality has changed. Over all its been a
good pc. of equipment. We have cooked a lot of plastic in it. The oven is
up to cooking time in 20 min. AT our last lab the swamp cooler caused the
cooking time to take up to 23 min. We couldn't believe the shortened
cooking time after the move. The other is 24x24. We have used it for
drooping.drying molds,painted projects and smaller pcs. of plastic. It was
built by a tech who used to work for me. He has made many ovens. It is a
nice oven. Very well built. I believe you can contact him through Cascade
Orthopedic in Sac. He can build an oven to fit any space. The pull
out oven floor would be nice. Ours does not pull out. Access to the cooked
poly would be an improvement. I used to use a gas pizza oven. The plastic
cooked just fine. I cant remember how long it took but the edges were cold
and I always had to turn the it. I hope this has been at least helpful
GOOD LUCK
====
We made the move about two years ago to a 48x36 size from OTS Inc. We went
from using three old pizza baking ovens, to the infarred, it has been great.
We eliminated and got rid of all three pizza ovens, we kept one up and
running, but never used it and finally took it down. We found that we do not
waste nearly as much plastic due to uneven heating, plus the baking time is
so much shorter and accurate (not to mention how much cooler it keeps the
room). We have three guys that continuously pull plastic non-stop all day
long, and that oven is so predictable and accurate its great. If I were you,
I wouldn't hesitate making the move at all.
====
We switchrd too infra red about ten years ago and have never looked back.We
use an OTS PDQ oven and have had great results, they get up to temp faster,
heat more evenly and throw off a lot less ambient heat. so they are great for
our central fab.
We also have a small Blatchford lab oven wich is an electric convection oven
that heats thin guages of poly ethylene better for some reason but it is
provably because the PDQ only heats from the top, but we run the PDQ at about
400 degrees (a little hot for poly-e).
There realy does not seem to be a down side to infra red as far as we can
tell, and we cook a lot of plastic.
====
I bought a PO2 infrared oven about 3 1/2 years ago from OTS and we really
like it. Pryor to that I had used convection and pizza ovens. We find the new
oven much faster with more consistent heating of the plastic.
====
Try OTS by calling Tim Pansiera at (800)221-9769 or <Email Address Redacted>
Craig Willing
=====
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Troy Stevenson, Prosthetic Technician, “Urgent: Summary on Ovens,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 1, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/215401.
