Due to a significant increase in demand, we have recently expanded our operations and taken on an additional unit to accommodate this growth. This development marks an important milestone for us and opens up promising opportunities for the future.
This oven was designed, built, and tested at our factory in Lincolnshire. This oven was for the heat treatment of high-end carbon fibre fishing rods which must be stood upright during the curing process.
We are pleased to share the recent delivery of one of our HL-24 ovens, which has been providing reliable heat treatment services for over 25 years. This particular oven was due for a comprehensive overhaul and service to ensure it continues to operate at peak performance for our valued customer.
Industrial Ovens are specialised pieces of equipment that are designed to achieve high temperatures. This is for applications such as heat treating, metal conditioning, and curing coatings. These ovens generally fall into two main categories: batch and continuous.
In Boston, Lincolnshire—a town where the number of sickness benefit claimants has risen faster than anywhere else in the UK—Lesley and Kevin Trott run JLS Ovens and Furnaces. The couple manages a thriving business with 15 busy employees and ambitions for growth. However, their plans are being hindered by an unexpected obstacle: they can’t recruit a trainee metal worker, despite offering a competitive salary of £26,000.
Advanced Composites have over 200 years experience in the manufacture of Composite materials that have delivered everything from components for Rally Cars to Vacuum cleaners.
During early 2024, JLS Ovens and Furnaces Ltd designed and built an oven to cure carbon fibre products which needed to be cured standing on end. The parts being heat treated were over 3 meters.
At JLS Ovens and Furnaces, we specialise in designing and building customised industrial ovens that meet the specific needs of different industrial processes. These ovens are very important in industries like aerospace and food production. They help control heat precisely, which affects product quality, safety, and efficiency.
NADCAP (National Aerospace and Defence Contractors Accreditation Program) is a crucial accreditation for manufacturers and service providers who work with aerospace and contractors. Established and managed by the Performance Review Institute, the program ensures conformity to quality standards and technical requirements across various special processes.
JLS Ovens & Furnaces Ltd are manufacturers of ovens and furnaces with temperature ranging from 50°C to 790°C.
When it comes to purchasing an industrial oven or furnace in the UK, there are several crucial factors to consider. These specialized heating systems play a vital role in numerous industries, such as manufacturing, aerospace, and pharmaceuticals. Investing in the right industrial oven or furnace is essential for ensuring efficient operations and maintaining product quality.
Industrial ovens are incredibly versatile tools found in a wide range of industries, each relying on them for essential manufacturing processes. These ovens are designed to provide precise control over temperature and airflow, ensuring optimal conditions for tasks like baking, curing, drying, heat-treating, and more. Let's take a closer look at how industrial ovens are used across various sectors:
WWRD as the leading provider of luxury home and lifestyle products worldwide, manufactures, distributes and sells well-recognized brands, including Waterford, Wedgwood and Royal Doulton.
JLS have recently delivered a brand new glass annealing oven to WWRD’s prestigious Waterford Crystal factory in Waterford City, Ireland. This makes a total of three JLS annealing ovens in use at their Waterford manufacturing facility, which can be seen by anyone taking the factory tour. They also have several other ovens on site, all JLS.
The HR Smith Group of Companies is an independent avionics manufacturing company which has been serving the aircraft industry for over 40 years.
HR Smith in Hereford have ordered a JLS Electric Front Loading Oven for heat forming composite components.
Metal Finishings Ltd is based in Ferndown, Dorset and offers a range of metal treatments. They have AS9100 revision B and ISO9001:2000 approval (through NQA) and are currently in the process of applying for NADCAP.
Metal Finishings Ltd have recently purchase a Model 850L standard oven with additional safety features for paint curing.
"Brilliant customer service and technical assistance. The oven was modified and arrived with us in good condition before our rather tight deadline. The oven is a perfect size and warms up fast"
Michael Mulqueen, Quality Engineer, Metal Finishings Ltd
AgustaWestland, the Anglo-Italian helicopter company owned by Italy’s Finmeccanica, is a total capability provider in the vertical lift market. Through its rotorcraft systems design, development, production and integration capabilities, its experience in the training business and its customer focused Integrated Operational Support solutions, the Company delivers unrivalled mission capability to military and commercial operators around the world.
JLS have recently received an order for an Electric Front Loading Oven for curing composite components. The oven is designed to AgustaWestlands own specification, will feature a host of special features and comply with both BS2M54 and AMS2750D Class 1.
“Dynamic Composite Components Centre of Excellence (Yeovil) has, after an extensive evaluation chosen JLS Redditch as the preferred supplier for their latest composite processing oven. The contract for this new oven will improve and further secure their process capability.”
Andy Shackell - Operations, Agusta Westland
CAV Aerospace are a major force in Long Bed Component manufacture for Aerostructures.
Following the successful installation of a similar oven in their Poland facility, CAV have just taken delivery of a second, larger Rapid-Quench Bottom-Loading Oven for their facility in Chihuahua, Mexico. JLS were contracted to supply, deliver and install the oven, which is designed for both solution and precipitation heat treatment of aluminium aerostructure panels to AMS2750D Class 2.
HVR International Ltd, Located in Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, UK, is a world leader in the manufacture of High Voltage, High Energy, Non Inductive Ceramic Carbon Linear Resistors.
JLS has recently supplied two Front-Loading Electric Batch Ovens for heat treating resistor discs. The ovens will add to HVR’s existing battery of 6 JLS ovens, some of which have been in service for over 30 years.
Engro Fertilizers Ltd is a major manufacturer of fertilisers in Pakistan. Their manufacturing base includes urea name plate capacity of 975,000 tons per annum and blended fertilizer (NPK) capacity of 160,000 tons per year. Engro is one of the largest and fastest growing companies in Pakistan today.
As part of a US$ 1 billion expansion project, Engro have ordered a JLS Front-Loading Electric Batch Oven, rated up to 425�C. The oven will be delivered to, and installed and commissioned in Engro’s facility in Daharki, Pakistan by JLS.
