Heavy-Duty Grieve HB-500 Industrial Batch Oven - Gas Heated - 500°F - 1982 Build

Grieve HB-500 Industrial Gas-Fired Oven

1,000,000 BTU/HR | 500°F Max | 38" x 38" x 25" ID | S/N 18420

Available for immediate acquisition is this Grieve HB-500 industrial shelf oven. Manufactured in 1982, this unit is a powerhouse of thermal processing, featuring a massive 1,000,000 BTU/HR gas burner system. It is specifically designed for high-capacity industrial applications where rapid heat-up times and constant thermal recovery are critical.

Technical Specifications

• Model: HB-500
• Year of Manufacture: 1982
• Serial Number: 18420
• Heat Source: Natural Gas (High-Output 1,000,000 BTU Burner)
• Temperature Range: Up to 500°F (260°C) operating temperature.
• Internal Dimensions: 38" Wide x 38" High x 25" Deep
• Electrical: 230V, 3-Phase, 60 Hz, 10 Amps (Blower & Controls)
• Airflow: High-volume horizontal recirculating airflow for superior uniformity.

Key Features

• Heavy-Duty "Heavy Iron" Construction: Built with Grieve’s classic aluminized steel exterior and a rugged interior designed to withstand decades of continuous industrial use.
• Horizontal Airflow Pattern: Engineered for shelf-loaded parts, ensuring that heated air passes directly over each shelf level for consistent results even with dense loads.
• Safety Integrated: Features a full gas safety train, including an electronic flame safeguard relay and manual reset excess temperature controller.
• Explosion-Venting Latches: Equipped with "Brixon" type spring-tension safety latches on double swing-out doors to meet industrial safety standards.
• Superior Recovery: The 1M BTU input provides significantly more power than standard electric models, making this ideal for wet-load drying or high-volume batch processing.