Built on Engineering. Trusted by Foundries Worldwide.
Meltech Limited was founded in 1999 by a team of experienced induction furnace engineers in Haverhill, Suffolk. What started as a spare parts and service business has grown into a full-capability independent induction furnace manufacturer with a global customer base.
Specialists in furnace and inverter technology, we offer high quality new and rebuilt induction systems with spare parts and service you can rely on.
The Inspiration
In 1999, ideas were being formed by Induction furnace engineers experienced in electronic and mechanical servicing which enabled this fledgling business to provide an independent spare parts & service operating from a small factory unit based in Haverhill , England. Soon after start up a local foundry closed which made available several furnaces to Meltech, the purchase of this equipment inspired Meltech to move into the rebuilt furnace market to which Meltech is now renowned.
By 2001 over 30 rebuilt systems had been sold and machines were being despatched at one every three to four weeks with customers stretching as far afield as Jordan, China and South Africa. Spare parts and field service business was also increasing, it became evident that almost all customers proffered to maintain their systems using our comprehensive in house after sales care rather than using the original equipment manufacturer.
Growth
By 2006 over 100 system sales had made it essential for the company to move into a larger factory where all engineering disciplines were centralized.
Product Development
New incoming EU regulations demanded magnetically screened induction furnace bodies instead of traditional box type equivalents which prompted Meltech to embark on a development program which resulted in the introduction of the Mag-Melt range of furnace bodies.
New Partners
2009 saw the formation of Coilco Ltd, this West Midlands based facility is dedicated to the maintenance and repair of all leading brand induction furnace. Today Coilco is expanding its customer base and in conjunction with Meltech offers an ever increasing portfolio of services for anyone with induction heating or melting equipment www.coilco.co.uk.
New Technology
New Pulsar inverter system has been introduced and complete the product range which fulfills Meltech’s title as an original equipment manufacturer as well as being a service and rebuilt system supplier.
Mail Order Spare Parts
Induction Furnaces Ltd started trading in 2015, a wholly owned subsidiary of Meltech, a web based shop which provides easy access for customers to search, specify and buy Induction inverter spare parts and consumables online, the new web site allows the customer to search part numbers against stock inventory spare parts for same day despatch, if spare parts are not listed there is a telephone help line to assist in specifying the correct component and offering technical support.
Product Development
IGBT (Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors) were introduced into the Pulsar inverter range in 2016, this new technology is offered concurrently with the traditional SCR driven inverter system to meet the needs of high tech applications, the functionality of this new Pulsar IGBT inverter offers intelligent digitally controlled fibre optic firing, HMI touch screen, remote diagnostics and optional internet connectivity, to give enhanced efficiency and melt speed, this product range can be easily adapted for Vacuum furnace and special applications.
Today
Since 1999 over 350 machines have been sold in 26 countries, as far afield as China and Chile , all new and rebuilt systems enjoy a high level of service and spare parts support for the life of the machine.
