HU series

The HU Series High-Frequency Converters are designed to meet the demanding requirements of modern industrial automation and robotics applications. Built with both power and precision in mind, the series provides manufacturers and operators with a reliable and energy-efficient heating solution across a wide range of production processes where accuracy, consistency, and minimal heat penetration are critical.

The series is available in two models to suit different operational requirements. The HU 2000+ delivers an output of 2 kW with a frequency range of 0.25 to 1.0 MHz, making it well suited to smaller-scale or highly precise applications where localised heating with tight control over heat affected zones is essential. The HU 5000+ provides a higher output of 5 kW within the same frequency range, addressing larger or more energy-intensive operations that demand greater power without sacrificing precision. This range of options ensures that facilities can select the model that aligns with their specific process requirements, whether for compact automation systems or more robust industrial production environments.

A defining characteristic of the HU Series is its ability to deliver precise, localised heating with minimal heat penetration into surrounding material. In many manufacturing environments, uncontrolled or excessive heating creates real consequences, including wasted energy, increased operating costs, component damage, and inconsistent product quality. By focusing on efficiency and precision at the point of application, the HU Series reduces these risks and contributes to better outcomes across production processes. This makes the converters particularly valuable in robotics and industrial automation applications where delicate components require careful thermal management and where consistency in the heating process directly affects the quality and reliability of the finished product.

At the core of the HU Series is a microprocessor-controlled design that ensures repeatability and stability across extended production cycles. Once operating parameters are established, the converter reproduces the same results consistently, cycle after cycle, without drift or variation. For manufacturers, this level of reliability translates into fewer errors, reduced rework, lower downtime, and a more predictable and efficient workflow. It also supports compliance with strict quality standards, as each operation is carried out with the same precision regardless of production volume or duration. For industrial automation environments in Australia where process consistency is a baseline expectation rather than a goal, the microprocessor-controlled architecture of the HU Series provides a dependable foundation for sustained, high-quality production performance.

• Power output options: 2 kW (HU 2000+) and 5 kW (HU 5000+)

• Frequency range up to 1.0 MHz

• Compact outer circuit design with optional second switchable circuit

• Flexible cable connection for seamless integration

• No requirement for demineralised cooling water

• Freely programmable settings for tailored applications

• Interfaces available for external control, with Profibus and Profinet as options

• Optional pyrometer connection for precise monitoring

• Custom interfaces available on request

The HU Series high-frequency converters are suited to a wide range of industrial automation and robotics processes, particularly where precision heating of thin materials is required. Key applications include:

• Soldering

• Heat treatment (hardening, annealing, tempering)

• Joining (shrinking)

• Forming (forging)

• Surface treatment (drying, preheating)

• Melting

• Sealing

• Indirect heating

• Specialised solutions (e.g., bonding, plasma generation)

These versatile systems bring enhanced energy efficiency and operational reliability to production environments across manufacturing, electronics, and advanced materials processing.

The HU Series High-Frequency Converters are designed to meet the demanding requirements of modern industrial automation and robotics applications. Built with both power and precision in mind, the series provides manufacturers and operators with a reliable and energy-efficient heating solution across a wide range of production processes where accuracy, consistency, and minimal heat penetration are critical.

The series is available in two models to suit different operational requirements. The HU 2000+ delivers an output of 2 kW with a frequency range of 0.25 to 1.0 MHz, making it well suited to smaller-scale or highly precise applications where localised heating with tight control over heat affected zones is essential. The HU 5000+ provides a higher output of 5 kW within the same frequency range, addressing larger or more energy-intensive operations that demand greater power without sacrificing precision. This range of options ensures that facilities can select the model that aligns with their specific process requirements, whether for compact automation systems or more robust industrial production environments.

A defining characteristic of the HU Series is its ability to deliver precise, localised heating with minimal heat penetration into surrounding material. In many manufacturing environments, uncontrolled or excessive heating creates real consequences, including wasted energy, increased operating costs, component damage, and inconsistent product quality. By focusing on efficiency and precision at the point of application, the HU Series reduces these risks and contributes to better outcomes across production processes. This makes the converters particularly valuable in robotics and industrial automation applications where delicate components require careful thermal management and where consistency in the heating process directly affects the quality and reliability of the finished product.

At the core of the HU Series is a microprocessor-controlled design that ensures repeatability and stability across extended production cycles. Once operating parameters are established, the converter reproduces the same results consistently, cycle after cycle, without drift or variation. For manufacturers, this level of reliability translates into fewer errors, reduced rework, lower downtime, and a more predictable and efficient workflow. It also supports compliance with strict quality standards, as each operation is carried out with the same precision regardless of production volume or duration. For industrial automation environments in Australia where process consistency is a baseline expectation rather than a goal, the microprocessor-controlled architecture of the HU Series provides a dependable foundation for sustained, high-quality production performance.

The HU Series control software gives operators straightforward access to heating parameter configuration, allowing settings to be customised and adjusted to suit specific process requirements without specialist programming knowledge. External control interfaces ensure compatibility with industrial robotics systems and complex production workflows, making it practical to incorporate the converters into existing automation infrastructure without significant modifications. For facilities operating within connected or smart factory environments, optional Profibus and Profinet connectivity extends this integration capability further, allowing the HU Series to communicate directly with plant-wide control systems and supporting the data exchange and process visibility that modern industrial automation environments in Australia increasingly require.