Ventura-Melt 30 Ounce Electric Melting Furnaces-120V or 230V

A programmable electric furnace for melting gold and silver charges at the casting bench, sized for the single operator shop. The Ventura-Melt 30 Troy Ounce Electric Melting Furnace is the direct continuation of the Kerr Electro-Melt: same machine, same Italian manufacturing, now under the Ventura-Melt name. Jewelers and casters who relied on the last generation Kerr Standard Electro-Melt (model 35222 in 120V, 35223 in 230V) will find these machines identical in every respect, with all parts fully interchangeable.

This 30 troy ounce gold capacity furnace features digital controls with a built-in programmer, replacing the manual hi-low controls of earlier generations. The programmer allows precise temperature targeting for consistent, repeatable melts, which removes the need for constant monitoring and reduces the risk of overshooting a temperature that can damage the heating element. Used as directed, the automatic controls extend element life and suit production casting and refining.

Features

• Formerly branded as the Kerr Standard Electro-Melt, the same machine, made in Italy
• Digital controls with built-in programmer for precise, repeatable temperature control
• 930 g (30 troy oz.) gold capacity; 775 g (25 troy oz.) silver capacity
• Reaches 982°C (1800°F) in 22 minutes; maximum temperature 1121°C (2050°F)
• All parts fully interchangeable with the last generation Kerr Electro-Melt (models 35222 / 35223)
• Offered in two rated inputs, single phase, selectable below
• Suited to production casting and refining operations
• Sold with a limited factory warranty from VCG Ventura SRL

Available Options

Compatibility

Parts for the Ventura-Melt and the last generation Kerr Electro-Melt are fully interchangeable, so an existing Kerr Standard Electro-Melt (model 35222 or 35223) can be supported from Ventura-Melt parts. They are not interchangeable with any previous generation Kerr Electro-Melt; only the crucibles are compatible across generations. A 3 kg (100 troy oz.) gold capacity "Maxi" Ventura-Melt is also available separately in the same two rated inputs.

Notes

• Exceeding the maximum temperature of 1121°C (2050°F) will damage the heating element.
• Kerr closed its Jewelry Division at the end of 2017 and the Kerr Electro-Melt brand was retired. No parts are available for the first two generations of Kerr Electro-Melts; only the crucibles are the same.

Sold with a limited factory warranty. In the event of a defect in material or workmanship, VCG Ventura SRL's liability is limited, at VCG Ventura SRL's option, to replacement of the defective product or part thereof, or reimbursement of the actual cost of the defective product. In order to take advantage of this limited warranty, the defective product must be returned to VCG Ventura SRL. In no event shall VCG Ventura SRL or any of their dealers or agents be liable for any indirect, incidental or consequential damages.