New York State Contract Reporter #168016

SUNY College of Ceramics Solicits Custom Wax Flash Out Electric Car Kiln for Foundry

The State University of New York (SUNY) College of Ceramics at Alfred University is seeking proposals for a custom wax flash out electric car kiln for its Cohen National Casting Center Foundry. - Government Buyer: - State University of New York (SUNY), College of Ceramics at Alfred University - Cohen National Casting Center Foundry - Products/Services Requested: - Custom wax flash out electric car kiln (electric, front-loading, car-style) - Quantity: 1 - Key technical requirements: - Front-loading with cart on v-track - Wax collection tray on separate track - Interior dimensions: 48"D x 42"W x 42"H (67 cubic feet) - Door swing: 56"; track extends 108" beyond kiln frame - Stainless steel skin, mild steel frame - Wax trough: stainless or mild steel, watertight - Cart base: cast high temp alumina refractory with wax channeling - Stainless steel capture hood with central ventilation - Programmable controllers (ramp, hold, time; two zones optional) - Temperature: up to 1450°F (option for 1800°F) - Load capacity: 2000 lbs - Includes installation, training, and 2-year warranty - Services: - Installation and training for kiln operation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Custom design to safely and efficiently melt out wax from resin bonded sand or ceramic shell molds (critical for metal casting) - Mandatory pre-bid conference (Zoom) - Competitive evaluation based on design, references, and cost - Proposals must include separate technical and cost components - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Place of Performance: - Cohen National Casting Center Foundry, 1 Saxon Drive, Alfred, NY 14802 - NYSCC, 2 Pine Street, Alfred, NY 14802

Description

The New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University is soliciting proposals from qualified suppliers to provide a custom wax flash out electric car kiln. This kiln is essential for the foundry at the Cohen National Casting Center to safely and quickly melt out wax from resin bonded sand or ceramic shell molds, preventing expansion and cracking before molten metal casting. The procurement is a one-time purchase with a purchase order issued after evaluation and approvals. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held via Zoom, and proposals must be submitted separately for technical and cost components by the specified deadline.

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