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IPC Main Group
F27B 9/00

Furnaces through which the charge is moved mechanically, e.g. of tunnel type; Similar furnaces in which the charge moves by gravity

Introduced: September 1968

Last revised: January 2006

Classification Context

Section:
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
Class:
FURNACES; KILNS, OVENS OR RETORTS
Subclass:
FURNACES, KILNS, OVENS OR RETORTS IN GENERAL; OPEN SINTERING OR LIKE APPARATUS

Related Keywords

TUNNEL(S) type furnaces

7 direct subcodes

Child Classifications

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  • F27B 9/02 of multiple-track type; of multiple-chamber type; Combinations of furnaces
  • F27B 9/04 adapted for treating the charge in vacuum or special atmosphere
  • F27B 9/12 with special arrangements for preheating or cooling the charge
  • F27B 9/28 for treating continuous lengths of work

Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class F27, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. POSCO (POHANG IRON AND STEEL COMPANY) KR 885
  2. ZHONGYE CHANGTIAN INTERNATIONAL ENGINEERING COMPANY 670
  3. JFE STEEL 621
  4. JFE STEEL JP 492
  5. PAUL WURTH LU 418
  6. OUTOTEC (FINLAND) FI 346
  7. CHINA ENFI ENGINEERING CORPORATION 328
  8. THYSSEN KRUPP DE 310
  9. JINCHUAN GROUP 279
  10. NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION 262