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Melting Furnaces
Vortex Model 02
3 kg water-cooled induction furnace for workshops and bullion desks running back-to-back melts.
Melting capacity3 kg (gold)
USD 3,900
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Vortex Vulcan
1 kg induction melting furnace for retail jewellers — full charge to pour in minutes, with set-and-hold temperature control.
USD 1,950
Price as of 31 August 2026
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At a glance
- 1 kg capacity — sized for daily retail buy-back and small casting work
- Induction heating reaches pouring temperature in minutes, not tens of minutes
- Set-and-hold temperature control protects karat alloys from overheating
- Runs on a single-phase supply and air cooling — no three-phase install, no water circuit
- Standard crucible size, so replacements are easy to source locally
About the Vortex Vulcan
The Vortex Vulcan is sized for the shop that melts every day but rarely melts large. A 1 kg graphite crucible takes buy-back jewellery, casting sprues and bench scrap, and an induction coil brings the charge to pouring temperature in minutes rather than the twenty a resistance furnace would need.
Because induction heats the metal itself, the charge spends less time hot. That means less oxidation, less zinc burned out of karat alloys, and a composition that still matches what you weighed in. The stirring effect of the field mixes added copper and silver evenly, so an alloy comes out consistent rather than layered.
Temperature is set and held rather than judged by eye, and the unit runs on single-phase supply with air cooling — no water circuit to maintain, and no three-phase installation to arrange before it can be switched on.
Specifications
| Melting capacity | 1 kg (gold) |
|---|---|
| Heating method | Induction |
| Rated power | 3.5 kW |
| Power supply | 110–240 V, 50/60 Hz, single phase (auto-ranging) |
| Max temperature | 1200 °C |
| Temperature control | Digital, set and hold |
| Cooling | Air cooled |
| Crucible | Graphite, 1 kg |
| Suitable metals | Gold, silver, karat alloys, copper |
| Supplied with | Graphite crucible, lifting tongs, heat-resistant gloves, mains lead |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 320 × 300 × 380 mm |
| Net weight | 18 kg |
| Warranty | 24 months |
| Lead time | In stock — ships within 3–5 business days |
Specifications are subject to change. Confirm the current build with us before ordering.
Vortex Vulcan — questions
Is 1 kg enough capacity for a retail shop?
For most retail counters, yes. A 1 kg furnace comfortably covers customer buy-backs, bench scrap and small casting. Move up a size only if you routinely melt more than a kilogram in a single session.
Does it need three-phase power?
No. The Vortex Vulcan runs on a standard single-phase supply. Tell us the voltage and frequency at your premises when you order and the unit is configured for it; fit a stabiliser sized to the rated draw if your supply dips under load.
Can it melt silver as well as gold?
Yes, along with karat alloys and copper. Keep a separate crucible per metal so contamination is not carried between melts.
What does a replacement crucible cost?
The Vortex Vulcan uses a standard 1 kg graphite crucible, currently $45. Keep a spare on the shelf so a cracked one never costs you a working day.
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Talk to us
Ask a question before you buy
Tell us your shop size, your power supply and what you melt or test in a day. We will tell you which machine fits — including when the answer is the cheaper one.
- Showroom
- 7425 Jefferson AvenueMoreno Valley, CAUnited States
- Hours
- Monday – Saturday: 10:00–19:00Sunday: Closed
Vortex Vulcan
USD 1,950