The roller hearth furnace conveys the work directly on the hearth rollers. Work can also be processed in baskets or on trays which are conveyed on the rollers. Quench systems and cooling systems can also be provided.
Furnaces can be designed for use with or without atmosphere. Heating systems can be direct open fired, indirect fuel fired or electrically heated. Furnaces can be lined with refractory or with ceramic fiber depending on the application.