Patent classifications
B27H5/08
Apparatus and method for toasting of barrels
An apparatus for toasting the inside surface of a barrel. The apparatus generally includes a base member and an arm member. The arm member includes a central support member and at least one radially disposed electric infrared heater configured to heat the inside surface of the barrel evenly, and an extending arm disposed at an upper-most end of the arm member such that in application, the inside surface of the barrel rests on the extending arm and not the heater. The arm member includes at least one heater reflector plate disposed between each of the at least one infrared heaters and the central support member. The at least one heater reflector plate requires having a smooth, reflective surface for increasing the intensity of heat emanating from the respective infrared heater.