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Introduction
In this the October 2009 issue of “The Monty” we cover a wide range of news items, tips
and trends about the worldwide heat treating industry. This edition tells you how the US
Environmental Protection Agency is taking the first step towards reporting of greenhouse
gas emissions for large users of energy, contains a report about the heat treating industry
in Brazil, includes our (and others) opinions about the recent ASM Heat Treating Exposition
and Gear Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, our thoughts on the 25 most influential people
in the heat treating industry and my favourite-a supplier to the heat treating industry that
has actually seen business increase in 2009! In addition to our news items we also provide
you with listings of heat treaters looking for new positions, companies looking to hire and a
very up to date compilation of some of the best priced used heat treating equipment you
will find anywhere.
What brings me the biggest joy about this issue is that you will notice a renewed sense of
optimism about business conditions. Having spent 31 years in the heat treating industry I
can unequivocally say that 2009 ranks as the absolute worst for business, however the
general consensus is that we have reached the bottom and business is painfully slowly
showing some signs of recovery. Granted things are dismal compared to 2007 but guess
what? We have all learned how to cope with the new realities of the industry and from here
everything is up.
So enjoy this issue of “The Monty” and feel free to give us your feedback, criticisms and
thoughts.
Regards, Gord
Heat Treat News
Michael Cousin/Park Thermal. Mike is a well known, very experienced , long time “heat
treat guy” who recently parted ways with one of the largest new furnace builders in North
America, Ipsen International based in Rockford, Illinois, USA. We have a good ending to
this story as Mike just yesterday joined with new furnace builder/used equipment dealer
Park Thermal based in Georgetown, Ontario, Canada. While many of the details are still up
in the air Mike has told us that he is looking forward to assimilating into Canadian culture
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by learning how to say “eh” and drink Tim Hortons coffee which of course you have to be
able to do as a true Canadian. I am sure there is more to come on this story. October 2/09
Ipsen's Titan Roadshow Video. Ipsen's video shows what you can expect to see when
their custom-fitted trailer sets up to demo the new Titan vacuum heat treat system. October
2/09
You can view it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x20GFYQTPAw
Ipsen International/New “Titan” Orders. (October 1, 2009, Rockford, IL) Ipsen, Inc.
announced today that the company has shipped two new Titan Vacuum Furnaces to a
manufacturer of hydraulic components and complete hydraulic systems located in Europe.
These furnaces feature a 12-bar nitrogen or argon internal quench system, an energy
efficient graphite hot zone with shaped graphite heating elements capable of processing
temperatures up to 2,400 ºF, and a Vacu-Prof™ interactive control system. The units have
an 18" (457 mm) wide x 18" (457 mm) high x 24" (610 mm) deep effective work zone, and
are capable of handling loads up to 2,000 lbs.Titan is a self-contained, highly mobile, skidmounted system with fast utility hookups which installs in just one day. Titan’s simple-tomaster control system supports 17 languages, switches easily between imperial and metric
units of measure, provides real-time data acquisition, trending and archiving, and stores up
to 1000 recipes. An expert controls option, with interactive program generation feature,
even provides recipe suggestions based on the customer’s metallurgical needs. Other
available options include; a high vacuum system, a loader system, a closed-loop water
system, and all-metal hot zone, allowing customers to customize their purchase to address
their Thermal Processing needs. Titan’s manufacturing versatility, operational simplicity, and
financial flexibility allow both heat treaters and OEMs alike to capitalize on profitable
opportunities and reduce costs in a challenging economy. About Ipsen, Inc. Ipsen, Inc.
designs and manufactures thermal processing systems including vacuum heat treating
equipment, atmosphere furnaces and advanced thermal process control systems. With
manufacturing operations worldwide, the most sophisticated research and development
facilities in the industry, and the largest installed base, Ipsen, Inc. offers innovative
solutions and technical expertise to improve the efficiency and performance of your heat
treating applications. Ipsen, Inc. maintains manufacturing plants in Rockford, IL, Souderton,
PA, Kleve, Germany, Calcutta, India, Kyoto, Japan and Shanghai, China. October 2/09
We've Found Them! A company in North America involved in the heat treating industry
that has actually grown over the past year. Not a commercial heat treater-we are not aware
of any that have grown in sales. Not a new furnace builder-not aware of any. Not an alloy
company-we are not aware of any that have grown. The company that we know of that has
seen sales grow (although not an enormous amount) over the past year is Atmosphere
Engineering in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA which makes flow meters and Endo Injectors. We
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freely admit this is not a large company but they are obviously doing something right, partly
based upon overseas orders, partly just plain having a good product. Have a good news
story you would like to share? Just let us know. October 1/09
Surface Heat Treat & Coatings. A relatively new company in Stoney Creek, Ontario,
Canada, Surface Heat Treat and Coatings would appear to be growing quite quickly. Owned
and run by Janet Abrahamse the company within the last month replaced one of their older
vacuum furnaces with a newer Surface Combustion vacuum furnace which was previously
located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. October 1/09
ASM International/Industrial Heating. For quite some time ASM through the ASM Heat
Treating Society (HTS) has published Heat Treating Progress magazine, a magazine
dedicated to the international heat treating community. ASM will discontinue the magazine
with HTS news being published in Industrial Heating on a bi-monthly basis. While the details
have been agreed upon it still has to be approved by both organizations, HTS monthly
updates in Industrial Heating will start January 1/2010. HTS will continue to publish a
weekly electronic newsletter.September 29/09
25 Most Influential People in the Heat Treating Industry. A new reader to “themonty”
claimed he thoroughly enjoyed an article we posted in August of 2007 about the 25 most
influential people in the heat treating industry. However as he pointed out a few of the
individuals on our list have retired and in a couple of instances have very unfortunately
passed away. This reader was dead on the money-time to update our list. A quick overview
tells us at least 10 individuals will need to be changed meaning we are looking towards our
readers to make suggestions. The basic criteria is an individual who through his decisions
can alter the course of captive or commercial heat treating, change the direction of
technology or has such insightful ideas that they can alter the perception of heat treating.
We would expect that next week we can present our updated top 25 list. September 29/09
When looking for the individuals most responsible for charting the current and future
pattern of heat treating in North America what criteria are we applying? The academics who
research the theories of heat treating or the individuals who implement these ideas? The
CEO's of the largest commercial heat treat companies or the metallurgists at the large
captives such as General Motors or Boeing? Do furnace makers initiate new technologies or
are they merely following what the market dictates? Does a purchasing agent at Timken
Bearings or Ford effect heat treating or are they merely following the dictates of the
metallurgical or engineering department? Ultimately you could argue that the CEO of
General Motors affects the heat treating industry in North America far more than any one
person directly involved in heat treating. At the end of the day we relied upon our opinions
and our readers opinions (of which there were many) to arrive at a list that includes all of
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the above. You'll see several CEO's of the continents' largest commercial heat treaters,
several entrepreneurs whose products have had a direct bearing on the technology currently
in use, a good representation of the new furnace builders, at least 2 individuals at the large
captives and several academics whose research into the industry has proven to be
invaluable. While Mr. John Hubbard of Bodycote International was far and away the number
one choice as the most influential individual in the North American heat treating industry
and we rated him as such the rest of our selections are listed alphabetically.
Mr. John Hubbard, CEO, Bodycote International (Commercial Heat Treating). While John is
based in the UK the decisions he and Bodycote make as the largest commercial heat treater
in the world have a direct bearing on commercial heat treating, the fortunes of some of the
industries' suppliers and through their success at taking over captive heat treating
operations they also have an impact on captive heat treating.
Mr. Martin Beaton, Regional Director - Great Lake Region, Bodycote
International. Martin oversees a number of Bodycote plants in Canada,
the US and Mexico and is one of the top managers at Bodycote in
North America. In our opinion one of the most competent individuals
in the industry and a person that has a direct impact on a number of
heat treating decisions.
Bill Bernard, Surface Combustion, (new Furnaces). When introduced
in the last century Surface Combustion's, "Allcase" batch IQ furnaces
completely changed the direction of heat treating. As owner and
President of the company Bill has had a direct impact on the industry.
Mr. Howard Boyer- Editor of the ASM Metals Handbooks and the
Heat Treaters Guide.
Steve Graham, American Axle. Steve is in charge of Heat Treating for
American Axle, one of the largest captive heat treaters in North
America. Like all the individuals on our list his decisions have a large
bearing on which way the industry goes in the future.
Mr. Daniel Herring, (The Heat Treat Doctor) Herring Group. The only consultant in our
group, Dan's opinions have helped shape the course of heat treating for a number of
companies.
Bill Jones, CEO of Solar Atmospheres, Souderton, PA. (Commercial vacuum heat treating)
and Solar Manufacturing (new vacuum furnaces). Bill is a true innovator whose research
into vacuum heat treating furnaces has had a very definite impact on vacuum heat treating.
Zia Karim has from an aerospace heat treating perspective played a major role in the
development and institutions of Nadcap. At Nadcap he has held the longest position as staff
engineer (not to mention at one time he was the only one global wise) forging alliances with
Boeing and Aerospace primes to bring them on board. As NADCAP has had such an impact
on the industry it is only fitting that Zia is mentioned.
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The Keough Family. Bob, Bill and Chip. While semi retired at the age of 91 Bob was one
of the pioneers of austempering, Chip as President of Applied Process (commercial salt heat
treating) and Bill as President of AFC-Holcroft (new furnaces) have all had a very definite
impact on the industry.
Mr. Michel Korwin, President of Nitrex Metal Inc., Montreal, Quebec. Michel is probably
more responsible than any other individual in North America for the growth of Gas Nitriding.
In addition his efforts to form a controls group are likely to also have an impact on the
industry.
Janusz Kowalewski, Seco Warwick, Meadville, PA. Janusz has proven to be an innovator
who has taken Seco Warwick (new furnaces) into new directions.
Professor George Krauss- Colorado School of Mines who has authored
many books for ASM on Heat Treating.
Bob McCulley, Chrysler, Kokomo, Indiana. As head of one of the largest
captive heat treating operations in North America, Chryslers', Kokomo,
Indiana transmission plant, Bob's decisions have a direct impact on the
course that Chrysler takes when it comes to heat treating.
Rich Penrose, President and Owner of California Brazing. While the
position of President of MTI (Metal Treating Institute) is more ceremonial
than anything, the President does influence the decisions that this
organization makes. Rich is the 2007 President and in addition he has
been a pioneer in the brazing field.
Mr. George Pfaffmann- Ajax Tocco- Induction Heat Treating. It
surprised us the number of Induction "guys" that were suggested for our list. George's
name came up on such a regular basis that his inclusion was a very easy decision.
Bob Peaslee, Wall Colmonoy Corp. (captive and commercial heat treating and brazing).
This is an interesting choice. We personally at "The Monty" have never met Bob or spoken
with him but his name came up more than anybody else's (with the exception of John
Hubbard) in our suggestions and we respect our reader's choices.
Ben Rassieur, CEO Paulo Products. No way can we ignore the President of the largest
privately owned heat treat group in North America.
Dr. Valery Rudnev, Inductoheat, Madison Heights, Michigan. A name we are very familiar
with and which a number of people mentioned as a real innovator in the Induction heating
industry.
Gary Sharp, Owner and President of Advanced Heat Treat Corp. in Waterloo, Iowa. Many
years ago when Ion Nitriding was introduced to the North American heat treating market
the technology got off to a very rocky start and languished for many years in the wilderness
of heat treating. Gary saw an opportunity and has grown Advanced into the largest
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commercial Ion Nitrider in North America with the effect that it is now after many years
seen as an excellent technology in certain applications.
Mr. Carl Spezio, CEO of Bluewater Thermal the largest US based commercial heat treater.
Carl took Bluewater from a division of Gibraltar Steel to an independent heat Treating
Group, Bluewater Thermal. His actions have created a real change in the industry.
Steve Stormzand (Bosch/DTC) Pioneer in plasma nitriding and HPGQ. A name we are not
familiar with but several individuals suggested Steve as having brought about changes in
the industry because of his interest in Plasma (Ion) Nitriding and High Pressure gas
quenching.
Bill Thompson, founder of both Marathon Monitors and Super Systems (furnace
control systems). While Bill did not invent the oxygen probe his effectiveness in bringing it
to market has meant it is very unusual to see a furnace without an oxygen probe and
changed how all heat treaters in North America control their furnaces.
Dr. George Totten- Union Carbide Corporation who over the years has provided very
extensive knowledge about quenching. A very well known individual within the industry.
Dale Weirs, Boeing, who is pushing the envelope when it comes to heat treating, Boeing
is an enormous captive heat treater, a major outsourcer of heat treating and as the man in
charge of these decisions Dale certainly influences the direction of heat treating in North
America.
Mr. Martyn Wilton, President of Bodycote, North America. While John Hubbard, CEO of
Bodycote International has been suggested as the most influential individual in the North
American heat treating industry it is only fitting that the President of Bodycote, North
America also been included on our list.
Business Opportunities. Metallurgical Engineer with an enormous amount of heat
treating experience is looking for a new position. Technical Sales Person with Vacuum
Heat Treating experience is required for a PA based commercial heat treater. Experienced
Heat Treat Salespeople are always hard to find, however today we have just such an
individual. Recently we added a Canadian commercial heat treat plant that is looking for an
experienced heat treater to act as a General Manager/Plant Manager. In addition to a
number of experienced individuals looking for positions within the industry we have several
companies with positions available that need to be filled immediately, including our most
recent opportunity a Quality Engineer in Southern California. Other positions available are
an immediate position for a Journeyman Maintenance Mechanic in a Heat Treat Shop, a
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Business Development Manager is required by Wall Colmonoy and Performance Review
Institute is seeking Nadcap Consultant Auditors September 29/09
AFC-Holcroft/JSC Nakal. A few short years ago very few manufacturers regarded Russia
as a large potential market, Holcroft is one of the few heat treat equipment suppliers I am
aware of that did much business in Russia. That has changed and a few suppliers are now
dedicating resources to the growing Russian market. As you can see from the press release
below AFC-Holcroft is investing time and money into growing their business in the
country.September 29/09
“(September, 2009) AFC-Holcroft, headquartered in Wixom, Michigan, has signed an
exclusive distribution agreement with JSC NAKAL, located in Solnechnogorsk, Moscow
Region (Russia). Under this agreement, NAKAL will be providing sales, service, parts and
support of AFC-Holcroft equipment in the partnership area, which consists of Russia, the CIS
countries and the Baltic Region. NAKAL was founded in 1992. It has accumulated vast
experience in the area of heat treatment. The company started with promoting its services
in aerospace and defense industries, gradually moving to developing and manufacturing
heat-treatment machinery for other industries. Currently, it is the largest electro-thermic
equipment manufacturer on the territory of the Russian Federation. The company focuses
on development and manufacturing of heat-treatment furnaces, melting furnaces for nonferrous metals, drying ovens and laboratory furnaces for all industries. NAKAL has its own
Research and Testing Laboratory of Heat-Treatment Machinery where they test and develop
new thermo-chemical solutions such as catalytic gas nitriding. Manufacturing facilities of
NAKAL are located in Moscow Region, Russia, and include over 8,000 square meters of
production area with welding, metal treatment, insulation, painting and other specialized
equipment. All manufacturing is done on-site with all required manufacturing equipment
owned by the company. Staff members of the company include research workers that
develop new heat treatment technologies. There is also the control system department,
developing the most sophisticated and state-of-the-art computer process control systems,
including the ones for the furnaces with protective atmosphere. “As our major decision, we
want to leverage our strengths to capture the same market share in AFC-Holcroft’s Russian
market as we have in North America” says Marc Ruetsch, Director of European Operations
for AFC-Holcroft. Ruetsch will also be responsible for the sales of service and spare parts
expansion. “With the help of our Russian partners, we will increase our product range
considerably in this market.” Nikolay Ityaksov, General Manager of NAKAL, also sees a great
deal of advantages in cooperation of the companies. “Everybody benefits from this alliance.
Our company gets a chance to benefit from vast experience of the American company and
ready-made solutions for our customers. On the other hand, AFC-Holcroft significantly
enlarges its presence in the above-mentioned markets. Moreover, manufacturing companies
that use these furnaces and equipment will also benefit from our alliance, as it improves
accessibility of the equipment produced by one of the world leaders, as well as service
support and pricing.” “The close collaboration with NAKAL Industrial Furnaces is a strategic
decision for us, allowing us to build on our large installed base of furnace equipment in this
region” says AFC-Holcroft’s Vice-President, Bill Disler. “As a leader in heat treatment
equipment technology, we will be able to better support our existing Russian and CIS state
customers as well as develop new customer relationships. We will continue to make
adjustments in our organization to support our global activity as we expand our footprint
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around the world.” AFC-Holcroft has more than a hundred installations in the former Soviet
Union, with Holcroft brand equipment installed in a diverse range of plants.”
H & M Metal Processing Company. Commercial heat treater H & M Metal Processing in
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, USA is picking up and moving down the road to 1414 Kenmore Blvd.,
Akron, Ohio 44314. Phone 330-745-3076. H & M is a salt to salt heat treater. September
29/09
Used Equipment Available. For Monday September 28th/09 we have these suggestions in
the way of well priced used heat treating equipment, a Buehler Versamet 3
Metallograph, a Closed Loop Cooling system and 14 Hydrogen Generators. New
arrivals include a Surface Combustion 72” Allcase Line which has 2 Hi Heat furnaces,
charge car, tempers and a bunch of extras all for $210,000 USD-an amazing price. Also new
are a very large Aluminum Drop Bottom Oven, Low Temperature Ovens and
Combustion burners. We have just added several brand new Blue M High Temperature
Furnaces. Along with a number of other items we just posted a listing for a Como Quench
Oil Filtration Unit and a 48" Diameter Lindberg Pit Furnace. An interesting offering is a
complete Batch IQ Heat Treating Department. The listing is far too complete to list here
but the centrepiece is two Super 30 Allcase furnaces in immaculate condition with an
excellent asking price. Asking price is $250,000 USD or best offer but they were completely
rebuilt in late 2008 at a cost of almost $400,000 USD. Super 30 Allcase Batch IQ furnaces
are always reasonably popular even in this market. We have both complete lines and 2
Super 30 Furnaces, 1980’s vintage, good condition with an asking price of $45,000 USD
each. This is a small selection of our listings and remember if you don’t see what
you are looking for ask and we will find it. September 28/09
EPA/Greenhouse Gas Emissions. September 22, 2009 the US Environmental Protection
Agency signed the final rule having to do with reporting methods for greenhouse gas
emissions (CO2, Nox, etc.) Based upon the information below (we have included two
excerpts) it would appear to us that this will only apply to companies using in excess of
456,000,000 scfh (465,100 decatherm I believe) of natural gas annually which brings up a
question which I can’t answer-how many companies doing captive or commercial heat
treating will this apply to? Whether it applies to many heat treaters now doesn’t matter-in
the not too distant future all heat treaters will be responsible for monitoring and reporting
greenhouse gas emissions with some form of carbon tax or cap and trade scheme following
close behind. At the risk of veering into politics I firmly believe that the whole issue of global
warming is based upon incomplete, self serving research and that the only end result will be
one of the largest transfers of wealth the world has seen. As far as I am aware the only
area of North America that currently has a form of carbon tax is the province of British
Columbia on the Pacific coast of Canada. This carbon tax was introduced approximately 1
year ago and while carbon taxes are just slowly ramping up just try asking a heat treater in
BC what he thinks-it’s is starting to get damn expensive! September 28/09
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“Under the rule, suppliers of fossil fuels or industrial greenhouse gases, manufacturers of
vehicles and engines, and facilities that emit 25,000 metric tons or more per year of GHG
emissions are required to submit annual reports to EPA. The gases covered by the proposed
rule are carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), hydrofluorocarbons
(HFC), perfluorocarbons (PFC), sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), and other fluorinated gases
including
nitrogen
trifluoride
(NF3)
and
hydrofluorinated
ethers
(HFE).
http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/emissions/ghgrulemaking.html
The second method of calculation applies to any facility that does not have a listed source
located at its facility, but through its fuel combustion capacity alone it meets or exceeds the
25,000 tons CO2e emissions level. To make it easier for such a facility to determine whether
it falls over the threshold for reporting, EPA provides a two-part test:
(1) The facility must have an aggregate maximum heat input capacity of all stationary
combustion units of 30 million Btu/hr or greater, AND
(2) The facility must emit over 25,000 tons of CO2 annually. If a facility does not have a
total of 30 mm Btu/hr capacity, it is exempt from the reporting rule - period.”
Used Equipment Wanted. Want an indication that the economy has reached the bottom
and is showing some signs of life? Used equipment inquiries have over the past month
grown enormously, a definite sign that things are looking up. We have serious and
immediate inquiries for these items. If you find that you have a surplus piece of equipment
that matches any of the requests below we can turn your equipment into cash very quickly.
September 28/09
-Surface Combustion Standard Allcase or Equivalent Manufacturer – 24”x36”x24” (18”height
min.). Batch furnace; Oil Quench; Must have Rear Handler system; 1800°F Max; Gas Fired;
No Pit Requirement; Good to Excellent Shape Preferred! Also looking for Temper and
Washer to accompany.
-Electric box furnace capable of 1850F with working dimensions of 36” X 48” X 36”.
-Vertical Induction Scanner. Heat Station Moves not the part. 80” scan length, 1,000 pound
plus capacity, 24” diameter, 100+ gpm quench pump, must have PLC control, generator
and heat station not required.
Cambridge Heat Treat/Cambridge, Ontario, Canada. I have been harassing the
Robbins family (owners of this medium sized commercial heat treat in Southern Ontario) for
quite some time to let me take a picture of the upgrades to their plant. Now that the plant is
finished you can see the end results (previously we posted photos of the vacuum
department). This operation operates batch IQ, vacuum, nitriding and car bottom furnaces.
The company has been around for quite some time and up until recently had two plants,
both of which have been consolidated into this very impressive location. All of these
upgrades to Cambridge have taken place in the hardest hit area of North America for
commercial and captive heat treating, Ontario, Canada. September 28/09
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Wall Colmonoy’s Brazing School. The popular three-day brazing course from Wall
Colmonoy Corporation is returning December 8-10, 2009. Started by the late Robert
Peaslee in 1970, Wall Colmonoy continues his tradition by utilizing his years of mentoring
with our current instructors. The school will be held in the new Brazing Engineering Center
at Wall Colmonoy Aerobraze Division in Cincinnati. The Brazing Engineering Center will
provide engineering services and training. The course content includes: brazing design,
metallurgical aspect of modern furnace brazing, brazing material selection, brazing
operations, quality control, real life applications and case studies. Included will be a new
half day of practical experience on the shop floor. Attendees are encouraged to bring their
brazing issues to the “Problem Solving Sessions”. For more information, prospective
students may call Lydia Lee, Director of Brazing Engineering Center, at 248-585-6400 ext.
252. The brochure/registration form can also be downloaded from the Wall Colmonoy
website at www.wallcolmonoy.com September 28/09
Ford/Sterling Heights II Plant. Probably any long time furnace salesman will tell you the
same thing-it is always upsetting to see good furnaces cut up for scrap however that
appears to be the way of the world these days. The second (and smaller) Ford components
plant in Sterling Heights, Michigan, USA largely closed down recently (there is still limited
production) and the question became what to do with the surplus heat treating equipment.
What they had was absolutely top notch and in great shape; 2 fairly new Endo Generators,
2 beautiful 6 row pushers installed in 2001 and some other miscellaneous items. The
generators were sold to a local used equipment dealer, the 6 row pushers scrapped. Very
unfortunate but at the end of the day there is virtually no demand for large pushers largely
dedicated to one particular product. I certainly can’t fault Ford for this decision but again
what a shame to see good multimillion dollar furnaces lines cut up for scrap. September
25/09
Green Vacuum Furnace Hot Zones. A reader recently posted the question “what causes
vacuum furnace hot zones to sometimes turn green-water?” A reader responded recently
and now Nathan Smith of G-M Enterprises gives us some further thoughts. September
25/09
“Victoria, The green color in a hot zone can be water…..but…It is more commonly
“Chromium Oxide” contamination. At a low vacuum (10-4) above 1800 F, Chromium is
being “vaporized” from braze alloys, stainless alloys, thermocouples, etc. There is almost
always some residual water vapor in a furnace out-gassing from the surface of the cold wall
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and in the residual atmosphere (remember it is not a “perfect vacuum” of zero, some gases
remain). This water vapor reacts with the chromium vapor and forms “chromium oxide”
which is green in color. Chromium oxide has a relative high vapor pressure, so it is usually
not burned off during high temp clean up runs. I believe its vapor pressure to be near
2375 F at 10-4 Torr. A lot of clean up runs in vacuum furnaces are not run this high,
usually about 2300 F. Regards, Nathan Smith, G-M Enterprises, Director of Technology and
Quality Control [email protected]”
Heat Treating Brazil. The recent ASM Heat Treating exposition as usual brought together
captive and commercial heat treaters from around the world. I got to speaking with a fellow
originally from India who now owns a commercial heat treat operation in North America-the
topic of conversation was how various countries had faired during the current (or past)
recession. Our shared feeling was that no country had been spared and from this starting
point we moved on to heat treating in South America and Brazil in particular. Now as it
happens there were several captive and commercial heat treaters at the show from Brazil so
I was able to speak with at least some authority about the market there. Brazil with far and
away the largest economy in South America (and one of the 10 largest in the world) has
over the years become a major producer of auto parts, both because of the size of the
economy and its protectionist attitude towards imports. Because of this (and you know
where I am going) heat treaters have been just as devastated as any country because of
the downturn in the auto industry. Brazilian heat treaters have by and large seen a
downturn similar to their North American counterparts with 50% being not uncommon. To
add some facts to this story Bodycote International within the past year and a half closed
two plants in the country, Contagem and Campinas and apparently is now concentrating on
more specialized, high end heat treating as opposed to the low margin, high volume
production work (the Bodycote plants in Brazil were originally Brasimet until Bodycote
purchased the company in late 2006). While the general feeling seems to be that Bodycote’s
main competitors, Maxitrate and Combustol will ultimately profit from this, at current
production levels they are seeing very little sign of this. So if you feel that “the grass is
greener on the other side of the fence” think again. Very few heat treaters around the world
have not been seriously affected by the past year of crap and Brazil has experienced
declines similar to every other country. September 24/09
ASM Heat Treating Exposition. Tracy Dougherty, of AFC Holcroft (new furnaces) offers us
some thoughts about the recent heat treating show in Indianapolis, Indiana. September
24/09
“Dear Gord: Here are some thoughts on the recent ASM Heat Treat Show in Indianapolis,
Indiana: As predicted, traffic at the show was down from previous years. But despite the
lower attendance, we were quite heartened to hear from many long-time customers as well
as new prospects about new, funded projects – many now on the fast track after a long
time gathering dust. We overheard more than one visitor indicate their funding had been
approved only days before the show. It would appear that many companies watching from
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the sidelines have decided the time is right to prepare for increased production, and with it,
the investment into capital equipment. It was refreshing for our sales and engineering staff
to hear that production is increasing, and so too are plans for coming projects with firm
deadlines and specific delivery dates. We were also pleased with the degree of interest in EZ
Lynks, our alternative to traditional pit furnaces, which made its North American debut at
the show (www.afc-holcroft.com). The ASM Heat Treating Expo prides itself in attracting
an international audience, and AFC-Holcroft, in addition to having sales representatives from
East Coast to West, also had a number of international partners in attendance, including two
of our agents from Combustol in Brazil, several from Shanghai Powermax in China, Director
of European Operations from Switzerland, as well as Carlos Torres Sr. and Carlos Torres Jr.
of MATTSA in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, and a certain individual from Mississauga, Ontario
(Gord Montgomery) who unfortunately was not available to join in debate with our British
guest that on this side of the Pond, they are French fries – not chips. All in all, our sales and
engineering staff came back with the impression that the heat treating tide has made a
positive, tangible shift, and we hope that global heat treating market is at last returning to
good health. Tracy Dougherty, Sales Engineer, AFC-Holcroft, 248-624-8191.”
Westinghouse Specialty Metals/Seco Warwick. “Westinghouse Specialty Metals Plant in
Blairsville, PA has purchased a High Vacuum Retort Annealing Furnace to process zirconium
tubes. Westinghouse is increasing their plant capacity to meet the needs of customers in
both China and the United States. The Vacuum Annealing furnace is custom engineered to
meet the exceptionally tight uniformity standard of ±5ºF in the 48 inch x 6 inch x 216 inch
hot zone. The furnace is rated for 1200ºF and will be equipped with a cold cap High
Vacuum diffusion pump. About Westinghouse Specialty Metals Plant; Westinghouse
Electric Company offers a wide range of nuclear plant products and services to utilities
throughout the world, including fuel, service and maintenance, instrumentation and control,
and advanced nuclear plant designs. With headquarters in Monroeville, Pennsylvania – near
Pittsburgh – Westinghouse now has operations in 12 states and 15 countries, with 14,000
employees worldwide. After designing the world's first commercial pressurized water
reactor nuclear power plant in Shippingport, Pennsylvania, in 1957, Westinghouse and its
licensees provided more than 40 percent of the world’s 434 operating commercial nuclear
plants, the world’s largest installed base of operating plants. All of this experience places
Westinghouse at the forefront of the nuclear industry. But most importantly, Westinghouse
applies its expertise to ensure that nuclear power will continue to provide safe, reliable and
economical electricity without producing carbon emissions or other greenhouse gases.
About SECO/WARWICK; SECO/WARWICK’s Vacuum Team custom engineered, quality
Vacuum Furnaces for most processes including hardening, tempering, annealing, solution
heat treating, brazing, sintering, carburizing, carbon/carbon composites, CVD–graphitizing,
high pressure quench and degassing. SECO/WARWICK has entered into a Strategic Alliance
Agreement with Retech Systems LLC offering advanced technology for VIM, VAR, electron
beam & plasma arc furnaces, along with powder production and environmental remediation
equipment.” September 24/09
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Linamar Machine/Inductoheat Order. Do your recall the news item below in which
Inductoheat was justifiably proud of their recent order for a dual frequency gear hardening
system? We posted this press release and promptly forgot about is until we ran across the
end user-Linamar Machine in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. This auto parts maker has been
growing by leaps and bounds over the years (which says a lot right there) and has become
one of the largest users of Induction heating equipment in North America. As a fellow
Canadian I’m proud of how this company has. September 23/09
Inductoheat Order. Let’s go to the world of Induction Heat Treating (which I always consider
a world unto itself when it comes to heat treating) for a press release from one of the
world’s largest producers of new Induction Heating Equipment, Inductoheat. September
11/09
“Inductoheat, Inc. shipped a new Simultaneous Dual Frequency (SDF) Induction Gear
Hardening System to a leading supplier of automotive engine and powertrain components.
This machine was designed specifically for heat treating a medium size gear. The
Inductoheat’s SDF system is rugged and can be used for high-volume single shot hardening
of several powertrain components dramatically minimizing distortion of heat treated parts
and providing superior hardness pattern with favorable distribution of residual stresses. The
total power exceeds 1,200kW comprising a medium frequency (10kHz) and high frequency
(120kHz - 400kHz) modules working simultaneously or in any sequence desirable to
optimize properties of the gears heat-treated using this unique technology. Utilization of the
standard platforms for manufacturing medium and high frequency modules substantially
reduces the cost of SDF systems. Allen Bradley controls with PC touch screen operator
interface offers superior process control and monitoring capabilities assuring the highest
quality and repeatability of any induction system. Integrated closed-loop, water recirculation
system reuses water for quenching and cooling.
Slacan/Brantford, Ontario, Canada. What a pleasure it is to see a manufacturer and
captive heat treater that does not know what to do with the business. Slacan located in
Brantford, Ontario makes (among other things) clips involved in power transmission lines.
Because of a number of large projects in North America involving new power transmission
lines, Slacan finds themselves in the very enviable position of having more business than
they can handle. Because of this their small batch IQ heat treat department (1 furnace)
found themselves overwhelmed which lead to the purchase of a used Surface Combustion
“Super 30” Allcase line. Total cost of the line was a little under $100,000 and installation will
be around $50,000. While not yet installed it is expected that the equipment will be running
in the fairly near future. September 22/09
Induction Atmospheres/GH Electrothermia. This press release tells us how GH has
purchased a majority interest in Induction Atmospheres of Rochester, NY. While I am not
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familiar with GH I am certainly familiar with Inductions Atmospheres as you can see from a
June 12/08 posting we had. September 21/09
“Induction Atmospheres. Yesterday to go with a press release from this company we stated
that we would be visiting them personally-this happened today. Located in Rochester, NY,
USA the background is that the 4 founders originally were with a local manufacturer of
Induction Power Supplies, Ameritherm. These 4 individuals formed the systems group and a
number of years back they parted ways (on very good terms) and started a specialized
Induction System company by the name of Induction Atmospheres. What makes them
interesting if not unique is that most of their business involves Induction heating under
atmosphere. We had the opportunity to several very interesting projects and were suitably
impressed. June 12/08”
“Rochester NY, September 16, 2009 – GH Electrothermia S. A. (GH) and Induction
Atmospheres (IA) announced today that both companies have signed a letter of intent for
GH to purchase a majority interest in Induction Atmospheres. By combining their resources,
technology and engineering expertise, both companies expect to increase sales and expand
into new markets. “Induction Atmospheres is very excited to become part of the worldwide
GH Group”, said IA President and CEO Steve Skewes. “They will provide international sales
and service for our turnkey induction heating systems, and we will bring sales, service and
production of the highly respected GH product line into the United States.” “Induction
Atmospheres brings new products and markets to the worldwide GH Group”, said GH Group
President José Vicente González. “With their staff and facilities we will be able to effectively
deliver our induction heating systems into the United States. This is exactly the type of
synergistic relationship we were looking for in a US based company. We are very excited
about the future of our companies.” “Both companies use the same computer design
systems for product development, so we're looking forward to advanced engineering
collaboration and easy product design transfer.” continued Mr. Skewes. “This really is one of
those rare win-win business scenarios, and we look forward to a long and profitable
relationship.” Induction heating is a non-contact, fast and accurate heating method which
saves manufacturers space, time and money. Recently selected by Industrial Heating
Magazine as one of “10 Technologies to Watch” in its January 2009 edition, Induction
Atmospheres systems provide a very lean, environmentally sound, energy-efficient
industrial heating process that reduces fossil fuel consumption. GH’s purchase is subject to
customary provisions and requirements, with completion of the transaction targeted by the
end of 2009. About GH Electrothermia GH Electrothermia S.A., headquartered in Valencia,
Spain, is a leading worldwide supplier of induction heating systems for industrial heat
treating, forging, and many other applications. Since 1961, The GH Group has installed over
3,000 systems in Europe, Asia, and South America. The GH product line focuses primarily
on automotive, gear, wire, and tube/pipe heating processes. For more information, please
visit www.ghe.es About Induction Atmospheres Induction Atmospheres LLC, founded in
2002, is a leading manufacturer and system integrator of turnkey induction heating systems
for aerospace, medical and energy production applications. The company recently
completed an expansion to a 34,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Rochester NY. To learn
more, please visit www.inductionatmospheres.com”
Green Hot Zone. In answer to our question about what causes a hot zone to turn green in
a vacuum furnace we have this suggestion from a very qualified reader. September 21/09
“Hi Gord: Just ran across this article. I'd have to see the hot zone to be certain, but this
sounds like common chromium coloration that results from long periods of running tool
steels, or sometimes from running them without partial pressure. Traces of chromium
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evaporate from the work pieces and deposit in the hot zone. Over time, they oxidize to
chromium (III) oxide, turning the hot zone greenish. I suppose that this can come from
any steel that contains chromium, and faster or slower depending on the chromium content
and the time & temperature. Best, Joe”
Green Hot Zone. While I have a good working knowledge of vacuum furnaces and hot
zones I have never claimed to be an expert. Recently I was discussing the hot zone of a
used vacuum furnace that we will be listing. The hot zone appeared to be in reasonably
good shape but had a slightly greenish tinge (not bright green) but certainly greenish. My
understanding was that this is caused by a water leak in the furnace; however another
fellow claims that while this is quite possible there are other factors which could come in to
play such as contaminated parts. So my question is; is a greenish coloured hot zone always
caused by water? And secondarily how much importance should be attached to this?
Suggestions from any of our expert vacuum heat treaters would be appreciated.
victoria@themonty September 14/09
ASM Heat Treat Exposition/Gear Expo. Our final photos from the recent ASM Heat Treat
Exposition in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. Two of these photos were taken at the Rolled
Alloys event on Tuesday night at the Westin Hotel. As always the Rolled Alloys get together
was one of the highlights of the show.September 21/09
Jim Oakes, SSI, Gunther Braus, Dibalog,
Steve Thompson, SSI, Ed Boll, HT Rep.
The boys from Donohoo Steel Treating, Bettendorf, IA,
USA, Jason Williams, Williams Industrial Service Inc.
(new furnaces), Kevin Duffy, HT Rep.
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Gunther Braus, Dibalog (energy optimization systems), Kyle and Rhonda Favors, Heat
Treating Services Unlimited, Mark Sosnowski, Specialty Steel Treating (commercial heat
treating), an individual from Timken oustsourcing and Gord Montgomery.
Rich Gagnon, Premier Furnace Specialists, Michigan, USA. To the very brief press
release below I would like to add a few comments. Rich has been in the heat treating
business for quite some time, I first met him many years ago when he and I were both
working with Pifco Furnaces (now part of AFC-Holcroft). Since that time our paths have
continued to cross and my personal feeling is that Premier is getting in Rich “a good man”.
September 18/09
“Dear Gord: Premier Furnace Specialists is pleased to announce the addition of Richard J.
Gagnon to its Sales Engineering team. Throughout his career he has had the pleasure of
working in commercial and in house heat treat companies in USA, Canada, and Europe. He
also has extensive hands-on experience in design, construction, installation, operation,
relocation, rebuilds, maintenance, and repair of industrial heat treating equipment. Regards,
Don Selmi, President”
ASM Heat Treating Exposition/Gear Expo. As promised we are providing a little more
feedback and comments about the recent show in Indianapolis, Indiana. Below we have
these comments from Thom Passek, Executive Director, ASM. As you will realize these were
“off the cuff” comments” which are always more valuable in my opinion. On another note
several readers chastised us for not mentioning one of the highlights of the show, a
highlight which I still think came about because of Bill Keough, President of AFC-Holcroft.
The “official” hotel of the show was the Westin which also happened to be the site of the
AFC-Holcroft Sales Meeting on Tuesday morning. As it turned out the Westin was also the
location of the 2009 “Playboy” talent search which was directly across the hall from the
sales meeting. You would have a difficult time convincing me that this was not arranged by
Bill Keough as a means of assuring 100% turnout (which is what happened of course).
September 18/09
“Gord, I thought I would drop you a line to thank you for the kind words about this year’s
HT Show in the Monty. As the Executive Director of the Heat Treating Society we certainly
had some trepidation about this event given an economic climate that most of us have
never experienced. We really went into it with the intent of ‘not having any regrets’ and
doing whatever we could to provide a positive and worthwhile experience for the volunteer
organizers who put this together, the speakers and attendees at the event and very
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important, the exhibitors who without their support, this event would be difficult to sustain.
Although we still have room for improvements, I’m proud of what the Heat Treating Society
along with our ASM Staff Team was able to provide the community. It truly was a team
effort and I am thankful that a third party such as yours would recognize and appreciate
that – I know if you didn’t, you would have printed a different message. We expect that it
will only get better in 2011 when we return to Indy the week of September 11th along with
AGMA. Thanks again, Thom”
From the left, Mark Sosnowski, Specialty Heat
Eric Jossart, Atmosphere Engineering,
Treating (Fraser,Michigan),ete Callert (Michigan
Dale Montgomery, themonty.com, Jason HT rep), "Big" Bob McCulley, Comprehensive Heat
Jossart, Atmosphere Engineering, Gord
Treat Specialists, Dale Montgomery,
Montgomery, themonty.com
themonty.com, Jason McCulley, Comprehensive
Heat Treat Specialists and Gord Montgomery.
Pete Reh, Jim Nagy, Solar Manufacturing.
Gord Montgomery, themonty.com, Carlos Torres
Jr. & Carlos Torres Sr., Mattsa, Mexico (new
furnaces).
ASM Heat Treating Exposition/Gear Expo. The ASM Heat Treating Exposition in
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA is now over (although the Gear Expo has one more day to run)
so let’s have a look at the reaction. Due to the current economy (mainly travel cutbacks)
the expectations for the attendance at this show started off very low at the beginning of this
year and progressively dropped as we got closer and closer to the actual dates to the point
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that most exhibitors were expecting a complete and total disaster. HOWEVER this did not
prove to be the case. Granted attendance was lower than most if not all ASM shows I can
remember but from a personal level I was pleasantly surprised at the number of attendees
and the seriousness of those attending and I know for a fact that most exhibitors feel
exactly the same as I do. I give credit to ASM for the amazing job they did in boosting
attendance and at the end of the day feel they did a top notch job of promoting this event.
Lots more to come. September 17/09
Part of The Bluewater Thermal (commercial heat
treating) team. From the left Dale Montgomery
(themonty.com), Dan Valentino, Mark Fortuna, Ben
Jim Demarest, Pyromaitre Canada
and Angel Crawford, Jeff Gwinnell, Gord
(tempering ovens), Robert Peters, ALD
Montgomery (themonty.com) and Terry Brown.
Thermal Treatment.
Thom Coughlin, PLANSEE USA (Moly), Mark Podob,
Metlab (Commerical heat treating), Gord
Montgomery.
Gord Montgomery (themonty.com)and
a very well known individual in the
industry, Steve Cropper.
Stanley Bostich, Rhode Island, USA. This is the final note to a heat treating story that
started earlier this year-March to be exact. Manufacturer and captive heat treater, Stanley
Bostich suffered a fire earlier this year which caused them to reconsider heat treating in
house. In March the decison was made to outsource to a local commercial shop and the AFC
batch IQ furnaces put up for sale. They have now been sold and the story is over. The only
other comment we would make is that while some captive heat treaters are reconsidering
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heat treating in house what we are typically seeing is the small to medium sized
manufacturers with large captives generally sticking to heat treating in house StanleyBostitch/Rhode Island. The news item below was posted March 29/09. Our understanding it
that the company had decided not to restart the heat treat department but rather to
outsource the work to a local commercial heat treater. September 16/09
"Stanley-Bostitch Fire. Manufacturer and Captive Heat Treater Stanley-Bostitch in East
Greenwich, Rhode Island, USA suffered a small fire in their heat treating department this
past week. According to the news report below it was very localized and the flames
extinguished within 15 minutes which is quite a feat. EAST GREENWICH, R.I. -- A fire at the
Stanley-Bostitch plant 2375 South County Trail this afternoon was put out in about 15
minutes, fire officials say. East Greenwich Fire Lt. Stefan Coutoulakis said that when
firefighters first arrived, smoke was coming from the center of the roof. Flames were in the
ceiling of a heat treatment area on the first floor, he said. The fire may have been caused
by an exhaust fan malfunction. Smoke was coming from the center of the roof, Deputy Fire
Chief Peter Henrikson said, and ladder trucks were sent to both sides of the building. They
needed 400 feet of hose to reach the spot, he said. A 50- by 30-foot section of the metal
roof was damaged, Henrikson said. Compared to the size of the building, the damage was
minimal, he said. East Greenwich Fire Chief John L. McKenna said that mutual aid "worked
to perfection," with Warwick, North Kingstown and Coventry providing assistance to East
Greenwich. About 40 firefighters were involved, he said. A off-duty Newport firefighter
watching from Route 2 said the departments did good job of working in tandem and called it
a textbook operation." March 29/09
ASM Heat Treat Show. Over the course of the next few days we will have a number of
pictures of the ASM Heat Treat Exposition and Gear Expo on the site along with our regular
news items. These two photos were taken during the set up period on Monday September
13th. In the picture on the left you see a number of individuals with GM Enterprises (new
furnaces). Unfortunately we did not get all their names however we can say that on
the right is John Talone (HT rep), on his right Gord Montgomery and on Gord's right in the
front row Rob Huckins. In the picture below on the right you see Dick Cutter, Stacy Harley
and Marty Keylon (North American Cronite) and Gord Montgomery. September 16/09
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Irwin Industrial Tool Company/DeWitt, Nebraska, USA. Plant closings have slowed
down but on a regular basis we still run across manufacturers with captive heat treating
departments closing down-such is the case with Irwin Industrial Tool a manufacturer of vise
grips located way out in Nebraska. The auction of the remaining equipment will be held
September 29th and 30th, 2009 and besides the manufacturing equipment will include a
number of older continous and batch heat treating furnaces which in my humble equipment
are not going to excite too many people. Continuing in this vein I am still surprised at the
unrealalistic value some people still have about used heat treating furnaces. Recently we
were approached by an indiviudal who has acquired the equipment from a commercial heat
treater in TN, Old Hickory-a plant which closed down some time ago. This has to be the
most run down, out of date equipment we have seen in quite some time and yet the asking
price was $200,000 USD. Good equipment still fetches a good price, old junk is
basically worth scrap value these days. September 15/09
ASM Heat Treat Show. It has begun, the 2009 ASM Heat Treat Exposition and Gear Expo.
For those involved in sales to the industry heat treat shows entail an endless round of sales
meetings such as the one in the photo below. This particular sales meeting is "Dibalog"
(energy optimization systems). From left to right you see Kyle and Rhonda Favors (US
Southeast), Ed Boll (Northeast), Gunther Braus (Heidleburg, Germany), Gord and
Dale Montgomery (Canada), Leah and Dave Stanton (Midwest) and John Hansen (Michigan).
Not in the photo are Bob Grammer (US Northwest), Dennis Hansen (Ohio) and
Marty Benagalia (Texas). September 15/09
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Hercules Heat Treat/Dibalog. It was very recently that we visited this top notch
commercial (largely aerospace) heat treater in Brooklyn, NY, USA and did a small write up
about them (which we have included below). They pop up again today because they have
invested for the future in the form of a Dibalog Energy Optimization system. Based upon
electricity rates in NY State the savings over the years are enormous. September 14/09
"Hercules Heat Treating Corporation/Brooklyn, NY, USA. When you are asked to meet with
"Big" Tony Rizzo in Brooklyn you approach the meeting with some trepidation, however my
fears were unfounded. Tony (President), Joe (Vice President) and Anthony (QA Manager)
Rizzo run a really cool commercial heat treat by the name of Hercules Heat Treating that I
visited this past week. Hercules is interesting for a number of reasons in that as far as I
know it does entirely aerospace work, is family owned (60 years now) and is located in an
area that I don't think of as a hotbed of heat treating-Brooklyn, NY (New York City). The
equipment consists of a number of fairly new vacuums, some very large salt pots and
Aluminum drop bottom capacity. Because of the fact that it is entirely aerospace the
company has been spared most of the effects of the current recession. It's always a joy to
meet people who enjoy their work and are proud of their history and background and the
Rizzo's fit this bill perfectly-super nice bunch of guys. Their real pride is the fact that they
specialize in "straightening" of parts, Joe in particular gave me a very detailed tour of the
equipment they use to ensure the utmost possible tolerances. As for being in Brooklyn they
claim this is a real bonus as they do work for companies around the world and Brooklyn
(unknown to me) is close to an International airport, maritime shipping and major
highways. So if you ever are invited by Tony Rizzo to see his operation take it from me you
won't regret the visit."
ASM Heat Treat Show/Gear Expo. Monday September 14/09 is the start of the ASM Heat
Treat Show & Gear Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. ASM has done an absolutely
amazing job of organizing this event-the big question will be whether industry cutbacks will
limit attendance. Be that as it may we at “The Monty” will be at the entire show and will
give you a number of updates including photos of this, the premier heat treating event of
2009 in North America. September 14/09
Who Are They? Scan down a couple of items to our note about “Who Are They” and the
rather dated picture that accompanied it. The individual in the photo is Ken Hinckley who
was very prominent in the commercial heat treating industry in the US Northeast for a
number of years with companies such as New England Metal Treating (owner) and Steel
Treaters Inc., in Oriskany, NY. The original photo of Ken Hinkley was taken in the 70's
while he was a janitor at Chrysler before he finished his education and became a Heat Treat
Engineer. This is a more recent photo is of Ken and the owners of one of Thailand's up and
coming Heat Treats WPN. Ken is now semi retired and still active in the Industry as a
consultant based in Asia.
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Texas Vacuum Solutions. A regular reader in Houston Texas, Texas Vacuum Solutions
(vacuum furnace installations and rebuilds) has been enjoying some success recently and
would like to share the details with us. Apparently they recently completed installation and
commissioning of a vacuum brazing furnace for American Aeromotive. The project
included hot zone installation, panel upgrade and reprogramming of PLC with a touchscreen
to make the unit more user friendly. American Aeromotive joins Southwest HT
(commercial heat treating) as a very satisfied customer of Texas Vacuum Solutions.
September 11/09
The Winds of Change-The Sequel. It is still a puzzler to me why some news items
generate such enormous interest while others sink without a trace. In this particular case
our regular contributor David Pye sent us a posting yesterday entitled “The Winds of
Change”. David’s response to this was overwhelming from captive and commercial heat
treaters around North America. Based upon this we present the sequel. September 11/09
“When the article regarding the ‘Winds of Change’ was published on The Monty, the reader
response has been quite startling and very positive. The change is upon is and no matter
who we are, what we are, whatever company we are or how large our company might be,
or conversely how small our company might be, each of us in our own right (employer or
employee) are being both stretched and tested in no uncertain terms. If do not grasp the
changes that are upon us, we will fall, and not catch up as a manufacturing nation. We hear
the term globalization. Yet globalization is not new. Think of Marco Polo, and Christopher
Columbus. They were pioneers of international trading and exchange of manufacturing
technology. The United States is perhaps one of the most junior of nations to enter the
international manufacturing arena. I recall living in England during the WW11 war years
when we in England were reliant on the USA for survival But in the recent years we seem to
have lost the international marketing skill and market share. We seem to be losing some of
our process technology in this day and this moment in time. Maybe we need this economic
crisis to awaken the USA to what was once a great manufacturing nation We are being
overtaken by countries like China, India, Taiwan and the likes. Yet we here are falling
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behind. One has only to look at one of our largest retail chain stores, that is also domestic
and look at the manufacturing labels. If you failed geography at school, then you can see
countries almost like we have never heard of as manufacturing nations. We take in foreign
students into the colleges of leaning in both the sciences and liberal arts. They take our
knowledge back with them and we lose. This economic crisis that is upon us is (to me) a
wakeup call. I believe that we will see consolidation, jobs and positions that have not yet
been invented. We will have new ways of generating cash flow, of literally staying alive. We
need our combined think tanks to be activated and new business ideas to be generated so
that we can bring them to the table at such venues as the joint venue we will see next
week. I do not believe that the idea will lose. It will win!! The next ASM/Gear Manufactures
show, I believe that there will be another partner that will come to the table. Such as for
example, the foundry industry, the aluminum industry, the machine tool business Growth
has started; the momentum is upon us let us grasp it with both hands and learn from our
new and present experience. Remember that everything is cyclical! This economy WILL turn
around!! We are just not sure when. But let us all, each and every one of us, young and old
be ready to embrace the Winds of Change. The two countries to which the statement was
directed are both enormously successful countries now and are technological leaders in their
own right. South Africa has become (without doubt) the power house of Africa, simply
because of consolidation and embracing the winds of change. Ghana also embraced the
Winds of Change and captured the vision. It is a strong economical contributor to the
African continental community. It to embraced the Winds of Change To all who e mailed me,
thank you for your comments and for your support. Today is an exciting new day!!!”
Inductoheat Order. Let’s go to the world of Induction Heat Treating (which I always
consider a world unto itself when it comes to heat treating) for a press release from one of
the world’s largest producers of new Induction Heating Equipment, Inductoheat. September
11/09
“Inductoheat, Inc. shipped a new Simultaneous Dual Frequency (SDF) Induction Gear
Hardening System to a leading supplier of automotive engine and powertrain components.
This machine was designed specifically for heat treating a medium size gear. The
Inductoheat’s SDF system is rugged and can be used for high-volume single shot hardening
of several powertrain components dramatically minimizing distortion of heat treated parts
and providing superior hardness pattern with favorable distribution of residual stresses. The
total power exceeds 1,200kW comprising a medium frequency (10kHz) and high frequency
(120kHz - 400kHz) modules working simultaneously or in any sequence desirable to
optimize properties of the gears heat-treated using this unique technology. Utilization of the
standard platforms for manufacturing medium and high frequency modules substantially
reduces the cost of SDF systems. Allen Bradley controls with PC touch screen operator
interface offers superior process control and monitoring capabilities assuring the highest
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quality and repeatability of any induction system. Integrated closed-loop, water recirculation
system reuses water for quenching and cooling.
Other features include:
• High-speed servo spindle drive for precise control of rotation speed during heat and
quench.
• Heavy-duty aluminum splash door with safety interlock switch and light curtains.
• Robust system components with advanced QA, precise position control and safety
measures.”
The Winds of Change. Our regular contributor, Heat Treat Consultant David Pye
[email protected] was obviously feeling very “philosophical” when he wrote these
thoughts about the upcoming ASM AGMA show and what the future holds for the heat
treating industry. September 10/09
“In my lifetime I have heard the expression that ‘The winds of change are upon us’. I first
heard it during my life in England and was expressed by a British politician by the name of
Harold MacMillan. He used it in a speech to the Government of the Gold coast in Accra
(which is now Ghana).That speech was given on the 10th January in 1960. He subsequently
used the phrase to the government of South Africa in Cape Town on the 3rd of February
1960. The contest that Mr. Macmillan used the phase was to for the respective governments
to embrace the coming political changes that were perceived to be on the horizon. South
Africa was to be granted independence from the British Commonwealth of Nations was to be
a country in its own sovereignty. There was no apparent perception of how events would
unravel. Ghana was given its independence shortly after the speech and South Africa’s
independence was one year later. What has this got to do with today? The American Society
of Materials has coined the phrase into a positive growth and amalgamation of technology
today. For many years the ASM Exposition and Conference have been a standalone
exhibition and exposition. The time is ripe with the current business climate that change
occurs, and that change has arrived. If we do not embrace that change, it could be our
demise. With ASM now partnering with the American Gear Manufacturers Association, I
believe that a most positive step has occurred. It is the first step into growth and
expansion. One has only to look at the GIFA exposition in Dusseldorf Germany, with its 5
concurrent expositions and programs of learning and new technology. The attendance at
this exposition is extremely large comprising of very wide range of international visitors. It
is held to allow industry to develop and present new technology both for process and
metallurgical developments. It is refreshing to the writer to see that the two organizations
are partnering together to bring new technology to the industry. Heat treaters heat treat
steel, gear manufacturers use steel as a manufacturing base material. So it makes perfect
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sense for the two organizations to join together for the common good of the industry that
we belong to. I believe that we will see future exhibitions and conferences coming together
to expand the visitor attendance, because there is so much industrial overlap. Not only with
the thermal processing industry that it begs us to embrace each other’s technology and
consequently the growth of our individual industry’s. The winds of change are upon us in
more ways than one. I believe that the face of our industry is changing dramatically
because of the economic recession that we are in. I believe that there will be jobs developed
during these next few years that have not been invented yet. We are being forced into new
ways of operating, of marketing, of operating and most of all developing cash flow
strategies. I believe that we will see much more of the use of electronic communication
made; we will see more consolidation and strengthening of organizations. But most
importantly we will see growth. This is a time of excitement, because we are grooming
ourselves for future business.”
Who Are They? From time to time we have "where are they now", prominent individuals
within the heat treating industry that have changed positions, a very good example was just
yesterday when we mentioned Scott Workman changing positions. Today for a change (at
the suggestion of one of our readers) we have "who are they'? This photo obviously taken
some years ago shows an individual who was very well known in the heat treating industry
in the US Northeast. While he is no longer involved in heat treating in the Northeast he is
still very active in another geographic area. Want to take a guess as to who it is?
September 10/09
Where are they now? Scott Workman. This very experienced Metallurgist has seen the
North American heat treating industry far more than most heat treaters. Over the years he
has worked at Byington Steel Treating in CA, Musashi in SC and most recently at Arvin
Meritor in Tennessee. Scott is on the move again this time to Guandong, China where he
will be Senior Metallurgical Engineer at Trax/Fuwa Crop, a new business venture making
drive train components, suspensions and axles.September 9/09
Ipsen HybridCarb. Several weeks ago we had a banner ad on this website from Ipsen
(new furnaces) in Rockford, Illinois, USA about a new process they are introducing called
“HybridCarb”. A reader in Germany asked for more details (question below) and in response
the new CEO of Ipsen in North America, Geoffrey Somary gave us this background on the
process. September 9/09
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“Greetings Gord. Following is some more detail as requested. HybridCarb is a recycling
process for atmosphere furnace carburizing gas that sharply reduces energy costs and CO2
emissions while improving uniformity in the furnace. No, it’s not magic - it is a carefully
researched and tested innovation from Ipsen that is a furnace add-on device for most types
of furnaces. It can be added to an existing furnace and used on new equipment as well as
non-Ipsen designs. The technology was introduced to the global market at Ipsen’s May
2009 Dusseldorf customer meeting. We are gaining operating time and proof of
performance data at a few of our key global customers and will launch it more aggressively
to the global market in the coming months using clear case studies and proof of
performance. Stay tuned….”
“Dear Monty, some weeks ago there was an ipsen banner on your homepage regarding a
so-called HybridCarb-System. Can you give us some more details in your daily heat treat
news column? Ipsen says that it is a revolutionary new atmosphere system for carburizing
and hardening in sealed quench furnaces! But how do it works and what are the advantages
of the system? Thank you in advance and best regards from Germany.”
New Heat Treaters California, USA. Surprisingly enough in this economy two new
commercial heat treaters are in the process of setting up shop in Southern California. The
first is "Class A Braze" located in Corona, CA, an operation that will offer mesh belt brazing.
I gather the company is either in production or getting close. The second is located in
Ontario (LA area) of California and will have available batch IQ furnaces besides some other
processes. Our understanding is that this will be run by an ex employee of Torrance HT
(Torrance, CA) which closed down some months ago. It is a hard way to make a living
commercial heat treating but I have seen many individuals start from nothing and build up
good, successful businesses. I wish both of these companies the best of luck. September
8/09
Solar Atmospheres. Continuing on today with the heat treating market in California we
come to Solar Atmospheres, the largest commercial vacuum heat treater in North America.
Bill Jones, CEO has these comments about their planned operation and I can relate to Bill, it
is a tough decision when investing this much money. September 8/09
“Solar Atmospheres of California. We announced more than a year ago to enter the vacuum
heat treating market in the Los Angles area. We hired a president, Derek Dennis, and
opened an office in Temecula and proceeded to search for a suitable plant site. We found
such a site in Perris, California and arranged for $12 million in financing. In the last quarter
of 08 the bottom dropped out of the entire heat treating market, particularly Titanium, as a
result of delays with the Boeing 787, and other Ti markets. The HT market proceeded to
slide further in the 1st quarter of 09. As a result, in March of this year we decided to delay
our California investment for six months to see if the over all market will stabilize. Solar is a
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private company with all investment backed by current Solar operations and the Jones
family. Although Solar combined sales and operating profit have improved, we are still
testing the market to proceed with this major investment. Everything is in place to go
forward and we expect to make a decision by November 1, 2009. William R. Jones, CEO
Solar Atmospheres Inc. Souderton, Pa.”
Powdered Metal Transmission Components. Powdered metal components have been on
such a growth curve over the years that I was very surprised to hear recently that a PM
transmission component for General Motors will be switched from PM with vacuum
carburizing to cast with Induction hardening. What the reasoning is behind this (just cost
perhaps) I do not know but the fact remains that this is a major turnaround in thinking.
September 4/09
ASM Heat Treating Society Exposition. Working in conjunction with ASM we at “The
Monty” are now able to offer free passes to the September 14-17 ASM Heat Treating Society
Exposition in Indianapolis, Indiana. Drop a line to [email protected] and we will
take it from there. September 4/09
Radyne Controlled Atmosphere Induction Brazed Fuel Lines Help Leading
Carmakers Meet Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards September
4/09
The new smart fuel systems help you save big on gas by regulating fuel pressure. They
supply high pressure on acceleration when the engine needs the extra gas and reduce the
pressure when the vehicle is idle and needs less. What makes this system so ‘smart’ is the
feedback system that relays the exact fuel system pressure back to the system control
which either increases or decreases the fuel pump output based on the vehicle’s current
operating condition. Attachment of this sensor is made possible by the application of a high
pressure fitting that connects the pressure sensor to the fuel line. This fitting was
previously attached to the stainless steel fuel lines in large batch furnaces which are costly
to operate and not very energy efficient. Today Radyne Corporation manufactures
controlled atmosphere induction brazing systems that utilize patent pending technology to
join these fittings efficiently and cost effectively to fuel lines. Induction brazing, as opposed
to batch heating, provides for better quality and higher energy efficiency as it focuses the
energy on the braze joint alone, rather than heating the entire fuel line. Radyne’s patent
pending fluxless induction brazing technology is integrated into systems used by the world’s
leading automotive and aerospace suppliers to braze fittings to fuel lines and rails; setting
the standard for high quality and lean cellular production.
Features and Benefits include:
• Reduced energy costs with lean, green induction, save by not heating the mass of the
entire assembly.
• Repeatable processes that produce quality parts every time.
• No tube deformation, no straightening costs.
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• No cleaning required.
• Ability to braze multiple parts the same time.
• Manual, semi & fully automatic systems scaled to your needs.
• Modular, manual and automatic tooling changes.
• Digitally controlled.
• Strong braze joints.
• Burst pressure on fuel lines in excess of 12,000 PSI, tube fails before braze joint.
• Tube will deform during torsional pull test before braze joint will fail.
Electrical Costs/Industrial Steel Treating. Located in Jackson, Michigan, USA, Industrial
is one of the largest commercial heat treaters in Michigan and amongst the larger in North
America. An article in a local newspaper about their electrical costs (link below) recently
caught our attention and one comment in particular is worth mentioning. In the article is
this statement; "When comparing June's bill to the June 2008 bill, his company's energy
usage was 37 percent less, he said, but his bill was only 3 percent less." It's interesting that
we have been running across this on a regular basis and while there are a number of
possible reasons for usage being substantially lower but costs the same or higher there is
one main reason-peak demand charges, I will explain. Electrical bills are based upon total
usage and a peak demand charge which is the highest 15 minutes of usage for any given
month. When business is steady and a plant is operating 24 hours a day/7 days a week the
total power being used remains relatively steady which means the peaks are not dramatic.
However what most heat treaters are seeing these days is very inconsistent demand, full
bore one day, very little work the next which translates into irregular power usage and very
dramatic peaks. Bottom line-many heat treaters are in the very unusual situation of using
less power without a corresponding drop in the total bill. Doesn't seem fair but that is the
way of the world. September 3/09
http://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/index.ssf/2009/08/businesses_find_new_
electricit.html
SOLAR ATMOSPHERES. --- Robert Hill Jr. Receives the ITA 2009 Titanium Achievement
Award --Hermitage, Pa. — Solar Atmospheres of Western PA president Robert Hill Jr. has won the
prestigious 2009 Titanium Achievement Award from the International Titanium Association.
Hill’s development of vacuum thermal processing solutions for the aerospace industry,
including the utilization of the world’s largest car bottom, high vacuum furnaces, has earned
him the international recognition. “I am completely thrilled, feel blessed and supremely
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honored to win this award,” Hill said. “Considering my years of work in the titanium market,
this award represents the pinnacle of my achievements.” The ITA’s Achievement Award
distinguishes those whose contributions have made significant advances in technology and
applications for the titanium industry. Hill is one of only twelve men to receive this honor,
which will be awarded at the ITA’s annual conference, TITANIUM 2009, on Sept. 16 at the
Hilton Waikoloa Village, Hawaii. “We reviewed a number of highly qualified nominees and
the individual that clearly rose to the top was Robert Hill,” said Dan Buwalda, plant
manager, Alcoa Power and Propulsion, Whitehall, MI, and chairman of the Achievement
Award selection committee. “He is recognized as a pioneer in developing titanium vacuumthermal processing solutions for the aerospace industry.” Since Solar Atmospheres of
Western PA began operations nine years ago, Robert has invested in advancing titanium
processing capabilities as a major focus of the business. In conjunction with heat treating
applications for large structural parts for the Boeing 787, the Hermitage site has obtained
the approvals to meet Boeing’s Beta Anneal Slow-Cooled Aged (BASCA) 160 specifications,
which involves the vacuum heat treating of forged parts using VSMPO’s Ti 5553 alloy. Solar
Atmospheres of Western PA is the only facility in North America that has received this
approval. “Solar Atmospheres’ has built its business on titanium here in western
Pennsylvania,” he said. “Titanium is a big part of what I’ve done throughout my professional
life.” William R. Jones, Solar Atmospheres’ chief executive officer, relates that, “Bob’s
enthusiasm, drive and grit have been primary in the success of the Hermitage plant. Most
important, Bob has developed a valuable asset for the titanium industry, without which this
industry would not have advanced as quickly or as easily over the past five years.”
September 3/09
Gates Canada/Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Gates Canada (formerly Stackpole) has
always been one of the most progressive powdered metal automotive companies in the
world and was also the first in the world to get involved in vacuum carburizing. As we
mentioned earlier this year the Automotive Gear Division in Mississauga, Ontario became a
victim of the current crisis in the automotive industry and it was announced that it would
close late in 2009 with some of the work being transferred to other Gates plants. However
(and this good news) because of an upturn in the auto industry the plant will now remain
open until June 2010. It's a small reprieve and I would hope that the decision to close the
plant will eventually be cancelled however this is extremely doubtful so the best we can
foresee is another 6 months of production. September 2/09
Super Alloy Technologies/Chang Mai, Thailand. A reader in South East Asia sent us
two photos of a pair of vacuum furnaces which after a very roundabout route ended up
installed at a company by the name of Super Alloy Technologies in Laum Phun (Chang MaI),
Thailand. Apparently in 2002 this 800kg, 6 bar vacuum furnace and small lab furnace were
manufactured in China and shipped to Super Alloy Technologies in Australia. There they
were commissioned by Andrew Fitchett of www.alstechnologies.com.au a furnace
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rebuilder and new furnace builder. In 2004 they were sold and shipped to Thailand and
installed inside the Kultorn Metal Products factory in Lat Krabong (Bangkok) Thailand and
recommissioned by James Beason. Now they have found their way to the Super Alloy
Technologies factory located in Lam Phun (Chang Mai) Thailand and are being
recommisioned again. The furnaces will be used for commercial heat treating and Sintering
of Titanium. Super Alloy Technologies manufactures a large range of Titanium products that
have included golf heads for Nike, Ping, Calloway, as well as solar receivers and a patented
one piece skate board. As far as we know they are the only company that sinters Titanium
in Thailand and the only commercial heat treat within 400 miles. September 1/09
Scrap Pricing. I am constantly shocked by how many captive and commercial heat treaters
are getting screwed up, down and centre by scrap dealers when it comes to old HT, HU and
330SS fixtures, baskets and furnace components. I recently ran across a large captive
operation that was being offered 10% of the actual value of his scrap material by a local
scrap dealer. Obviously not all dealers are crooks but please do your homework before you
accept the first offer that comes along. Nickel pricing has gone up meaning scrap has gone
up. If you want to know what you should be getting let me know and I will give you a range
and it will be a heck of a lot more than $1.50 USD/pound for HU material which is what I
have run across a number of times recently. [email protected] September 1/09
Ipsen, Inc./Kaori Heat Treatment Company, Taiwan. According to the press release
below Ipsen has just shipped a very impressive vacuum furnace to Kaori Heat Treatment in
Taiwan. We understand that they are probably the largest commercial heat treater in
Taiwan with 4 or 5 plants and one in Mainland China www.kaori-taiwan.com September
1/09
"Ipsen, Inc. Ships Vacuum Furnace To Taiwan (August 31, 2009 Cherry Valley, IL) Ipsen,
Inc. has shipped a new HR58x48 2-Bar Nitrogen Quench MetalMaster® Horizontal Vacuum
Furnace to a Kaori Heat Treatment Co. Ltd, a leading manufacturer of plate heat exchangers
and related components, with locations in the Taiwan area and mainland China. The new
MetalMaster® has a work zone size of 42” (1,067mm) x 36” (914mm) x 48” (1,219mm),
with a gross load weight capability of 2,500 lbs at 2,400ºF. The Vacuum Furnace features
an energy efficient graphite hot zone consisting of 1” graphite board with a 0.015” bonded
GRAFOIL® hot face, and 1” graphite felt thermal insulation. The insulation pack is housed in
a carbon steel gas distribution plenum for uniform gas distribution into the workload. The
unit is designed and engineered to meet AMS 2750 D code requirements.
About Ipsen, Inc.
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Ipsen, Inc. designs and manufactures thermal processing systems including vacuum heat
treating equipment, atmosphere furnaces and advanced thermal process control systems.
With manufacturing operations worldwide, the most sophisticated research and
development facilities in the industry, and the largest installed base, Ipsen, Inc. offers
innovative solutions and technical expertise to improve the efficiency and performance of
your heat treating applications. Ipsen, Inc. maintains manufacturing plants in Rockford, IL,
Souderton, PA, Kleve, Germany, Calcutta, India, Kyoto, Japan and Shanghai, China."
Musashi South Carolina/Bennettsville, SC. I'm not entirely sure whether all the
information in this news item below is 100% correct however the bottom line is that auto
parts maker Musashi in SC will be closing the plant. The reason of course that we mention
this is that this location had a very nice captive heat treating department consisting mainly
of Dowa (Japanese) pusher carburizing lines of a fairly recent vintage. As we speak the
furnaces are being dismantled and starting within the next week or two they will be moved
to other locations. August 31/09
"The Musashi Group will close its operation in Bennettsville by the end of the year. Human
Resource Manager Ravonda John confirmed this Tuesday. She said the production operation
could close as early as the end of October, which would leave only the shipping part of the
business to operate through December. Some of the operations already have been moved
to Thailand and to Michigan, and the remainder will be moving to Japan, John said.The
company has been downsizing for some time, with the most recent large layoff taking place
in May. There currently are 157 employees at the Bennettsville plant, whereas there were
315 just a few years ago. This impending closure is unwelcome news for Marlboro County,
which was second-highest in the state in terms of unemployment last month, with 21.7
percent. But it was not totally unexpected. In fact, company officials announced in March of
this year that the Musashi Group was considering closing the Bennettsville plant and would
make a final decision once they’d had a chance to assess all the risks and cost benefits
involved. At the time, John said Musashi, like so many other companies, was suffering from
the global economic crisis, a downturn in the automotive industry and an inability to
increase sales. The company laid off 54 employees in January and about 60 more in May."
Geoffrey Somary/Ipsen. In December of 2007 we rated Ipsen Inc. in Rockford, Illinois,
USA as one of the two largest new furnace builders in North America and we have no reason
to think that this has changed. It has been an extremely tough year for new furnace
builders and while Ipsen has faired as well or more probably better than most others in this
industry obviously Ipsen's parent company in Germany felt that a change in management
was in order. As you can see in the press release below former President and CEO John
Schmitt has left the company and the number two person in Rockford, Geoffrey Somary has
taken over. Geoffrey is an aggressive, competent individual and it will be interesting to see
what happens. Searching through our archives the only photo we could find of him is the
one below taken when he was introducing the "Titan" vacuum furnace, Geoffrey is the
individual in the large overhead screen. August 31/09
"August 27/09. I have agreed together with John Schmitt that we will re-organize the
company and as a result John is leaving his position as President and CEO of Ipsen Inc., to
pursue other opportunities. We are grateful for John's many contributions over the past
years and we wish him all the best. Effective immediately Geoffrey Somary is appointed
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President and CEO. Geoffrey has served in several roles at Ipsen since 2005 including
President of VFS Corp. and most recently as COO of Ipsen Inc. where he has played a key
role in guiding Ipsen's well thought out growth initiatives. Please join me in welcoming
Geoffrey to this new position. Hendrik Grobler, Chairman Ipsen Inc."
Dongwoo Surface tech India Pvt. Ltd. Surprisingly enough after readership in North
America our next largest market is in India. The result of this was a reader there sending us
information about his commercial heat treating and furnace building location in Mappedu
Village. His summary of the company and the shear size of it make for interesting reading.
Dongwoo is a 100% subsidiary of Dongwoo Surface tech Korea which is the largest
commercial heat treater and furnace builder in that country. Recently they built a new
commercial heat treating and furnace manufacturing operation in Mappedu Village which is
located about 10 miles from the Hyundai Motor plant. The plant primarily heat treats auto
parts, in particular gears for Hyundai and is capable of processing 120,000 pounds/day
which is not an enormous volume until you consider this is high end heat treating-primarily
gas carburizing. The manufacturing facility is capable of building most types of furnaces but
really specializes in roller hearth furnaces, batch IQ furnaces and Gas Carburizing/Salt
quenching batch furnaces typically used for transmission gears to reduce distortion. On the
commercial heat treating side of things the companies’ main customers are Hyundai,
Timken, Taeyang Metals (fasteners), DAS India (seating systems) and Iris Manufacturing
(sheet metal parts). On the new furnace side of things their largest customers are JMT Auto,
Uyshiro Bhumwoo India and Hyundai Motors. From what I can tell from the pictures this is a
commercial heat treat plant that would rival just about any in the world. August 28/09
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ASM Show/Gear Expo. Coming from a purely heat treating background I have been
rather negligent in not emphasizing that the upcoming ASM Heat Treat Show & Conference
in Indianapolis September 14-17th will be held in Conjunction with Gear Expo and will
include the AGMA Fall Technical Meeting. What is interesting is that at least two of the large
commercial heat treaters, Bluewater and Woodworth will be exhibiting at the Gear
Expo.August 28/09
AFC Holcroft/Wixom, Michigan, USA. Last week in Detroit I had the opportunity to tour
the AFC Holcroft (new furnaces) facility in Wixom, Michigan something I have not done for
some time. While the new furnace business has not been strong in North America for some
time I was impressed by the number of furnaces under construction-at least 6 that I saw.
While no customer names can be mentioned and some of the furnaces can’t even be hinted
at I did receive approval to take a photo of one of the furnaces under construction, a 10’
diameter rotary hearth furnace which will be used for hardening prior to a press quench
application. August 27/09
Bodycote International. For today we have two small items about Bodycote International
(commercial heat treating). The first concerns one of their top guys in North America and
one of our favourite heat treaters, Roger Fabian and an award he will be receiving at the
upcoming ASM show (press release and photo below). The second was an interesting article
about
Bodycote
which
originated
in
the
UK
http://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/7604/bodycote-will-thegeneral-economic-recovery-push-the-company-back-into-growth-7604.html
August 27/09
“Roger Fabian, Business Development Manager for Bodycote’s Aerospace,
Defense & Energy division, has been selected by the HTS Board to receive the
2009 George H. Bodeen Heat Treating Achievement Award. Established in 1996,
this award recognizes distinguished and significant contributions to the field of
heat treating through leadership, management, or engineering development of
substantial commercial impact. Roger is specifically being recognised “For
continuing efforts to foster heat treating knowledge as a science and for vision
and leadership in the formation of the ASM Heat Treating Society and the Center for Heat
Treating Excellence.” The award presentation will be made at the HTS General Membership
Meeting, scheduled in conjunction with the ASM Heat Treating Society Conference and
Exposition to be held in Indianapolis, September 14-17, 2009.”
CHS-Asia. A regular reader of "The Monty" in Thailand, new furnace builder and rebuilder
CHS-Asia sent us this photo of a vacuum furnace they recently built and installed. In the
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photo below you see Supre (electrical engineer) and Supra (mechanical engineer), both part
of the CHS service team. This particular installation is in Bekasi Indonesia, which is about
two hours north of Jakarta. August 27/09
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Item #B265 Surface Combustion 72” Allcase Line. This is a gas fired Surface
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1970’s vintage. Set up for Endo atmosphere. The line consists of two IQ furnaces with
updated Eclipse recuperated burners and Honeywell UMC800 controls. No top cool or rear
handler. Three draw furnaces (max. temp. of 1250 F), one spray wash and one double
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ended charge (mfg 1998). The line is in good overall condition and can be viewed in
operation. Asking $210,000 USD for the complete line.
Item #B264 Aluminum Drop Bottom Furnace. Electrically heated, new in 2000. Work
area 4’ 6” Wide x 15’ Long x 5’ High, inside dimensions of 6’ 8” Wide x 17’ Long x 7’ 10”
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temperature of 1200F, normal temperature range of 400-1,000 pounds. Two zones of
control, forced ambient air. Temperature uniformity of +-5 F. Rated for 270KW, 600 Volt, 3
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18’ 6” Long x 18’ 6” Wide. Quench tank capacity 6,900 gallons,
either polymer or water with 45 KW Immersion heaters. Quench temperature 100F
maximum. Allen Bradley SLC-150 PLC controller. Overall in excellent condition, still installed
and in production. Please ask for more details. Asking $175,000 USD.
Item #B263 Blue M High Temperature Furnaces. Working dimensions of 24"W x 37"D
x 18"H (9 cubic feet), overall dimensions 58"W x 62.44"D x 74.23"H Electrically heated,
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Heated by Fe Cr Al hellcally coiled alloy elements. Pressure relief port. N2 Matheson flow
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and pressure regulator. Six thermocouple ports with TC jacks- (TC's not provided). Floor
Standing. Shipping weight- approximately 4000 lbs per unit. 2150°F Maximum operating
temperature. Watlow F4 controller. We have a number of these available, all brand new.
Asking $30,000 USD each.
Item #B262 Lindberg Electric Pit Furnace. Model 12-RP-4848-18A. Working
dimensions of 48” X 48”, electrically heated, maximum operating temperature of 1850F.
480V, 3 Phase. Honeywell UDC2000 Mini-Pro temperature controller. Honeywell DR 4500A
Truline circular chart recorder. Equipped with an air powered lid/cover lifting system (swing
away type). Complete electrical boxes and required power units, transformers, SCR unit,
manuals and drawings. Also included are some spare parts with some refractory repair
items. Also included is some alloy fixturing. Excellent condition. Asking $49,500 USD.
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Item #B261 Complete Heat Treat Shop. We have available the contents of a complete,
immaculate batch heat treating department. The equipment consists of 2 Surface
Combustion “Super 30” Allcase furnaces, gas fired with working dimensions of 30” X 48” X
24”, 3 gas fired tempers, charge car, washer, endo generator, alloy fixturing, recently
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please ask for more information. Asking price for everything; $250,000 USD or best
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Item #B260 Lee Wilson Pit Retort Furnaces (2 available). These units were designed
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Working dimensions of 55” diameter X 90” deep. Electrically heated. 480V, 3 phase. Sealed
retorts with a Recirculating fan in the top of each. These units are in excellent condition and
over $250,000 has been invested in updated, state of the art controls. While they can be
used for a number of different processes they are ideally suited for a gas nitriding
application with the addition of a nitriding control system. Asking $125,000 USD for both
units.
Item #B259 Lindberg Batch IQ Furnace with Temper. Internal Quench Hardening
Furnace: Lindberg SIB, Electric Heat, Type 13-CT-243618-18AQC-1. 55kW. Max Temp
1850F, Serial # 23531, Element Volts 12.9480 V, 2 Phase. Temper Furnace: Lindberg
electric Temper, Type 243618-E12, Serial # 18794 Max Temp. 1250F, 34 kW. Asking
price: $16,500
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Item #B258 Pit Carburizing Furnaces (2 available). We have available two excellent
condition pit carburizing furnaces. While one is a Surface Combustion and the second a
Sunbeam they are both basically the same. Gas fires with recuperated tubes. Working
dimensions of 55” diameter X 6’ deep. Both installed and in operation, available August
2009. Operating temperature of 1800F. Casemate controls with Atmosphere Engineering
“SmartMeth” system. Spare tubes, spare fans and spare alloy. Currently running
Nitrogen/Methanol. Please ask for more details and more photos.
Item #B257 L&L Special Furnace Atmosphere Box Furnace. Model: FN545-FB67-01G550-480R3K-I00. Serial no: 1400LL. Working dimensions of 60” X 48” X 60”, maximum
load of 2500 pounds, electrically heated-480V 3 phase. New in 2001. Temperature range
of 300F to 2012F, certified temperature uniformity of +-5F. Designed for heat treating of
aerospace components. The furnace includes all manuals, schematics and the software for
the Honeywell UMC800 controller. The shipping weight of the furnace and all components is
14,800lbs. Excellent condition! Asking price to come.
Item #B256 Kleenair Products 2000°F Recuperated Box Atmosphere Furnace: 1999
Kleenair Products 2000°F Box Atmosphere Furnace, Model 6633, Ser# M1204, Recuperated,
Work Zone: 55"W x 55"D x 43"H, (Actual open area measures 58"W x 58"D x 45"H), Gas
Fired with Eclipse SER Burners and Silicon Carbide Radiant Tubes, 828,000 BTU/hr Heating
Input, Natural Gas, 480V/3Ph/60 Hz, 66.7 Amp., External Forced-Gas Cooling System for
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rapid cool-down with pumping station is included, Inert Atmosphere Design (Argon, but
could be Nitrogen or ?), Roof-mounted Circulation Fan, Very Nice Condition. Ready to Ship
Item #B254 ATMOSPHERE TILT-TOP CARBOTTOM FURNACE. Manufacturer: Thermal
Basic, Inc. Type: Atmosphere Tilt Top Carbottom Furnace Work Area: 6’W x 16 ‘L x 4 ‘H
(measurements are approximate) Fuel: Natural Gas Electrics: 3ph/60 cycle/230-460y
Maximum Temp.: 2000°F Controls: Stand alone panel with Honeywell Digital Controller,
Overtemp, and Recorder. Condition: Car: Good condition, powered. Furnace: Good
condition. General: Fiber lined furnace with 10 roof mounted recuperated “U” tubes— (4 on
each side with 1 on each end) Approx. 3,700,000 BTU rating total. Roof mounted fan.
Asking Price $125,000 USD
Item #B253 Surface Combustion 72” Allcase Line. This is a gas fired Surface
Combustion Batch IQ line with working dimensions of 36” wide X 72” deep X 36” high.
1970’s vintage. Set up for Endo atmosphere. The line consists of two IQ furnaces with
updated Eclipse recuperated burners and Honeywell UMC800 controls. No top cool or rear
handler. Three draw furnaces (max. temp. of 1250 F), one spray wash and one double
ended charge (mfg 1998). The line is in good overall condition and can be viewed in
operation. Asking $210,000 USD for the complete line.
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Item #B252 2 Abar Ipsen TPQ-9 Gas Fired Batch furnaces SN 60401 and 60402
DOM: 12/1996 and 6/1997 Charge vestibule Hot Zone Quench tank & vestibule Fully
automatic transfer of load from charge vestibule through quenching process. Units are not
installed. One is complete, while the other needs some repair. Honeywell setpoint controls
with Yokogawa digital furnace control. Working dimensions of 30”Wx48”Lx24”H Price
$25,000 USD Each
Item #B251 Lucifer Aluminum Drop Bottom Oven. Electrically heated this has working
dimensions of 68” wide X 72” deep X 102” long. 1600 gallon tank. Capable of 1200F. Three
SCR heat banks (one bank needs SCR repair). Currently installed and in production until
very recently. This is complete and in operating condition but it sure doesn’t look pretty.
Vendor is asking $20,000 USD but all offers will be considered.
Item #B250 12,000 lb Aluminum Age Oven. Specifications Date Built: 1999 Maximum
Operating Temperature: 500°F Exterior Dimensions: 10' 1" W x 14' 3" L x @23' 2" H (top of
door mast); @19’ (top of oven fan) Work zone: 106" W x 90" L x 103" H Burners: Natural
gas @ 2,300 CFH Voltage: 460v Heat input: 2.3 mmBTU Recirculation Fan: 20 HP @ 30,000
CFM Equipped with: A/B Controls / PLC; Yokogawa controllers Price: $45,100 USD.
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Item #B249 12,000 lb Aluminum Drop Bottom Batch Furnace. Specifications Date
built: 1999 Maximum Operating Temperature: 1100° F Exterior Dimensions: 12' 7" W x 22'
L x 26' 6" H Work zone: 84" W x 80" L x 72" H Max Capacity: 12,000 lbs/batch Quench
delay: 11-13 seconds Burners: Natural gas @ 4,000 CFH Voltage: 460v Heat input: 4
mmBTU Recirculation Fan: 20 HP @ 25,926 CFM Equipped with: A/B Controls / PLC;
Yokogawa controllers Price: $223,000 USD.
Item #B248 12,000 lb Aluminum Quench Tank. Specifications Date Built: 2001
Maximum Operating Temperature: 212° F Exterior Dimensions: 12' 9" W x 16' L x 10' 10" H
Work zone: 84" W x 80" L x 72" H Max Load Capacity: 12,000 lbs Max Water Capacity:
9,523 gallons Burners: Natural gas @ 2,200 CFH Voltage: 460v Heat input: 2.2 mmBTU
Blower motors: 3 HP Agitators: (4) 3 hp with 12" propellers Equipped with: A/B Controls /
PLC; Yokogawa controllers Price:$164,300 USD.
Item #B244 Surface Combustion Allcase Carburizing Furnace. 1980's vintage with
working dimensions of 30" X 48" X 18" high. Gas fired with top cool option. 4 U-tubes.
Casemate control. Endo atmosphere, no quench tank. Used for aerospace work this furnace
has been surveyed to +- 10°F. 1750°F operating temperature. Currently installed but not in
use. Comes with loading system. Complete and in good condition. Asking Price: $20,000
USD. New Price: $15,000USD
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Item #B242 Surface Combustion “Super 30” Allcase Furnaces (2 available). These
are gas fired Surface Combustion Batch furnaces with working dimensions of 30” wide X 48”
deep X 30” high. 1980’s vintage. Both have rear handlers. Set up for Endo atmosphere.
Furnaces are in good overall condition and alloy is good. Currently in heated indoor storage.
Asking $45,000 USD each.
Item #B241 Surface Combustion “Super 30” Allcase Line. This is a gas fired Surface
Combustion Batch IQ line with working dimensions of 30” wide X 48” deep X 30” high.
1980’s vintage. Rear Handler. Set up for Endo atmosphere. Furnace is in good overall
condition and alloy is good. Currently in heated indoor storage. Also included is a gas, direct
fired temper rated for 1400F with working dimensions of 30” X 48” X 30”. 1 double ended
double powered charge car. Dunk/Spray washer-steam heated. Consider all this equipment
complete, well maintained and fully operational when it was shut down. Asking $105,000
USD for the complete line.
Item #B237 Custom Hydrogen Atmosphere Bell Furnace. Excellent for small brazing
jobs, 2250°F, 14" Diameter x 18" High Work Zone, Electric, 230V/2 Phase, FLA 75, Watercooled base & Retort Flange, Furnace Outside Dimension is 34" Dia. x 36"H, Pad is 28" Dia.
x 10"H, \Overall is 34" Dia. x 48"H. Single Zone of Control, Control Penel includes
Honeywell Chart Recorder and Honeywell UDC Control/Overtemp, Great unit that needs
minor work. Good overall condition. Price: $4,800 USD Location: West Coast U.S.
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Item #B231 Lindberg Atmosphere Integral Quench Furnace. Lindberg, Model 13-CT243618-18AQ-2 Atmosphere Integral Quench Furnace, In/Out Design, Electric Radiant Tube
Design, 65kW, Surveyed Range: 1200°F to 1850°F, Carbon Control System, Quench Oil
Cooler, Quench Oil Heater, Rapid Recovery (from cold to temperature in 2-1/2 hours),
Controls: West 6700 and West 6100, Truline Chart Recorder, Overall Footprint: Approx. 91/2ftW x 13-1/2Ft L x 10ft-10"H No Pit is Needed, Recently Re-bricked, Operational for
Demonstration Price: $25,000 USD Will be painted before removal for shipment.
Item #B223 Pacific Scientific 500lb. Atmosphere Integral Quench Furnace.
Refurbished 1976 Pacific Scientific Model PKM-50 Electric Endothermic Atmosphere Integral
Quench Furnace, with top cool capability for loading during gas cool cycle, 76 kVA,
480V/3Ph/60Hz, 1950°F, for Carburizing, Deep Case Hardening, Neutral Hardening and has
enrichment gas addition and control for Carbo-Nitriding. Work zone is 24"w x 36"l x
approximately 20"h. It takes a 24" x 36" grid and basket. Outside dimensions (footprint)
are approximately 9'w x 19'l x 11'hl. It has a stand-alone control cabinet that is 5'w x 7'h x
20"deep. Finally, the power panels are approximately 5'w x 8'h x 2' deep. 500 lb. Capacity,
with Quench Oil Temperature Control system with heating and cooling of quench oil (SBS
Cooler), Front end loading and unloading with motorized drive table, Carbon Control System
with Honeywell controls and new SSI Gold Probe oxygen sensor, Brick-Lined and brick is in
good condition, Honeywell temperature control and high limit, operational and can be
demonstrated. Approx. 15 spare heating elements and 6 spare oil heaters. No water cooling
(safety issue). All cooling is done by SBS oil cooler. It is currently set up for using
endothermic gas. It has an endothermic gas flow meter, a natural gas flow meter, an air
flow meter, and an ammonia flow meter for carbonitriding. Price: $14,500 USD Location:
Northwestern U.S.
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Item #B218 Surface Combustion Pit Carburizer.
This is a gas fired unit with working dimensions of 36" X 72". Overall in not bad condition,
but all the instruments are missing and will need to be replaced. Currently located in a heat
treat shop but not installed.
Item #B204 Batch IQ Furnaces Ipsen Batch IQ Furnaces.
(2 Available). Available are one Ipsen T-7 with working dimensions of 30" wide X 48" deep
X 22" high and 1 T-8 units with working dimensions of 30" X 48" X 24" high. Both furnaces
are electrically heated, and range from 1982 vintage to 1989, complete and overall in good
condition. Currently they are not installed, they are packed and braced for shipping which
means no rigging costs. Each comes with an SBS quench oil cooler and the Ipsen
"Carboprof" atmosphere control system. Asking price for each is $35,000 USD.
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Item #B181 Dayton Process Retort Furnace
with heat source, retort and lid only. Needs a control system and gas panel. Max operating
temperature 2000 degrees F. Retort size 46" diameter x 51" deep. Heating elements on
sides and bottom. Asking $19,000 USD.
Item #B180 VAC AERO Vertical Retort Furnace
with Avesta 253MA retort working size 32" high X 29" diameter. Retort equipped for vacuum
pumping (pump not included). Max operating temperature 2000 degrees F. Water cooled oring seal on retort lid. Cooling stand. Power supply: Hunterdon transformer 150kVA, 3
phase, 60 Hz, primary input voltage 575V. Honeywell DCP700 controller. Gas control: 3
rotometers - one Matheson 0-4 scfm air, two Air Products HA6 0-150 graduation. Attached
picture is when the furnace was in production, the control panel on the right is part of the
system. Capable of Nitrogen or Argon addition. Very good condition. Asking Price:
$19,000 USD.
Item #B152 Pacific Integral Quench Furnace.
PKM-50-CRT. Work Area: 24"W x 20"H x 36"L. Outside dimensions: 96"W X 135"H x 360"L.
Max. Temp: 1900°F. Controls: Honeywell 2000 & 3000 strip chart. With carbon control
(Accu-Carb) by Furnace Control, dual agitators. New Price: $19,500 USD
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1700ºC Atmosphere Pusher Furnace
System
Hayes High Temperature Pusher
Furnace
2100°F Belt Atmosphere Furnace
Holcroft Austempering Lines (3
available) New Price
ABBOTT MODEL 6ZSCR-18-432HH6-VCHolcroft Gas Fired Mesh Belt Line
2150
AFC Austempering Line
Holcroft Mesh Belt Annealing Furnace
AFC Gas Fired Mesh Belt Line
Ipsen P-4 Pusher Furnace
AFC Mesh Belt Austemper Line
Ipsen P-6 Pusher Furnace
AFC Meshbelt Furnace Line
Pacific Rotary Retort Furnace
Austempering Line
Pacific Scientific Rotary Retort
Furnace
Can Eng Mesh Belt Line
Pacific Scientific Gas Fired Pusher
Can Eng Mesh Belt Furnace Line
Pusher Lines
C.I. Hayes High Temp Tube Furnace
Roller Hearth Normalizing Line
Surface Gas Fired Pusher Line
Rotary Hearth Furnace and Press
Quenching Units
Item #C239 Pusher Lines Available. If you are looking for a pusher line we have a
number available, all the way from single row units up to 6 row units. Please let us know
your requirements and we will promptly provide you with details and an asking price.
Item #C238 Austempering Line. This is a mesh belt austempering line capable of
producing to 1200 lbs/hour of light gauge stampings. Installed June 2007 by National
Applied Scientific Systems (NASS). Endo atmosphere, gas fired. The line consists of any/all
of the following options: • Yohogowa Computer Control System for zones 1 & 2
Temperature Control and High Limit Control, Atmosphere, Salt Temperature, High Limit
Quench, Heated Rinse & Variable Belt Speed Control for Furnace and Salt Belt. The system
allows for remote monitoring. • Hercules 1,000 lbs Capacity Parts Dumper into Syntron
Automatic Feed System w/ Weight Control and Livonia Portable 19” Wide Magnetic Feed
Conveyor. -------OR------- • Metro Loader - Includes a hydraulic tote dumper, parts hopper,
two vibratory trays with load cells. This unit is controlled by a computer and has proven to
be an exceptionally flexible and accurate parts loader. It can be installed so that one tray
can be shuttled aside in order to hand load the furnace. • Hardening Furnace - Furnace hot
zone is 144 inches from inner wall to drum center and is capable of producing 1000 to 1200
lbs/hour of light gauge stampings running at a belt speed of 14 “/min. and a loading density
of 12 lbs/SF. The 48 inch wide belt is of fine closed weave design in order to prevent part
mixing. The full range of furnace belt adjustment is 10-20”/min. The furnace opening at the
preheat has been closed down to about 2” because the original part loading was 1” at
Tinnerman. The overall height can be easily increased to 6” for commercial use. The 14’
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overall heated length is heated by 9 sealed radiant “U” tubes w/direct spark ignition and all
tubes have recuperators. The temperature operating range is 1475-1725˚F. Maximum
temperature is 1900̊F. There are two zones with Fanuc PLC2 Honeywell Temperature
Controllers, (2) Honeywell Oven Temperature Controllers, Yokogawa Computer Monitoring
System w/Satellite Monitoring Capability. Roof Mounted Axial Flow Recirculating Fan, and
Super Systems Oxygen Sensor and Control Box for carbon control. • Austemper TankCapacity 4,500 gallons/72,180 lbs of salt with a maximum temperature limit of
˚F.800
Dimensions 15’6” L x 9’6” W x 5’7” H. Quench Conveyor 48” W mesh belt & Drive Package
on Discharge End, Quench Pump 10 HP, gas-fired by two 750,000 BTU/hr with 3-HP
Combustion Blower. -------OR------- We can offer to provide a 60” oversize salt belt with
heavy duty drive. It is our recommendation that wider is better in dealing with salt quench
belts simply because it helps prevent belt jams (and no one likes to pump salt). • (2) Rinse
tanks - with 42” Wide mesh belts- 1160 gal tanks, 8’10” L x 5’5” W x 3’6” D & (1) 1560 gal
tank 10’4” x 5’9” W x 3’6”D. -------OR------- We are able to offer a third rinse tank with a
48” belt. There are a number of benefits that are realized by installing a third rinse. The belt
can be utilized so that the line can be installed in a “U” configuration to reduce footprint. •
Holding Tank- 5,800 gal. capacity/93,000lbs salt/light insulation and removable & reinforced
top, 500,000 BTU per hour gas-fired immersion tube with stand-alone controls and gas
safety train. ------AND------ • Tempering Furnace- AFC mesh belt temper, 60 inch wide belt.
Asking $220,000 USD loaded on to a truck.
Item #C237 Can Eng Mesh Belt Furnace Line. Model 661503404. Late model complete
heat treat system. Maximum operating temperature of 1750F. Work area of 4” high X 36”
wide belt X 144” heated length. Gas fired 797,600 BTU’s/hour. Hardening furnace has a new
tight weave mesh belt and new alloy skid hearth. Brick lined with fibre roof. Heated by
SER’s and U style radiant tubes. Two zones of control. Metro Scale computerized loading
system and pre-wash. Quench system with SBS cooler. Wash/700F temper with 20’ of
heating. Includes load baskets, spare parts, drawings and manuals. 4 free standing
enclosed control panels with PLC’s. Digital read out solid state controllers. Good condition.
Asking $125,000 USD.
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Item #C236 Rotary Hearth Furnace and Press Quenching Units. This line consists of
a 26’ diameter, gas fired rotary hearth furnace, mesh belt temper and 2 press quench units.
All built and installed in 1984. Furnace door opening is approximately 36” X 24” high which
means the line can handle parts up to 36” in diameter. This was run at 1600F but the new
refractory is good up to 2100F. 2100 pounds/hour. This can be used as either a 13 position
or 26 position furnace. Quench presses are also able to handle parts up to 36” diameter.
The line has a 4,000 gallon quench oil tank and also air cooling. Mesh belt temper is capable
of 1,000F. All of the equipment is in excellent condition and is currently installed and in
production. Available approximately August 2009. The alloy and brickwork is in good shape
and spare parts are available. Radiant tubes are recuperated. Please ask for more details.
Item #C235 AFC Austempering Line. Model # MBA-30-96, S/N 60866-71. Work area
approximately 30” wide X 117” (heated section) X approximately 3-4” over belt. Rated for
500-600 pounds/hour. Maximum temperature 1700F. Electrically heated 480/3ph/60cycle.
Line includes Eriez magnetic conveyor loader, Hi-Vi vibratory feed and Metro Scale weighing
and loading system, AFC furnace and salt quench, AFC wash system, air cool station, exit
conveyor and in line Weber cryo unit. Furnace has re-circulating fan. Barber Colman
temperature controller, over temp and circular chart recorder, Barber Colman salt level
controller and Marathon over-view carbon control system. Footprint (overall system) 36’
wide X 50’ long (approximate). Overall system appears to be in good condition.
Approximately 10 years old. Asking $125,000 USD (includes spare new furnace belt).
Item #C234 Hayes High Temperature Pusher Furnace. Model MY-040890-90PH. 4”
height over hearth, 8” wide tray width. Recommended tray size 8” X 8” X 7/8”. 90” preheat
section, 1100C, 42 KW, 6 control zones, Nichrome elements. 90” high heat, 1500C, 72 KW,
6 control zones, Moly elements. Power; 117 KW, 460/3/60. 198” cooling section in 5 zones.
Automated doors at each end of furnace with nitrogen atmosphere, flushing. Dissociated
ammonia/nitrogen blending atmosphere with nitrogen purge. Multiple inlets for even
atmosphere flow and flushing. Overtemperature protection control for both preheat and high
heat. Allen Bradley SLC-500 Logic Control. Screw drive, dual speed, anti-jam detection.
Articulated return conveyor. Hearth level 44”. Overall space requirement 125” wide X 545”
long X 72” high (without burn-of stacks). Very nice condition, asking $80,000 USD.
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Item #C233 Pacific Rotary Retort Furnace. Model RR 1500. This is a complete rotary
retort line including magnetic load conveyor, weighing system, almost new retort, quench
tank, magnetic quench conveyor, plc controls, atmosphere control panel, oil spinning
equipment after quench, washing equipment and tempering furnace. Complete line was
recently upgraded and is in excellent condition, requiring nothing. Located in Italy. Asking
price $80,000 USD
Item #C232 Can Eng Mesh Belt Line. 4,000 pound/hour line. Early 1990's vintage. Gas
fired this line is complete and includes a Metro Scale automated loading system, pre wash,
high heat furnace, oil quench and temper. Hardening furnace has a 60" wide belt and is 30'
long. Temper also has a 60" wide belt and has a heated lenght of approximately 36'. Height
over the belt is approximately 6" in both the hardening furnace and temper. Overall length
of the line is 164'. Controls are Honeywell with a Wonderware datalogging and control
package. Line is in excellent shape, not currently in use although installed and ready to go.
Please ask for more details and photos.
Item #C230 1700ºC Atmosphere Pusher Furnace System 1998 CM Furnaces Model
4812-120-4Z-180-7Z PREHEAT, Hydrogen Atmosphere Pusher Furnace System with Debind
and Sintering Furnaces, Serial # 9700987, 7 Zone 1200ºC Preheat with 4 Zone 1700ºC
High Heat, Hydrogen or Dissociated Ammonia Process Gas, Nitrogen Protective Atmosphere,
Electrically Heated, 480V/3Ph/60Hz, 336 kVA Heating, 700 Amps total, 12" x 12" pusher
plate design, 8" High Work Area, Idle since approx. mid-2006 due to discontinued product
line (lost to offshore producer), still connected, well-maintained, used for MIM powder metal
part debind and sintering, all available spares, pusher plates included, exhaust ductwork,
return conveyor (full loop), gas analyzing instruments, green-shape pusher is ball-screw
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drive, exit movement by pneumatic pushers. Other details: Hi-Heat zone is 176-3/4" long,
Preheat zone is 186-3/4" long, Cooling Section (4 zones) is 197-1/2" long, 1" thick alumina
ceramic pusher/carrier plates. No known issues. Gas requirements: 200 SCFH Hydrogen or
D.A., 200 SCFH of Nitrogen (or Argon), 10 SCFH compressed air Cooling Water: 10 GPM,
Gas Humidifier, Overall Footprint of assembled system with both furnaces and control panel
is approx. 72 ft long x 11-1/2 ft Wide x 8 ft high (plus exhaust hoods & ductwork), Full
Manuals & Installation Drawings, Allen-Bradley SLC-500 PLC with Quick Panel Jr. Display.
Brick Insulation (Full Insulation Drawing Available). Sold As-Is, Where-Is, Buyer responsible
for rigging, shipping and state sales tax, if applicable. Was working fine when idled. Price:
$165,000 USD Location: Western U.S.
Item #C229 Surface Gas Fired Pusher Line SN: CC-11710/11 DOM: 1981 Single Row
Three Zone Austenitizing Furnace. 3500 gallon Heated Quench Tank Heated Post Wash and
Rinse unit Electrically Heated Two Row Draw Furnace Line is currently disassembled.
Item #C228 Holcroft Gas Fired Mesh Belt Line SN: CJ-4650 3 zones Max temp 1650F
60” Mesh Belt Water cooled belt return Oil Quench Post Wash integral to the Tempering
Furnace Line does not have the following Mesh belt Quench belt. Asking $98,500 USD.
Item #C227 AFC Gas Fired Mesh Belt Line. Manufactured in 1993. This is gas fired and
has 4 zones. Max temp 1650F. Mesh belt is 60” wide, 50’ working length. Oil Quench. Gas
fired Post Wash. Tempering Furnace. Line is missing a mesh belt and post wash belt.
Asking $98,500 USD.
Item #C224 Pacific Scientific (now Selas) Gas Fired Pusher Carburizing Furnace.
Size: 24"wide x 36"long x 24"high. Capacity: 1000 lb loads. Model: Pacific/Selas PKM 75-2.
Maximum temp: 1900°F Electrics: 480v 3 phase. Controls: Honeywell 2000 digital
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overtemperature control. Partlow quench temperature control. General: Air operated
vertical lift front door, intermediate door and exit door. Gas fired radiant tube, skid rail
pusher, trays available. Two chamber hot zone. Includes quench cooler. Located in South
Carolina. Furnace is connected, is in operating conditions and can be cycled. Trays and
hoods available. Asking Price: $35,000 USD
Item #C222 AFC Meshbelt Furnace Line. Built in 1992 - Atmosphere Furnace Company
Continuous Mesh Belt Furnace, 2000 lb/hour, harden and Temper designed and built for the
Fastener Industry. Loading equipment is Eriez. Condition of the alloy is good. Belts and
tubes are good, brick needs replacing. Generator is not included. Furnace is set-up for
nitrogen methanol. Can be plumbed for endo easily. Operating temperature of the Temper
Oven is 1050 degrees. Pre-wash and post-wash included and Quench line is complete and
was processing parts when it was shut down 1 year ago. Asking Price: $250,000 USD.
Please contact us for more details.
Item #C219 ABBOTT MODEL 6ZSCR-18-432HH6-VC-2150. 18" wide belt, 4"+ opening
over the belt, 432" heating chamber (silicon carbide muffles), six zones, 36" long vari-cool
with 162" of additional cooling including two curtain boxes. 2150 deg.F. max temp., piped
for dissociated ammonia atmosphere and nitrogen purge, 335 kw @ 480/3/60,Honeywell
UMO 800 controller/programmer, OAD: 84" w x 90" h x 720" l. Currently used for annealing
knife blades but with a little effort a metallic muffle in the front half of the heating chamber
could be added for debinding and sintering of PM parts. Asking price: $160,000.00 USD
OBO
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Item #C212 Holcroft Mesh Belt Annealing Furnace. Nitrogen Atmosphere, 1650°F.
Electrically heated. 72” wide belt, 9” high over belt, 24’ heated section. 8’ cooling section.
Consider this in good overall condition. Asking $175,000 USD.
Item #C211 Holcroft Austempering Lines (3 available). This is a cast link belt furnace,
electrically heated with an operating temperature of 1750F. Belt width is 48” X 21’ long
(heated length). Automatic shaker pan loading system. Salt quench tank with discharge
conveyor. Wash tank with conveyor. Rinse tank w/conveyor. Parts dryer with conveyor.
Height over belt 7-3/4". Asking price $210,000 USD New Price: $110,000 USD loaded
on to a truck.
Item #C210 CM High Temperature Pusher Furnace. Model # 488-120-3Z-480V-3PH-A.
Tray size 8” X 12” X 5/8” alumina. Preheat is 90” long with 3 zones of control, 1100C
operating temperature, 66KW. High heat is 120” long with 3 zones of control, operating
temperature is 1800C, 135KW. Height over hearth is 7”. Automatic doors at both ends and
atmosphere flushing and burn-off stacks. Atmosphere is Hydrogen with a Nitrogen purge.
There are two cooling sections with a total length of 120”. Screw drive pusher and load
return conveyor system. Overall dimensions are 87” high X 132” wide X 57’ long. The
furnace was tested for operation at 1800C but only used for 2 years at 1200C. Asking
price is $310,000 USD or best offer.
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Item #C203 2100°F Belt Atmosphere Furnace. Lindberg™ 20" Wide x 12" High Belt
Atmosphere Furnace, Electric (Globar elements), 2100°F (may be 2150°F) Max.
Temperature, 10ft Heating with 30ft Cooling, Set up for Exothermic (combustible gas)
atmosphere, Good for a variety of heat treating applications, but Ideal for Brazing or
Annealing applications. Atmosphere Burn-off, Guillotine End Doors, SCR Control, Complete
rebuild included but was not limited to: new brick, new cooling muffles, new elements, new
belt, etc. Does not require a muffle, so lower long-term maintenance costs. Contact us for
full details. Reconditioned, and ready for quick shipment. Price: $75,000 USD Location:
Midwestern U.S)
Item #C194 AFC Mesh Belt Austemper Line. Operating life of equipment was 19792005. Equipment was in full production until plant shutdown. The equipment was
refurbished in 2002 by Great Lakes Company (located in the Detroit area). Rework on the
austenitizing furnace consisted of all new Yokogawa temperature control instruments with
paperless temperature and carbon control recording, all new recuperated radiant tube
burners, re-work of cold belt return and water sealing under the furnace. Original AFC hand
drawings are available. Original AFC operating instructions are available.
Technical Details
Austenitizing Furnace
• Production capability is 900 pounds per hour based on belt loading of 10#/ft2 and time in
the furnace of 26 minutes.
• Furnace belt 36” wide x 16’-8” effective length. Roller hearth design with variable speed.
• Three (3) zones of temperature control with one (1) zone of automatic carbon control.
• Paperless recording of temperature and carbon.
• Burner input of 2,500,000 Btu/hour with 5 HP combustion air blower.
Austemper Tank
• Capacity of 85,000 pounds of salt. Insulated tank with a maximum temperature of 750°F.
• Quench conveyor is 42” wide with variable speed control.
• Quench curtain pump is 2 HP. Salt agitation pump is 18” diameter propeller with 7½ HP
motor.
• Gas fired heating system is 1,000,000 Btu/hour with 3 HP combustion air blower.
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• Individual temperature controls and separate gas safety train.
Holding Tank
• Capacity of 85,000 pounds of salt. Non-insulated tank.
• Gas-fired heating system, 1,000,000 Btu/hour.
• Temperature controls, combustion air blower and gas safety train shared with the
austemper tank through a selector switch.
Wash Tank and Rinse Tanks
• Capacities 1200 gallons of water.
• Mesh belt conveyors 42” wide with fixed speeds.
Asking Price: $250,000 USD.
Item #C193 C.I. Hayes High Temperature Tube Furnace. Model MY-0002.528. 2-1/2"
ID tube x 28" long heating chamber, 1700 deg. C, 10.5 kW, single zone control with
overtemp. Protection, 75"h x 32"w x 91"l, auto tray loader, hydrogen atmosphere with
nitrogen purge. Price: 18,000.00 USD OBO.
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Item #C178 Pacific Scientific Rotary Retort Furnace. Endothermic Atmosphere Rotary
Retort Furnace, Throughput ~300 lb/hr, Owner has gone through the equipment thoroughly
in preparation for start-up. But minor rewiring remains for furnace to be ready to operate.
Pacific Northwest Location. Asking Price: $55,000 USD.
Item #C167 Shaker Hearth Hardening Line. 400 lb/hr Sunbeam Shaker ("Shuffle
Hearth") Hardening Furnace Line, Includes Automatic Part Loader, Electric Shaker Furnace,
1800°F, 112 kW, Quench Tank with Dragout Belt, Rotary Parts Washer and 1000°F
Continuous Belt Temper Furnace, 50 kW. Overall Line Length, if in straight line is approx. 61
ft. Overall Height is approx. 8ft-6in., Max. Overall Width is approx. 7ft-3in. with piping. Still
under power for demonstration. Extra spare shaker hearth and spare belt for temper. Price:
$50,000 USD whole line.
Item #C128 Ipsen P-6 Pusher Furnace. 24” X 24" X 18" high, holds 6 trays. 1969
Vintage. Three heat zones each with a fan (although the first zone fan is missing). The
second zone needs some rebricking. 16 of the 32 tubes are new. Instruments include 3
Honeywell UDC 2000 hi-limit controllers. Charge zone has a Honeywell 4500 circular chart
recorder. All 3 zones are Honeywell type digital controllers. The carbon sensor is Honeywell
controlled. All mechanical parts, (quench drives, etc.), were in good working order when
shut down. Fair condition overall. Asking Price: $16,500 USD New Price $10,000 USD
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Item #C127 Ipsen P-4 Pusher Furnace. 27” X 30" X 18" High. Holds 4 Trays. 1975
Vintage, in operation until October 2004 when it was shut down. Excellent operating
condition although the front arch needs some minor repair. Front zone instrument is a
Honeywell DR4300 circular chart recorder. The controllers and hi-limits are Honeywell UDC
type. Currently in indoor storage. Asking Price: $22,000 USD New Price $10,000 USD
Item #C103 Electric Furnace Co. Roller Hearth Normalizing Line.
This line, which was purchased new approximately 10 years ago was only used for a very
brief period of time and is in immaculate condition! Originally sold for $2 million US it is
complete and currently in indoor storage. All electric with heavy duty rolls on 9" centers it
has an atmosphere cool and a temper. Uses 36" X 36" trays. 40" wide work zone, 20" high,
3-4,000 pounds/hr. Brick lined with an operating temperature of 1650F. Vendor is asking
$450,000 USD. Complete drawings are available on request. If you are looking for a large
normalizing line and are considering new I would suggest that this is a good way to save
$1.5 million. By the way the company that disassembled the furnace took video tape for
reassembly purposes.
Uses a 36" x 36" tray with a 20" high door opening. A typical roller hearth cycles at a preset
time and advances the load, one tray at a time, through the furnace. Based on the
dimensions, the normalizing furnace should hold 13 trays at a time and the tempering
furnace should hold 16 trays. If you advance the normalizing furnace every 18 minutes, you
will move a tray through the furnace in about 4 hours. If you advance the tempering
furnace every 15 minutes, you will move a tray through the furnace in about 4 hours.
Both the high heat and the temper have atmosphere. The high heat max temperature rating
is at least 1650°F. New Information & Pictures
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Blue M Ovens
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CEC Box Draw Furnace
Despatch 500F Walk-in Oven
Despatch Gas Fired Oven.
Despatch V-34 Standard Batch Oven
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Dow Temper Furnace
Ipsen 2 Zone Tempering Furnace
Leeds & Northrup Temper Furnace
Gruenberg Box Temper Furnace
Gruenberg Electric Tempering Furnace
Lindberg Pit Furnace New Price
Pacific Scientific Temper
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Precision Quincey Oven
Pyradia Ovens (6 available)
Pyro Industrial Systems
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Item #T202 Pyro Industrial Systems. Gas fired walk in oven. Oven never used.
Temperature controller, high limit controller, and chart recorder. Flame safety, automatic
ignition and power exhauster. 350 degrees F. 6 ½ ‘ wide x 13’deep x 6’ high. Asking
$19,500USD.
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Item #T201 Despatch Gas Fired Oven. Insulated floor, double doors at both ends.
Temperature controller, high limit controller, and power exhauster. 500 degrees F, 230v, 3
phase. 54” w x 68”d x 66” h inside dimensions. S/N 89639. Excellent condition. Asking
$9,500.00 USD
Item #T200 Blue M Ovens (5 available). Model #: MP-246-G-LP. Electrically heated,
maximum operating temperature of 600F. Working dimensions of 36” X 48” X 24” (24 cubic
feet). Built in 1993, 480V/3-phase/60Hz. Digital temperature controller and chart recorders.
304 SS reinforced interior. High volume horizontal airflow chamber for temperature
uniformity. Good condition. Asking $2,200.00 USD each.
Item #T199 Gruenberg Electric Tempering Furnace. Working dimensions of 96" wide
x 96" deep x 72" high. Operating temperature of 1350F. All stainless steel lined, 15hp
recirculating fan, roll-in cart, electric 460/3/60---138kw and designed for +/- 10F
uniformity. Double swing out doors and winch type loader/unloader. Side mounted control
panel complete with Honeywell DCP 216 series digital programmable controller, Honeywell
high limit controller and strip chart recorder. Overall dimensions of 11" 6" wide X 15' 3" long
X 9' high. Approximate weight 12,000 pounds. Originally built for an aerospace application.
Excellent condition. Asking $89,500.00 USD.
Item #T198 Despatch Walk in Oven. Model # PSC3-44S-1E, S/N 170498. Working
dimensions of 72” wide X 108” deep X 96” high. Electric 480/3/60-102 KW. Maximum
operating temperature 500F. Walk in Oven Style. 5 HP Recirculating fan motor, power
exhaust fan, double, swing out front doors and top mounted heater box. Wall mounted
control panel with Despatch 1422 Digital temperature controller, Despatch 1162 digital high
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limit controller and process timer. Overall dimensions 113” wide X 146” long X 184” high,
approximate weight 8,000 pounds. Asking $25,500.00 USD.
Item #T197 Lindberg Pit Furnace. Electrically heated, max operating temperature
1250°F. Working dimensions 48" X 36" deep. Recirculating fan & Honeywell UDC3300
controls. This is a NEW furnace! Available immediately. Asking Price: $85,000US
reduced from $125,000. New Price
Item #T196 Pyradia Ovens (6 available). Electrically heated five of these units have
working dimensions of 48" X 48" X 57" high (four of these are in very good condition, one is
fair). The other unit has working dimensions of 48" X 96"deep X 57" high. All are "walk in"
style with double doors. Maximum operating temperature is 500F. Asking Price: $4,000
USD for the smaller units, $7,000 USD for the larger one.
Item #T195 1400°F Box Temper Furnace. 1994 Microgravity Systems Electric-Heated
Box Furnace, Model MS9201, S/N 012. Working dimensions are 24"W x 36"D x 18"H, max.
temperature rating, 1400°F, min. temperature rating 600°F. 9" Ceramic Fiber Insulation
with Stainless Steel Inner Lining. Power 480V A/C, 34.5 kW (Originally 380V, 31 Amps
when new). Air Circulation Fan with 2 HP Dayton Motor, 208-230/460V/3Ph/60Hz.
Uniformity is currently +/- 15-20°F, but with new Ceramic Insulation Board should meet
+/- 10°F again, (Uniformity not guaranteed). Contactor Power Control. Addition of a
Watlow SCR control (approx. $600) would improve uniformity also. 100 PSI Air for Vertical
Pneumatic Door operation. Approximate weight 1,800 lbs. overall size: 60"W x 104"L x
60
96"H. Omega CN9111A Set Point Temperature Controller. Honeywell DR4200 Circular
Chart Recorder, Operations Manual Included. Asking price: $6,900.00USD.
Item #T193 Leeds & Northrup Temper Furnace. This is a deep steam temper with
steam generator. Working dimensions of 28” X 36”. Asking $16,500 USD.
Item #T192 Precision Quincey Oven. Recirculating electrically heated floor loading style
oven. Working dimensions of 36” X 36” X 36”. Two swing out doors on the front of the oven
permit easy access to the heating chamber. A top mounted chamber houses fan and electric
heating elements. The oven is equipped with a powered exhaust. 350F. Built in 1999-2
available. Asking $3,950.00 USD each
Item #T191 IPSEN 2 Zone Tempering Furnace. Model: DLR-2-9-E. Working Zone: 30”
x 48” x 30" high. Serial Number: 58125. Built in 1981. Heating: Electric 480Vlt, 3PH 60Hz.
34 Amps Max Cont. Current. 28KW Max Cont. Input. Instrumentation: Honeywell UDC3000
controllers. Recorder. The equipment is in good shape. Needs some minor refractory work
and a recirculation Fan. Asking $18,000 USD.
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Item #T190 Dow Temper Furnace. Gas fired, working dimensions of 30” X 48” X 30”. No
combustion blower which is taken into account in the asking price; $3,000 USD.
Item #T189 1250°F Box Furnace. 1994 Microgravity Systems Electric Heated Box
Furnace. Work Area: 24"W x 36"D x 18"H. Max. Temperature Rating: 1250°F. Power: 480V
A/C. Controls and Chart Recorder Panel Included. Price: $4,900 USD Offers will be
considered. Location: Western U.S.
Item #T188 CEC Box Draw Furnace, Gas fired. 24"wide X 36"long X 24"high. Max
Temp: 1000°F. Controls: Honeywell digital temperature control, Honeywell digital
overtemperature control and Honeywell dr4200 round chart recorder. General: Air operated
vertical lift front door. Gas heated, the interior is lined with light weight refractory, (2) 30"
long roller rails and a belt driven circulating fan in the roof. Asking Price: $10,000 USD
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Item #T187 12,000 lb Aluminum Drop Bottom Batch Furnace. Specifications Date
built: 1999 Maximum Operating Temperature: 1100° F Exterior Dimensions: 12' 7" W x 22'
L x 26' 6" H Work zone: 84" W x 80" L x 72" H Max Capacity: 12,000 lbs/batch Quench
delay: 11-13 seconds Burners: Natural gas @ 4,000 CFH Voltage: 460v Heat input: 4
mmBTU Recirculation Fan: 20 HP @ 25,926 CFM Equipped with: A/B Controls / PLC;
Yokogawa controllers Price: $223,000 USD.
Item #T186 12,000 lb Aluminum Quench Tank. Specifications Date Built: 2001
Maximum Operating Temperature: 212° F Exterior Dimensions: 12' 9" W x 16' L x 10' 10" H
Work zone: 84" W x 80" L x 72" H Max Load Capacity: 12,000 lbs Max Water Capacity:
9,523 gallons Burners: Natural gas @ 2,200 CFH Voltage: 460v Heat input: 2.2 mmBTU
Blower motors: 3 HP Agitators: (4) 3 hp with 12" propellers Equipped with: A/B Controls /
PLC; Yokogawa controllers Price:$164,300 USD.
Item #T185 12,000 lb Aluminum Age Oven. Specifications Date Built: 1999 Maximum
Operating Temperature: 500°F Exterior Dimensions: 10' 1" W x 14' 3" L x @23' 2" H (top of
door mast); @19’ (top of oven fan) Work zone: 106" W x 90" L x 103" H Burners: Natural
gas @ 2,300 CFH Voltage: 460v Heat input: 2.3 mmBTU Recirculation Fan: 20 HP @ 30,000
CFM Equipped with: A/B Controls / PLC; Yokogawa controllers Price: $45,100 USD.
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Item #T184 Surface Combustion Mesh Belt Draw Furnace. 4 zones of temperature
control, 54” wide mesh belt with 30’ of heating. 1200 degree operating temp. Surface model
MCB4X30, S/N BC40162-1. Complete and in good condition. Asking $39,000 USD.
Item #T183 Surface Combustion Continuous Draw. 2 zones of temperature control.
46” wide mesh belt, 28’ of heating. Direct fired, 1300°F maximum operating temperature.
Complete and in good condition. Asking Price: $39,000 USD.
Item #T179 Despatch 500F Walk-in Oven.
Despatch Walk-In Oven, 500ºF Max. , Work Zone: 66”W x 72”H x 108”L,
Model: PSC 3-31H, Ser. # 132697, 68 kW Heating, Heating Amps: 81.8
Total Motor Amps: 14.2, 480Volt/3Phase/60Hz,
Overall Size: 104"W (includes panel) x 11'6"H x 9'8"L, Electrically Heated Walk-In Oven
with Double Doors On Both Ends, This ovens is solvent rated and has a powered exhauster
mounted on top. Top mounted heater box with recirculating fan distributes air
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horizontally through the oven. Controls: Mounted in an enclosure attached to the side of the
oven includes a Honeywell UDC digital temperature cont- roller, Honeywell UDC digital high
limit and Honeywell digital DR 4200 round chart recorder. All necessary pushbuttons, motor
starters, relays, contactors etc. are also contained in the same enclosure. A fused disconnect is mounted above the panel.
Price: $16,500 USD Location: Northwestern U.S. If interested please contact Bob
Grammer: [email protected]
Item #T178 Pit Temper Furnaces (2 available). Built by Lindberg in 1987. Model #12RO-60144-14. Serial numbers serial 25913 , 25915. Working dimensions of 60" diameter x
144" deep. The furnaces are fiber lined and electrically heated. Maximum rated temperature
is 1400F. The recurculating fan in each is in the bottom and the lid is mechanically lifted and
then moved to the side with an electric motor. Excellent condition. Asking $45,000 USD
each.
Item #T177 30x30x30 Gruenberg Box Temper Furnace. Gruenberg Model B120c100,
Serial # 25629, 1200°F max. Temp., Temper Furnace, Recirculation Fan, Work Zone: 30" W
x 30" D x 30" H, Overall Size: 42"Wx6'Dx5'H, Electric, 230V/3Phase/12kW, Practically new
condition, not used by current owner, Operation has been verified, Controller is European
(German?) and owner can't figure out how to fully operate it. (Controller would be easy and
cheap to replace.) New in mid-1990's. OEM still in business to support this unit. Price:
$3,900 USD Location: West Coast U.S.
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Item #T167 Beavermatic Tempering Oven. Model 24x36x24GIT work load area 24" x
36" x 24"h, 750# gross load rating, operating temp. 350-1400 deg. F, 480,000 BTU indirect
gas fired, 10,000 BTU after burner retrofit package, 2 HP alloy circulation fan, NEMA 12
cabinet with Erotherm controllers & overtemp. Instruments, Honeywell circular chart
recorder. Purchased in 2002, has less than 200 hours use. Overall dimensions are 6'-0"W X
5'-11"D X 8'-6"H. Asking Price: $25,000 USD
Item #T166 Recirculating Air Belt Tempering Furnaces (2 available). While one was
built by Standard Fuel Engineering and the second by Therm Alliance for all intents and
purposes both are virtually identical. Overall furnace width inside 6’ 6”, conveyor width 6’,
height above belt 12”, furnace overall width 11’ 6”, overall furnace length 52’, overall height
11’, furnace length 42’. Capacity at 400F 5,000 pounds/hour. Maximum operating
temperature 750F. Electrically heated, maximum heating input 400KW, 480/3 phase/60HZ.
Recirculating fan capacity 40,000 CFM. The Standard Fuel Engineering was built in 1977 and
the Therm Alliance was new in 1994. Price at that time was $171,600.00 USD. Both ovens
are in good shape and ready to go although not currently operating. Asking price for the
Standard Fuel unit is $22,500 USD. Asking price for the Therm Alliance furnace is $42,750
USD. Contact us at The Monty for more detailed information. New Prices
Item #T159 Despatch V-34 Standard 500’F MOT batch oven. E&G. 36”W x 36”D x
36”H inside dims. 3 adjustable shelves, indicating controller, high limit, motorized exhaust.
Refurbished, 90 day warranty. Asking Price: $4150 USD F.O.B.
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Item #T148 Pacific Scientific Temper. Model PKMD-50, 23" wide X 36" long x 18" high,
Gas fired. 1972 Vintage. 1250 F operating temperature. Asking Price $6,000 USD.
Generators
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1000 CFH Electric Endothermic Gas
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Surface Combustion 5600 CFH Endo
Generator
Ammonia Cracker Dissociator
Surface 5600 CFH Endo Generator
Endo Generator, 3000 CFH
Surface 5400 CFH Endo Generators
GE Exothermic Generator
Surface Combustion 2400 CFH Endo
Generator
Hydrogen Generators
Surface 9000 CFH Endo Generator
Surface Combustion 5000 CFH Endo
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Surface Combustion 5,000 CFH Endo
Generator
Item #G152 Hydrogen Generators. We have 14 Bronzavia model AN/TMQ-42 150 cubic
feet/hour hydrogen generators available. These were built for the US Army in the mid
1990’s to fill hydrogen balloons for weather recon and are designed to reform methanol to
95% pure hydrogen. All are complete and in excellent shape, they come with complete
operational and maintenance manuals. New these were $800,000 USD each, asking
$225,000 each.
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Item #G151 Endo Generator, 3000 CFH. Manufactured by the JL Becker Company in
1995 this is a gas fired endo generator with air cooling. Brick Lined complete with (2)
Retorts, Eclipse Burner System, Eclipse Blower, Waukee Pump, Waukee Mixer, Waukee
Flowmeters, and Selas Firecheck. Control Panel complete with Honeywell 3000 Series Digital
Temperature Controller, Honeywell Digital High Limit, Honeywell 5000 Series Digital Carbon
Controller, and PCI Flame Safety. Overall dimensions 106" Wide x 114" Deep x 116" High.
Approximate weight 14,000 pounds. Excellent condition. Asking $34,500.00 USD.
Item #G150 Surface Combustion 5,000 CFH Endo Generator. Model RX-25-50, S/N
BC41611. Gas fired, 1950F. Two retorts, air cooling, Spencer blower, Waukee pump, Eclipse
Safety shut-off valving and Selas firecheck. Side mounted control panel with Honeywell
3000 series digital temperature controller and high limit. Additional free standing control
panel with "Endo Quench" system with Honeywell 3000 Series controller. Overall dimensions
80" wide X 96" long X 138" high. Approximated weight 8,000 pounds. Very good condition.
Asking $24,500 USD.
Item #G149 Surface Combustion 2400 CFH Endo Generator. Model S-2-N. Natural
gas fired endo generator, 2 retort 2400 CFH capacity. Air cooling, Roots pump, Spencer
blower, Waukee flowmeters and oxygen probe. Control panel with Yokogawa digital
temperature controller and Yokogawa high limit. Complete, very good condition. Asking
price $17,500.00
Item #G148 Surface Combustion 5600 CFH Endo Generator. Serial# BC-39138-1-A,
Model T-3-N. This unit has dewpoint control and air cooling-both very desirable. Retorts are
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in good shape and spare catalyst is also included. All in all this is in excellent condition.
Asking $15,000 USD.
Item #G147 GE Exothermic Generator (Low Ratio). 1500 CFH Capacity. Model
9328312-G2. Outside dimensions of 36” wide X 84” high X 96” long. Gas fired 480 volts/3
phase/60 cycle. Newer updated Honeywell digital controls for temperature, water and
alarms. Good condition. Newer Waukee flowmeters, Selas burners and fire check valve.
Asking Price: $12,500 USD.
Item #G145 Surface Combustion 5400 CFH Endothermic Atmosphere Generators
(5 available)These are gas fired, 3 tube units each rated for 5,400 CFH. All units are
identical and were built in 1980. Air cooling. Well maintained and fully operational at time of
de-installation. All equipment stored in heated facility. Asking $25,000 USD each.
Item #G144 Surface 5600 CFH Endo Generator. Atmosphere control and water cooling.
Gas Fired. Pumps are new, catalyst is new and retorts are in good shape. Please note that in
the photos the top hats have been removed for shipping which of course means a visual
inspection of the catalyst and retorts is very easy. Asking $25,000 USD.
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Item #G143 Surface Combustion Endothermic Gas Generator. Surface Combustion
Endothermic RX Gas Generator, Size: S-3-N, 3600 CFH, (currently scaled down to 2400
CFH), 3-Tube unit, One retort tube needs replacement, S/N AC42245-1, Overall size is 8'W
x 7'D x 12'H with cooler (can be relocated for less height), As-Is, needs minor
instrumentation work but combustion equipment is still intact. Can be rebuilt or used for
parts. Air cooled (no water or fans) Location: West Coast US Price: $4,950 USD
Item #G142 Ammonia Dissociator. Lindberg HYAM Ammonia Dissociator. Type 16-RO1000-HYAM. While we don’t have a great deal of information about this unit it was in
working order when it was removed from service, the lid insulation, breakers and gauges
were replaced and overall it is in good condition. Asking price $5,000 USD.
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Item #G140 1000 CFH Electric Endothermic Gas Generator. Used Pacific Scientific
Endothermic Gas Generator, Model EN1000, Electric, 120V/2-phase, 15kW, 1 Zone, 1950°F
max., S/N P-2214, Elements in good condition (new in July, 2004), Retort & Catalyst
probably due soon for change, Rebuilt mixing pump installed in May 2003, Air-cooled heat
exchanger (no moving parts), Honeywell controllers, Operations manual & wiring diagrams
included. Includes 480V/3phase to 120V/2phase Transformer. Asking New Price: $3,500
USD Location: Northwestern U.S.
Item #G136 Surface Combustion 5000 CFH Endo generator.
This generator appears to be in excellent condition. Gas fueled. Barber-Coleman strip with
digital recording instrumentation and over-ride controls. Max. temp: 1950°F. Approx.
outside dimension: 8'5"W x 10'1"H x 8'11"L. Air cooled. Asking Price: $29,500 USD.
Induction
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Ajax Tocco Power Supply
Induction Hardening System
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2 Inductoheat Uniscan II Units
Inductoheat Induction Heating System
Inductoheat Lift and Rotate Machine
Pillar Mark 5 Power Supply
Radyne Induction Power Supplies
(2 available)
Tocco Induction Power Supply with
Heat Station
Item #I143 Tocco Induction Power Supply with Heat Station. 150kW/3-10 kHz
Induction Generator and Heat Station with multiple output taps. Complete and in good
condition. Asking $27,000 USD.
Item #I142 Ajax Tocco Power Supply. Model OL-436-250-3/10-1-00M. “Inductron PT”.
250Kw, 3/10Khz. This unit was brand new in 2006 and has never been installed or run.
Consider this basically new. Price to come.
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Item #I141 Radyne Induction Power Supplies (2 available). Two (2) Each Radyne
Flexitune® 10kw/20-60kHz IGBT induction power supplies with built-in heat station,
includes quick-connecting coil mount for use with multiple coils, Also available is an airwater cooling unit sufficient to cool two Flexitune units. Excellent condition. Individually
Priced: (2) Flexitune Convertors: $7,500/Each (2 available), (1) Air-Water Cooler:
$1,500 (1 available)
Item #I140 Pillar Mark 5 Power Supply 150 KW Unit 10000 cycle Model number AB
3168-4 Serial Number S O 11031 Good working condition FOB San Jose, California
Immediate availability Price: $9,995.00 USD
Item #I139 Inductoheat Induction Heating System. Unipower Model UP9, 25 Kw, 10
KHz. Used to Braze miscellaneous copper parts. New in 2001. 480 Volt, 31 kCVA 3 phase.
Unicool 70 closed loop water cooling system. New this was $65,000, asking $10,000 USD.
Item #I138 Induction Hardening System. Inducto-Heat HSP12-300-10 Induction
Hardening System with a 300kW, 10 kHz Output. System includes power supply, heat
station, scanner, water systems, Fanuc Robot load/unload with conveyor. System was
previously hardening output shafts. Asking Price: $175,000 USD F.O.B. Clarkston, MI.
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Item #I137 Inductoheat Lift and Rotate Machine. 40KW, 25 Khz Unipower power
supply. Capable of handling parts 12" long with a maximum weight of 5 pounds. Miller Recoil inductor mount, single position tooling. Pneumatic or manual indexing. Fixed AC motor
rotation. Solid state quench temperature control system. Single 450 volt, 3 phase power
connection. Unipaq power supply cooling system. Digital metering of power supply and
quench functions. Annunciator type fault control with individual indicators. Run less than
200 hours. Excellent condition. Asking $12,500 USD.
Item #I136 Inductoheat Uniscan II Unit. Model BSP5-75-25 dual spindle scanner with
36" of travel and integrated DI water circulation system. Approximately 16 years old.
75KW, 25 KHz power supply which can be converted to 150KW, 10KHz by changing output
transformer, Tank Capacitor and series capacitors. Currently removed from service and in a
heated warehouse. Need some work on scanner side (due to transportation mishandling).
This work can be done by any small shop by good maintenance people. Asking $35,000
USD. Vendor is available for service and start up assistance.
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Alnor Dewpointers (2 available)
Radiant Tubes “P” Style
Backfill Gas Reservoirs (2)
Rotary Parts Washer
Buehler Versamet 3 Metallograph
SBS WC-5156 Water or Water/glycol
cooler
C.I. Hayes Oven
Como Quench Oil Filtration Unit
Closed Loop Cooling System
Cryogenic Processing Equipment
Sperry Filter Press
Surface Combustion Charge Car
Surface Combustion Spray Washer
Surface Combustion “U-Tubes”
Furnace Combustion Burners
Surface Combustion Washer
ITE Distribution Panel
Transformer FPE Dry
Leco Metallurgical Microscope
System
Trident Tubes (4 available)
New Furnace Components AFC
Batch IQ
Vacuum Furnace Fans
Pit Furnace Fixturing
Vanadium carbide system
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Quench Salt
Wilson-Tukon Microhardness Testers
Item #M257 Closed Loop Cooling System. This is a complete closed loop cooling system
using glycol mixed with DI water at a 50 % ratio. Rated at 260 Tonnes. Was running several
10 bar vacuum furnaces and well as miscellaneous equipment. Comes with a Baltimore fluid
cooler Model # F 1463-P. 40 HP 1800/ 900 RPM fan motors575 V. Also comes with a
control panel complete with motor starters for circulation pumps for process side as well.
Process pumps are a GOULDS 550V index # 16ADIN6EO. SIZE 3 X 4 X – 8. MODEL #
3656M. Impeller size 6.38. Two pumps on glycol reservoir are made by Peerless, Type 840.
System is in good shape. Asking $10,000 USD.
Item #M256 Buehler Versamet 3 Metallograph. Unitron AE-1 automatic exposure
meter, brightfield, darkfield, EPI-SPLIC 5x, 10x, 20x, 50x & 100x objectives, Unitron 10x
ultra widefield eyepieces. Excellent condition. Asking $6,000 USD.
Item #M255 Furnace Combustion Burners. A heat treater has available 10 large North
American Burners that came off a car bottom furnace. Very good condition with burner
blocks and flame safety. Also included would be the blower for these burners and door
locks for a car bottom door. Asking $4,500 USD. Also available are 40 Lee Wilson Gas
Burners that fit Lee Wilson Bell Furnaces. Asking $10,000 USD.New Prices
Parts 1- Lee Wilson Burner for Bell Furnace. Parts 2- Flame Safety for North American
Burners. Parts 3- Flame Safety for North American Burners. Parts 4- North American
Burner. Parts 5- North American Burner. Parts 6- Blower for North American Burners. Parts
7- Door Latches for Car Bottom.
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Item #M254 Como Quench Oil Filtration Unit. Portable unit, Model M6017FK83D. 3/4
HP Motor, 115V. Brand new in 2008 and used very little. Come with a spare set of filters.
Can be used for most typed of oil including quench oil, motor oil and hydraulic oils. Asking
$2,700.00 USD or best offer.
Item #M252 Cryogenic Processing Equipment. Built by Cryotron in 1999 this includes
a Model LT 75, LT375 and HT650. Excellent condition asking $30,000 USD for all
three.
Model LT75 overall: 52"W x 28"H x 24" inner box: 36"W x 12"H x 12" weight: 540 lbs
payload: 1.5 cubic feet
Model LT375 overall: 76"W x 46"H x 36" inner box: 60"W x 30"H x 24" weight: 1375 lbs
payload: 13 cubic feet
HT650 batch oven with parts dolly Rated operating voltage: 220V three phase Dimensions
overall: 72"H x 56"W x 48" inner: 60"H x 42"W x 30" capacity: 2000 lbs temperature
range: 100F to 550F
Item #M251 Alnor Dewpointers (2 available). Both were in operation until very
recently. Asking $300.00 US for both plus shipping.
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Item #M250 One(1) SBS WC-5156 Water or Water/glycol cooler with (3) 5 HP 1200
RPM propeller fans. Unit size is approximately 60" x 180" long. Please call 1-800-662-8776
for rating information. $9,900.00 USD
Item #M248 Sperry Filter Press (used for filtering process water in a Zinc Plating Line).
36” Type EHCP. Provides 26.25 cubic feet of filter cake, Sperry heavy duty ductile iron
framework, flat side bar, 100PSI complete with SS wear strip. 480Volt. New this was
$42,000 USD, asking $12,000 USD. Excellent condition.
Item #M247 Wilson-Tukon Microhardness Testers (2 available). Model No. MO.
Serial # Vickers 397. Serial # Knoop 1072. Both are quipped with: Microton Measuring
Stage, Bausch & Lomb Optics, Floor Stand, Instruction Manual, Complete weights.
Approximate Net Weight: 160 lbs each. Both were last calibrated on 25 Feb 09, and were
due for calibration on 30 May 09. Optics were last calibrated on 31 Oct 07 and are due on
31 Nov 09.The stage on the vickers either needs to be replaced or repaired. Both testers are
sold as is (no warranty). $3,500USD each or both for $6,500. Will sell separate.
Item #M246 Rotary Parts Washer. Built by Metalwash Machinery Corp. of Elizabeth, NJ.
S/N 4389, Model RD 23 WR/SD. Overall dimensions are 23 Feet long, 7 Feet wide, 7 Feet
tall. Complete. Best offer.
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Item #M245 Trident Tubes. HU Trident Tubes for a Surface Super 36 x 48. 4 available
brand new never used. $14,500 USD See Drawing.
Item #M244 Quench Salt. We have available 25 to 50 tons of clean reclaimed quench
salt. This is 50% NaNO2, 50% KNO3 salt in 650lb cubes, bagged and palleted (currently a
complete chemistry is being run). Currently this is selling for about $2/kg new, vendor is
asking US$1.10/kg.
Item #M242 Leco Metallurgical Microscope System. This is complete, fully functioning
and in excellent condition. Complete specs are available upon request. Asking $6,000
USD. New in 1996.
Item #M240 Backfill Gas Reservoirs (2). Brand New. Quantity, One (1) – 2,642 Gallon
(10,000 litre) High Pressure Gas Tank, rated at 150 Psi – Price is $31,000 US Quantity, One
(1) – 1,585 Gallon (6,000 liter) High Pressure Gas Tank, rated at 638 Psi – Price is
$51,000 USD Available for immediate delivery
Item #M238 New Furnace Components AFC Batch IQ. We have a number of items, all
new for a gas fired AFC Batch IQ furnace with working dimension of 36``wide X 48``deep
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X 30high. These include fans and shaft assemblies, furnace doors, support piers for roller
rails and chain guides, gear boxes and cylinders. Details are below. All are priced at
substantially below new pricing. While the vendor would like to sell these items as a
package he will consider selling items individually.
AFC Fan & Shaft Assemblies Quantity 2. Asking $1,336.40 USD each. (Please note that
there is also a third rebuilt fan available. If you buy 2 new fans you get the third free).
Pusher Head Assembly HU. For an AFC-Holcroft UBQA 36-48-30G. 2 available. Asking
$1,305.20 USD each.
Furnace doors. For an AFC-Holcroft UBQA 36-48-30G. 2 available. Asking $1,292.28 USD
each.
Numatics Cylinders A Series Cyl. 9.5" Rod Ext. Part F2AR-43A1E-CV12 Quantity 2, Asking
$438.55 USD each.
Numatics Cylinders A Series Cyl. Part F2AR-43A1E-AAA0. Quantity 2, Asking $310.48 USD
each.
Numatics Cylinders. A Series Cyl. 9.5" Rod Ext. Part F1AR-46A1E-CV12. Quantity 2, Asking
$451.04 USD each.
Numatics Cylinders. A Series Cyl - Large Bore. Part E4AW-54A8L-CVA0. Quantity 4, Asking
$1,233.36 USD each.
Numatics Cylinders. A Series Cyl. - Large Bore. E4AW-54A2F-AVA0. Quantity 4, Asking
$1,000.19 USD each.
Gear Box, Weimer. Part RR HU35-1 60:1. Quantity 4. Asking $1,298.74 USD each.
Support Piers for Roller Rails. Part AFC #PS-1. Quantity 12. Asking $245.44 USD each.
Support Piers for Chain Guide. Part AFC #PS-2. Quantity 10. Asking $246.35 USD each.
Item #M237 Surface Combustion “U-Tubes”. We have 58 brand new Surface
Combustion radiant tubes, HL material. Dimensions are 4"x5", 4” diameter on 6'2 leg, 5”
diameter on 6' 1/2" leg. They are 8 1/2" centers. Best offer, available immediately.
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Item #M236 Radiant Tubes “P” Style. We have available 10 brand new and roughly 40
used “P” style radiant tubes in very high nickel content material. Best offer.
Item #M234 Transformer. FPE Dry Transformer, CAT# 50347-M, Model 36B, 54KVA at
80C, 480 V 60Hz 3 phase LV 208Y/120. New, unused. Best offer.
Item #M232 Vacuum Furnace Fans.
a. KB Fan 67V-3104. IGE Type P/M-25V, 5HP 1730RPM 460V/60 with 17 in. dia fan. Little
used, like new. Asking $1000 USD.
b. KB Fan, IGE Type P/M-40C. 5HP 1150RPM 460V/60. With 23 in. dia fan Little used, like
new. Asking $3,000 USD.
Item #M230 C.I. Hayes Oven. Well below value for quick sale.
C.I. Hayes Air-Circulated Oven, Type : OL, S/N 16264, Work Zone: 24” X 24” X 24”
240V/3ph/60Hz, 14Amp. Price: $1,250 USD Immediate Availability. Location: Portland, OR
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Item # M224 Pit Furnace Fixturing. Available are three never used nesting pit furnace
baskets in RA330 material. Baskets are 20” tall x 51” ID x 54” OD. There are egg crate
bottoms with screen on top of the egg crate. They interlock in a stack, and can be lifted
separately, as one. Asking $27,000 USD.
Item #M193 ITE Distribution Panel.
1600 AMPS 227/480 Voltage, 11 breakers ranging from 100 to 400 Amps. 1974 Vintage.
Excellent condition. Asking Price $6,000 USD.
Item #M175 Vanadium carbide system
fits in an area 25 x 50 feet. The coating line measures 8 feet x 28 feet, and consists of a
pre-heating furnace, the vanadium carbide coating vessel, an oil quenching tank and a wash
station. Assembled loads are moved from station to station using an overhead hoist.
Controls for the line may be housed in a remote location.
View of line from pre-heat furnace
The specifications for the production system are as follows:
1. Direct Fired Gas Preheat Furnace.
· Temperature of Operation: 650°C (1200°F) · 425,000 Btu/hr input · Work chamber 36
inches X 36 inches X 36 inches · Automatic cover drive
2. Gas Fired Retort Furnace for VC coating
· Temperature of Operation: 1065°C (1950°F) maximum · Type 310 alloy retort, 24 inch
diameter X 36 inch deep, 3/8 inch thick · Two zone gas fired burner system (total 750,000
BTU/hr gross) · Work locator and support rails for positioning fixtures · Automatic cover
drive
3. Radiant Tube Gas Fired Oil Quenching Tank
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· Designed to quench 1000 pounds maximum from VC treatment temperature · Operating
temperature 200-250°F, variable speed quench agitator · Internal bath size 60 inches X 72
inches X 48 inches deep ( quenching shroud 36 inches X 36 inches X 36 inches),
Oil capacity 850 gallons. · Rated at 300,000 BTU/hr heating capacity · Air cooled quench oil
heat exchanger
4. Radiant Tube Gas Fired Hot Water Rinse Tank
· Internal size 42 inches X 42 inches X 56 inches deep · Rated at 65,000 BTU/hr, 180°F
operating temperature · Submerged spray educator system
5. Load/unload Station for Fixture
6. Variable Speed Mixer for VC Salt
7. The equipment was designed by Metlab. The equipment was manufactured by Upton
Industries in Detroit.
3. The pot size, as shown is 24 inches diameter by 36 inches deep x 3/8 deep. The retort for
the system currently needs repair/and or replacement.
The equipment is approximately three years old, and has seen relatively light usage. Except
for the retort, it is in almost new condition.
Asking Price: $85,000 USD.
Item #M149 Surface Combustion Charge Car.
Single ended unit for use with a Surface Super 30 Allcase furnace. 575V. In operation until
very recently. Currently in indoor heated storage. Reasonable condition. Asking $9,000
USD.
Item #M148 Surface Combustion Washer.
For use with a Super 30 Allcase furnace. Early 1980's vintage, spray only, electric with 2
new heaters. Model VC-42278-1. 65 KW, 480 Volt. 200F maximum operating temperature.
Good condition. Asking $10,000 USD.
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AFC Austempering Line
AFC Mesh Belt Austemper Line
Holcroft Austempering Lines (3
available) New Price
Quench Salt
Austempering Line
Item #S011 AFC Austempering Line. Model # MBA-30-96, S/N 60866-71. Work area
approximately 30” wide X 117” (heated section) X approximately 3-4” over belt. Rated for
500-600 pounds/hour. Maximum temperature 1700F. Electrically heated 480/3ph/60cycle.
Line includes Eriez magnetic conveyor loader, Hi-Vi vibratory feed and Metro Scale weighing
and loading system, AFC furnace and salt quench, AFC wash system, air cool station, exit
conveyor and in line Weber cryo unit. Furnace has re-circulating fan. Barber Colman
temperature controller, over temp and circular chart recorder, Barber Colman salt level
controller and Marathon over-view carbon control system. Footprint (overall system) 36’
wide X 50’ long (approximate). Overall system appears to be in good condition.
Approximately 10 years old. Asking $125,000 USD
Item #S010 AFC Mesh Belt Austemper Line. Operating life of equipment was 19792005. Equipment was in full production until plant shutdown. The equipment was
refurbished in 2002 by Great Lakes Company (located in the Detroit area). Rework on the
austenitizing furnace consisted of all new Yokogawa temperature control instruments with
paperless temperature and carbon control recording, all new recuperated radiant tube
burners, re-work of cold belt return and water sealing under the furnace. Original AFC hand
drawings are available. Original AFC operating instructions are available.
Technical Details Austenitizing Furnace • Production capability is 900 pounds per hour based
on belt loading of 10#/ft2 and time in the furnace of 26 minutes. • Furnace belt 36” wide x
16’-8” effective length. Roller hearth design with variable speed. • Three (3) zones of
temperature control with one (1) zone of automatic carbon control. • Paperless recording of
temperature and carbon. • Burner input of 2,500,000 Btu/hour with 5 HP combustion air
blower.
Austemper Tank • Capacity of 85,000 pounds of salt. Insulated tank with a maximum
temperature of 750°F. • Quench conveyor is 42” wide with variable speed control. • Quench
curtain pump is 2 HP. Salt agitation pump is 18” diameter propeller with 7½ HP motor. •
Gas fired heating system is 1,000,000 Btu/hour with 3 HP combustion air blower. •
Individual temperature controls and separate gas safety train.
Holding Tank • Capacity of 85,000 pounds of salt. Non-insulated tank. • Gas-fired heating
system, 1,000,000 Btu/hour. • Temperature controls, combustion air blower and gas safety
train shared with the austemper tank through a selector switch.
Wash Tank and Rinse Tanks • Capacities 1200 gallons of water. • Mesh belt conveyors 42”
wide with fixed speeds.
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Asking Price: $200,000 USD.
Item #S009 Austempering Line. This is a mesh belt austempering line capable of
producing to 1200 lbs/hour of light gauge stampings. Installed June 2007 by National
Applied Scientific Systems (NASS). Endo atmosphere, gas fired. The line consists of any/all
of the following options: • Yohogowa Computer Control System for zones 1 & 2
Temperature Control and High Limit Control, Atmosphere, Salt Temperature, High Limit
Quench, Heated Rinse & Variable Belt Speed Control for Furnace and Salt Belt. The system
allows for remote monitoring. • Hercules 1,000 lbs Capacity Parts Dumper into Syntron
Automatic Feed System w/ Weight Control and Livonia Portable 19” Wide Magnetic Feed
Conveyor. -------OR------- • Metro Loader - Includes a hydraulic tote dumper, parts hopper,
two vibratory trays with load cells. This unit is controlled by a computer and has proven to
be an exceptionally flexible and accurate parts loader. It can be installed so that one tray
can be shuttled aside in order to hand load the furnace. • Hardening Furnace - Furnace hot
zone is 144 inches from inner wall to drum center and is capable of producing 1000 to 1200
lbs/hour of light gauge stampings running at a belt speed of 14 “/min. and a loading density
of 12 lbs/SF. The 48 inch wide belt is of fine closed weave design in order to prevent part
mixing. The full range of furnace belt adjustment is 10-20”/min. The furnace opening at the
preheat has been closed down to about 2” because the original part loading was 1” at
Tinnerman. The overall height can be easily increased to 6” for commercial use. The 14’
overall heated length is heated by 9 sealed radiant “U” tubes w/direct spark ignition and all
tubes have recuperators. The temperature operating range is 1475-1725˚F. Maximum
temperature is 1900̊ F. There are two zones with Fanuc PLC2 Honeywell Temperature
Controllers, (2) Honeywell Oven Temperature Controllers, Yokogawa Computer Monitoring
System w/Satellite Monitoring Capability. Roof Mounted Axial Flow Recirculating Fan, and
Super Systems Oxygen Sensor and Control Box for carbon control. • Austemper TankCapacity 4,500 gallons/72,180 lbs of salt with a maximum temperature limit of
˚F.800
Dimensions 15’6” L x 9’6” W x 5’7” H. Quench Conveyor 48” W mesh belt & Drive Package
on Discharge End, Quench Pump 10 HP, gas-fired by two 750,000 BTU/hr with 3-HP
Combustion Blower. -------OR------- We can offer to provide a 60” oversize salt belt with
heavy duty drive. It is our recommendation that wider is better in dealing with salt quench
belts simply because it helps prevent belt jams (and no one likes to pump salt). • (2) Rinse
tanks - with 42” Wide mesh belts- 1160 gal tanks, 8’10” L x 5’5” W x 3’6” D & (1) 1560 gal
tank 10’4” x 5’9” W x 3’6”D. -------OR------- We are able to offer a third rinse tank with a
48” belt. There are a number of benefits that are realized by installing a third rinse. The belt
can be utilized so that the line can be installed in a “U” configuration to reduce footprint. •
Holding Tank- 5,800 gal. capacity/93,000lbs salt/light insulation and removable & reinforced
top, 500,000 BTU per hour gas-fired immersion tube with stand-alone controls and gas
safety train. ------AND------ • Tempering Furnace- AFC mesh belt temper, 60 inch wide belt.
Asking $265,000 USD loaded on to a truck.
Item #S008 Quench Salt. We have available almost 100 tons of clean reclaimed quench
salt. This is 50% NaNO2, 50% KNO3 salt in 650lb cubes, bagged and palleted. Samples
available upon request along with a complete chemistry. Currently this is selling for
about $2/kg new, vendor is asking US$1.10/kg.
Item #S005 Holcroft Austempering Lines (3 available). This is a cast link belt furnace,
electrically heated with an operating temperature of 1750F. Belt width is 48” X 21’ long
(heated length). Automatic shaker pan loading system. Salt quench tank with discharge
conveyor. Wash tank with conveyor. Rinse tank w/conveyor. Parts dryer with conveyor.
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Height over belt 7-3/4". Asking price $210,000 NEW PRICE: $110,000 USD loaded on
to a truck.
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6 Bar Vacuum Furnace
High-Temp Sintering Furnace
Lowered price
6-Bar Vacuum Heat Treating Furnace
Holcroft Gas Fired Vacuum Temper
Furnace
Abar Ipsen 6 Bar Vacuum Furnace
Ipsen Model 224 Vacuum Furnace
Abar 3000ºF Vacuum Furnace
Ipsen Bottom Loading Vacuum Furnace
ALD Multi Purpose Vacuum
Furnaces (2 available)
Ipsen Vacuum Furnace Load Cart
Brew Model Vacuum Furnace
GM Vacuum Furnace
Vac Aero Model 4848 6 Bar Vacuum
Furnace
Ipsen Bottom Loading Vacuum Furnace
Hayes Vacuum Oil Quench/
Carburizing Furnace Lowered price
Item #VF196 Ipsen Model 224 Vacuum Furnace. Working dimensions of 15” X 24” X
12”. Graphite hot zone and hearth. Graphite heating elements. 4 Bar Nitrogen Quenching,
diffusion pump. Air operated bung doors on top and bottom allow cooling gas to be
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circulated and cooled internally by a rear mounted direct drive fan. Built in 1981. Overall in
good condition. Asking $85,000 USD.
Item #VF195 GM Vacuum Furnace. Working dimensions of 48” x 72” x 48”. Water
cooled chamber and autoclave style locking front door. Hot zone has molybdenum heating
elements with graphite liner and hearth. Power to the heating elements is through VRT’s.
Hot zone is in good condition. Furnace is missing the vacuum pumping system and some
electrical components. Operating temperature of 2400F. New in 1988. Asking $79,500.00
USD.
Item #VF194 6 Bar Vacuum Furnace Line. 2 Demtec 6 Bar vacuum furnaces built in
1988 – rebuilt 1997. Working dimensions 24” Wide x 36” Deep x 24” High, electric –
230/3/60 – 130 KW. Maximum operating temperature 2450 Degrees F. Moly Lined
Horizontal Loading Vacuum Furnace complete with 150 H.P. Cooling Fan for 6-Bar Cooling,
Leybold Diffusion Pump (16”), Dual Ruvac Mechanical Pumps, Graphite Round Bar Heaters,
“Autoclave” Style Swing-Out Front Door, (2) Alloy Work Baskets, (1) Alloy Work Tray, and
160 KVA Transformer. Furnace is designed for 1300 lb. loads and vacuum levels to 10-5.
**NOTE: Entire Line consists of (2) Vacuum Furnaces, Charge Car, Freezer, Nitrogen
Temper, and all Spare Parts. Free-Standing Control Panel complete with Honeywell Digital
Controllers, Honeywell Strip Chart Recorder, and Penning VAC Vacuum Gauge. Asking
price $225,000.00 - (1) Vacuum Furnace Only $265,000.00 - (1) Vacuum Furnace
w/Charge Car, Water Tank, Storage Table & New Spare Vacuum Pump
$495,000.00 - Entire Vacuum Furnace Line (**see Note above).
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Item #VF193 ALD Multi Purpose Vacuum Furnaces (2 available). These are two real
beauties! Both furnaces are identical and brand new in 2003 and 2004. Both are dual
chamber units with the forechamber functioning as a loading chamber and after treatment
as a gas quench cell. The treatment chamber operates as a conventional vacuum furnace
and is constantly kept under vacuum. The furnaces are equipped with a convective heating
system. The furnaces are suitable for hardening processes up to 2282F and are also capable
of vacuum carburizing at temperatures up to 1922F. Quenching gas can be either helium or
nitrogen up to 20 bar. Work zone is 24" wide X 42" deep X 24" high. Gross weight is 1320
pounds. 480V, 60 Hz or 400V, 50 Hz. Space requirement of each system is 16.5 X 19.7 ft X
12" 5" high. Both are in operation and can be viewed. Excellent condition! Asking
$400,000 USD each. More details available upon request.
Item #VF192 Holcroft Gas Fired Vacuum Temper Furnace. Model HVT-343-G. Working
dimensions of 36" X 48" X 36". Three gas fired radiant tubes. Capable of 1400F. 460V 3
phase. Unit is installed but not in use. Last calibrated in 2008. Originally built in the early
1990's. Complete and ready to go. Best offer.
Item #VF191 CI Hayes Vacuum Oil Quench Furnace. Model VSQ 182436. This is
capable of 2400F and Nitrogen quenching. Power requirements are 90kw, 460V, 119 Amps,
3 phase 60 cycle. Furnace is installed, appears complete and in good condition although it
has not been run for quite some time. Best offer. More photos available upon request.
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Item #V190 Abar Ipsen 6 Bar Vacuum Furnace. Built in August 1997 this furnace has 6
Bar quenching and a work zone of 12” X 24” X 12”. 3500 Series. System includes Nitrogen
tank, cooling system, drawings, manuals and extra power unit. Furnace is complete and
ready to go although the hot zone will need work. 460 Volt. Asking $99,000 USD.
Item #VF189 Brew Model 917 High Temperature Brazing and Heat Treating
Vacuum Furnace. 2400F Moly Internal and Heating elements. Excellent for super clean
brazing and heat treating applications. Work Zone 15” X 16” X 24” deep. ( 200lbs).Recently
rebuilt internal, excellent shape. Was being used for Low temp aerospace heat treating prior
to relocation . Forced gas cooling using heat exchanger and 2500CFM blower. Electrical
480V, 3-phase, 60Hz, 85kVA . Vacuum Pumps: Stokes/Penwalt 212, Varian 16” Diffusion
Pump. Honeywell DCP700 Controller, Honeywell Chart Recorder. Currently not installed, but
ready for easy loading or inspection. Full specification available. Located in Long Beach, CA.
This furnace is in great condition. Price $93,000 USD. Just reduced to $70,000 USD
Item #VF188 Vac Aero Model 4848 6 Bar Vacuum Furnace. New in 1995. Working
dimensions of 36” wide X 30” high X 48” deep. Hot zone is carbon felt with moly face, moly
elements. Controls include Honeywell DPR3000 chart recorder, Honeywell DCP 700
controller, Honeywell UDC 3000 overtemp and Edwards vacuum gauge controller. Quench
motor is 200 hp, 10,000 cfm rated system. Selectable for .85 bar, 2 bar or 6 bar quenching.
Pumping system consists of Standard Stokes 1722 package 615 booster/412 roughing
pump. Loading system is a Vac Aero standard load dolly mounted on side traverse cart.
Traverse cart allows multiple loading stations. Furnace currently installed and in good
condition although it will need a replacement hot zone. Asking $155,000 USD.
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Item #VF182 Ipsen Vacuum Furnace Load Cart for H5448-2 TurboTreater. Ipsen
Vacuum Furnace Load Cart, Manual with hydraulic lift, Fits Ipsen H5448 size TurboTreater
vacuum furnace (or ?), New, never used, (hydraulic jack missing), Price: $3,500 USD
Location: West Coast U.S
Item #VF180 Abar 3000ºF, All-Metal HR-20x24 Vacuum Furnace. 1981 Abar Model
HR-20x24, 1-Bar Vacuum Furnace, Ser# BM-721, 3000°F Rating (3050°F Short Term), Allmetal 6-Layer Moly Hot Zone in good condition, Work Zone: 18"W x 10"H x 24"D, (wider
alternate work zone by raising hearth level), Moly Elements and Moly Hearth, 400 lb Load
Rating at 2400°F, Honeywell DCP-551 upgraded temperature control (out of panel in
photo), Fredericks cold cathode/TC combination vacuum instrument, Honeywell recorder(s),
W-WRh control thermocouples, Single Owner since new, Design Uniformity: +/- 10°F,
Diffusion pumped with refrigerated cryotrap, Varian/NRC Model HS-16 diffusion pump,
Stokes Model 212MB mechanical pump and blower pump package, vane-style holding
pump, No gas-cooling fan or heat exchanger (can be added at additional cost), 80 kVA VRT,
heating power with SCR rectifier, NEMA-12 Control Panel, Abar LT-20 Loader, Utilities: 115
kVA total power, 220V/3ph/60Hz input power, Water requirement is 15 GPM at 60-90 PSI,
90°F min., 80-120 PSI Air, 25 SCF Nitrogen per cycle for backfill, OEM Parts & Service still
fully supported by Ipsen (Rockford, IL) 800-727-7625, ext 253 Price: $98,500 USD
(discount available if purchased before moved to storage) Location: East Coast US
Item #VF177 High-Temp Sintering Furnace. 2006 "The Furnace Source" HighTemperature Sintering Furnace Barely Used - As New Condition 16" X 16" X 31" Graphite
Work Box Pallet full of Misc Graphite Trays for Production Cold Wall Furnace Argon/Nitrogen
Backfill Yokogawa Programmer to 2200 C Max Rated Furnace Operating Temperature CMore Micro-Graphic Programming Software DirectSOFT5 Programming Software
Thermocouple Retractor and Optical Pyrometer This vacuum furnace is capable of achieving
low vacuum levels and 2200 C Temperature Equipped with mechanical vacuum pump and
Roots blower Graphite Heater Elements Operates at vacuum, partial pressure, or
atmosphere The furnace is designed to run in rough vacuum, partial pressure, or
atmosphere whereby all valves and controls are directed by the furnace's PLC. Partial
Pressure - 2 Torr Roughing Torr Setpoint - 1 Torr The "ding" in the lower panel was caused
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by a rigger - it has since been repaired. Winner Pays All Freight and Rigging Package Sold
"AS IS". Asking Price: $200,000US New Price: $137,500 USD
Item #VF176 6-Bar Vacuum Heat Treating Furnace. 1996 Vac Aero, 6-Bar Pressure
Quench Vacuum Heat Treating Furnace, Model # VAH 4848 MP6, Work Zone: 36"W x 48"D
x 30"H, (Alternate load size by raising hearth: 48"W x 48"L x 22"H), 2400°F, 200 HP 10,000
CFM External Cooling Blower, 480V/3Phase/60Hz, 285kVA, Hunterdon VRT Power Supply,
2,000,000 BTU/hr Gas Cool Heat Exchanger, Load Rating: 2500 lb. at 2400°F, Vacuum
Pumps: Stokes 412-11 with Roots 615RGS Blower, Honeywell S9000 Temperature
Controller with UDC3000 Hi-Limit, Edwards AGC Vacuum Control. Includes water cooling
system and Loader Price: $350,000 USD Location: Midwestern U.S.
Item #VF172 Ipsen Bottom Loading Vacuum Furnace. Model VVFC(BL) 48X60(24)R.
For operating temperatures to 2400°F with inert gas partial pressures: Vacuum Chamber 76" diameter x 95" high, stainless steel with carbon steel water jacket. Hot Zone - 48"
diameter x 60" high, graphite element molybdenum/ceramic insulation 3,000 lbs. gross load
at 2400°F Pumping System - Mechanical booster pumping system not included 32"
diameter, 32,000 l/s diffusion pump. Power Supply - 450 kW, 460 volts, 3 phase, 60 Hertz,
VRT. Cooling System - 40hp, recirculated inert gas at 700 torr. Control Instrumentation Honeywell DCP700 temperature controller - Honeywell DC300 overtemperature limit
Vacuum Instrumentation - Televac II - 2 station TC gauge. The OAL (height) is currently at
22' 71/2". This could be modified or shortened by 2ft. Asking Price: $50,000 USD
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Item #VF144 CI Hayes Vacuum Oil Quench/Carburizing Furnace. Honeywell control
system. Working dimensions are 48" deep, 30" wide by 32" high. Equipped with an
automated vacuum carburizing system which was retrofitted approximately 5 years ago by
CI Hayes. The voltage is 480V 60 Hz. The maximum hot zone temperature is 2200deg F. It
uses a 412/615 pumping system which is capable of 8.0 X 10-3 Torr. The furnace includes
two load carts and a batch gas fired wash system. Furnace is in good operating condition
and is currently in heated indoor storage. S/N 16099 Asking $49,000 CDN
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Heat Treating/Forging/Foundry
Engineer
Metallurgist
Operations Manager
Shift Superintendant
Item #O428 Metallurgical Engineer: Fine tuned to strategic planning aimed at results
and quality. Hands-on solid over 25 years experience in Thermal Processing of Ferrous and
Non-ferrous materials, Metallographic examination and Mechanical Testing. Set up Thermal
Processing equipment for Gas Carburizing, Carbonitriding, Nitrocarburizing Hardening and
Tempering of Heavy components, Induction Hardening and Vacuum processes. Batch type,
Pusher, Belt, and Pit furnaces, Vacuum and Induction equipment. Experience in
maintenance of equipment, Factory maintenance, planning of new installations. Machine
shop: Multispindle and CNC equipment. Experience in Material and Heat-Treatment
specification for Automotive and Heavy Industry components. Pioneer work done in use of
Polymer quench for heavy components for Hydroelectric, Railroad, Petrochemical and Wind
energy to guarantee Mechanical properties. International Experience accumulated in Captive
and Commercial H.T plants Fluent in 4 languages, outgoing personality and ready to
relocate internationally. [email protected]
Item #0427 “Solar Atmospheres of Western Pennsylvania is looking for a Technical
Sales Person with vacuum heat-treating experience residing in the western
Pennsylvania/Ohio area. This person must have a strong understanding of
aerospace/NADCAP requirements and knowledge of major quality systems. This person
must also have a background in aerospace materials such as titanium, PH stainless grades,
and nickel alloys, with an understanding of how these materials are heat-treated. If you
meet the above requirements, please send your resume to: [email protected] “
Item #0426 Sales Engineer. This Professional Salesperson is extremely interested in
working with heat treating facilities in the Midwest to increase sales growth. He possesses a
strong background in sales, quality, process improvements and customer relations. With his
proven track record and over 20+ “hands-on” years of experience in the industry, this
gentleman has what your company needs. Please contact [email protected] for additional
information.
Item #O424 General Manager/Plant Manager Wanted. A Canadian commercial heat
treat plant is looking for an experienced heat treater to act as a General Manager/Plant
Manager. This individual must have experience in a wide variety of different heat treat
processes. If this is of interest to you please send your resume in confidence to
[email protected]
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Item #O423 Quality Engineer Wanted. A heat treater in Southern California is looking
for a Quality Engineer with NADCAP experience and knowledge of major quality systems.
This individual must have heat treating experience and customer service experience. If you
feel you have these qualifications and are interested please send your resume to
[email protected].
Item #O422 Immediate Position for Journeyman Maintenance Mechanic in a Heat
Treat Shop!
Description:
· Perform preventive maintenance tasks
· Trouble-shoot and repair equipment break downs
· Rebuild and/or modify equipment
Maintain equipment to meet company and OSHA safety standards Qualifications:
· Able to weld mig, tig and stick (mild steel/stainless steel/high nickel alloy)
· Able to read and decipher pneumatic, hydraulics, machinery layout and electrical blue
prints
Able to use oxy-acetylene torch and plasma cutter Able to use hand tools: electrical and
pneumatic Able to do pipe fitting
The ideal candidate is a self-starter that can work well with others in a team setting as well
as independently in a fast-paced environment.
Please send all resumes to Jennifer Miller, Human Resource Manager, at [email protected]
Item #O421 Commercial Heat Treat Plant Administrator. Recently unemployed Plant
Administrator/CSR looking for a position in the Greater Cleveland/Metropolitan Area. I have
24 years in the above mentioned field and the last 3 which have been spent in the
Commercial Heat treating Sector. Experience includes but not limited to the following
areas: Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payables, Payroll, Quoting, and Reading Prints,
Shipping and Receiving, Production Scheduling, Safety and many more diversified duties up
to and including a lot of Customer Service. My Resume will be submitted upon request.
Please contact me via e-mail at [email protected]
Item #O420 Business Development Manager.
Wall Colmonoy, established in 1938, is an international materials engineering
company with operations in the U.S., Canada, U.K., and France. The world
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headquarters is located in Madison Heights, MI. The company operates a foundry in the U.S.
and the U.K. for the purpose of manufacturing nickel- and cobalt-base alloys for brazing and
coating. Applications exist, and are emerging, in industries from aerospace to automotive.
The position reporting to the Vice President/General Manager – Alloy Products Group is to
continue the development and lead the growth and profitability of the Nicrobraz® product
line.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Complete responsibility for profitability of product line(s), including pricing strategies, in
coordination with the Commercial Director
• Provide product development support to the technical services department, and
collaborate with them in writing new product specifications, based upon the demands of the
customers’ applications.
• Focus on business development, with existing and new customers
• Provide both commercial and technical support, as well as direction, to the products sales
team.
Secondary Responsibilities:
• Program manager for existing and potential applications.
• Provide a monthly competitive analysis report, which would include information on market
share, products, applications and strategies.
• Develop strong working relationships with technical/commercial staff for key customers.
• Predict and process recommendations for customer applications.
• Act as a liaison with Processing Group Management personnel for application/process
recommendations.
• Conduct development programs, in coordination with technical services, at the plant level.
• Submit weekly reports on activities, trips and sales forecasts.
Requirements: • BS Metallurgical Engineering, BSME. MBA preferred
• 10+ years experience in metals industry production solutions to metallurgical applications
• 50%+ travel to North and South America, Europe and the Far East.
• Leadership skills in problem solving, customer inter-face and negotiations
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• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to create technical
papers, specifications, and presentations.
Company offers:
• Competitive salary, plus quarterly efficiency bonus. • Major medical, including dental and
optical. • Pension and 401K program.
For more details visit our website at www.wallcolmonoy.com
Forward Resume and salary history to [email protected]
Item #O419
“Nadcap and You…Achieving Excellence Together.”
Build Your Career with a Global Industry Leader. Performance Review Institute is seeking
Aerospace experienced Consultant Auditors for the Heat Treating program.
As a Nadcap auditor, you will perform heat treating audits, complete audit reports, and have
the opportunity to train associate auditors.
The ideal candidate will possess the following general background: • Bachelor’s Degree in a
technical field • Understanding of Aerospace & General quality systems (ISO,
AS/EN/JISQ9100) • Familiarity with Prime contractor specifications • Computer skills in
word processing, spreadsheets, email and internet • Desire to travel • Multi-lingual a plus •
Strong interpersonal skills
The following are specific criteria for Heat Treating: • Five (5) years "hands-on" experience
(preferably in the aerospace industry) with the following processes: Aluminum Heat
Treating, Titanium Heat Treating, Heat Resisting Treating, Heat Resisting Alloys, Brazing
Alloys • Understanding of AMS2750 or Prime Contractor Pyrometry specification
As an innovative industry leader, we are proud to offer our auditors: • Flexible Schedules •
Competitive Daily Rate • Paid Travel & Living Expenses • Paid Annual Training • No Need to
Relocate
See why Nadcap has been attracting & retaining some of the best professionals in the
industry! Apply on-line today, via our application website, www.eAuditStaff.com.
For more information on PRI and the Nadcap program, visit our website, www.prinetwork.org. Nadcap is administered by the Performance Review Institute, an equal
opportunity employer, who values the diversity of our work force and the knowledge of our
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people.
Item #O418 Heat Treater Looking for a Change. This individual has 20 years
experience in the industry and is looking for new opportunities. Able and willing to travel for
the right job either in North America or internationally. . Certifications in heat treating ,
confined space and rescue , ISO 9001-2000 , 5S , Lockout tagout , Mobile and bridge crane
, Fall arrest. Recently graduated from Industrial Millwright Mechanic Apprenticeship program
. Experience includes LP carburizing HP quenching , nitriding , Annealing , S/R , Normalizing
. Vacuum and atmosphere furnaces ; batch and continuous pushers , walking beam , belt,
retort , integral oil and gas quench . Contact [email protected]
Item #O416 Operations Manager at a Commercial heat treat is looking for a change
(currently employed). He has over 20 years of experience in the heat treating industry has
strong project management skills and is very diligent. This individual has certifications in
Metallurgy and Heat Treating, Atmospheric Controls, Confined Space Training, Aircraft
Vacuum Hardening, Vacuum Heat Treating, ISO 9001-2000 and Quality Systems. His
experience covers all areas of heat treating including carburizing, nitriding and high
pressure quenching. Willing to locate for the right position. If you would like to contact this
individual [email protected]
Item #O415 Heat Treating/Forging/Foundry Engineer-Looking for a position Heat
Treater/ Forging/ Foundry Engineer. Over 20 years of working experience with vacuum heat
treating, gas and plasma nitriding , induction and flame hardening, cryogenic heat treating,
carburizing, etc Also experience in metallographic examination, QA, solid modeling, foundry
and forging. I am willing to relocate. If interested please contact at email
[email protected]
Item #O410 A Midwest Heat Treating Company has two positions to be filled. The first is
for a degreed Metallurgist with a minimum of 5 years experience in the industry. The
second position is for a “hands on” Shift Superintendant with a minimum of 10 years
experience in the heat treating industry. If interested please send your resume and salary
requirements to [email protected]
Item #O397 Operations Manager.
Mechanical Engineer/MBA with over 20 years of management/operations experience in the
heat treating industry.
Managed facilities providing a large variety of thermal processes.
Operational focus on processing efficiencies, cost control and customer service.
Successfully implemented systems to achieve an organized and safe work environment
(IS0 14001)
Strong leader and team builder
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Please contact The Monty for a resume.
Heat Treat Shops for Sale
Selling of Heat Treat Shops
WG Montgomery Ltd (The Monty.com) is the only company in the world that specializes in
putting buyers and sellers of commercial heat treat shops together. We have been doing
this for a number of years, have an impressive track record and will GUARANTEE that we
can send prospective, serious buyers your way.
Several commonly asked questions are below.
If you are interested in knowing more about what a Commercial Heat Treat Shop is worth
click here. Do you want to sell your Heat Treat Shop? Contact us.
What Is A Commercial Heat Treat Shop Worth?
We're going to have a rather Simplistic look at what a commercial heat treat shop is worth
and offer you a very cost effective way of getting a very precise idea of what your shop is
worth. Right off the bat, the worth of a Heat Treat shop or any business for that matter is
based upon performance. A business losing money is basically worthless, a business making
lots of money is worth a great deal. So we're starting off with the basic premise that the
value of a business is based upon profitability. When it comes to commercial heat treaters,
the general rule of thumb is that to a potential buyer it is worth somewhere between 3 and
6 times EBIDTA (Earnings before Interest, Depreciation, Taxes and Amortization). Keep in
mind though that this multiple is based upon an average profitability over the past 4 or 5
years.
From this starting point we throw in a few other factors such as capacity. A shop running at
less than full capacity (but still making money) is surprisingly worth more than a shop
running at full capacity. Logically this makes sense. A new owner can increase sales and
hence profitability without having to make a further investment into the business in the
form of more equipment.
Geography always is an issue. A shop in a growing healthy area seeing an increase in
manufacturing will always be worth more than an operation in an area seeing stagnant
growth. From our own experience, I can tell you that we get a lot of requests for
commercial shops in the US South east, an area seeing high growth and virtually no
requests for the US Northeast, an area seeing slow or no growth in manufacturing.
Capabilities are again another factor that always goes into the mix. Processes that are
growing such as vacuum heat treating, vacuum carburizing and Ion Nitriding will generally
appeal to potential buyer's far more than very basic stress relieving as an example.
Management. While the large HT chains might have the ability to drop in new management
to replace the outgoing owners, I have yet to see a case where having the original
management stay for some period of time was not an enormous plus.
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Customers. Show me a shop (and I've seen this in the past) where 60% of the work is
coming from one customer with no long term contract and I will show you an operation that
is unsaleable. The best product mix would be a number of medium sized customers (none
amounting to more than 10% of total sales) involved in a number of different industries
such as aerospace and automotive.
Commonly Asked Questions
1) Is my inquiry confidential? 100% guaranteed! In all cases both potential buyer, seller and
WG Montgomery Ltd. will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement before the 2
parties are put in touch.
2) Is there a fee involved? We charge a modest finders fee for our services. In some cases
this is paid by the buyer, in other cases by the vendor.
3) Will negotiations be conducted through WG Montgomery Ltd? Not unless you wish it.
Generally we put buyers and sellers together but we are not involved in the negotiations.
4) How would WG Montgomery Ltd. go about finding a buyer for our operation? We would
first approach a number of potential buyers that we have worked with in the past. In
conjunction with this we would also put a description of your shop on the site with an
overview of your capabilities but not enough details to identify the shop.
5) As a potential buyer what if I don't see what I'm looking for on your site? Please let us
know what you are looking for and we'll see what we can do. We would like to stress that
we are aware of a few shops for sale which are not mentioned on our site.
6) For more details about our commission structure please let us know using our Feedback
Form.
In Parting,
We always enjoy comments, feedback and constructive criticism. Thanks for your feedback
and don’t hesitate to let us know your thoughts. Don’t forget to visit us daily at
www.themonty.com.
Gord Montgomery,
W.G. Montgomery Limited
Phone: 905 271-0033 Fax: 905 271-9324
Email: [email protected]
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