March - The Monty

March Issue 2008
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Heat Treat News
Introduction
Two of the world’s largest commercial heat treaters released 2007 financial figures
this past week, Bodycote International http://www.bodycote.com/ and Aalberts
Industries http://www.aalberts.nl/shownews.asp?docid=latest While captive heat
treaters might question what this has to do with them, the fact that both companies
are international, are involved in many different industries and that they both have
taken over the heat treating requirements of major manufacturers their results,
thoughts and direction provide a great deal of insight into where the worldwide heat
treating community is headed. For instance the general agreement is that the North
American market is a tough one these days, Europe remains strong and Eastern
Europe is regarded as a “growth” area. Both companies had strong 2007 financial
results and have grown through organic growth and acquisitions. To some extent the
companies have different philosophies but at the end of the day both are firmly
committed to the heat treating industry and willing to make substantial investments in
new projects. If you’re ever feeling bored we would suggest checking out their
websites and see what the experts have to say about the worldwide heat treating
industry. Now on to the latest news in the industry and the best priced used heat
treating equipment you will find anywhere!
Heat Treat News
Upcoming News Items. For the week starting March 3/08 we have a few interesting
news items. What major North American commercial vacuum heat treater has
invested a substantial amount of money into a software program to save on electrical
costs? What can you expect in the way of costs if you want to implement NADCAP at
your facility? We have a photo of a group tour by Metal Treating Institutes “YES”
students, financial results for one of the world's largest commercial heat treaters and
what is the new standard for Batch IQ furnaces in North America? A few of a number
of different items we have lined up for next week along with of course a few new job
opportunities and more very well priced used heat treating furnaces. February 29/08
Sun Hydraulics/ECM. Located in Sarasota, Florida, USA Sun Hydraulics is a
manufacturer
of
a
wide
variety
of
products
including
valves
http://www.sunhydraulics.com/cmsnet/sun_homepage.aspx?lang_id=1 Their substantial
manufacturing operation includes a captive heat treating department which will in a
few months include a brand new addition in the form of an ECM vacuum furnace.
This will have working dimensions of 24” X 36” and feature a 20 bar quench system.
All in all this will be an impressive addition to their current heat treating capabilities.
ECM is based in Grenoble, France and has offices around the world including
Kenosha, Wisconsin. While best known in North America for their vacuum carburizing
systems they do offer a wide variety of other types of furnaces. February 29/08
Ipsen International/Rockford, Illinois, USA. Ipsen the largest new vacuum
furnace builder in North America has sent us this press release about some changes
they have made at their two manufacturing facilities in the US. February 29/08
"Ipsen welcomes a new year of growth and expansion at our US plant
locations. Ipsen has just completed a year long project in developing,
designing and constructing a new stockroom and inventory management
system. With our new material management system, we are able to realize dramatic
improvements beneficial for both internal and external customers through material
flow, bar coding and staging areas. Inventory activities in receiving, inspection, and
multi-releases to the floor and shipping will be monitored and measured for
continuous improvements to assure high on-time performance. The overall project
began with the expansion of Hot Zone manufacturing at the Souderton, PA facility.
This not only increased our ability to expand our manufacturing capacity but created
the space necessary to improve our material management in order to achieve
greater performance with our furnace production at both sites. Prior to the expansion
we were manufacturing 6 to 8 hot zones per month at the Rockford, IL facility. Now
at the Souderton PA facility, we will have the ability to achieve double the
manufacturing capability. In addition, a section of the Ipsen Ceramics facility, in
Pecatonica, IL, is currently being used for the assembling of large custom hot-zones.
It has become a fully functional assembly facility, including new loading and
unloading doors and dock driveway area, creating a significant capital improvement
to the existing structure. Ipsen, Inc. designs and manufactures industrial vacuum
furnaces, atmosphere furnaces, and supervisory control systems for a wide variety of
thermal processing markets including: aerospace, commercial heat treating, medical,
nuclear, chemical, tool & die and automotive."
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Complete Heat Treating/Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. If the name is not
familiar to you, don’t worry about it - it was a brand new name for us
yesterday also. It turns out that this is a new
commercial heat treating operation that just started in
production in January 2008. The owners are two
brothers Jacob and TJ Doluhn, who for 16 years worked
for their father at Wisconsin Steel Industries, Inc., also in Milwaukee.
Apparently they purchased the former Grede Foundries heat treat
center in Milwaukee., Wisconsin a 50,000 square foot facility in which they have 5
open fire box furnaces, sandblast equipment and being installed as we speak a C.I.
Hayes 28” x 28” x 28” vacuum oil quench furnace. They seem like energetic guys
and
we
wish
them
the
best
of
luck
in
their
new
venture.
www.completeheattreating.com February 28/08
American Axle & Manufacturing Strike. Monday, February 25/08 workers at 5
AAM plants in Michigan and NY, USA went on strike. Of interest to us because AAM
provides axles and axle components for almost all of GM’s rear wheel drive larges
trucks and SUV’s. As you would expect from a “heat treat only website” AAM is a
very large captive heat treater with several operations in the USA, although having
said that a reasonable amount of the heat treating capacity has been moved from
the AAM facility in Buffalo to their Mexican operations. Continuing in this vein while
investment has been large in all the AAM plants in the past few years a substantial
amount of the new heat treating capacity has ended up in Mexico. February 28/08
Used Equipment Available. New pictures added to the Ipsen Vacuum Deoiler on
our Vacuum Furnace page. We have added two items to our Continuous page; the
first is a 7000 lb/HR Continuous Line and the second is a 9" Lindberg Belt
Atmosphere Furnace . We have a Seco Warwick Aluminum Brazing System and a
standard single retort Can Eng designed Endothermic Generator. On the Continuous
page we have a Roller Hearth Annealing Furnace & a Seco Warwick Exothermic
Generator both for $119,000USD. Recently added an Inconel insert for a pit type
furnace. We lowered the price on the Mocco Thermal Industries, drop bottom,
aluminum, solution treatment furnace, on the Thermcraft 1400°F Box Temper
Furnace & on a Despatch Oven listed on the Draw/Temper page. On the Continuous
page we just added an Area Electric (now Sinterite) Sintering Furnace. Something a
little different - we have a complete Fastener Plating & Phosphate Department for
sale that comes with 2 Recirculating Air Belt Tempering Furnaces. Some new
listings are 2 Pifco Rotary Hearth Sintering Furnaces, a 1996 Vac Aero, 6-Bar
Pressure Quench Vacuum Furnace & an excellent condition CI Hayes Vacuum Temper
that has the added bonus of a new lower price. We also have a CI Hayes Vacuum Oil
Quench Furnace in “mint” condition, a Vac Aero Model HR-20 Vacuum Furnace and a
B.O.C./Edwards Vacuum Pumping System. Moving to a different area of heat treating
we have a very nice looking Car Bottom Furnace, listed at $19,000 USD. Kind of a
wild card is a Holcroft Gas Fired Continuous Atmospheric Annealing Furnace. Two
other furnaces, which in our opinion are well worth mentioning are 2 Ipsen T-7 Batch
IQ furnaces - great shape and a great price. Last but not least are 3 1970’s vintage
Surface Super 30 Allcase furnaces capable of FNC, in good condition and ready to go.
Please keep in mind that this is just a small sampling of what we have available and
if you don’t see what you are looking for let us know and we will find it for you.
February 28/08
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Metal Improvement Company/Seville, Spain. February 28/08
"Metal Improvement Company Opens New Shot Peening Facility in Spain Metal
Improvement Company (MIC) recently expanded its worldwide network of shot
peening facilities to 38 with the opening of a new 12,920-square-foot plant in Seville,
Spain. The new facility enables MIC to provide faster turntimes and better service for
customers throughout southern Spain, which is the heart of the country's aircraft
industry, as well as customers from Portugal.
The Seville facility has ISO 9000 approvals and will specialize in processing a variety
of large to mid-size aluminum aircraft components including spars, ribs and fixtures.
In addition, the facility will provide peen forming services for shaping of aircraft wing
structural components and dimensional restoration of components that have become
distorted due to machining or other metal working processes."
MIC's new 12,920-square-foot facility in Seville, Spain provides shot peening and
peen forming services.
The new MIC Seville facility features a custom spar processing machine
designed and constructed by MIC's UK Engineering Division.
Bodycote International. Commercial heat treater and Testing Labs, UK Bodycote
can generally be considered a bellwether of the worldwide heat treating industry,
consequently their preliminary 2007 Financial results provide very good insight into
where the industry is going. After reading the entire report (which can be found at
http://www.bodycote.com/) there are a couple of points we found interesting enough
to comment upon. As is well known the North America automotive industry is not
doing as well at this point in time as most people would like which affected
Bodycote’s North American plants that concentrate on the automotive industry. On
the other side of the coin the aerospace, power generation and oil and gas industries
are doing well, boosting sales for Bodycote plants that concentrate on these areas.
These two statements could apply to virtually every heat treater in North America.
Moving on to another point acquisitions have played a significant role in Bodycote’s
growth recently and where these acquisitions were made is a good indication of
where the company feels future growth will come from-Asia and to some extent
South America (Brazil). A detailed look through the financials will also show that
growth in Eastern Europe is good, although this was done more organically than
through acquisitions which indicates more than anything else the lack of commercial
heat treat shops available in Eastern Europe. While operations in India and China are
not yet making money, this comes as no surprise as these are “Greenfield” sites with
all the expected start up costs. Our last point is one that we have always felt
strongly about-outsourcing. Reading through this report it is obvious (as it has
always been) that Bodycote feels that one of the largest potential growth areas for a
commercial heat treater is taking over captive heat treating operations. In our very
humble opinion we agree that this area will continue to grow for commercial heat
treaters and we see more and more examples of this these days. Two that we can
think of in just the past few weeks are FPM Heat Treating (commercial heat treating)
in the Chicago area that recently took responsibility for most of the heat treating
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requirements of a large captive heat treater in the area and just a few days ago we
ran across another large captive heat treater in Michigan that decided their interests
were better served by sending all their work out. Those are our thoughts but for
another
perspective
we
would
suggest
http://www.tradingmarkets.com/.site/news/Stock News/1134988/ February 27/08
"FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
• Revenue from continuing operations increased by 15% to £640.5 million (2006:
£558.6 million) • Headline operating profit1 rose 15% to £91.3 million (2006: £79.7
million) • Operating profit ahead 34% at £78.8m (200: £58.8m) • Headline profit
before tax2 up 16% to £81.0 million (2006: £70.0 million) • Profit before tax
improved by 47% to £68.5m (2006: £46.6m) • Basic headline earnings per share3
increased 17% to 20.3p (2006: 17.3p) • Basic earnings per share increased 24% to
16.6 (200: 13.4p) • Return on capital employed improved to 11.3% (2006: 10.8%) •
Full year total proposed dividend 8.0 pence per share (2006: 7.0p), up 14.3%
OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
• Robust demand in key markets - aerospace, power generation and oil and gas
sectors • Organic sales growth 10% in Testing and 9% in Thermal Processing •
Emerging market sales increased to £58.6m (2006: £25.9m) • Revenue from
Strategic Partnerships and Long Term Agreements increased 17% to £123 million
(2006: £105 million)
Commenting on the results, John Hubbard, Chief Executive said:
“Bodycote delivered record sales and headline operating profits in 2007 and further
increased return on capital employed. The geographic spread of our operations,
range of services we provide and diversity of end markets we serve helped to ensure
another robust performance despite weakness in some areas. Demand in several of
our key markets – aerospace, power generation and oil and gas – remained strong
as manufacturers continued to fulfill orders from significant committed order books.
Our customers are forecasting positive growth in 2008 and we enter the year
confident that Bodycote will deliver another successful performance.”
Heat Treat Vendor Recommendations. With such a large percentage of our
readers being captive heat treating operations or companies outsourcing their heat
treating requirements it is no surprise that from time to time we get requests from
readers asking about commercial heat treaters that can handle their specific
requirements. In the case of the request today it is one that we are hearing more
and more often-what commercial heat treaters can handle carburizing of large
diameter parts? Partly because of the growth in the wind energy sector and partly
because of a general surge in the demand for large gears and bearings this is a
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request we hear more and more often. If you as a commercial heat treater can
handle the parts mentioned below or if you as a captive heat treater have excess
capacity to handle these parts please let us know and we would be more than happy
to put you in touch with this manufacturer looking for a heat treating source.
February 27/08
"We are looking for heat treat vendors that can handle parts with OD sizes up to 130
inches with weights ranging from 1200 – 7000 lbs. We deal with the following steels
and steel parts:
* Carbon & Low Alloy * Martensitic corrosion-resistant. * Austenitic corrosionresistant. * Precipitation-Hardening * Some orders require oil quenching."
Giants of the Canadian Vacuum Heat Treating Industry. February 23/08 Jeff
and Jane Pritchard (Jeff is CEO of Oakville, Canada Vac Aero, the largest vacuum
heat treater and new vacuum furnace builder in Canada) hosted a party for family
and friends. We were fortunate enough to be able to attend and take several photos.
The photo below shows the President of Vac Aero, Scott Rush and on the far right
Paul Dobson of Industrial Millwrighting and Maintenance a vacuum furnace repair and
rebuild company located in Ontario. The photos further down can be part of our
“where are they now” series as they show Bob Connell, long time Sales Manager for
Vac Aero who retired several years back. Bob is still retired and thoroughly enjoying
himself. February 26/08
Gord Montgomery, themonty.com: Scott Rush, President Vac Aero International;
Debbie & Paul Dobson, Owner Industrial Millwrighting and Maintenance
Gord & Dale Montgomery, themonty.com: Bob Connell, retired Vac Aero
& Jeff Pritchard CEO Vac Aero International
Bob Connell, retired Vac Aero;
Jane and Jeff Pritchard, CEO Vac Aero International
Goodrich Aerostructures/Despatch Industries. Despatch Industries very
recently sold two drop bottom solution heat treat furnaces to the Goodrich
Corporation's Aerostructures business unit in Mexicali, Mexico. It looks like these are
good sized drop bottom ovens with working dimensions of 9' wide X 11' long X 8'
high with both glycol and water quench tanks. Goodrich, who supplies to the
commercial aircraft industry, will use the furnaces to solution heat treat aluminium
components. These are the latest drop bottom ovens that Goodrich has ordered from
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Despatch who is one of the larger manufactures of drop bottom ovens for the
aluminum industry. February 26/08
Business Opportunities. ALD-Holcroft, a leading manufacturer of vacuum furnace
systems, is seeking a Sales Representative. A well established steel company is
looking for a Sales Representative to cover the south eastern part of the U.S.. We
also have an Engineer with 20 years of extensive experience across diverse
operations & a Materials Engineer with extensive experience plus we have a company
looking for a Quality Assurance Manager. One of the fastest growing commercial heat
treaters in California, USA, Thermal-Vac is looking for a Director of Quality
Assurance/Manager, if you are interested please follow the link and send them your
resume directly. Quite a few people looking for positions: a Dynamic Professional
with 24 plus years experience in the commercial heat treating industry - this is an
individual that we hold in high regard and will personally recommend, we also have
a very qualified Mechanic looking for a new opportunity, a senior level sales
professional with over 20 years experience, a Metal Treatment/Metals Manufacturing
Specialist looking for a position, a Metallurgist looking for a position, a top notch
Maintenance guy looking for work & an Experienced Induction Heating
Service/Installation Engineer looking for a job. Heat Treating Services Unlimited,
Inc. (HTSU) is seeking a Technician & a Southeast US Aerospace/Commercial Brazing
& heat treat facility is currently looking for a General Manager. February 26/08
Operating Manuals/Request from a reader. We always like to help readers out.
Below you will see a request from a loyal reader, so if you can help please email
[email protected]. February 26/08
"Need your help. I have two microhardness testing units made by Wilson in the early
1980's. I need the operating manuals or electrical prints so I can get one of the units
operating. These units were the forerunners of the current Newage MT-90
microhardness units."
Caterpillar, Oxford, Mississippi, USA. In this photo (below) you are looking at a
Caterpillar manufacturing facility in Mississippi after it was hit by a tornado earlier
this month. As you tell the damage was extensive and this included the captive heat
treating operation. Our understanding is that 3 pit furnaces (originally from the York,
PA plant that was closed) suffered some damage, an Aichelin brazing furnace was a
total write off but two Ipsen vacuum furnaces were undamaged. Somebody from Cat
did a heck of a job in this disaster as everybody was evacuated with only some very
minor injuries. As you can see in the Cat news release below repairs are underway
and the company is outsourcing work to outside suppliers as needed. On a side note
it is interesting that one of the furnaces was provided by Aichelin. Aichelin is an
Austrian furnace builder with a strong worldwide reputation, but a company that has
always struggled to achieve a presence in North America. Having said that though,
recently they have been very aggressive in trying to land new business in the USA
(Continuing with Aichelin the company purchased a Swiss based new furnace builder
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by the name of SAFED in August of 2007. With annual sales of over $20 million USD
this was an important acquisition for the company). February 25/08
“Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) is focusing the full scope of its global business and
network of suppliers on resuming operations at the company's Oxford, Mississippi
facility that manufactures hose couplings for most Caterpillar machinery. As
Caterpillar moves forward with the comprehensive business resumption plan for
Oxford, the company is also leveraging internal and external resources from around
the world to supply hose couplings to affected Caterpillar manufacturing plants. To
date, the disruption of operations in Oxford has not stopped production at other
Caterpillar facilities. However, for the next few months, assembly operations
covering a broad range of machinery will be sporadically impacted as a result of the
tornado damage. It's too early to estimate an impact on company results due to the
tornado. "The most important thing is that our employees in Oxford were able to
walk out of that facility with only a few minor injuries," said Steve Wunning,
Caterpillar group president. "In the face of this disaster, Team Caterpillar is working
around the clock to bring Oxford back on-line and to make sure our customers will
continue to be served with as little disruption as possible. It is a challenge, but I am
confident our employees, our dealers and our suppliers will work together to
succeed." In Oxford, work is already under way to repair part of the existing facility
where the tornado damage was less significant. We hope to have machines in this
area of the facility operational soon. In addition, the company is leasing
manufacturing space in the Oxford area with plans to move some production
operations to the leased space. Caterpillar is also identifying qualified alternative
suppliers, working to utilize other Caterpillar facilities and identifying inventory that
may be used in the short-term to assist in maintaining supplies to Caterpillar
manufacturing plants. "We have had a tremendous response from a number of our
key suppliers who have stepped up to provide us with resources and components in
the wake of this disaster," said Chris Schena, Caterpillar vice president with
responsibility for the Motion and Power Control Division. "On behalf of our customers
and all of Team Caterpillar, I want to thank those who are helping us during this
challenging period."
Dan O'Dell/Bodycote International. Somebody must dislike Dan but if there is
such a person we have yet to find him-he's one of those guys that nobody can
dislike. Dan for many years was General Manager for Bodycote in Tulsa, Oklahoma,
USA (commercial heat treating) before he moved to another local commercial heat
treater-TSI Heat Treating. No matter how much things change they stay the same.
Dan is now back at Bodycote running their stress relieving plant in Tulsa. Bodycote
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needs no introduction we're sure but we did find a news item about TSI that we
posted in May of 2006. February 25/08
"TSI Heat Treating, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Use to be we thought of TSI as a pretty small
commercial heat treater but we're going to have to change that opinion. Over the
past couple of years they've grown quite a bit and it would appear they're really
growing these days, two things to mention about them. First they just hired an
individual by the name of Steve Cargill who was previously General Manager of
Bodycote International in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. A good experienced man.
Second they are getting ready to install some more equipment in the form of 2
Surface Combustion, "Super 30" Allcase batch IQ furnaces with Top Cools. We've
often mentioned about the trend in the industry to go bigger, however in areas such
as Oklahoma without the very large automotive production volumes a Super 30 sized
furnace actually makes more sense."
AFC-Holcroft/Bodycote International. Wixom, Michigan, USA new furnace
builder AFC-Holcroft recently became a "preferred supplier" to international heat
treater Bodycote International. According to the agreement AFC will be supplying
Bodycote standard furnaces manufactured anywhere in the world that AFC currently
builds. What this means is that if it is cheapest to build in China, Mexico or the USA
AFC will build there and ship to the various Bodycote locations. As build quality is
standardized at all the AFC facilities it becomes a matter of simple economics.
According to the most influential heat treater in the world, John Hubbard, CEO of
Bodycote "We have found AFC to make excellent quality equipment and are
customer responsive." What amazed us about this story is that the cheapest place to
build currently is in the USA. Granted Labour rates in the US are higher than China
or India but when you add on export duties it is actually cheaper to build in the USA.
In the case of Bodycote recent orders they placed for their European plants will be
built by AFC in the USA. February 22/08
Who Reads The Monty? Since our inception a number of years ago “The Monty”
has grown to have an international presence. Based upon the website which receives
over 10,000 hits/month and our monthly newsletter which goes out to over 8,000
heat treaters around the world we can tell you this;
By industry 50% of our readers are captive heat treaters, 30% commercial heat
treaters, 10% industry suppliers and the balance companies outsourcing their heat
treating, universities and manufacturers reps.
Geographically our largest market is the US which accounts for approximately 40%
of our readership. After this we have Europe and India with 15% each, Asia
approximately 15%, and Canada, Mexico and South American each accounting for
approximately 5%. February 22/08
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Auburn Investment Castings/Houston Heat Treat. February 12/08 an auction
at Auburn Investment Castings drew quite a crowd because of the 4 vacuum
furnaces going on the block. Good used heat treating equipment is hard to find these
days and nothing is harder to find than a vacuum furnace. Because of this the Ipsen
Turbotreater on the block saw some spirited bidding, ending up at $240,000 USD.
And the winner? Robert Gutierrez of Houston Heat Treat in Texas-a fast growing
commercial heat treater in the overheated Texas heat treating market. February
21/08
Grzegorz Paluch/ELTERMA S.A. ELTERMA, the Polish Division of Meadville, PA,
USA Seco Warwick has a new President in the form of a fellow by the name of
Grzegorz Paluch. We don't personally know the man but his credentials would
appear to be very impressive. Stints at Bohler-Uddeholm (with extremely impressive
heat treating operations) and the fact that he started the Nitrex (commercial heat
treating operations) in Poland demonstrate to us that this is a driven individual in the
heat treating industry. Below this formal announcement we have dragged from our
archives a press release about how Nitrex (Poland) was sold to Bodycote
International in March of 2005. February 21/08
"Jeffrey Boswell, Group President for SECO/WARWICK S.A. has named
Grzegorz Paluch Company President for ELTERMA S.A. effective
January 1, 2008. Mr. Paluch brings over 18 years of experience in
engineering, metallurgy and business management to the 55 year-old
provider of heat treatment equipment and contract manufacturing
services.
In 2005, he was appointed a Managing Director of Inter Stal Centrum
Ltd. Commercial Heat Treatment Shop seated in Mysłowice, which
belongs to BŐHLER-UDDEHOLM Group. From 2001 to 2005, Mr.
Paluch served as Vice President of Nitrex-HTC Ltd. in Częstochowa and Member of
the Board of Directors for Castelli Nitrex Ltd. in Zabrze.
In 1996, during his tenure at Nitrex Metal Inc., Montreal, Canada, Mr. Paluch
launched Nitrex-HTC Ltd., the first network of commercial heat-treating shops in
Poland as General Manager. The business was started with one heat treating shop
located in Częstochowa (South of Poland), and successfully expanded to additional
commercial HT shops in Poland - in Grodzisk Mazowiecki, in Chełmo (near Toruń) and
in 2004, the Nitrex-HTC shop in Świebodzin was established.
From 1989-1996 he worked for Polmo, the Automotive Assemblies Company in
Praszka, Poland (formerly Visteon S.A., currently, Tedrive Poland Ltd.), starting his
career as a technologist and finally serving as Manager of Technology Dept.
Grzegorz Paluch holds a Master of Science, Metallurgy from Technical University in
Częstochowa, Poland, Specialty: Metal Science and Heat Treatment."
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March 1/2005 Bodycote Acquisition of Nitrex Poland. "Long rumoured but finally
official. It would appear that Bodycote (commercial heat treating) has bought the
Nitrex commercial heat treating shops in Poland which I gather altogether is the
largest commercial heat treater in Poland. As I'm sure you're aware Nitrex
specializes in gas nitriding and has several operations in North America. Below is the
official announcement from Bodycote in which they give us some details about the
acquisition and also mention ventures in Libya and Quatar (although I have to say I
just
can't
get
too
excited
about
Libya).
"Bodycote International plc is pleased to announce several corporate developments –
the acquisition of the largest independent heat treatment business in Poland, the
establishment of a Materials Testing business in Libya and the wider Maghreb region,
which includes Algeria and Tunisia, and the formation of a Materials Testing joint
venture in Qatar through the acquisition of the assets of Qatar Inspection Services.
Commenting
on
these
initiatives,
John
Hubbard,
Chief
Executive,
said;
“These deals clearly demonstrate that we are successfully implementing our strategy
of pursuing bolt-on acquisitions in our core heat treatment business which carefully
expand our geographic reach and the development of our materials testing business
into fast growing markets. We are applying the proceeds of our rights issue in a
targeted manner, concentrating on those opportunities which maximise return on
capital.”
Bodycote is pleased to announce the acquisition of the entire issued share capital of
Nitrex-HTC Sp.z.o.o and Castelli-Nitrex Obrobka Cieplna Sp.z.o.o. Operating from
four sites throughout Poland, the acquired businesses provide heat treatment
services to local industry and are the largest independent heat treatment group in
Poland with annual sales of ZL15m (£2.5m). The acquisition forms part of Bodycote’s
strategy to develop a significant presence in the Eastern European market and serve
the growing number of existing clients who are establishing manufacturing activities
in the region."
JSAE Automotive Engineering Exhibition 2008. While Bodycote has no
operations in Japan beyond a sales office the note below would appear to indicate
that they have a strong interest in the Japanese market. February 21/08
"Japan Society of Automotive Engineers’ Exhibition and Congress 2008 (JSAE) 21
May 2008 - 23 May 2008. The JSAE Automotive Engineering Exhibition 2008 will take
place in Yokohama from May 21-23. This annual exhibition is sponsored by the
Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan (JSAE) and is held concurrently with the
JSAE Annual Congress. It is the leading automotive engineering show in Asia, and a
key showcase event for automotive technologies in this major market.
Thanks to the generosity of the British Government, Bodycote Japan's exhibit will be
located inside the UK Pavilion.
Bodycote Japan was newly established on February 1st, 2008 and the JSAE show in
May will commemorate our incorporation in Japan.
Bodycote has chosen to headquarter the Japan operations in Nagoya - home to
Toyota and other automotive-related industries which rely heavily on metallurgical
services. Nagoya also has the largest concentration of aerospace-related
manufacturers in Asia." For more information contact: [email protected]
Ledco Ltd./Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. On the right of this page we have a link
to an article talking about the demise of the Tool & Die Industry in North America
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and the associated high end heat treating that goes with it. Since we wrote that
article a year ago unfortunately there have been many, many examples backing up
the contention that Tool & Die work is leaving North America. The most recent
example is Ledco Ltd., in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada a company that has been in
business since 1932 and at it’s peak had over 100 workers. Their very recent
bankruptcy was blamed on the rise in the Canadian dollar-over 62% in the past 4
years. While Ledco did no heat treating in house two of the local commercial heat
treaters in Southern Ontario are certainly effected and hurting because of it.
February 20/08
Custom Electric Manufacturing Company. One of our favourite advertisers,
Custom Electric sent us this news item about their new Vice President. If you're
looking for heating elements it would be hard to go wrong with Custom Electric.
Mention our name and they might even knock $50.00 off of the invoice (or maybe
add on $50.00). February 20/08
"CUSTOM ELECTRIC MANUFACTURING COMPANY NAMES VICTOR
STRAUSS VICE PRESIDENT Custom Electric Manufacturing Co.,
Wixom, MI, has named Victor Strauss to the new position of Vice
President The announcement was made by Bob Edwards, the
president of Custom Electric. Mr. Strauss has been with Custom
Electric for 21 years, as a project manager, he worked closely with
customers to design heating elements for a broad range of electrically heated
industrial equipment. In his new position, he will be responsible for, but not limited
to, Custom Electric’s engineering and manufacturing operations. In addition, Strauss
will oversee the company’s in-house direct sales activities. Vic is a graduate of
Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI, with a degree in Mechanical
Engineering. Custom Electric is one of the largest manufacturers of electric heating
elements in the thermal processing industry. It fabricates heating elements for all
styles of industrial furnaces and ovens used in heat treating, die casting, aluminum
melting, and related applications. Custom Electric also is the largest North American
distributor of Kanthal high temperature APM tubes and heating elements. For more
information, contact Custom Electric Manufacturing Co. at (248) 305-7700."
Ipsen Group/Hauzer Techno Coating B.V. Germany based Ipsen Group is selling
its subsidiary, Hauzer Techno Coating B.V., of the Netherlands to a Japanese
company by the name of IHI Corporation. Hauzer Coatings manufacturers PVD
coatings systems rather than doing the coatings themselves. The reason given by
Ipsen for the sale is to concentrate on building heat treating furnaces, in other words
“focus on their core business”. This takes place a few months after Ipsen was sold to
Quadriga Capital and the existing Ipsen management team. February 20/08
We'll Give You a $150,000 Reason to Buy a New Furnace! February 13/08 US
President George Bush signed into law The Economic Stimulus Act of 2008, an act
designed to prevent the US falling into recession. Part of this act includes a new law
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to promote investment in equipment which generally allows the first $250,000 of
equipment placed in service in 2008 to be expensed rather than depreciated. If more
than $800,000 of equipment is purchased, the deduction begins to be phased out.
Additionally, capital expenditures in excess of the $250,000 (or any phased out
amounts) are eligible for a 50% immediate write-off, with the balance depreciated
over "normal" tax lives. What this potentially means is a substantial saving if you
buy a new furnace in 2008 AND it is in service before the end of the year. Quite
obviously this applies to all new equipment but for the purposes of this website we
are only interested in heat treating equipment. We have heard from several buyers
that savings on a batch IQ furnace can amount to $150,000 USD-a very respectable
number. WE ARE NOT ACCOUNTANTS AND DO NOT GIVE TAX ADVICE, however
based upon what we have heard for any prospective buyer of a new furnace in 2008
this should certainly be investigated. Feel free to wade through the abbreviated
summary below from Deloitte Tax LLP. February 19/08
"The Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 signed into law by President Bush on
February 13, 2008 includes two significant business related tax incentives that may
lower your cost of investing in new equipment and spur new orders from customers.
Increased expensing limits for small businesses and a 50 percent “bonus”
depreciation provision will provide a benefit to businesses of all sizes. In fact, small
businesses that qualify for the increased expensing can also take advantage of the
bonus depreciation. The two provisions along with examples are briefly described
below.
Expanded Expensing (Sec. 179) for Small Businesses Companies that
purchase less than $800,000 of capital assets in a year now can expense (i.e.,
deduct currently) the first $250,000 of capital investment, effective for purchases
made in 2008 (the prior limits for 2008 were $128,000 and $510,000 respectively).
Example For example, a qualifying business owner who buys a $250,000 machine
can deduct the total cost of the equipment the year it’s purchased. If the equipment
costs more than $250,000, but the company spends less than $800,000 on capital
equipment during 2008, the company can couple expanded expensing with
accelerated depreciation (see below). Under these provisions, a $300,000 machine
that is MACRS 5-year property would qualify for a $280,000 first year deduction (93
percent of the cost of the asset); and a $500,000 machine could qualify for a
$400,000 first year deduction (80 percent of the cost of the asset).
Accelerated Depreciation for All Businesses The new law also includes a new 50
percent expensing allowance (also known as bonus or accelerated depreciation) that
generally applies to capital equipment purchased and placed in service during 2008.
This incentive is available to all companies, regardless of the size of their investment.
Under this provision, companies are eligible for a “bonus” first-year depreciation
totalling 50 percent of the cost of the investment and can depreciate the remaining
basis of the asset under the regular depreciation rules. Smaller companies get even
more of a “bonus.” As described above, they can first take advantage of expensing
and then also use the 50 percent expensing allowance.
QUALIFIED PROPERTY In order for property to qualify for the bonus depreciation
deduction, it must meet the following requirements. First, the property must be one
of the following types of property: (1) property to which the general rules of MACRS
apply having a recovery period of 20 years or less, (2) water utility property, (3)
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computer software other than computer software recovered under section 197, or
(4) be qualified leasehold improvement property. Second, the original use of the
property must commence with the taxpayer after December 31, 2007. Original use
means the first use to which the property is put by anyone. Third, the property must
be purchased within the applicable time period (after December 31, 2007 and before
January 1, 2009). Finally, the property must be placed in service before December
31, 2007 and before January 1, 2009. With respect to self-constructed property, an
extended placed-in-service date is allowed if the production period exceeds two
years or has an estimated production period exceeding one year and a cost
exceeding $1 million.
Example The 50 percent bonus depreciation deduction is computed first. The bonus
deduction reduces the adjusted basis of the property before computing the amount
otherwise allowable as depreciation deduction under section 167(a). For example,
assume that on March 1, 2008, a calendar year taxpayer acquires and places in
service qualified property that costs $1,000,000. Under the new law, the taxpayer is
allowed a first year bonus depreciation deduction of $500,000. The remaining
$500,000 of adjusted basis is recovered in 2008 and subsequent years pursuant to
the depreciation rules of present law. Assuming the qualified property was MACRS
five-year property, the taxpayer would be allowed to recover 20 percent of the
remaining adjusted basis of $500,000 -- or $100,000 -- in 2008. The total
depreciation deduction for the MACRS five-year class life property would be equal to
$600,000 ($500,000 + $100,000) or 60 percent of the adjusted basis of the property
originally placed in service in 2008.
AFC-HOLCROFT. There are two news releases from AFC-Holcroft below, both go
hand in hand. While AFC-Holcroft already has a worldwide presence in the form of
partners, sales reps and licensees the establishment of a European sales office
reflects the fact that the US dollar is low compared to the Euro resulting in very
attractive pricing for US firms and also the fact that AFC is doing a growing amount
of business in Europe. As far as the new Director of European Operations goes (Marc
Ruetsch, mentioned in the second press release) we know nothing about him.
However some of the long time, jaded individuals at AFC-Holcroft in Wixom,
Michigan, USA say good things about him and if guys that have been in the business
for almost 30 years say good things we will bow to their opinions while reserving our
own. February 19/08
"AFC-HOLCROFT OPENS BRANCH OFFICE IN EUROPE AFC-Holcroft, one of the largest
builders of industrial heat treating equipment in the world, is proud to announce the
official opening of a branch office in Boncourt, Switzerland. The office will support
sales and replacement parts activity for the European region of the world, including
Russia. Currently, AFC-Holcroft has projects in Russia, Romania, Spain and Italy.
Marc Ruetsch will be responsible for all European activity, operating out of the new
Swiss office. Ruetsch’s title is Director of European Operations. Ruetsch, who holds
degrees in both Metallurgy and Engineering, has held several management positions
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for other large European heat treat equipment suppliers throughout his 27 years in
the heat treating industry. He had worked with AFC-Holcroft previously as a
technology licensee. William Disler, Vice President of Sales and Technology for AFCHolcroft, explained the decision to open an office in Europe. “The European markets,
as well as other regions of the world, are critical to AFC-Holcroft to allow us to
manage the peaks and valleys of our business more efficiently. With the U.S. dollar
currently very weak against the Euro, the opportunity to manufacture equipment in
North America and ship it to Europe is very promising”. Disler continued, “Our
Boncourt office will serve as a beachhead not only to support this current activity but
to further expand and penetrate the European marketplace with our products. We
will continue to make adjustments in our organization to support our global activity
as we expand our footprint around the world.” Following this economic trend, AFCHolcroft recently finalized an important agreement with a major European heat
treater to supply North American built batch equipment into several countries
throughout Europe over the next few years. In addition, AFC-Holcroft’s UBQ
(Universal Batch Quench) family of products has been re-engineered to minimize
international shipping expense, to maximize global flexibility in the future."
AFC-HOLCROFT. As mentioned above this is the second of two press releases about
AFC-Holcroft's new operation in Switzerland. February 19/08
"AFC-HOLCROFT NAMES DIRECTOR OF EUROPEAN OPERATIONS AFCHolcroft, one of the largest suppliers of industrial heat treating
equipment in the world, has named Marc Ruetsch as Director of
European Operations. Ruetsch will be responsible for all activity in
Europe, including Russia, from a branch office in Boncourt,
Switzerland. Ruetsch holds degrees in both Metallurgy and
Engineering and has 27 years of experience in the heat treating
industry. He is fluent in French, German and English.
The scale of opening a satellite office of a world-leading company is nothing new for
Ruetsch. In his previous post at another major European industrial furnace company,
he launched manufacturing support in China, organized a network of technology
agents across Europe and Asia, and managed large customized projects from start to
finish. Throughout his extensive industry experience he has been responsible for all
phases of the commercial cycle – beginning with inquiry, progressing to site review,
sales, commercial contracts, project management, and after-sales support. His 18
years in Sales also included posts as Managing Director and Director of Sales of a
former technology licensee of AFC-Holcroft. With the U.S. dollar currently very weak
against the Euro, the obvious benefits of manufacturing equipment in North America
and shipping to Europe make the timing of a European support location “a logical
step” according to Ruetsch. Ruetsch stated, “AFC-Holcroft is recognized worldwide as
a leading manufacturer of atmosphere heat-treatment furnaces. I will be able to
support the main office in Wixom, Michigan, by servicing customers in Europe, as
well as promoting our industrial furnaces with exceptional price-performance ratio in
various heat treatment processes.” As part of this concept, AFC-Holcroft’s UBQ
(Universal Batch Quench) family of products has been re-engineered to minimize
international shipping expense, to maximize global flexibility."
Selas Heat Technology Co. Not a great deal we can add to the press release below
about Selas Heat Technology and some additions they have made to their
manufacturing facility.
February 19/08
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Montgomeryville, PA -- Selas Heat Technology Co. LLC announced the completion of
two major projects at the company's Montgomeryville PA headquarters which were
initiated to improve deliveries of many of the company's high-demand thermal
processing components. The first of these is a new kiln, completed in December,
2007, which is expected to add significant capacity to the existing production of
ceramic burners for its customers' installed base of furnaces. All Selas burners are
manufactured in-house using a propriety pressed and fired ceramics process
technology which produces a high quality, long-lasting component (often more than
twice the life of cast components). The addition of this new kiln will continue to
ensure the high quality Selas customer have come to expect, along with shorter
delivery times. In addition, Selas has recently completed the commissioning of a new
on-site machine shop at its Montgomeryville plant for turning, milling, and grinding
of cast housings for manufacturing high-precision components used in burners and
combustion systems equipment. Selas ownership committed significant funding for
this installation to ensure the company's products are delivered with flawless quality,
as well as to reduce order lead times. Revitalized and committed to growth, Selas
Heat Technology Company LLC has been dedicated to providing quality heat
technology solutions since 1896. In that time, Selas has served the advanced
thermal processing needs of tens of thousands of customers, providing radiant and
low NOx burners, combustion gas mixers, gas blender valves, flame arrestors and
blowouts, BTU monitors and controls, flow meters, heat processing furnaces, and
much more. Selas delivers heat technology solutions to the glass, steel, non-ferrous
metals, chemical, petrochemical, automotive, and plastics industries with the highest
quality products, customer service and aftermarket support."
Aalberts Industries/Duralloy. When talking about the largest commercial heat
treaters in the world, Aalberts will appear on every single list (on the right side of
this page you will find a link to our list of the largest commercial heat treaters in the
world). Based in the Netherlands Aalberts operates over 50 commercial heat treating
and surface treatment facilities, the vast bulk of which are in Europe. The news item
below
appeared
on
the
Aalberts
website
February
11/08
http://www.aalberts.nl/shownews.asp?docid=latest and tells us of their latest
acquisition, a European surface treatment firm with 2 plants in Europe. February
18/08
"Aalberts Industries N.V., which operates in the fields of Industrial Services and Flow
Control, acquired 100% of the shares of Duralloy Süd GmbH in Germany and
Duralloy AG in Switzerland, hereinafter called Duralloy, a leading provider of thin
dense chromium surface treatment. Duralloy concentrates on providing a range of
high quality surface treatment technologies of which the most important is the
innovative and patented Duralloy® coating structure. This technology provides a thin
dense surface structure to products, thereby increasing the resistance, anti-friction
and hardness of the products. Duralloy services a range of markets including
automotive, tooling, machining, hydraulics, medical and aerospace. With an annual
revenue of around EUR 7 million and 50 employees, Duralloy is operating in two
facilities, one in the south of Germany and the other in the north of Switzerland.
Whereas Duralloy provides a unique innovative surface treatment technology,
complementary to the current coating processes offered in the same markets, it fits
very well within the strategy of Industrial Services. Besides, the acquisition provides
two new strategic locations to the European heat and surface treatment network.
The acquisition will be consolidated as of 1 January 2008 and will directly contribute
to the growth of the profit. The acquisition will be financed from own resources."
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NEAPCO Fire. A manufacturer of drivetrain components in Beatrice, Nebraska, USA
suffered a small fire in their captive heat treating department this past Thursday,
February 14/08. From the press release below taken from a local newspaper it would
appear that this was a very small fire. It's interesting how often fires in heat treating
departments occur in vents, ducting and exhaust fans. Information about NEAPCO
can be found at http://www.neapco.com/ February 18/08
"A heat-treating furnace was the cause of a roof fire Thursday morning at Neapco,
officials said. The furnace connected to an exhaust fan on a roof was the cause of a
small fire that started at the Beatrice industry about 6:30 a.m. Thursday, Jim Engel,
Beatrice Rural Fire chief, said. A total of 10 Rural Beatrice firefighters and two
Beatrice firefighters responded to the fire. Upon arrival, flames were seen exiting an
exhaust fan on the top of the roof, Engel said. The fire in the exhaust fan was
extinguished and it was determined that the origin of the fire started in a heattreating furnace below the fan. With the assistance of Neapco employees, firefighters
were able to extinguish the furnace fire with a dry chemical extinguisher. Damage
was sustained to the exhaust fan and the furnace, Engel said. There was no damage
to the building or contents."
Heat Treating In Las Vegas? This news item ran this past Friday however we can
now supply some further information. Start-up will be mid to late 2008, and this will
be an all-service shop with carburizing, carbonitriding, atmosphere Q&T, gas &
plasma nitriding, nitrocarburizing, brazing, vacuum gas quench, vacuum oil quench,
and vacuum carburizing, plus the usual annealing etc. All in all this is a very
complete
lineup.
February
18/08
"North Americans certainly know Vegas as the gambling and fun capital of North
America, I wouldbe surprised if most readers outside of North American were not
aware of it’s reputation also, however when you think of Vegas nobody thinks of
manufacturing and heat treating. However this is changing as we speak. A multi
location commercial heat treater in North America has almost finished a brand new
operation to do commercial heat treating for some of the local manufacturers. While
we know this will feature gas nitriding that is all we can say at this point although we
will in the very near future be able to give you all the details."
Where's The Beef?/Elmira Heat Treating. One of the largest
commercial heat treaters in New York State, USA is a family owned
operation by the name of Elmira Heat Treating. Owned by the
Young's family the plant features Batch IQ furnaces, Vacuum Heat
Treating, Induction and Gas Nitriding. Rick, one of the partners
recently signed up for a contest being featured by Nebraska Famous
Steaks. As you can guess Rick won the contest and will be eating
free beef for a year. Rich and his wife are shown in the photo
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below. February 18/08
Gas Nitriding/Houston Heat Treat. Well over a year ago Surface Combustion
(Maumee, Ohio, USA, new furnaces) and Air Products teamed up to sell or lease new
gas Nitriding furnace systems. We believe they sold a few and one that we know of
for sure was sold to JMA Heat Treat in Houston, Texas. JMA (owned by James Arnold
who is now working for Bodycote Metroplex HT in Arlington, Texas) closed their
doors last year and the furnace became available. Because of the size and the fact
that it was a state of the art furnace a number of companies were very interested in
the unit. At the end of the day it was purchased by Houston Heat Treat (commercial
heat treating) a few months back and as of next week will be in full production. The
capacity of the furnace is 64" x 96" and 15,000 pounds. The software on the furnace
was supplied by Stange-Electroniks in Germany. At the time it was installed Houston
Heat Treat claimed that this was the first software to be in competition with the
Nitrex gas nitriding control system. Whether this is true or not is unknown to us and
is irrelevant, at the end of the day Houston Heat Treat has entered the Gas Nitriding
business in a big way. The photo below shows the furnace as it looked installed at
JMA Heat Treat. February 15/08
Auburn Investment Castings/Auburn, Alabama, USA. February 12th Cincinnati
Industrial Auction auctioned off all the equipment at the closed down Auburn
Investment Castings plant in Auburn, Alabama. For heat treaters the items of
interest were 4 vacuum furnaces including an Ipsen Turbotreater about 10 years old,
an Ipsen 918 and 2 Ipsen 924’s. While the Turbotreater was in fairly good shape and
sold for approximately $240,000 plus commission to an end user the other units
were older and in varying conditions. The 918 went for approximately $10,000 USD,
one of the 924 units for $45,000 USD and the last 924 which was in reasonably good
shape sold for $75,000 USD. As good used vacuum furnaces have become relatively
unusual on the used market attendance for the auction was fairly good. February
14/08
Bodycote Changes. In a company the size of Bodycote International (Commercial
heat treating, the world's largest) there are always personnel changes going on and
we have several to mention today. Mark Adley has just been hired as the new
Quality Manager for Bodycote in Oklahoma City, USA. Tom Sandin, General
Manager, Fremont, California, USA will be leaving Bodycote this Friday to take
another position in the brazing supply industry. Marco Arellano, GM San Diego,
California will also be parting ways with the company in the very near future. We
recently mentioned that Ben Crawford from the Midwest will be leaving the
company soon and his interim replacement will be Scott Calardo. February 14/08
Technical Training Seminar/SSi Cincinnati, Ohio. Super Systems (oxygen
probes, control systems, data logging software, IR systems) travelling road show
continues it’s series of North American seminars with a stop in Arlington, Texas
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coming up in March. Next up after this stop will be a seminar in Ontario, Canada
shortly there after. February 14/08
PLACE: Hilton – Arlington 2401 East Lamar Boulevard Arlington, TX 76006 817-6404711
DATE: March 19, 2008 TIME: 8:00AM – 12:30PM (Continental Breakfast & Lunch to
be served)
This seminar will increase the attendee’s understanding of the tools that are
available to assist in meeting the many and varied customer specifications that are
inherent to the heat treating industry.
SSi will discuss the two “hot” buttons, AMS 2750 D and CQI-9 and how they affect
current heat treat practices.
Discussion with respect to atmosphere and temperature control for processes
including carburizing, gas nitriding, and vacuum. Also some ideas about maintaining
a working atmosphere generated by an endothermic generator. Discussions will
include maintenance and methods for troubleshooting carbon sensors.
Other topics discussed will be the benefits of infrared analysis using either portable
or dedicated analyzers and the benefits of data logging either or all of the process
information available from most systems today.
Training Itinerary
Meeting Industry Requirements • AMS 2750 D • CQI-9 Managing Process Variables
with Programmable Controls • Carburizing • Endothermic Generators • Nitriding •
Vacuum Data Acquisition • Redundant Data • Paperless Environment Benefits of
Infrared Analysis for Heat Treating • Portable analyzers • Dedicated analyzers
Carbon Sensor Troubleshooting and Maintenance Techniques • Burnoff • Rebuild
Cost for the seminar is $ 50.00 – Credit Card or Purchase Order
To register for this seminar click here: http://www.supersystems.com/SEMINAR
REGRISTRATION FORM.pdf
Furnace Concepts. Robert McConville is a long time Australian heat treater who
somehow or other ended up working on a new aluminium smelter in Abu Dhabi,
however his heart still is in the heat treating industry. He has posed to us a rather
unusual question, a design of heat treating furnace that he would like comments on.
As his E-mail address is attached and we can’t imagine he is spending too much time
in the nightclubs of Abu Dhabi we would suggest sending him an E-mail directly
about his furnace concept or letting us know at “The Monty”. February 13/08
"I am interested if anyone (heat treaters or furnace builders) would like to comment
on a continuous furnace concept I came up some years ago when I was treating
reasonable volumes of small parts requiring case depths of between 0.015" and
0.030" using SQ and Rotary Retort. While looking at putting in a Mesh Belt, I came
up with this concept based on saving some floor space and could see some potential
to develop the idea – although never found the courage to invest the money.
Perhaps the concept might appeal to someone who is interested in taking it further,
or at least some critical feedback may help to develop the concept (or to scrap it
altogether). The furnace chamber is similar to box type arrangement with radiant
heating on walls and roof. The conveying mechanism comprises a series of shaker
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hearths/trays stacked vertically such that parts enter each tray, are shaken
intermittently (assisted by a slight declination of the tray) to the other side and drop
down to the start of the next tray underneath to continue (direction of motion
reversing). Finally the parts drop off the last tray into a quench chute. Trays are
mechanically activated through the side of the furnace wall in a forward – snap
return action to move the parts as per a conventional shaker design. An inlet chute
delivers a measured quantity onto the top tray. A single circulation fan is adequate
to provide good gas circulation through the load. A typical configuration I have in
mind is about 8 trays of around 24"x40". This could achieve 600+ lbs/hr of 0.020"
case with a relatively small equipment footprint. I have given some thought to
design detail and did build a prototype of the transfer mechanism. There are some
issues that could prove challenging, especially the benefit of thermal
processing/heating specialist knowledge would be useful. The concept could apply to
a range of part types and processes but certainly has some limitations. It would be
interesting to receive comments from the range of experts who enjoy this website."
Robert McConville [email protected]
Atmosphere Annealing Inc. Consistently for a number of years we have rated
Atmosphere Annealing as one of the 10 largest commercial heat treaters in North
America www.atmosphereannealing.com last year as #5 with estimated sales of $45
million USD. Four locations in Indiana, Ohio and Michigan mean as you would expect
a company that focuses on large volume automotive work, mainly Annealing, Quench
and Temper and Normalizing work. For heat treaters doing vacuum, batch
carburizing, nitriding and Induction heat treating the volumes that these guys put
out is truly amazing. As an example just yesterday we had the opportunity to visit
the Atmosphere Annealing plant on Mt. Hope Avenue in Lansing, Michigan and this
single plant (which is not their largest by the way) occupies over 200,000 square
feet and has the ability to process over 1 million pounds of product/day which when
you think about it is a truly amazing number. The complete guided tour of the facility
was given to me by Jay Murthy, GM of both the Lansing plants, and Dale Feldkamp,
Corporate Maintenance Manager, both of whom you will see in the photos below
along with in the one picture Gord Montgomery of www.themonty.com Easy to get
along with guys that know their stuff and I would imagine if you ever find yourself in
Lansing with a real interest in heat treating they would probably be glad to talk to
you. February 13/08
Vacuum Carburizing/Specialty Heat Treating Inc. To the best of our knowledge
(and we flatter ourselves that it is quite extensive) we now have 6 companies in
North America that are able to offer production vacuum carburizing on a commercial
basis (please note the operative phrase “production” in this statement). The newest
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member of this club is Specialty Heat Treating Inc., a commercial operation in Grand
Rapids, Michigan, USA which has now been offering VC for roughly four months.
When Specialty first placed this order we mentioned it but the photo below is the
first that we have been able to provide. As you can tell from the photo the furnace
was built by Surface Combustion and is one of two they have sold and installed. Up
until now the vast bulk of large vacuum carburizing systems have been provided to
captive heat treaters and in our opinion it will remain this way with only a few
commercial operations in areas of large volume heat treating (typically automotive)
taking the plunge into large systems. Far and away the two largest manufacturers of
Vacuum Carburizing systems are ALD and ECM but what is interesting is that when
all is said and done they and Surface all use the same basic idea, individual
carburizing chambers, a separate quench chamber with the largest difference being
the transfer system which differs in all three designs. Granted there is a lot of debate
and differences over the carburizing atmospheres being used but mechanically the
transfer is the largest difference between each system. February 12/08
Michael P. Owens, Plant Manager, Bill Flower, VP, Specialty Heat Treating Inc.
Drag Racers/Tubular Chassis. A look through our recent archives will reveal
several articles about the failure of tubular chassis made of 4130 alloy tubing on
Drag Racers. Apparently this is quite an issue and several people have volunteered
their opinions about what can be done. The most recent is Joe Powell owner of Akron
Steel Treating in Akron, Ohio. February 11/08
"It is apparent that the chassis constructors do not know about the deleterious
effects of welding on 4130 alloy tubing -- whether they start with Normalized tubing
or hardened tubing, the completed chassis should be stress relieved or re-normalized
after welding. We have done just that for my daughter's Formula SAE racing team
from The Ohio State University. Another more costly, but more effective method
from a "power density" standpoint,* would be to jig up the completed frame and
then re-austenitize and quench it, and then temper it to the desired yield and tensile
strength... (*Thinner/lighter tubing could be used, but just like the micro-alloyed
truck frames, the quench and tempered frame could not be "field repaired" by rewelding.) Another issue is the presence or absence of decarburization on the surface
of the tubing (OD and ID) to start. Decarb is bad, but welding on alloy steel that is
slightly carburized (from an incorrect cover atmosphere used in the hardening
process) is also asking for brittle welds... And what kind of welding method and alloy
of welding rod are they using???"
Ralph Brown. Ralph Brown for many years has been the person to talk to when it
comes to rebuilding vacuum furnaces in Canada. For a period of time he was the
Ipsen International service individual in Canada until he parted ways with them last
year. Over the past few months two or three companies have asked us if Ralph is
still involved in this business as they have not heard from him for some time.
Several readers responded by telling us that yes Ralph is still involved in this
business although recently he has slowed down the pace to some extent. One
response is below. February 11/08
"I was reading your article in the Monty and read that people were wondering what
happened to Ralph after he left Ipsen. He presently works for himself performing the
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same services as he did with Ipsen. I see Ralph 2 or 3 times a month and he works a
couple days a week and seems to be enjoying himself. His companies name is VFM (
Vacuum Furnace Maintenance) phone number 905-466-0266 and he works in the
local area still."
Suncoast Heat Treating/Braddock Metallurgical, Inc. Monday of this week our
top news item concerned the acquisition of Suncoast Heat Treating by Braddock
Metallurgical which means Braddock becomes the largest commercial heat treater in
Florida, USA. At that time we promised some further details about this acquisition.
The notes below come directly from the Braddock website www.braddockmt.com and
tell you exactly what this acquisition means. Bill Braddock, President has a great deal
of reason to feel very proud of this acquisition and the fact that he has created one
of the largest commercial heat treating chains in North America. February 8/08
When was the acquisition completed? January 31, 2008.
What was acquired? Suncoast Heat Treating Boynton Beach Aerospace Division and
the Suncoast Heat Treating Daytona Beach Facility
What is the name of the combined company? The Boynton Beach facility is now
Braddock Metallurgical Aerospace Services and the Daytona Beach facility is now
Braddock Metallurgical-Daytona.
Where is company headquarters? Braddock Metallurgical, Inc. Corporate Office is
located at 14600-1 Duval Place West, Jacksonville, FL 32218. The telephone number
is 904-741-6999 and the fax number is 904-741-6990.
How is the combined company structured? The seven plants and their locations are:
Braddock Metallurgical Aerospace Services, Boynton Beach, Florida Braddock
Metallurgical - Daytona, Daytona Beach, Florida Braddock Metallurgical - Tampa,
Riverview, Florida Braddock Metallurgical - Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida
Braddock Metallurgical - Georgia, Atlanta, Georgia Braddock Heat Treating Co., Inc.,
Bridgewater, New Jersey Braddock Metallurgical Caribe - Bayamon, Puerto Rico
Who is on the management team?
George Gieger, President, 904-741-6999 ext 101, [email protected]
David P. Adam, CFO, 904-741-6999 ext 100, [email protected]
Steve Hutchinson, Plant Manager, Braddock Metallurgical Aerospace Services,
[email protected]
Bruce Sobleski, Plant Manager, Braddock Metallurgical - Daytona,
[email protected]
Griffith Braddock, Plant Manager, Braddock Metallurgical - Tampa,
[email protected]
Jeff Young, Plant Manager, Braddock Metallurgical, Inc. - Jacksonville,
[email protected]
Tim Waters, Plant Manager, Braddock Metallurgical - Georgia,
[email protected]
Bill Schultz, Plant Manager, Braddock Heat Treating Co., Inc. Bridgewater, NJ,
[email protected]
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Clay Braddock, Plant Manager, Braddock Caribe Metallurgical Corp. - Bayamon,
Puerto Rico, [email protected]
Will there be a reduction in workforce as a result of this acquisition? We value the
highly skilled employees at Boynton Beach and Daytona and have no plans to
eliminate plant, engineering, sales, or customer service positions. Current Braddock
Metallurgical employees are completely unaffected. There are a few redundancies on
the administrative side and we will make every effort to find new roles for these
individuals.
Will there be facility closures? No. One of the benefits of this acquisition is addition of
the two Florida East Coast plants that will reduce transportation costs and lead times
for customers located in that area.
Why did Braddock Metallurgical acquire the assets of Suncoast Heat Treating?
Strategically, we believe this move will enable us to increase performance and pass
those efficiencies directly to our customers.
What benefits can customers expect in the future? You will benefit from our
increased buying power, reduced transportation costs, faster turn times, increased
sales and customer service support all backed by a stable company utilizing superior
technology and strong capitalization.
When will the integration of the new facilities be completed? We fully expect the
transition to be virtually invisible to our customers and new employees. The two
companies have been built on a very similar business models. This, combined with
the fact that the workforce will remain intact, gives us every confidence that the
integration will be "seamless."
Who will be my point of contact going forward? Again, because there will not be any
workforce changes, customers will continue to work with their existing contacts.
Home Page Picture. Our last Home Page Picture (shown on the left)
was a difficult one, we admit, but they all can't be easy. No one
guessed that it was one of the largest Commercial heat treat in Brazil,
Maxitrate, who we have mentioned quite a bit over the last few years.
The new Home Page picture should be much easier to guess.
February 8/08
ALD Vacuum Carburizing. Richard Seemann, President of ALD
Vacuum Technologies in Germany, very kindly provided us with this
update on their vacuum carburizing systems. We have included a
photo of Gord Montgomery (themonty.com) on the left and Richard on
the right. This photo was taken at the Thermprocess show in
Düsseldorf, Germany June 2007. February 7/08
"ALD Vacuum Technologies has developed important new heat treatment processes
and furnaces over recent years. These technologies ideally achieve the latest
requirements of industry via advanced levels of modern manufacturing. Based on
vacuum technology, these processes comply with demands of today and address
future process requirements, bringing flexibility, improved product
quality, increases in efficiency, distortion control improvements and
lower production costs. The comfortable working atmosphere of our
systems and the environmentally friendly nature of the processes are
additional benefits of ALD’s technology.
Following the commercial launch in 2002/2003 and a fully successful
implementation of the pilot system at Wegener Haertereitechnik in
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Homburg/Saar, Germany, a great many of our customers have been and are
continuing to be, convinced of the advantages of the process and furnace
technologies. The success of this furnace concept is based on a modular design,
which enables easy adaptation to a variety of processes and products. In addition to
the automotive industries like BMW, Getrag or General Motors, the new process
technology was also effectually implemented in the Diesel injection and industrial
transmissions markets. Between the years 2003 and 2006, 20 furnace systems with
more than 100 treatment chambers were installed and commissioned.
In 2007, ALD has again increased its order intake significantly with 10 furnace
systems including more than 50 treatment chambers. This volume represents about
35 m € to high ranking customers like ZF Saarbruecken and Getrag
Untergruppenbach. Further orders were closed with commercial heat treatment
centers in Germany, The Far East and Mexico. A significant number of letters of
intent for additional projects are supporting the growth well into 2008. Since delivery
and commissioning of the ordered furnaces will extend over the next few years, ALD
is now working to full capacity. Orders placed with large producers of transmissions
provide proof for the acceptance of ALD’s latest heat treatment technology. With its
representative offices and subsidiaries as well as licensees in the USA (ALD-Holcroft)
and Japan (Daido), ALD is well positioned for sales and services worldwide.
Furthermore, ALD operates its own heat treatment service centers in Germany, the
USA and Mexico. Ongoing research and development activities and the intense
collaboration in national and international development projects as well as the
technical expertise from our own centers are reinforcing ALD’s leadership position in
this specific world market." Richard Seemann January 2008
Where Are They Now? Earlier this week a former employee of Canefco asked what
had happened to this Canadian furnace builder and also Electric Furnace Company
(EFCO) which at one time was their parent company. We were able to say instantly
that the assets of Canefco were sold some time ago, as for EFCO they are alive and
well in Salem, Ohio, USA with a slight name change CMI EFCO
http://www.cmiefco.com/gallery.asp As the website lists a branch in Cleve, Germany
(home of Ipsen International, must be something in the water there that makes
people want to build furnaces) we would have to assume that they were purchased
at some point in time by CMI. February 7/08
Ben Crawford/Bodycote International. Long time Bodycote (commercial heat
treating) employee and most recently Bodycote Regional Operations Manager,
operating out of Indianapolis, Indiana, USA Ben Crawford will be making a change
later this February. At that point in time he will become Midwest Area President of
Bluewater Thermal, the largest US based commercial heat treater. Interesting as we
have mentioned a number of management changes at Bluewater in the past few
weeks. February 6/08
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Where Are They Now? Periodically we are asked to locate individuals who have left
the industry or changed positions. In this case a reader is asking what happened to a
company. What happened to Canefco (new furnaces) is below, what happened to
Electric Furnace Company we are not sure of. We would appreciate hearing from any
readers about what happened to Electric Furnace Company. February 6/08
"Hi Gord,
For your "Where are they now" feature, a whole company seems to have
disappeared into some black hole somewhere. I was with Canefco Ltd, of
Scarborough, Ontario from '54 to '66. In 1970 I transferred from the furnace
industry to something less hazardous and moved away from Toronto. Canefco and
the parent company Electric Furnace Co. of Salem, Ohio seem to have vanished!
What happened? Robert Smith"
"Advanced Combustion Inc. (ACI), Concord, Ontario, Canada (http://www.acica.com) completed the purchase of the intellectual property, brand name, and assets
of Canefco Ltd. (Markham, Ontario, Canada). The new company, ACI-CANEFCO,
combines over 80 years of experience in the design and manufacture of heatprocessing equipment for the steel, aluminum, and other related industries. ACICANEFCO will offer tundish pre-heaters and dryers, ladle pre-heaters and mine
heaters, nickel and cobalt sintering lines under hydrogen atmosphere, as well as
aluminum melting and holding furnaces, homogenizing centers with automated load
handling systems, coil and foil annealing furnaces, melting/holding furnaces, solution
heat treat lines for aluminum engine blocks, cylinder heads, aluminum wheels, and
chip melting systems. In order to provide continuity to existing customers, the
company has established spare parts and technical service departments. April 21/06"
Ammonia Costs. The rapidly rising cost of Ammonia has prompted a number of
heat treaters to look at ways around this, unfortunately we have yet to run across
anybody that offers a way to produce ammonia in house (further comments are
down this page). If you are doing brazing you can skip ammonia and go to a
hydrogen/nitrogen atmosphere but if you have to have ammonia all of our research
is telling us that you will have to live with the rising costs. The comments below
come from a very large heat treater who tells us what they have found. As a side
note it is very ironic that gas and oil refineries generate an enormous amount of
ammonia as a by product but as the sulphur content is typically 2-3% it is of no use
to anybody. February 5/08
"Gord, FYI.
They don’t really want to make ammonia. What they are looking for is the hydrogen
that they get by dissociating the ammonia.
Using nitrogen and adding hydrogen is a way to avoid the ammonia. If you have the
nitrogen available then all you need is the hydrogen. There are hydrogen generators
made for this. One kind uses electricity to split distilled water into hydrogen and
oxygen, discarding the oxygen. Another newer kind uses natural gas in the process.
They react it in a controlled manner similar to an endo generator and then strip the
CO, CO2, Nitrogen, and water out leaving the hydrogen. At least one company
makes and sells these units. You have to balance operating costs, ammonia
availability, ammonia storage risks, etc. Not cheap, but less than using bottled
hydrogen. Things can change, but our economic analysis made it not appropriate for
us."
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Industrial Steel Treating Company/Jackson, Michigan, USA. One of the larger
family owned commercial heat treaters in Michigan, USA (and consequently one of
the largest in NA), Industrial Steel Treating suffered a fire this past Saturday. As is
so often the case the amount of damage was vastly overstated from what you read
in
newspaper
reports
http://www.mlive.com/news/index.ssf/2008/02/machine_causes_plant_fire.html
Industrial is up and running and doing well. February 5/08
CHS-ASIA/ISO 9001:2000 February 5/08
"CHS-ASIA (S) Pte Ltd. a Manufacturer and Supplier of Industrial Furnace Equipment
has reached a significant milestone and is proud to announce that we are now
certified to ISO 9001:2000 by DQS Certification (www.dqs.de). The certification is
accredited by the German Accreditation Body, Deutscher Akkreditierungs Rat (DAR,
www.dar.bam.de).
The certification of the effectiveness of our Quality Management System recognizes
that the policies, practices and procedures of our company can ensure consistent
quality in the equipment and services we provide to our clients. With this
certification, our clients can be confident that CHS-ASIA is dedicated to maintaining
the highest efficiency and responsiveness in achieving our ultimate goal –
guaranteed client satisfaction.
CHS-ASIA is certified to ISO 9001:2000 for the following scope: 1. Design,
Fabrication, Assembly, Installation and Commissioning of Industrial Furnaces &
Associated Equipment 2. After Sales Service of Spare Parts, Servicing and
Maintenance In maintaining our Quality Management System, CHS-ASIA is
committed to conduct semi-annual audits to ensure compliance and to assess
initiatives for continued improvement. Our clients can be confident that CHS-ASIA
will continue to provide the high quality services they have come to expect well into
the future.
We believe that our decision to become ISO 9001 certified is a proactive one that not
only anticipates the demands of our clients, but also demonstrates our commitment
to providing quality services to all our clients."
Precast Shape Technology/New Article. Today we have added an Article titled
"Benefits from the use of Precast Shape Technology in Refractory Linings" (see link
under Articles on the right of this page). This article was written by Paul Fisher of TFL
Incorporated, a supplier of refractory materials, related services and a manufacturer
of custom-designed precast shapes located in Houston, Texas. February 5/08
Braddock Metallurgical/Suncoast Heat Treat Inc. 2008 is proving to be quite a
year for acquisitions within the commercial heat treating industry in North America.
The most recent occurred this past Friday when Braddock Metallurgical acquired the
assets of Suncoast- Daytona Beach and Boynton Beach, Fl. Bruce Soblesky Plant
Manager and his team in Daytona, as well as Steve Hutchinson and his team in
Boynton Beach will remain at the plants. The new names will be Braddock
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Metallurgical- Daytona , and Braddock Metallurgical Aerospace Services in Boynton
Beach. With this acquisition Braddock becomes the largest commercial heat treater
in Florida. Currently Braddock www.braddockmt.com has 5 locations in the US, one
in NJ, Puerto Rico, one in Atlanta, GA and 2 in Florida. While we will have more
thoughts on this acquisition this week we do have a summary of Suncoast which
appeared on this website in April of 2005. February 4/08
"Suncoast Heat Treat Inc. With 4 locations in Florida Suncoast is probably the largest
commercial heat treater in Florida (although I would have to assume that Braddock
Metallurgical is close). Specializing in Aerospace work they have locations in Tampa,
Orlando, Palm Beach Gardens and Pompano Beach. It would appear that the past
year has been rather trying for Suncoast. First (as we reported earlier) their Palm
Beach Gardens facility was hit hard by a hurricane and virtually destroyed. To add
insult to injury their plant in Orlando was right in the middle of a new, planned off
ramp which meant the local government took over the land and compensated
Suncoast. I gather that all the equipment has been removed, Suncoast is relocating
(although the new operation is not yet up and running) and demolition of the old
building has already started. So with two plants down Suncoast is sending all the
work they can handle to their Tampa facility. This is a well run, well respected
commercial shop so it seems rather unfair to have all these tribulations at one
time.
April 7/05"
2008 The Monty Predictions. February 1/08
In the introduction to our January 2008 issue of “The Monty” we included a list of our
predictions for the upcoming year. One of our predictions was how captive and
commercial heat treaters in North America would fare this year;
“captive and commercial heat treaters on the US West coast will continue to see the
good times roll as a direct result of the aerospace industry. Likewise Texas and the
southern US will continue to boom because of the oil and gas industries. On the
other side of the coin Michigan, Ohio and Canada will see heat treaters continue to
struggle to some extent because of the downturn in the domestic auto industry, with
Canada in particular struggling because of the increase in value of the Canadian
dollar vs.; the US dollar. Don't get us wrong though, the large commercial shops in
these areas will reap the benefits of continued outsourcing within the auto industry
while the smaller operations will have "challenges" in 2008. Outside of these
geographic regions we are of the opinion that most areas will not change a great
deal in 2008.”
In light of the turmoil in worldwide stock markets, the expanding crisis in the
banking sector and the very real possibility of a recession in the US do we have any
reason to rethink our mainly optimistic outlook for heat treating in North America?
No and the main reason why we think this is ironically enough based on these exact
forecasts, which have partly been responsible for a dramatic drop in the US dollar
compared to virtually every other currency in the world. Using the Euro as an
example we see that in early 2003 the USD was almost at par with the Euro, as of
January 28/08 we are looking at a dollar being worth .67 Euro. The world has
changed over the years and very few successful North American manufacturers are
not exporting a large portion of their production. Turning to our own industry as an
example we can think of a number of small companies involved in the heat treating
industry (sales of under $10 million USD/year) that are seeing exports increase
dramatically and becoming a very significant portion of their business. Why? Simple
look at growing foreign markets, expanded global trade and then tack on what is
now a decrease of almost 40% in manufacturing costs over the past 5 years because
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of a lower USD and you have a recipe for expanded manufacturing in North America
based on exports. There are other factors in play here and a very definite possibility
that the US will experience a recession but at the end of the day we firmly believe
that American manufacturing will prove as resilient as it has always been in the past.
We continue to forecast that while captive and commercial heat treating in North
America might not have a record setting year and it will be slower the beginning of
2008 we firmly believe that the year at least proves to be “good”.
Solar Atmospheres Heat Treats 11,000 LB Weldment. Below is the latest press
release & picture for Solar Atmospheres. February 1/08
"Solar Atmospheres, Souderton, PA, recently heat treated two 4140 (chromium
molybdenum) steel weldments, each weighing 11,000 lbs. Using a 12 foot long
horizontal loading Solar Manufacturing furnace with a 50,000 lb. capacity, Solar
normalized and tempered the weldments to achieve specific yield strength, while
minimizing distortion, through controlled heating and cooling. The weldment
dimensions were, 54 x 34 x 84 inches, with section thicknesses ranging from 2 to 6
inches. The configuration required vacuum thermal processing in order to prevent
structural cracking. Critical to this goal, Solar strategically placed six workload
thermocouples in the various weldments sections. Uniform heat up of the large part
was accomplished with strategically planned pre-heat steps, a uniform soak at
temperature, and a controlled 2 bar quench. Tri Kris Fabrication, Lansdale, PA, was
very pleased with the heat treating and will process more weldments of this type at
Solar. The part is a component in a large tensile testing machine that tests braided
steel cable for shipbuilding applications."
Furnaces North America 2008. February 1/08
"FNA 2008 Excitement Already Starting to Build With 9 months
still to go for the kickoff of Furnaces North America 2008 in
conjunction with MTI's Fall Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee,
the excitement is already building. Currently there are only 7
booths left before FNA 2008 is a sell-out for exhibitors. Booths
have never sold faster. With such an affordable and centrally located destination as
Nashville, Tennessee, the 2008 show promises to break all attendance numbers of
past expos. Features of the 2008 Expo and Conference Include: • $50,000 Deal or
No Deal Style Give Away • 150+ Exhibitors Visit FNA2008.com to See a Current List
of Exhibitors • 16 to 20 Technical Sessions including Management, Quality,
Maintenance, Productivity and Emerging Technologies • 3 Social Networking
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Receptions With the Best Minds in Heat Treating • The Return of the Ultimate
Comedy Theater (The HIT of FNA 2006) These are just a few features of FNA 2008 to
bring you practical and innovative ideas on how to increase your sales, build more
productivity into your operations, enhance energy efficiencies within your plant and
reduce expenses. FNA 2008 is the perfect place for any manufacturer with heat treat
operations or commercial heat treater to send their key management and staff to see
the latest trends, technology and training sessions. FNA Registration and Meeting
Details will be open April 1, 2008. Put October 21-22 on your calendar now and plan
to be there." For more information on FNA 2008, visit www.fna2008.com or contact
MTI at 904-249-0448.
Gregg Clink/ALD-TT, Port Huron, Michigan, USA. Very seldom do we get emails
from individuals praising their bosses (generally we do not hear much praise) but
this is an exception. To give you some background, ALD in Port Huron is a very
impressive facility doing commercial vacuum carburizing of transmission components
for GM. Further down we have a note we posted July of 2006 when this facility held
their grand opening. We can also add that their newest operation in Ramos, Mexico
has their furnaces installed and is now testing components. January 31/08
“Since joining ALD over a year ago I have been nothing but impressed with the
company and the director of operations, Mr. Robert Peters. Though offers are
presented, ALD-TT and their parent company ALD-VT have won my trust and
dedication. I am thrilled I chose ALD as my employer and look forward to a long
career with this progressive company. The equipment is second to none and the
dedication to their customers needs is outstanding.”
Gregg Clink, Maintenance Manager, ALD-TT, Port Huron, Michigan.
Original News.
“ALD, Port Huron, Michigan. Best known as a German manufacturer of new heat
treating furnaces, in particular Vacuum Carburizing furnaces ALD has over the past
few years been branching out into commercial heat treating. Currently they have
three commercial heat treating locations, the first in Limbach-Oberfrohna, Germany,
the second in Blythewood, SC and the newest location which concerns us today, Port
Huron, Michigan, USA. All three commercial operations go under the name ALD
Thermal Treatment, Inc. and all three follow basically the same business model. Each
is set up as a brand new operation specializing (but not limited to) vacuum
carburizing and basically serving one large customer who is in close proximity, in the
case of Port Huron they will be processing transmission gears for General Motors.
This background brings us to our news item for today, which is the grand opening of
the Port Huron facility. July 26 and 27th ALD hosted an open house which must have
included 100 invited guests, a ribbon cutting ceremony, guided tours of the plant and
a number of technical speeches given by individuals from ALD but also Dan Herring
(The Furnace Doctor), Timken and Dana. Also in attendance were a number of
people from AFC/Holcroft (ALD's partner in North America), General Motors, "The
Monty.com", Dry Coolers and a number of others whose acquaintance we never did
make. All in all it was informative, fun and well organized.”
ALD-Holcroft/Vacuum-base Heat Treating Systems Website. January 31/08
"ALD-Holcroft Launches New Website on Vacuum-base Heat Treating Systems.
(January 2008) ALD-Holcroft Vacuum Technologies Co., Inc., Wixom, MI, has
launched an independent website (www.ald-holcroft.com) dedicated to vacuumbased heat treating technology. In addition to specifications on ModulTherm® and
DualTherm® vacuum furnace systems, the site provides information on high
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pressure gas, oil, water, and press quenching options, heated load transfer systems,
and support equipment necessary for stand-alone or production-integrated
processing. Company news, video clips, photographs, layout schematics, information
on parts and service support, and downloadable product literature and technical
papers also can be accessed on a 24/7 basis.
Bill Gornicki, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, says “the focus of the new
website is the flexibility of ALD-Holcroft vacuum-based processing equipment. We
can provide customers with literally hundreds of system configuration options, as
well as equipment like tempering furnaces and wash system. Only a customer’s
imagination limits the design and processing flexibility of our systems.”
ALD-Holcroft vacuum-based heat treating systems are engineered to meet the
production needs and operating practices used by plants in the United States,
Canada, and Mexico. On a turnkey, single supplier basis, ALD-Holcroft can provide
everything from an independent vacuum-based heat treating workcell to a complete
heat treating facility. The new website allows metallurgist and thermal processing
engineers to access information on this flexible technology at their convenience. For
more information on flexible vacuum-based heat treating systems, visit the
company’s website at www.ald-holcroft.com, or call ALD-Holcroft at (248) 6684130."
MTI/2008 Young Executive Series is SOLD OUT! January 31/08
"Training Program is SOLD OUT. All seven chapters have
representation from 10 states in the U.S. & in Canada. The
leadership of MTI is pleased with the impact that the
Afterburner Group has brought to the table in the learning process. They have
provided the "X" factor into the program that has grabbed the attention of the young
people in heat treating management. If you missed enrolling someone from your
company, including yourself, put Y.E.S. 2009 on your calendar.
The following is a complete listing of the 2008 Young Executive Team Members: •
Aberfoyle Metal Treaters - Barry Faulkner - Guelph, Ontario • Accurate Steel Treating
- Tom Kreun - Southgate CA • Applied Process, Inc. - Chad Moder - Livonia MI •
Century Sun Metal Treating - Josh Farrell - Traverse City MI • Eclipse Combustion,
Inc. - Jason Darrell - Rockford IL • Eclipse Combustion, Inc. - Bill Hobson - Rockford
IL • General Metal Heat Treat, Inc. - Chris Torok - Cleveland OH • General Metal
Heat Treat, Inc. - Frank Skully - Cleveland OH • GeoCorp, Inc. - John Ochenas Huron OH • Hansen-Balk Steel Treating Company - Martin Balk - Grand Rapids MI •
Heat Treating Technologies, Inc. - Jason Deibel - Lima OH • Heat Treating
Technologies, Inc. - Jason Witten - Lima OH • Hi TecMetal Group - Cole Coe Cleveland OH • Hi TecMetal Group - Brian Blondeaux - Cleveland OH • Hudapack
Metal Treating, Inc. - Todd Namminga - Elkhorn WI • Induction Heat Treating
Corporation - Kelly Gillaspie - Crystal Lake IL • INEX, Inc. - Cort Ruminski - Holland
NY • Ipsen, Inc. - Jim Minard - Cherry Valley IL • Ipsen, Inc. - Randy Young - Cherry
Valley IL • Metals Engineering - Ted Kemen - Green Bay WI • Metlab-Potero - Mark
Jenkins - Wyndmoor PA • Nitrex Metal Technologies, Inc. - Stefan Stiegler Burlington , Ontario • Penna-Flame Industries - Gary Lopus - Zelienople PA • Peters'
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Heat Treating, Inc. - Nate Bahurinsky - Meadville PA • Pinson Valley Heat Treating
Company - James Carroll - Pinson AL • Pinson Valley Heat Treating Company - Jeff
Strickland - Pinson AL • Stack Metallurgical Services, Inc. - Nels Plough - Portland OR
• Super Systems, Inc. - Jim Oakes - Cincinnati OH • Thermal Dynamic Services David Rodgers - Berthoud CO • Thermal-Vac Technology, Inc. - Sean Driscol Orange CA.
If you have any questions about the Y.E.S. program, please contact MTI at 904-2490448."
Disclaimer. This section is provided with the intention of sharing information; rumors
and news about the heat treat industry. We try to insure that all of the information
contained herein is correct but we cannot guarantee it. If you feel that any of this
information contained in this section is incorrect please let us know and it will be
changed or removed immediately (a more detailed description of our publishing
policy is found on the "News Policy" page of this website).
Used Equipment
Most items for sale have a price listed in either Canadian or US Funds. With the
Canadian and US dollar now at almost par there really is no longer any advantage. I
will list for free any items my readers would like - with the exception of used junk,
which I would consider vastly overpriced. Please price items realistically!
When listing equipment please E-mail [email protected] or fax Victoria all
pertinent information including asking price (which I strongly recommend), age,
condition and if possible photos. Before listing we will require a signed copy of the
"Terms and Conditions". For sellers please keep in mind that this is NOT an exclusive
sales agreement - if we don't sell it we don't get paid - PERIOD.
“Notice: We have attempted to describe all equipment accurately from the
information we have available.
Any mistakes are unintentional.
We do not
guarantee the accuracy of the information, nor can we guarantee the performance of
the equipment or suitability to your application. The equipment is sold as-is, whereis.
We strongly encourage your personal inspection of the equipment before
purchase.”
Please visit www.themonty.com for the latest in used equipment.
Batch
Item #B229 Carbottom Furnace. Constructed in 1993. The shell is well built with
.375" plate and reinforced with angle iron and C channel. The motorized car bottom
is constructed with heavy 4 x 4 angle and .500" plate. The car bottom is powered
with two electrical 30 ton capacity. The car bottom is insulated with 2 layers of fire
brick. Oven is insulated with 7" Ceriwool, Burners are 2.5" Tempest burners Blower
is D-D 5 hp flame, 8864 Flame supervisory panel, DC 3002 temp controller, DC 2000
high temp controller, blower starter. CX 300 solid state timer, Honeywell UDC digital
controller, Honeywell chart recorder. The door a vertical lift that is motorized. The
oven overall size is 136" long x 126" deep x 80" tall with the door mast 149".
Interior is 116" x 108" x 58". Oven is currently operational but is scheduled to come
out of service soon. It will be dismantled and package for shipping. Two burners,
rated for 1250 maximum operating temperature. Asking $19,000USD.
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Item #B228 Sunbeam Atmosphere Integral Quench Furnace. Priced to Sell,
Used Sunbeam Atmosphere Integral Quench Furnace, Work Zone handles approx.
24"Wide x 48"Deep x 24"High baskets, Automatic Load Transfer, Marathon Monitors
"Carbpro" Carbon Control and Probe Burn-off System, Current owner purchased but
never hooked it up. Some wiring required, and needs mechanical work. Gas-Fired
with Recuperated Burners and U-Tubes, Top Cool Chamber (no fan in top cool),
Brick-lined, MMI Unipro Temperature Control and Quench Oil Temperature Control.
Honeywell Hi-Limit. Chessel Strip Chart Recorder. Door Opening is 28"W x 27"H.
Price: $9,500US Immediate Availability, Location: Northwestern U.S.
Item #B227 Ipsen T-7 Furnaces. We have run across 6 T-7 units ranging in age
from 1955 to 1977. These have working dimensions of 30" X 48" X 20" and are
currently using a Nitrogen/Methanol atmosphere. They are all still installed and were
in operation until very recently. Most of the controllers are Honeywell units with SSI
oxygen probes. The controls have been updated in the past 4-10 years depending
upon the furnace. Voltage: 240. There are 4 Basket Liners, 4 Spare Hearths, 7 spare
tubes and 13 Used Baskets. Overall Width is 101", Length: 173". Height from
cylinder: 154". Height from top of furnace without cylinder: 111". Quench oil coolers
are air/oil. Most have ceramic fiber insulation. Condition of the furnaces varies
anywhere from completely rebuilt and never used to very basic. All have Eclipse
recuperated burners. Many spare tubes and spare parts available. Also available is a
Waukee spray washer and a CEC temper. Approx. cost to move and load a furnace
into an ocean shipping container $3,500.00US per furnace. Asking price for each is
$9,000 USD. We have more pictures if needed.
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 standalone 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:
$14,500US Location: Northwestern U.S.
Item #B221 Ipsen Batch IQ Furnace. Model TQF-11-GM. Built in Cleve, Germany
1982. Furnace was professionally disconnected in 1995 and is now in storage.
Located in Israel. Excellent condition! Includes, Control Panel, temperature recorder,
gas panel (Nitrogen/Methanol) and oil/water heat exchanger. Asking $45,000 USD.
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
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instruments are missing and will need to be replaced. Currently located in a heat
treat shop but not installed.
Item #B212 Ipsen T-4 Atmosphere Lines with Top Cool. 2 Ipsen T-4 Lines 30"
Tall available. They share loaders and an SBS oil cooler, so those items have been
broken out separately, giving you the choice of lines plus the support equipment you
need:
A. Line #1: Ipsen Model RT-4-GS(30") Gas-Fired, Radiant Tube Atmosphere
Hardening Furnace with Top Cool Feature. 30" Tall work zone. Work Zone is 24"W x
36"D x 30"H. Includes Gas-Fired Temper Furnace, Ipsen Model DLR-4(30")G, alloy
grids, baskets, fixtures (1/2 of what's available) Carbon Control Panel, and a Union
Carbide Nitrogen/Methanol Mixing Panel (if you want it). Asking Price for Line #1:
$48,000US Location: SE US
B. Line #2: Ipsen Ipsen Model RT-4-GS(30") Gas-Fired, Radiant Tube Atmosphere
Hardening Furnace with Top Cool Feature. 30" Tall work zone. Work Zone is 24"W x
36"D x 30"H. Includes Gas-Fired Temper Furnace, Ipsen Model DLR-4(30")G, alloy
grids, baskets, fixtures (1/2 of what's available) Carbon Control Panel, and a Union
Carbide Nitrogen/Methanol Mixing Panel (if you want it). A few years newer than Line
#1. Asking Price for Line #1: $52,000US Location: SE US
C. Optional Items: (Shown as a package, can sell individually) 1. Track Loader,
Ipsen Model T-4 Unloader/Loader 2. Fork Loader, Crown Fork-Style Walk-behind
Loader 3. SBS Quench-Air™ Oil Cooler Price for All Optional Items Together:
$14,000US
Item #B210 Surface Combustion "Super" 30 Batch IQ Furnaces (3
available)These are all early 1970's vintage with the single quench cylinder. 2 are
capable of FNC. All are in very good condition with fairly new "Waukeetronics" flow
meters and good condition SBS quench oil coolers. Currently installed but not in use.
L & N Micromax control systems. Asking price for each is very attractive at $35,000
USD. Also available is another unit with working dimensions of 30" X 48" X 20" high.
Beyond this the description is identical to that above. Asking price for this unit is
$30,000 USD.
Item #B204 Batch IQ Furnaces Ipsen Batch IQ Furnaces. (3 Available).
Available are one Ipsen T-7 with working dimensions of 30" wide X 48" deep X 22"
high and 2 T-8 units with working dimensions of 30" X 48" X 24" high. All 3 furnaces
are electrically heated, and range from 1982 vintage to 1989, complete and overall
in good condition. S/N’s 59215, 35423II and 48733. 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. Also
available is an Ipsen dunk/spray washer and 2 charge cars. Vendor has set a very
attractive asking price of $35,000 US for each high heat furnace, $15,000 for the
dunk/spray washer and $5,000 for each of the charge cars.
Item #B201 Surface Combustion “Tip Up” Furnaces (7 available). These are
all 1980’s vintage with working dimensions of 16’ long x 8' deep x 48" opening. 5 are
electrically heated and 2 have been converted to direct fired gas. Furnaces are
currently installed but not being used. Maximum operating temperature 1700°F.
There are 2 separate quench tanks available, a stacker crane, storage and loader
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racks. Overall condition is good. Asking price $45,000 US each. Stacker crane
$15,000 US
Item #B198 Carbottom Furnace Line with Quench Tank and Handler. Overall
Dimensions of this unit are 13'4" WIDE X 17' Long X 16'5" to highest point of furnace
door frame assembly. Inside working dimensions on top of car are 6'6" WIDE X 10'
LONG X 5' High. The quench tank holds approximately 10,000 gallons of oil and has
6 props and two props per shaft. Overall tank is size is 8' 9" wide X 16'10" long X 10'
deep (this needs a pit that is about 9' deep). Actual work area of the oil quench tank
are the same as the car, 6' X 10' X 5'. Handler is over the top of tank and/or car and
is overall 16' X 20' X 17' 6" High. Also included are 12 brand new THERMJET Eclipse
burners and related flame safety upgrades that are still in their boxes and that cost
$25,000 in January of 2006. Furnace is currently installed and in good operating
condition. The furnace and car should be relined with insulation when the new
burners are installed. A serpentine grid (see pictures) also can be included with the
line. Quenching sequence works like this:
1. Turn on quench oil agitators.
2. Open the door to the carbottom furnace to the full "up" position -- by the air
cylinder.
3. Tow the furnace car and the hot load (westward) out to stops on floor with a
regular shop forklift.
4. Get up into the cab behind the handler.
5. Press "forward" button to move the handler (Southward) from over the oil tank till
forks are under the side of the load grate and between the piers.
(The logic in the handler and the limit switches on the ceiling will not let you pull the
handler into position unless the forks are in the "before quench height.") 6. Press the
"up" button on the fork carriage and it will lift the load and grate about 6" above the
car's piers.
7. Press the reverse button on the handler and the handler will move North and stop
in the correct position over the center of the oil tank. (Again, the limit switch on the
ceiling will not let you pull the handler into the wrong position and quench.) 8. Then
press the quench/down button and the load carriage and forks will go into the oil
with the load. Once the hot load hits the "floor level"
(just above the oil level) a dump valve uses gravity to make sure the load goes all
the way down to the stops in the bottom of the quench tank, even in case of a power
failure or operator error....
9. Once the parts are quenched, press the lift button on the handler and lift the
handler forks out from the oil with the load and the grate. Move the handler either to
a oil drip area to the North of the oil tank, or go back (South) to the furnace car
bottom and set the load down for tempering and pull the handler back (North). Then
replace the car with the shop forklift and close the furnace door.
There are railroad tracks in the floor for the carbottom that are oriented East/West;
there are also steel bars on the floor (approx. 2"w X 1"h) running North/South on
either side of the oil tank for the handler mechanism.
Vendor is asking $50,000.00US without the alloy grid and $60,000.00US with the
grid. This is less than 25% of what a new unit would cost.
Item #B190 Blue-M Hot-Cold Dual Chamber. Model WSP109C-5. Electrical:
240/1Ph/60hZ. Electric Fuel. Maximum Temperature: Cold = -75°C TO 0°C Hot =
85°C TO 200°C. Zones: (2) Hot - Cold. Type of Control: Blue-M Control for hot.
Honeywell Diatrol for Cold. 2 Timers for Hot - Cold. Excellent Condition. Asking Price:
$10,500.00US.
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Item #B189 Lindberg Box Furnace. Model 363624-E14. Working Dimensions:
36" x 36" x 24". Power required: 230 volt 50 kw 3 phase. Temperature range:
1400°F. Description: Box furnace with brick lined heating chamber and air operated
vertical rise door. Spare elements. This furnace was previously used in an
Aerospace company. Controls: Enclosed panel with Yokogawa UT-15 Temperature
controller, Barber Colman 560 Hi-Limit. Good
Condition. Asking Price:
$12,500.00US New Price: $9,500.00US
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 US.
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 o-ring 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: $19,000US.
Item #B179 Guler Horizontal Retort Furnace. Max operating temperature 1400
degrees F. Work zone size within the retort is 37" wide x up to 30" high x 84" deep.
The retort has a roller hearth. It can be used as an air furnace or controlled
atmosphere unit. There is a recirculating fan in the retort. It needs a new control
system (and gas panel if it is to be used for controlled atmosphere work). Pictures
are of a similar, slightly smaller unit to give you an idea off what it looks like as well
as a picture of the retort out of the furnace. More information & pricing to come.
Item # B144 Accu-Therm / Thermcraft BHSF-242436-1371 Controlled
Atmosphere Heat Treating Furnace. Temperature Capability: 1400-2500ºF
Temperature Uniformity: +/- 25ºF. Chamber Size: 24" H x 24" W x 36" L. Flame
Supervision Interlocks. Automatic Flame Curtain Using Natural Gas or Propane.
Automatic Ignition of Flame Curtain and Burn-off. Shell made of continuously welded
3/16" plate steel - front frame of 3/4" steel plate 1-1/2" thick silicon carbide plates
on elevating piers make up the hearth. Wall and roof insulation rated to 2800ºF.
New Price: $17,000US
Item #B141 Keith Model 1515153100, combo (2) air-fired electric elevator
kilns. Each unit: chamber size 15" cube, 100# load, 3100˚F, 480/3/60, 16.5KW,
hydraulic lift, West 4400 controller, 6700 overtemp, 33" W x 84" H x 35" D overall
dimensions. Price includes loading table between both units. Inspected and crated by
Keith Co. Ready for shipping Asking Price $30,000.00US complete or best offer.
Continuous Furnace
Item #C209 A 7000 lbs / HR Continuous Line. Presently loading system is
connected 90º to the furnace. Furnace quench and Temper are in one line.
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LOADER: Loader is 84” wide x 48” deep x 42” high. This has a mechanical clamp
down for the bins. Bins can be placed in dumper. Bin is locked in Dumper 180º to
dump the product in a hopper. Hopper is plastic lined so as not to damage the fine
threads on bolts.
Weight control to the furnace is by Metro weight control system. From hopper
product is put on a vibratory feeder, weighed and goes to another vibratory feeder,
weighed again, and then it trickles down to washer. On the loading system number
of lbs required for loading is punched in and computer updates the files every 20 sec.
to give an accurate load to the furnace.
WASHER: Wash tank is 132” long x 46” wide x 51” high. It has a steel belt conveyor
39” wide.
GAP MISER: Parts from washer fall on a gap miser conveyor which feeds parts to the
furnace. This is a mesh belt 226” long. This transfers the part to the cast link belt.
With this system parts fall gently on the cast link belt and gap time is reduced. Parts
do not roll off like in conventional cast link belts. Belt is 52” wide and 226” long. 96”
of this belt goes inside the furnace. Parts get pre-heated in this area and belt
discharged on to cast link belt. Height of discharge is minimal.
HARDENING FURNACE: This has a cast link belt 52” wide; length of heat zone is 38’
with 4 zones of controls with Zone 1 9 Burners Zone 2 6 Burners Zone 3 6 Burners
Zone 4 6 Burners Tubes are U tube cast with heat recuperators. Controls of carbon
potentials and temperature control is via Honeywell controllers. SCADA system is by
Metro weigh scale. Load can be monitored through the furnace for temperature belt
speeds carbon potential feed rate live with software in the computer. Burners are
Unirad Maxon burners. Belt is supported on 29 rollers on top and there are 17 return
rollers in the bottom. Bearings on the rollers except the drive rollers are carbon
bearing.
QUENCH: Quench tank is approx. 7000 gallons with 2 propellers. Pressure from the
back of chute can be utilized for agitation. This eliminates the mixing of parts.
Quench conveyor is 60” wide and is steel Hinged belt. Heat exchanger is air cooled.
End of furnace to beginning of pre-wash is 251”.
POST WASHER: Parts from quench fall on a washer conveyor mesh belt 72” wide.
Washer belt is 108”. Tank size is 72” x 57” x 80” high.
TEMPER: Temper has 3 zones of control each with separate safety control. 3 fans
with 20 HP motor. Temper belt is 84” wide mesh belt. Mesh belt rides on steel rod
conveyor with side links 3” high. Temper has a heat zone 39’ long.
SOLUBLE OIL CONVEYOR: This sits ate the end of Temper. This is a metal hinged
Mayfram belt 30” wide. This is set 90º to the furnace.
Total length of furnace if put in one line except soluble oil conveyor is 17.5’. Burners
tubes and rollers all can be removed from one side. Furnace can be installed in a U
configuration also. Asking Price is $400,000.00 USD
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Item #C208 9" Lindberg Belt Atmosphere Furnace: 1995 Lindberg Belt
Atmosphere Furnace, Currently with 8" Wide belt, Model # 85409, Max. Temperature
Rating: 2060°F Electric Heat, Globar™ Heating Elements, 480V/3Ph/ 112 kW (95kW
Heating), 271 Amp. New muffle in 2005, New elements in late 2007, New 314 SS
belt in Nov. 2007. 24" Preheat Zone, 72" High Heat Zone, 14ft Cooling Zone,
Currently operating with Endothermic Gas, Overall Footprint Size: 41"W x 69"H x
35ft. 4in. L, Type S control thermocouple. Marathon Monitors Dual-Pro Controller.
Belt Speed Range: 1 to 10 IPM, Endothermic Gas Consumption: 375 CFH, Overall
Weight: 8,500 lb. Cooling Water Requirement: 6.7 GPM at 50 PSI, 55°F Condition
Ratings: Overall - Good, Muffle- Good, Insulation - Excellent, Elements - Excellent,
Belt - Excellent. Furnace can be demo operated until moved into storage. Includes
approx. $5,500 worth of spare parts (List Available). Location: Western U.S. Price:
$19,500 Includes loading onto your truck.
Item #C207 Seco Warwick Aluminum Brazing System. Built in 1995 this
system consists of a washer/fluxer, dryoff oven and brazing furnace and was
designed for controlled atmosphere aluminum brazing of aluminum heat exchangers.
As designed the system is capable of processing a minimum of 30 charge air coolers
per hour, measuring 27" (685 mm) wide x 32" (812 mm) long x 2.75" (70 mm) thick
and weighing 40 pounds (18.1 kg) including fixture. Belt width is 32”, height above
the belt is 6”. The total system layout will include a washer/fluxer assembly (for
charge air coolers and for radiators), dryoff oven, and brazing furnace, consisting of
a brazing section, a water-jacketed cooling section to solidify the brazed part, air
blast cooler, atmosphere scrubber and atmosphere analyzer panel. A separate
conveyor will be used in the washer/fluxer, dryoff oven, braze furnace, and air blast
cooler, and helper rollers are used at the transaction between each piece of
equipment. A separate washer/fluxer is provided with indexing conveyor to wash
both charge air coolers and radiators. This washer/fluxer will dip flux charge air
coolers and radiators. Braze furnace utilizes a “D” shaped muffle and has 3 zones of
temperature control. Maximum operating temperature is 1200°F. The furnace has a
combined effective heating length of approximately 30` and a cooling length of 8'
(2438 mm). Full detailed specs are available on request. Photos and asking price to
come.
Item #C206 Area Electric (now Sinterite) Sintering Furnace. Built in 1994 this is
a Model SRPM 18 – 6Z unit. 18” wide belt with 3 preheat zones, 3 hot zones, and
water cooling jackets. SCR controlled, 265 KW 480V-- 3PH. It does not have a belt
but the muffles are in good shape. Currently in indoor storage. Asking price is
$18,000.00 USD.
Item #C205 Pifco Rotary Hearth Sintering Furnaces (2 available). These
electrically heated furnaces are approximately 20 years old and were built by Pifco
(now part of AFC-Holcroft). Both units are the same. Hearth OD is 8’ and ID is 4’8”.
Outside diameter is 13’ and height is 8’ 7”. Both furnaces are capable of 2500F.
Atmosphere is Hydrogen / Nitrogen / Nat. Gas, mix manifold /flow scopes on each
zone. Voltage is 460/3 phase. Heating is by U element “Globars”. Spang
transformers/SCR’s. Overtemp controls on each zone. Please note that zone walls
have been removed from both furnaces although they can be replaced. Door opening
is 9” X 11”. Furnaces utilize a common control panel. Hearth drive is a 460V AC
frequency drive. Furnace #1 was rebuilt in 2002 and Furnace #2 was rebuilt in 2001.
Furnaces are currently not in operation. Asking $30,000 USD each.
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Item #C204 Holcroft Gas Fired Atmospheric Annealing Furnace. Maximum
temperature 1450 Degrees F., Maximum length 27' 6", 4-zone. Opening 8" H x 80"
W. 1561 lbs per hour, conveyor speed 8.3' through 24.9' per hour. 30' charge table.
Compete with Maxon gas valve, exhaust hood blower and Holcroft control panel.
Serial Number CJ 4614, Build 1992. This unit is still installed. Asking Price to come.
Item #C203 2100°F Belt Atmosphere Furnace. Completely Reconditioned.
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, 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, Contact us for full
details. Reconditioned, packed and ready for quick shipment. Price: $75,000US
Location: Midwestern U.S. (Harrisburg, MO)
Item #C202 Electric Furnace Co. EFC, Roller Hearth Annealing Furnace. Used
for Copper tube annealing. 120ft including charge and discharge roller tables. 20ft
heating zone, 75 Ft. cooling zone. Max. 3700 pounds per hr. Used 4% Exo gas. max
1650°F. 10 top, 10 bottom straight, non recuperative burner tubes, North American
burners. 2 roof mounted fans in heating zone, 4 in cooling zone. Stainless steel
curtains on charge and discharge. New brick, rolls and most tubes in 1999. Recently
cleaned and painted. Unit shut down in Jan. 06. 1964 original model. Spare include
10 rolls, 10 tubes, 1 fan, full change out of cooling tubes and 7K#s of 310ss trays.
No water leaks in furnace when decommissioned. Blower and water cooling tower is
included. Controls: Allen Bradley PLC for roll drives. Waukee flow meters. 2Honeywell UDC zone temp. controls, 2 Honeywell paper chart recorders. Price to
come.
Item #C202b Seco Warwick Exothermic Generator. 20,000CFH max. North
American burner and 1999 model flame controls, safeties. Unit decommissioned in
Jan 2006 in full working order. 1970 model. Price to come.
Item #C199 Single Row Pusher Furnaces (2 available). These were both used
for processing aluminum. Maximum temperature 1200°F although they were run at
1100°F. Gas fired, no recuperation. Utility requirements 440V AC, natural gas (for
burners), compressed air, water. Both have 3 zones gas heated with 2 recirculating
fans. Each unit has SBS air heat exchanger. One unit has a load size of 36"W x 24" D
x 18"H. The other One has a load size of 24"W x 24"D x 24"H. One unit is 23 feet in
length, the other 21 feet in length. Water quench. Mechanically both furnaces are
complete although the quench tanks are separated from the furnaces and the one
furnace is missing instruments. The condition of furnaces is fair. Currently in storage.
Asking Price: $60,000US each furnace.
Item #C194 AFC Mesh Belt Austemper Line. Operating life of equipment was
1979-2005. 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
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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.
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: 18,000.00US OBO.
Item #C192 Holcroft 2 Row Pusher Carburizer. This line was new in 1995 and
has a tray size of 24" x 30", with a clearance height of 18". Each row holds 19 trays.
The Furnace is designed for a gross heating capacity of 1050 lbs./hr. at 1700 Deg F.
Zone 1 has a heating capacity to heat parts to 1700 Deg F. This furnace has five
zones Zone 1 Heat to 1700 Deg Zone 2 Carburize at 1700 Deg F Zone 3 Carburize at
1700 Deg F Zone 4 Carburize at 1700 Deg F Zone 5 Diffuse at 1650 Deg F. The
temper is designed to yield 1,050 lbs./hour gross at 350 Deg F. The maximum
operating temperature of the tempering furnace is 750 Deg F. Furnace is currently
installed. Asking price $175,000 US.
Item #C184 New, 2001 Model Year, Surplus 1700°C CM Pusher Furnace.
2001 CM High Temperature Furnaces. Atmosphere Pusher Furnace, Model: 4612-964Z, Electric Heating, 480V/3Ph, 250 kVA, 1700°C, SCR Control, Pushes 12” x 12”
work carriers, Approx. total heated length: Preheat (5 zones) approx. 12 ft Long, HiHeat (4 zones) approx. 10 ft Long. Cooling Section approx. 14ft long, (*Used for only
a few weeks since new because the owner did not win the business contract bid for
which it was purchased), Still in Like New Condition, Floor Space Requirement is
approx. 9 ft Wide x 56 ft Long x 8 ft High, Set up for multiple input gases: Hydrogen,
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Argon, Nitrogen, Methane. Honeywell temperature control, Includes 2 built-in dew
point instruments, and a Sierra Instruments “Flo Box®” Mass Flow Controller for
hydrogen, nitrogen and methane. Spare Parts Kit. Excellent Condition, Installed and
could be demo operated. This furnace is still on the books for a fairly high value. But
before you automatically dismiss it, if you have a need for this type of equipment,
consider that: 1. This furnace is still substantially less money than a new one
(approx. $200,000 savings) 2. You don't have to wait half a year for another one to
be built, 3. It's already completed its "shakedown cruise". The bugs are out. 4. The
technology used is still state-of-the-art, and the manufacturer can still support it. 5.
Leasing options are available for this furnace, just as they would be for a 2007
model. (If you aren't aware of the advantages of leasing, ask us. You can step into a
piece of equipment like this with no capital expenditure. Tax benefits are
substantial.) Asking Price: $497,000US. Location: Western U.S. Immediate
Availability.
Item #C182 C.I. Hayes High Temp Pusher Furnace. Model MY-040860-60ph. 4"
opening x 8" wide tray . Pre heat, 60"long, 1100 deg. C, 3 zones, 21 kW. High heat,
60" long, 1500 deg. C, 3 zones, 45 kW. Automated pusher and return conveyor
system. Everything mounted on a single skid 70" h x 86" wide x 395" long. Asking
Price: $110,000.00US
Item
#C180
HARPER
Gas
Fired
Pusher
Furnace
System.
Model GOU-297360-PT-THK-33-FDE consisting of Main Twin Pusher, Entrance
Chamber, Heating Chamber, Twin Hearth, Process Muffle, Exit Purge Chamber, Exit
Cross pusher and drive, Natural Gas heated section, High-heated section length 390
inches, Ten (10) zones of independent control in heated section, Gas tight entrance
bellow assembly to take muffle expansion, Gas tight high temperature alloy process
muffle for atmosphere containment, Electric power supply connection is
460V/3Ph/60Hz, 3 wire. 1,472 °F operating temp / 1,600 °F max temp. 1.4 Million
BTU Capacity. System overall dimensions are approx. 262" Wide x 140" High x 62 FT
Long. All zones are fully baffled and have independent temperature controls. In order
to achieve optimum temperature uniformity within the process load space, the
heating chamber has sufficient room over and under the load for excellent crossradiation and reflection of heat. This unit was manufactured in 1994 but was not put
into service. New, the furnace system would be approximately $1,500,000 US.
Vendor is asking $300,000US for everything on an "as-is" basis, but will consider
offers. Vendor can upgrade per customer's requirements.
Item #C179 2400°F Atmosphere Belt Brazing, Sintering, Heat Treating
Furnace. 1997 Sinterite™ Model PM12HT-4Z, Atmosphere Belt Furnace, 12" Wide,
8" High Opening, Rated for 2400°F with ceramic belt (not included), currently has
2000°F max. metal belt. Electric Heat, 6 Zones of Control (2 Preheat, 4 High Heat), 2
Heating Chambers (Preheat & High Heat), Initial Cooling Rate 75°F/min., SCR Power
Control, Heating: 182 kW, 480V/3Ph/60Hz, 220 Amps, Control: 2000 VA,
120V/1Ph/60Hz, 16.7 Amp, Cooling Length: 14 feet Gases: Nitrogen 1500 CFH, 1.0
PSI, Typical Usage: 1140 SCFH Hydrogen 100 CFH, 1.0 PSI, Typical Usage: 60 SCFH
Natural Gas (if needed): 5 CFH, 1.0 PSI, Typical Usage (if used): 2.5 CFH Utilities:
Water - 10 GPM at 10 PSI; Electrical - 220A, 480V/3Ph, 182 kW; Natural Gas
(Pilots): 20 CFH at 10 PSI Production Rating: 90 lb/hr up to 2400°F Belt Width: 12",
Belt Speed: 1/4" to 1-1/2" per minute Original belt loading density: 12 lb/sq. ft. Max.
Opening: Est. 3" High New muffle, new cooling chamber, new elements recently.
New spare belt. Asking Price: $110,000US Location: Western U.S. New Details
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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: $55,000US.
Item #C175 Surface Combustion Cast Link Belt Line. Operating temperature is
1700°F, 36" wide belt, 3,000 pounds/hour. High heat is 24' long, U-tubes with
recuperators and Eclipse burners. Belt would appear to be brand new! Loading
system is a computerized "Metro Weighing & Automation" system loading on to a
mesh belt conveyor which feeds the furnace. Oil quench tank with mesh belt
conveyor. Draw is brick lined, 2 zone 46" wide, direct fired with 28' of heating and
1300°F maximum operating temp. Outside Dimensions: Hardening Furnace; 28' 5"
long x 8'9" wide x 9'8" high. Quench Tank; 14' 5" long x 9'9" wide x 7' deep. Draw
Furnace; 32' long x 10'9" wide x 10'8" high. Loading System; 24' long x 5' wide x 9'
high. Currently not in use. 1970's vintage. Line is in good shape and ready to go.
Asking $220,000 US.
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: $50,000US 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: $16,500US
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 hilimits are Honeywell UDC type. Currently in indoor storage. Asking Price: $22,000US
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 $450,000US. 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
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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
Draw/Temper/Ovens
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 $30,000 USD. Asking price for the Therm Alliance furnace is $57,000 USD. Contact
us at The Monty for more detailed information.
Item #T165 Thermcraft 1400°F Box Temper Furnace. Thermcraft Model#
BHAF-182436-760 Serial # 93233 Maximum Temperature 1400°F Working Zone
18"H x 24"W x 36" D 36kw 230/460 Volt 90/45 Amps Built in June 1993 Overall
outside Dimensions 90" Wide x 94" Tall x 64" Deep Honeywell DR4200EV1 Chart
Recorder High Limit alarm and shutoff Electronic Controller In very good condition
Asking $7,900.00US Will Consider Offers Location: Western U.S.
Item #T164 CI Hayes Temper Furnace. Model HBO-242436-12 Tempering Oven.
Work zone is 24 " x 24 " x 36 " Long. New in 1989. Electrical 600 V, 3Ph, 60 Hz, 40
KVA. Maximum operating temperature is 1150F. Currently installed and in excellent
operating condition. Asking $15,000.00.
Item #T162 Mocco Drop Bottom Furnace. Mocco Thermal Industries, drop
bottom, aluminium, solution treatment furnace that is for sale, internal dimensions
700 x 900 x 1,000mm (27 x 35 x 40"). Foot Print: 6,000L x 3,000W x 6,000mm H
Load Size: 1,000L x 700W x 900mm H Load Weight: <500kg Temperature: 545deg
C +/- 5deg C. Power: 76kW Voltage: 240 / 415 V Phase: 3phase Process Gases: Nil,
no atmosphere control required Water Quench: 4,500 l Agitator: 1kW Heater: 5kW
Pump: 3,500rpm Mechanical Drive 1kW Asking Price: $55,000US. New Price:
$45,000US
Item #T161 Despatch Oven. Model PWB2-63-1E. Line voltage 480V, 3 phase,
60Hz Electric control voltage 120V, 1 phase, 60Hz Heater 28.9 Amps, Motor 1.7
Amps, Total Motor 2.5 Amps. Maximum Temperature: 350°F. Overall dimensions:
76"W x 42"D x 84"H. Working Dimensions: 48"W X 36"D X 61.5"H. Type of control:
Partlow MIC-6000 Honeywell DR-4200 Chart Recorder. Excellent Condition. Asking
Price: $8,500US
Item #T160 Despatch V-34 Standard 500’F MOT batch oven. E&G. 36”W x
36”D x 36”H inside dims. 3 adjustable shelves, round chart recorder/controller, high
limit. Refurbished, 90 day warranty. Asking Price: $4150.00US F.O.B.
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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: $4150.00US F.O.B.
Item #T149 CEC Type Box Draw Furnace. Gas Fired. Size I.D.: 24" wide X 36"
long X 24" high. Maximum 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. Outside dimensions are 9’ High x 7’ long x 6’
wide. (These take into account all piping and the control cabinet which is on the side
of the unit). F.O.B.: Ohio. Asking Price: $10,000US
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
$6,000US.
Item #T129 Lindberg Box Temper. Estimated to be almost 20 years old but
surprisingly enough don't think it was ever used and the internals certainly look
brand new. Working dimensions of approximately 12" X 12" X 18" high. Operating
temperature of 1400°F. Asking Price: $6,000 Canadian (a little over $5,000.00 US).
Immaculate condition.
Generators
Item #G141 Can Eng 2000 CFH Endo Generator. This unit is less than 10 years
old and is the standard single retort Can Eng designed Endothermic Generator. Air
cooled with SSI atmosphere control system and all Waukee components (flowmeters,
carburetor and mixer). Includes new spare retort. 480v/3phase/60 cycle. Excellent
condition. Asking price $25,000 USD.
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 Price: $6,500US Location: Northwestern U.S.
Item #G139 Surface Endo Generators (3 available). These units are all
identical 5600 CFH endo generators in excellent condition. Atmosphere control and
water cooling. 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 each.
Item #G138 Seco Warwick Exothermic Generator. 20,000CFH max. North
American burner and 1999 model flame controls, safeties. Unit decommissioned in
Jan 2006 in full working order. 1970 model.
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Item #G137 Ammonia Dissociator, Sunbeam Model AME-20, 2000CFH, 36 KW,
480/3/60, Approx. Dim. 90"H x 76"W x 46"D, WT. 4200 #, refurbished with 30 day
warranty. Price $21,500 US
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: $29,500US.
Item #G131 Ipsen Endo Generator. Model G750G. Gas fired, 750 CFH capacity,
Honeywell controls, spare retort, water cooled. Asking Price: $4750.00US
Item #G127 Gas Atmospheres Nitrogen Generator. Model HND600. Brand new
in 2001. Capacity estimated at 6000 CFH. Some spare parts are also available.
Excellent Condition. New this was just under $200,000. Asking Price: $75,000US
Induction
Item #I135 Lepel LSS-7.5 Induction Heating Power Supply. 10 KVA, 230 volt,
16 amps, 60 hz, 3-phase. In like new condition. Manufactured in 1992 but never
used. Asking Price: $5000US.
Item #I134 Denki Kogyo / DENKO Induction Hardening Systems (2). 50Kw
100 kHz TG3-100-50 II with integrated gantry parts loaders for Toyota differential
line. 2005 “as new“ condition-never in production. Includes: 2 station HT and parts
loading. quench and water cooling unit with 2 heat exchangers, quench and cooling
water circulating system, Showa exhaust system, and touch panel controls.
Mitsubishi PLC Complete set of manuals for each machine. While this is very
specialized equipment we can truly say that it is state of the art and in immaculate
condition. Best offer.
Item #I129 Lepel 25kW, Medium Frequency Induction Unit. Used Lepel Model
LSP-12, 25kW/30kHz, All Solid State Induction Generator, 460V Input, 3-Phase,
33kVA Typical Applications: Brazing, Annealing, Soldering, Heat Treating, Price:
$16,900US Location: Western U.S.
Item #I128 Lepel 15kW, RF Induction Unit. Used Lepel Model LSS-15,
15kW/50-200kHz, All Solid State Induction Generator, 230V/480V Input, 3-Phase,
20kVA, 4 GPM/30PSI waterflow requirement, Overall Size: 25"W x 25"D x 32"H, 180
lb. Same model as typical (newer) units shown in photo below. Typical Applications:
Brazing, Annealing, Soldering, Crystal Growth, Heat Treating, Catheter Tipping.
Price: $11,900US Location: Western U.S.
Item #I126 Lepel Induction Heating Generator. Model T-20-3-KC-TL 46KVA,
480V, 58Amp
1 extra spare vacuum tube, 1 remote control console with timers for heat and
quench cycles
1 self contained cooling water refrigeration unit consisting of:
- 2ea. 5 ton independent refrigeration units
- Stainless steel glycol tank
- Automatic temperature control of distilled cooling water
- Turbine circulation pump
- Misc. tools including Lepel made induction coils and adapters
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- Manuals and schematics
In Excellent condition. Asking $9,900.00 US.
Item #I124 3 kW/ 50-485 kHz Induction Heating Units. 2 Each, (new in 2000)
Ameritherm Nova Star® 3kW, 50-485 kHz Induction RF Heating units, Each has
generator, 10 ft cable and heating station, 220V/440V 3 phase operation, Automatic
resonant frequency tuning, Generator Dimensions: 17" x 8.6" x 27.1", Std. Heat
Station Dimensions: 4" x 8" x 5". Shipping Wt.: 100 lb. Rack Mountable. Asking
Price: $3,900.00US/each (Terms or Rental/Lease Available). Additional units may
become available. Ask us.
Leak Detectors
Item #L102 Veeco Leak Detector: Veeco MS-20, Bench Model with digital
display, Diffusion Pumped, includes roughing pump, Has gross leak checking
capability, Starts up in approx. 10 minutes. Rebuilt Price: $8,800 US rebuilt with 6
month warranty. 1 Week ARO
Item #L101 Alcatel Leak Detector: We have an Alcatel Model ASM110T
Turbomolecular-pumped helium leak detector available in rebuilt, warranted
condition. Operates using a throttle valve for leak testing at higher pressures, 5
minute start-up, Quiet, Good Shape, Bench Model, Alcatel 2008 Mechanical
pump, Price: $8,450US rebuilt with 6 month warranty 2 Weeks ARO.
Miscellaneous
Item #M223 Inconel insert for a pit type furnace. It is in perfect condition and
has been used for Air Tempering only. The side is solid material as the pictures show
and the bottom is a heavy cast grate material. Inside Dimensions: 36" Deep by 33"
Diameter. Asking Price $4,500 US.
Item #M222 Fastener Plating and Phosphate Department. We have available
for sale a complete fastener plating and phosphate department. This consists of the
following equipment, the ancillary equipment, numerous spare parts and two baking
ovens. Further details, more photos and pricing to come. Equipment can be sold
individually or as a package.
Jessup Automatic Plating Line 60’’ Barrels 21’’ Diameter (94038). Built in 1994.
Asking price for the complete ready to go line is $150,000 USD.
Jessup Automatic Plating Line 48’’ Barrels 21" Diameter (8441). Built in 1984, asking
price is $100,000 USD.
(Both of the above lines have plastic barrels).
Jessup Automatic Zinc Phosphate Line 42’’ barrels 30’’ Diameter (8168). Barrels are
Carpenter 20Cb. Asking $90,000 USD.
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
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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 $30,000
USD. Asking price for the Therm Alliance furnace is $57,000 USD. Contact us at The
Monty for more information.
Item #M221 B.O.C./Edwards Vacuum Pumping System. Blower Stokes Model
900.607-001x5, Serial# RS 0037762. Pump Ser.# 12297439. 20 HP, 1750 RPM
motor. Manufactured 2006. Asking $18,000.00US
Item #M220 Cincinnati Sub-Zero Freezer. 1988 Cincinnati Sub-Zero Freezer,
Model T-21-2-2-EXP-S/WC, S/N 88-11124, Certified in range of -30ºF to + 25ºF,
Surveyed at +/- 10ºF, 460V, 3-Phase, 60Hz, 15Amp, Work Zone Size: 24"W x 60"L x
26"H Price: $7,500US Immediate Availability, Location: Portland, Oregon.
Item #M219 SBS "Quench Airs" (2 available). One of these units is rated for a
continuous furnace of 4,000 pounds/hour and one is rated for a 2,000 pounds/hour
continuous furnace. The larger unit is 15’ long X 5’ wide with 3 fans. The Smaller unit
has approximate dimensions of 8’ X 4’ and has 2 fans. Both are installed and in good
condition. The larger one is approximately 10 years old, the smaller one is about 20
years old. New the larger unit would be about $15,000 USD and the smaller unit
about $10,000 USD. Asking $2,500.00 USD for the larger cooler and $1,500 USD for
the smaller one. Immediate availability.
Item #M217 Alnor Dewpointer. Used Alnor Dewpointer, Model 7000U, in good
working condition. 110V A/C, alt. 6 Volt Battery Operation, circular calculator, filter
and filter material, tube connector Price: $950.00US As-Is, with 30 day right of
return for full refund. Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Item #M215 Complete Surface Combustion 7200 CFH Generator Pumping
System. Includes the roots blower, Motor, all regulators, flowmeters that were
installed with the system. Also included will be the motor starter for the mixing
pump. Asking Price: $2,500US New Price: $950.00US OBO
Item #M211 Moly Nuts. 1/4-20 Moly nuts 4.50 ea, 3/8-16 Moly nuts 8.00 ea, 1/420 x 1" Moly studs 3.00 ea, Prices are F.O.B. South Gate CA.
Item #M203 Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer Unit/TURNER ENVIROLOGIC. A
rather unusual item. Very briefly this unit is used to burn VOC's from solvent based
coating processes. This system was new in 2004 and was only used for 6 months.
The current vendor purchased it and never installed it, currently it is being stored in
an indoor heated warehouse. It is in excellent condition, complete and fully
operational. A new unit this size would be approximately $220,000 US, vendor is
asking $75,000 US. Please let us know at "The Monty" if you require further details.
Item #M197 VFS Moly Elements. (2) new factory moly elements for a model
HL36HS vacuum furnace. Asking Price: $800.00US each. F.O.B. South Gate CA.
Item #M193 ITE Distribution Panel. 1600 AMPS 227/480 Voltage, 11 breakers
ranging from 100 to 400 Amps. 1974 Vintage. Excellent condition. Asking Price
$6,000US.
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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
· 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: $85,000.00US.
Item #M164 AGF D/A Generator. 1500 CFH. Model 7.5 Serial#831341.Natural
gas Fired. Retort recharged in 1995 using Koeble nickel catalyst. At the same time
the electrical system and valve system were also rebuilt. Since that time it has really
not been used. Appears to be in good shape although it is missing the controller (an
Omega CN 4401TR-A) and the blower is missing. Shipping weight 2,000 pounds,
overall height is 7' 2". Electrical ladder diagram available. Asking price $9,000 US.
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 US.
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 VC42278-1. 65 KW, 480 Volt. 200F maximum operating temperature. Good condition.
Asking $10,000 US.
Vacuum Furnaces
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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. Currently still installed, but will be removed for storage later in
December. Removal costs will be added to price. Includes water cooling system and
Loader Price: $295,000US Location: Midwestern U.S.
Item #VF175 Vac Aero Model HR-20 Vacuum Furnace. Work zone is 16 " wide
x 12 " high x 24 " long. Electrical 600 V,3 Ph, 60 Hz, 80 KVA. Gas quenching
pressure 5" Hg. New in 1978. Control System upgraded in 1993 includes AB SLC500
PLC with Honeywell DCP-700 Programmer. PLC replaced in 2000. Hot Zone upgraded
in 1997. Included is a spare diffusion pump and spare parts valued at $10,000.
Currently installed and in excellent condition! Asking $45,000.00
Item #VF174 CI Hayes Vacuum Oil Quench Furnace. Model VSQD091824, built
in 1989. Work zone is approximately 9" high x 18" wide x 24 " long. Capacity
approximately 200 pounds. Insulation is graphite, heating elements are solid
graphite. Maximum operating temperature is 2400 degree F. Hearth level is 48 1/2".
Total power 75 KW, connected load 60 KW (heating chamber). Operating range 500
microns. Furnace is currently installed. Overall this unit is in excellent condition!
Asking $70,000.00.
Item #VF173 One Signature Vacuum Furnace. Model SC-2436 graphite hot
zone, front loading, vacuum furnace in accordance with the attached specification
outline, and including the following equipment for operating temperatures to 1425°C,
with partial pressure to 10 Torr H2.
Vacuum Chamber - 54" diameter x 54" long, carbon steel with carbon steel water
jacket
Hot Zone - 18" H x 24" W x 36" L, graphite retort - 500 lbs. gross load at 1350°C
Pumping System - 150 cfm mechanical pump
Power Supply - 150 kW, 480 volts, 3 phase, 60 Hertz, VRT
Cooling System - Fan mounting flange with blind cover plate only for optional
Recirculated Gas Cooling Fan
Control Instrumentation - Automation Direct PLC for logic control of furnace
sequence, process gas, alarm logic, time/temperature profile, and data acquisition Over temperature limit controller - Two (2) type “S” thermocouples
Vacuum Instrumentation - Thermocouple type - pumping system - Dual Baratron
type - furnace
Load Truck - 500lbs. capacity
Cooling Tower System - Capacity 85 ton @ 130gpm & 20°F delta
- Furnace requirement 45 ton @ 67gpm & 20°F delta
Asking Price for this furnace including a fork truck type loader and cooling tower is
$220,000.00US. This furnace is 1 year old and used for only 9 months. It will be
warranted as new equipment with the exception of the vacuum pump.
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.
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Hot Zone - 48" diameter x 60" high, graphite element Graphite fiber 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
Asking Price: $50,000US
Item #VF171 40+ Bar Brew Sinterhip Vacuum Furnace. Rebuilt 1987 Brew
Sinterhip Vacuum Furnace, max. 1400°C, (approx. 1000°C with retort), Stokes
212H-11 with Stokes 401 Blower (rebuilt by United Vacuum approx. 10 operational
hours ago), No diffusion pump, Ultimate Vacuum is 30 microns (clean, dry & empty),
Rated for 600 PSIG (Code Stamp says 660 PSIG) internal pressure for HIP operation,
Operating pressure range: 50 microns to 500 PSIG. Useable work area: 18" Dia. x
24" Electrical: 480V/3Ph/260 kVA, 350 Amp Breaker, Cooling water requirements:
50 GPM at 50 PSIG and 70°F. Chamber has been Ultrasonic inspected for integrity.
Practically new condition, less than 100 hours estimated total use. VRT Power Supply
with water-cooled cables. Bottom elements are not installed in photos below, and
retort door is not shown. Location: Western U.S. Price: $175,000.00US New Price:
$125,000US Offers considered.
Item #VF169 Ipsen Model VFC-427-R. Built in 1966. Working dimensions of 24”
X 36” X 12”. Operating temperature of 2400°F. 1 Bar Nitrogen quenching. The hot
zone has been removed for maintenance. Construction is Graphite board with
graphite rod elements but it will require work. Asking $20,000US
Item #VF168 Lindberg 2 Chamber Vacuum Furnace. Working dimensions of 24”
X 36” X 20”. Capable of both .85 Nitrogen quenching and oil quenching. Operating
temperature of 2150°F. Complete but in need of some work. Asking $20,000.00
Item #VF167 Ipsen Model VFC-321. Built in 1966. Working dimensions of 24” X
36” X 12”. Operating temperature of 2400°F. 1 Bar Nitrogen quenching. Hot zone
needs work. Asking $20,000.
Item #VF166 Surface Combustion Vacuum Furnace. Working dimensions of 24”
X 36” X 12”. 2400°F operating temperature. 1 Bar Nitrogen quenching. Asking
$20,000.00. Complete but will need hot zone repairs.
Item #VF163 C.I. Hayes Vacuum Temper: Model:VMH-T-363648 Work
Chamber: 36” High x 36” Wide x 48” Long (Full Round Hot Zone) Insulation: 4”
High-Purity Ceramic Fiber, Heating Elements: Wound Chromel-Alumel Wire Type,
Floor Space:120”H x 191”W x 160”L, Temperature: Uniformity: ±15°F *,Work
Loading:3,000 lb. OEM Rating, Operating Temperature 1450°F Maximum, Power
Requirements:120 KVA, Heating (480/3/60 input), Ultimate Vacuum: A conditioned,
clean dry empty and outgassed system will pump to 100 microns or less within 20
minutes *, Operating Vacuum: During tempering the normal operating pressure is
between 400 to 600 torr, Fan Assembly:10 HP motor, Compressed Air Requirements:
Intermittent demand at 90 psig, Cooling Water:20 to 30 GPM, Nitrogen Backfill:330
Cubic Feet, Vacuum Pumps: Stokes 412-11 and Roots 615RGS,both recently rebuilt,
Controls: All new control panel including instruments, controllers and vacuum
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sensors recently, Honeywell HC 900 temperature controller Overall Footprint as
currently installed:13ft D x 16ft W x 9.5ft H Current Location: Northwestern U.S.
Price: $85,000US New Price: $79,500US Terms:50% Down, Balance prior to loading
unless otherwise agreed by owner. F.O.B.: Current Location, As-Is *Original OEM
specs, Not guaranteed on used equipment (Hot zone photo is an older file photo.
The others are current.)
Item #VF158 Surface Combustion 2 Bar Vacuum Furnace. New in 1986 this
furnace is installed and in production. It has working dimensions of 38" Wide X 64"
Deep X 30" High. 13 PSI Nitrogen Quenching. Quench motor is being upgraded to 50
horsepower from 25 hp. Variable speed drive. Controls have been updated very
recently and the hot zone was replaced less than 1 year ago. Please note that the
vendor will repair the front of the hot zone prior to sale. Comes with "surge" tank
and "Big Joe" loader. This furnace is in very good condition and ready to go. Asking
$129,000 US.
Item #VF156 Surface Combustion 9 PSi Vacuum Furnace. Working dimensions
of 36" x 48" x 30". Operating temperature of 2200°F. Updated controls. No diff.
pump or port. This would fit the bill for somebody looking for a basic vacuum furnace
for hardening. Asking Price: $89,500.00US
Item #VF155 Vacuum Industries Centorr Vacuum Furnace. 1989, but like new,
used only 6 months, Vacuum Industries Centorr Series 3500, Model 363672-1500C,
vacuum heat treating furnace, 2-Bar capable, but this furnace has no internal heat
exchanger, so it not a fast cooler. Internal 25 H.P. cooling/circulation fan in door.
Work Zone: 36"W x 72"D x 36"H, 1500°C (2732°F), 3,000 lb load, including end
elements for tighter temperature uniformity, Hot zone is moly lined with 2 layers of
Safil™ (alumina ceramic fiber) insulation and stainless steel outer layer, moly rod
elements, moly hearth, 600kVA VRT Power Supply, 665Amp total service,
460V/3Ph/60Hz, Vacuum Pumps: Stokes 412MB combination mechanical pump and
blower with oil mist separator and particulate filter. Controls are Honeywell DCP-700
with Honeywell DPR-1500 recorder. Full opening doors at both ends make
maintenance much easier. Set up for both nitrogen and argon gases. 70 GPM cooling
water requirement @ 40 PSIG max. Asking Price: $215,000US New Price:
$175,000US Location: U.S. West Coast. New Photos
Item #VF154 Large Diameter Crystal Growth Furnace based on patented
process. Can be used as a large vacuum annealer. 12 foot diameter by 16 foot tall.
2ea 20" diffusion pumps and pneumatic valves. Comes complete with Allen Bradley
Slick 500 control panel with ladder logic controlling two each 120KW power loops
manufactured by Spang Electronics. All schematics included. Vacuum levels
sustained at 0.5mmTorr at temps of 1600°C. Graphite resistive heaters used along
with Polycarbon rigid felt insulation. Asking Price: $110,000US
Item #VF150 Ipsen Vacuum Deoiler. Purchased New in 1993. Model HR
50x48DG. Nominal Work Zone: 36" x 30"H x 48"D. Max. Load & Temperature:
3000lbs @ 650°F. Operating Temp: 250-650°F +/-10°F. Cleanup Temp: 800°F (Max.
2 hours). Roughing Pump: 400/300 CFM. Partial Pressure: Nitrogen. Gas Cooling: 50
HP Motor, external. Backfill Gas: Nitrogen. Programmer: Honeywell DCP-200(singel
channel). Overtemperature Instrument: Honeywell UDC-2000. Vacuum Instrument:
Leybold Inficon PG-3. Asking Price: $80,000US.
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Item #VF144 CI Hayes Vacuum Oil Quench Furnace with updated Honeywell
control system. Working dimensions are 48" deep, 30" wide by 32" high. Equipped
with an automated vacuum carburizing system. The furnace includes two load carts
and a wash system. Furnace is in good operating condition and was in use until very
recently. Asking Price: $89,000CDN New Price: $79,000CDN
Vacuum Pumps
Item #VP114 B.O.C./Edwards Vacuum Pumping System. Blower Stokes Model
900.607-001x5, Serial# RS 0037762. Pump Ser.# 12297439. 20 HP, 1750 RPM
motor. Manufactured 2006. Asking $18,000.00US
Item #VP113 BOC Edwards Vacuum Pump. Specs are: 900-612-030-XS 20 HP.
Single motor dual drive. BOC -900-607-001XS. MFG. Date 6/27/06. Asking Price:
$20,000.00US.
Item #VP112 35" CVC Diffusion Pump, RAV and Torr Cryo-Trap: Warranty
Rebuilt CVC Model PMC-32C, 35 inch, 50,000 l/s, 440Volt Diffusion Pump, Direct
replacement for Varian NHS-35, with minor change in foreline piping length, Also
available: Torr Vacuum Products Model RVS322C Cryogenic Baffle All components
are rebuilt, primed and painted, ready for immediate use. (12 Mo. Warranty)
Discounted price, only if you purchase both at once is $23,900US Total West Coast
Location (Coeur d'Alene, ID Zip 83814)
Price: Warranty Rebuilt
35" Diffusion Pump Alone
$12,900 Alone
35" Ref. Cryobaffle Alone
$13,500 Alone
Salt
Salt Equipment. Besides the items listed below we have several other salt lines
available. These include an "Indexing Carousel" type system that works very well
consisting of a preheat, highheat, quench, draw and rinse, capacity 800
pounds/hour. Also we have available 3 neutral salt lines ranging from very good
condition to needs work. Two are 700 pounds/hour capacity and one is 800
pounds/hour. Best offer for each of these lines.
Item #S004 Automated Straight Salt Line. Consists of preheat, high heat,
quench, draw, rinse an rust inhibitor tank. Installed but not running. Line was shut
down within the past 2 months. Capacity is 800 pounds/hour. High heat has working
dimensions of 24" wide X 24" long X 30" deep. Complete, ready to go and in good
condition. Best offer.
Item #S003 Upton Industries Automated Salt Line. This was brand new in
2003 and is currently installed but not in use. It has a rated capacity of 1200
pounds/hour and the high heat pot has dimensions of 27" Wide X 23" Long X 30"
Deep. The line includes a prewash, preheat, high heat, quench, draw, rinse, rust
inhibitor tank and dryer. The high heat was operating at 1600F and the quench is
rated up to 900F. New in 2003 this line was over $500,000 USD. Best offer.
Testing Equipment
51
Item #P105 Wilson Superficial Hardness tester. Series 500, Model 8503-S.
Asking price: $1,000US. Location Cleveland.
Item #P104 Wilson Rockwell Hardness tester. This is a series 500 unit, Model
8503-R. Asking price: $1,000US. Location Cleveland.
Surplus Furnace Parts
COMBUSTION COMPONENTS AND VALVES
PRICE-U.S.
DOLLARS
DESCRIPTION
PART NUMBER
BALL VALVE, JAMESBURY #21-1136TT-01, 1",
BRASS/SS W/TFE SEAT W/V60
A03396/P8681
$286.00
ACTUATOR, DBL
ACTING, LINKAGE KIT 900 V
BALL VALVE, JAMESBURY #21-1136TT-02, 2",
BRASS/SS W/TFE SEAT W/V60
A03397/P8680
$363.00
ACTUATOR, DBL
ACTING, LINKAGE KIT 900 V
BALL VALVE, JAMESBURY #21-1136TT-01-1/2",
1-1/2" BRASS/SS W/TFE SEAT
A03398/P8682
$330.00
W/V60
ACTUATOR, DBL ACTING, LINKAGE
KIT 900V
BUTTERFLY VALVE, ECLIPSE #110BV
A4530/P12851
$105.00
2-1/2"
PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE #7377-1-5
A4536/P8665
$209.00
N.A.
BALL VALVE, APOLLO #80-107-01 1A4653/P19138
$28.00
1/2
Y STRAINER, MUELLER, 758, 4"
FLANGED,
40 MESH SCREEN, BUNA-N GASKET,
A4672/P27772
$352.00
W/PLUG,
FOR USE WITH NATURAL GAS,
LEVER VALVE, ROSS #3126A4010
A4680/P34384
$336.00
1/2" 4/3 WAY
6" BUTTERFLY VALVE AND
A4703/P34667
$473.00
ACTUATOR, SIEMENS
#SQM50.384R1G4R W/6"
BALL VALVE, APOLLO #70-104-41A4707/P34720
$22.00
27 3/4"
AUTO DRAIN, W/LATCH, LOCK
LEVER
1-1/4 BRASS BALL CHECK VALVE A4713/P11758
$28.00
#T480
QTY.
AVAILABLE
6
7
2
5
1
3
1
2
1
1
6
52
A4739/P12737
$88.00
A5347/P2310
$72.00
A4020/P3385
$160.00
A5360/P20892
$1,463.00
A5349/P1179
$72.00
A5438/P6222
$5,252.00
A5358/P20890
$412.00
A5359/P20891
$765.00
A5275/P965
$100.00
A5355/P1178
$116.00
A5353/P2515
$72.00
A5354/P1494
$187.00
A5467/P13192
$1,270.00
A5357/P20889
$105.00
A5352/P12412
$100.00
A4938/P2516
$94.00
A4506/P566
$72.00
A4983
$182.00
A4515/P29300
$143.00
BUTTERFLY VALVE, ECLIPSE,
MANUAL #108BV 2"
BUTTERFLY VALVE, ECLIPSE 104BV,
1"
ADJUSTABLE SPARK IGNITER,
#4055-M, N. AMER.
3" CROSS CONNECTED RATIO
REGULATOR,
ECLIPSE ES369-10316,
MANUAL BUTTERFLY VALVE,
ECLIPSE #106BV 1-1/2"
ACTUATOR, WORCESTER 4039SN,
SPRING RETURN,
PNEUMATIC, MTD.TO L90SP4
PULSAIR MICROPROCES-,
SOR POSITIONER, 4-20
MAW/POSITION FEEDBACK
REGULATOR, ECLIPSE ES363-20312,
1-1/2" CROSS
CONNECTED RATIO
REGULATOR, ECLIPSE ES36810315, 2" CROSS
CONNECTED RATIO
SHUT OFF VALVE, HONEYWELL
V5055A1038, 2"
LIMITING ORIFICE VALVE, ECLIPSE
ALO-5, 1-1/4 IPS
LIMITING ORIFICE, VALVE ECLIPSE
ACL-3, 3/4" IPS
LIMITING ORIFICE VALVE, ECLIPSE
ALO-4, 1"IPS
TURBINE GAS METER, AMERICAN
METER SZ-2 WITH
PULSER, 1"NPT PROPANE SERVICE
2000 CFH @ 6 PSIG
REGULATOR, ECLIPSE ES36615939, 1"CROSS
CONNECTED RATIO
BUTTERFLY VALVE, ECLIPSE 112 BV,
3"
REGULATOR, NORTH AMERICAN
7344-01, 1/2"
SOLENOID VALVE, ASCO 8262G230,
1/4", SS BODY N.C.,
120V/60HZ COIL
3" BRAIDED FLEX HOSE W/FIXED
FLG
4" FULL PORT BUTTERFLY AIR
CONTROL VALVE,
AIR CONTROL VALVE,ECLIPSE
1
8
10
5
5
1
9
5
39
20
32
19
1
10
8
6
8
1
1
53
A4513/P11983
$170.00
A5361/P20113
$616.00
A5362/P20435
$616.00
A5302/P8659
$847.00
A4836/P7069
$143.00
A5273/P257
$193.00
A4905/P3662
$1,656.00
A4595/P11365
$495.00
A4599/P32633
$237.00
A4631/P24488
$204.00
A4632/P7753
$33.00
A4717/P22563
$11.00
A4742/P19212
$149.00
#501230, 16BV-AB
4" FLEXIBLE NIPPLE #8777-7
3
RADIANT TUBE BURNER, ECLIPSE TFB-030 TO FIRE
INTO
6-5/8"OD X 6-1/8"ID U-TYPE
RADIANT TUBE MAX. CAP. OF
9
275,000 BTU/HR W/NAT. GAS. AIR
TUBE "B" DIM.
LENGTH IS 16-7/8"*
RADIANT TUBE GAS BURNER.
ECLIPSE
TFB075NAG3NNHL W/ B DIMENSION
OF 13-7/8" THERM
9
THIEF SERIES. COMPLETE WITH AIR
METERING
ORIFICE, GAS METERING ORIFICE,
FOR NATURAL GAS.
REGULATOR RELIEF VALVE, NORTH
AMERICAN
1
7335-3-32, 1-1/2" ,W/7377
ENHANCED SPARK IGNITER, NORTH
AMERICAN 4051-D
1
ACTUATOR, HONEYWELL
V4055A1031
16
GAUGE, 6" ABSOLUTE, WALLACE &
TIERNAN, CAPSULE
PANEL MOUNT, 1/8 FPT CONN. 2MM
GRADUATIONS,
1
SERIES 300
PSI OUTLET REGULATOR,
EQUIMETER
1
#122-8 1-1/4" WITH ORANGE
SPRING, 1-1/2
RELIEF REGULATOR, FISHER #289H
10-20 PSIG
1
SPRING RANGE 1" FPT
W/UNBLOCKED PETO TUBE
SOLENOID VALVE, ASCO, #8342G20
1/4" DUAL,
120V/60HZ, BRASS, MECHANICAL
DETENT TO HOLD
3
LAST POSITION ON LOSS OF
ELECTRICAL POWER
OR AIR PRESSURE
FLOW CONTROL VALVE, DELTROL
#FMF20BK 1/4
63
BALL CHECK VALVE, NIBCO T480 1/2
BRASS
8
SOL. VALVE, ASCO #8215B50 NC
1" 120V/60HZ
3
54
A4744/P11297
$66.00
A4760/P24794
$55.00
A4762/P24997
$61.00
A4795/P22317
$138.00
A4863/P5507
$83.00
A4959/P2516
$484.00
A5483/P14637
$2,607.00
A4032/P28679
$77.00
A4031/P6372
$66.00
A5407/P11021
$187.00
A4558/P19212
$149.00
PRESS GAUGE, DWYER #2015, 0-15"
WC MAGNEHELIC
1
PRESS GAUGE, ASHCROFT 100MM1008-AL-02B-30#/KP
W/U CLAMP LIQUID FILLED,PANEL
MOUNT
3
0-30 PSIG 4" DIA.
SOL. VALVE, ASCO #8263G206V
3/8 110V/60HZ
2
LEVEL CONTROL, #16HMJ1B0
WARRICK
2
SOL. VALVE, ASCO #8215G30 3/4
120V/1PH/60HZ
4
GAS VALVE, ASCO #8043A67 1-1/2"
N.C. 120V 60HZ
FM APPROVED WITH 5# SPRING
W/POSITION
1
INDICATOR
SLIDING CONTROL VALVE, JORDAN
MK70SP-50DIPTT3V3Q3Q3N30ROD
WITH SLIDING GATE
1
SEATS FEATURING SHORT STROKE,
RESULTING
IN FAST RESPONSE, HIGH ACCURACY & ANSI CLASS
IV
SHUT-OFF, 1/2" DUCTILE IRON
BODY WITH THREADED
ENDS (NPT THREADS) SPRING
LOADED TEFLON
PACKING, ACTION: REVERSE (AIR
TO OPEN) WITH A
CV=0.84,TRIM & SEAT MATERIAL:
303SS/JORCOTEACTUATOR: 3-15
PSI REVERSE/35M,
ELECTRO-PNEUMATIC SIDE
MOUNTED FOXBORO
MODEL 6986 (INCLUDES GAUGES).
SOLENOID VALVE, ASCO
#8210G094,1/2" 24VAC
2
NC 2 WAY PILOT OPERATED,
BRASS,
SOLENOID VALVE, ASCO
#8263G206V, 3/8" NPT
2
110V/60HZ FOR #2 OIL.
BALL VALVE, WORCESTER #5846R,
2", SERIES 58,
CARBON STEEL, BARSTOCK TYPE,
FPT, VACUUM
1
RATED TO 5 MICRONS,
SOLENOID VALVE, ASCO #8215B50
10
55
NC 1" 120V/60HZ
MOTORS
PRICEU.S.
PART NUMBER DOLLARS
DESCRIPTION
400 IN-LB TORQUE MOTOR,
SQM56.680R1G3,
2 LIMIT SWITCHES & 6 AUXILIARY
A4611/P32587 $1,040.00 SWITCHES, NO
SHAFT, SHAFT OPTION, UL, CSA, CE
APPROVED,
AC MOTOR, BALDOR,
VM3558T, 2 HP, 1725 RPM, 145TC
A4687/P27797 $220.00 FRAME,
TENV, 208-230/460V 3 PH, 60 HZ,
FOOTLESS,
AC MOTOR, BALDOR,
VM3554, 1-1/2 HP, 1725 RPM, 56C
A4710/P27795 $176.00 FRAME,
TENV, 208-230/460V 3 PH, 60 HZ,
FOOTLESS
AC MOTOR, 7-1/2 HP, 415V/3PH/50HZ,
A4605/P22620 $671.00 1500 RPM, TEFC
213 T FRAME, FOOTED, CLASS "H"
INSUL, MTG W-7
MOTOR, 40 HP, 1800 RPM, HIGH
EFFICIENCY, TEFC
ANTI-FRICTION BEARINGS. NEMA STD.
A4815/P1580 $1,452.00 NAMEPLATE,
SHOWING CONT. DUTY HP, RPM,
FRAME SIZE,
VOLTAGE, SERVICE FACTOR, LOCKED
ROTOR
CURRENT, TEMP. RISE, AND MAXIMUM
TEMP
RATING 230/460V/3PH/60HZ
MOTOR, SF415-845-409, 1-1/2 HP, 3
A4825/P21772 $523.00 AMP
VARIABLE AC DRIVE, AC TECH
PART NUMBER
A4589/P28593
A4592/P14415
MECHANICAL COMPONENTS
PRICE-U.S.
DOLLARS
DESCRIPTION
DIE SPRING, RAYMOND
$77.00
#106832, 2" HOLE DIA,
1" ROD DIA, 8" FREELENGTH,
EXTRA HVY DUTY
SHEAVE, BROWNING,
$138.00
2BK110H, 2 GROOVE
QTY.
AVAILABLE
1
1
1
1
2
3
QTY.
AVAILABLE
2
1
56
A4610/P331
$149.00
A4714/P34594
$1,660.00
A4773/P4895
$616.00
A4874/A4546
$143.00
P22646
A5162/P6967
$380.00
A5338/P27119
$369.00
P14256
$8,250.00
A4777/P1026
A4723/P9909
$61.00 / FT.
$25.00 / FT.
A03608/92829A
$484.00
ATQ-1 DRIVE TIGHTENER
1
CYLINDER, TOL-0-MATIC
#CCVS-40-SK48HI,
100 PSI AIR, 4" BORE
CYLINDER STEEL TUBING,
2
48" STROKE WITH VITON
SEALS. (1) 1" STROKE,
AUTOMATIC TENSIONER,
AIR CYLINDER, HYDROLINE
R5C, 4" BORE, 13"
STROKE, 1" ROD, #2 ROD
END, CUSHION BOTH
1
ENDS, VITON SEALS, 1/2 NPT
PORTS, LOCATION 1,
HINGE, #15665A735 0.25
THK. X 3" OPEN
108
WITH 0.625 PIN DIA. X 72"
LONG
AIR CYLINDER, HYDROLINE
R5R, 3-1/4" BORE,
31-3/4" STROKE, 1" ROD DIA,
EOD END STYLE #2
1
(3/4"-16 THD), NPT PORTS,
NON-CUSHIONED,
AIR CYLINDER, MILLER, 2"
BORE, 36" STROKE
#1-SR-A-SF-74-B-2-B-2-365/8-60-DA
1
WITH OPTIONAL SPRING
RETURN
FAN PLUG ASSEMBLY WITH 7.5/1.9 HP 2 SPEED
MOTOR
26-1/4 SQUARE ASSEM. WITH
26" DIA. AXIAL FAN
4
WHEEL, DOWN BLAST
AIRFLOW, V-BELT DRIVE,
WATER-COOLED
CONSTRUCTION, 15,000 CFM
@ .5"sp,
OPERATION UP TO 1600-1800
DEGREES
ROLLER CHAIN, 80SS
RIVETED
46 FT.
ROLLER CHAIN, #40 304SS
5 FT.
MESH BELT PINCH ROLL
21"OAL X 12-1/4" ID
1
WITH 1/2" VULCANIZED
COATING
BLOWERS, PUMPS & HEAT EXCHANGERS
57
PRICEU.S.
PART NUMBER DOLLARS
DESCRIPTION
AIR FILTER, NAFCO #11020-0014, 2"
A4960/P5069 $149.00 IPS
BLOWER, COMPACT GI 125 3HP 1800
RPM 440/3/60
MOTOR *304 SS* W/ FLANGED
A5319/P22049 $1,133.00 OUTLET, PLAIN PIPE
INLET & DRAIN, RATED @ 200 CFM @
1.61 SP
1769 RPM 0.09 BHP @ 70 DEG F
PUMP, 811 3X1-1/2X6, 316 SS 10 HP,
A5320/P22045 $4,329.00 3500 RPM
440V/3PH/60HZ 150 GPM AT 60 PSI
COMPRESSOR ONLY FOR CONDENSING
A5365/78230 $1,287.00 UNIT
HEAT EXCHANGER, AMERICAN
A5482/P4321 $649.00 PRECISION INDUSTRIES
5A06A04036, TYPE 500, SIZE 04036
QTY.
AVAILABLE
1
1
1
1
8
SCR'S, TRANSFORMERS, CONTROL COMPONENTS & SENSORS
PRICEU.S.
QTY.
PART NUMBER DOLLARS
DESCRIPTION
AVAILABLE
ENCODER, DANAHER #HS35-0500-H1005 500 PPR,
1-1/8" HOLLOWSHAFT, SINGLE ENDED
1
A4519/P22196 $451.00 UNIDIRECTIONAL
5-26V IN, 5-26V OPEN COLLECTOR
OUT,6 PIN
CONNECTOR, PLUS MATING
CONNECTOR
MOTOR STARTER, ALLEN BRADLEY
2
A4538/P7845 $440.00 #505-BOD, SIZE 1,
REVERSING 120 VAC COIL,
PILOT LIGHT, ALLEN BRADLEY #800TA4539/P23192 $100.00 PT16A
7
PUSH-TEST 120 V
PILOT LIGHT, ALLEN BRADLEY #800TA4540/P1928 $100.00 PT16R,
4
120V, RED PITT
SELECTOR SWITCH, ALLEN BRADLEY
A4541/P576
$55.00 #800T-H2A
6
TWO POSITION
STRAIGHT UV SCANNER, ECLIPSE
A4561/P19136 $138.00 #5600-91
1
OUTPUT MODULE, MITSUBISHI
A4629/P34052
#AY11E, DC SOURCE,
2
16 POINTS
58
CPU, MITSUBISHI, #Q4ACPU, 4096
A4662/P32502 $5,060.00 I/O, 124K STEPS
LIMIT SWITCH, SQUARE D #9007A4673/P19160 $154.00 C62B2
EMITTER, BANNER #SMA30SEL SS
HOUSING, 12-240
VAC "POWER ON" LED INDICATOR
A4693/P6479 $176.00 W/ATTACHED 6 FT
LONG PVC COVERED CABLE
RECEIVER, BANNER #EM2A30SRLNC
AC SS HOUSING,
24-240 VAC, 2-WIRE, N/C N/C
A4694/P6480 $179.00 OUTPUT, DARK
OPERATE W/ATTACHED 6 FT PVC
COVERED CABLE
CURRENT TRANSFORMER, TROTT
A4698/P33133 $22.00 2SFT201 200:5 RATIO
SENSOR, ALLEN BRADLEY
A4700/P34563 $336.00 #802PRLBAR108
PROXIMITY INDUCTIVE
CURRENT TRANSFORMER, TROTT
A4701/P5635 $22.00 2SFT151, 150:5 RATIO
PRESSURE TRANSMITTER, ASHCROFT,
IX3F0242ST1IW, 0-1" W.C.,
A4730/P21206 $963.00 DIFFERENTIAL 4-20 MA
OUTPUT SIGNAL, FOR USE WITH
NATURAL GAS
ZERO SPEED SWITCH, ROTACH #M5000, 110 VOLT,
60HZ WITH MOUNTING BRACKET & 2A4758/P5552 $446.00 1/2" MAGNET
DISK PRESET 250-350 RPM
A4768/P21972 $66.00 PRESSURE SWITCH, KDI GAO-A4-4-6
CIRCUIT BREAKER, SQUARE D
A4834/P9263 $445.00 #FAL360501121,
50 AMP, 3 POLE WITH UNDER
VOLTAGE TRIPS
CIRCUIT BREAKER, SQUARE D
A4835/P1803 $242.00 #FAL36025
25 AMP 600V 3 POLE
POWER SUPPLY, ALLEN BRADLEY
A4910/P12821 $138.00 #1794-PS1
THERMOCOUPLE INPUT MODULE,
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IEC CONTACTOR, TELEMECANIQUE
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3 POLE, 200 AMP, 120V/60HZ COIL
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Business Opportunities
Item #O351 Sales Representative Wanted. ALD-Holcroft, a leading
manufacturer of vacuum furnace systems, is seeking to round out our sales
representative network in the U.S. Interested candidates should respond with line
card and territory via e-mail to [email protected] , or by mail to: ALDHolcroft, Attn: Rep Network, 49630 Pontiac Trail, Wixom, MI 48393. No phone calls
please.
Item #O350 Sales Representative. Well established company in the steel
industry is seeking a seasoned sales representative with the following demonstrated
skills and abilities to cover the south eastern part of the U.S. Excellent
communication skills both written and verbal, strategic thinking/planning, excellent
business acumen, planning, organization and team work. Some of your duties will
include direct one on one communications with customers, field promotions work and
developing new accounts as well as servicing existing accounts. You will work closely
with upper management on the development of new and existing customers, this
may include quotes, pricing, and specific customer needs or concerns. Excellent
computer skills are a must and overnight travel is required. Please forward your
resume to
The Monty along with the Item #.
Item #O349 Quality Assurance Manager. Large commercial
company needs Quality Assurance Manager. ISO-9002 experience is
knowledge of TS-16949 is desirable. Heat treating experience
Competitive pay and benefits. Send resume including salary history
Steel Treating Company 5757 Mariemont Ave. Cincinnati, OH
heat treating
required, and
is preferred.
to: Cincinnati
45227 Equal
Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Item #O348 Materials Engineer, presently employed with one of the leading
automotive components manufacturer since last six (6) years. I have additional two
(2) years of hands on experience as a metallurgist with two other organizations in
automotive industry. During these years, I have successfully led and / or contributed
to numerous projects related and to materials and processes development. While my
educational and prior work background has always revolved around heat treating and
surface modifications, I have served on variety of positions (both directly and
indirectly) including manufacturing, quality, product engineering, and research &
development.
My educational background includes a masters degree in metallurgical and materials
engineering from one of top schools in Midwest United States. Additionally, I am
currently on my way to earn an MBA degree from another top business schools from
New England area. I am confident that having knowledge of business / operations
management is only going to help me excel in my technical job by leading and
managing activities that are in line with organizational and business goals.
I am seeking new career opportunities for mainly two reasons: to diversify my
experience by working on different challenges and to advance my career. With my
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experience as a materials engineer and knowledge of business management I am
looking forward to take on different opportunities that entail increasing
responsibilities. Presently, I am authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.,
however, I am open to relocation anywhere in North America. I am also willing to
give a serious consideration to right opportunities elsewhere in the world.
Please let us know if you would like to see his resume.
Item #O347 Engineer with 20 years of extensive experience across diverse
operations in Strategic Management, Production Operations, Quality Management,
Process Enhancement/Modifications in the Aerospace, Consumer Goods, Offshore
drilling & Automotive Industry, currently located in India and looking to relocate to
the U.S.
Proficiency in selection of materials with desired chemical & mechanical properties,
processing for optimum performance and for fitness such as low-temperature
toughness, fatigue resistance, and corrosion resistance. Discussing designs & data
with colleagues, aircraft engineering trades people & aircraft manufacturers.
Providing technical advice to professionals within the aerospace industry. Astute
leader with ability to motivate subordinates in optimizing their performance levels
and possesses excellent analytical, organizational & interpersonal skills. Please let us
know if you would like to see his resume.
Item #O346 Director of Quality Assurance/Manager of Quality Assurance
The duties include but are not limited to:
-Maintain NADCAP and ISO certifications through implementation and follow-up
-Perform internal audits -Maintain customer approvals and qualifications
-Monitor the Continuous Improvement program
-Assist in developing and implementing Strategic Priorities
-Apply delegation and accountability to direct reports. Has final authority over hiring
and dismissal of Quality employees. Direct reports are, but are not limited to,
Manager of Quality and Quality Engineer. Reports to the President.
Responsibilities:
-This position is responsible for upholding all quality requirements of the corporation.
It also has the responsibility for growing the company through development and
implementation of the Mission, Passion, Values, and Vision.
Qualified candidates will have at least 5 years of progressive experience and/or a
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
Full company benefits package including: Retirement savings, medical, dental,
AFLAC, paid vacation and sick time.
Please visit us at www.thermal-vac.com
Please forward your resume and salary history/requirements to [email protected].
Item #O345 Maintenance Individual Looking for Position. This individual
supervised the maintenance department at a large commercial heat treat shop in
Michigan from 2001 to the present. He was responsible for creating PM systems,
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ordering parts, setting up, installation, trouble shooting and programming of PLC's.
Experience with AB, Honeywell, Yokogawa, BC, Marathon, Shinko and Cutler
Hammer instruments. Experience in rebuilding furnaces, burners and ignition
systems. Experience in temperature uniformity studies. Willing to consider
relocating. If you are interested in this individuals resume please let us know at The
Monty & quote the Item#O345.
Item #O344 Dynamic Professional with 24 plus years experience in the
commercial heat treating industry with 18 years service in quality assurance and
operations management seeks a challenging position that will capitalize on a diverse
skill set. This candidate possesses strong metallurgical, sales and team building skills
as well as a thorough working knowledge of quality and environmental standards
including, ISO 9001/2000, ISO 14001, CQI-9 and AS9100B. Strong process control
and process development skills contributed to this individuals established long term
record of consistent sales growth and profitability during their most recent
employment as general manager of a large commercial heat treating facility.
Currently residing in the southeastern U.S./willing to relocate if necessary. Please
contact The Monty directly for more information.
Item #O343 Mechanic looking for a new opportunity. Experienced hands on
mechanic with extensive experience in vacuum furnaces and controls is looking for a
new opportunity. Currently employed with the largest heat treater in the United
States with regional engineering experience. Background in pyrometry (working
knowledge of AMS 2750D, AMS 2759, BAC 5621, etc.). Direct supervision of
pyrometry department doing instrument cals, SAT(s) and TUS(s). 30 years
experience rebuilding vacuum pumps, blowers, diffusion pumps, cyro pumps, etc.
Knowledge of all types of hot zone construction (all metal using doped lanthanum
molybdenum, TZM or pure moly and all types of graphite hot zones and heating
elements). Hands on guy that is just as happy doing all the work alone or
supervising a group of people. Electrician, certified welder, inside machinist,
technical writer, and process engineer. Knowledge of vacuum brazing and vacuum
heat treating. Experience in training furnace operators, knowledge of confined space
policies, and experience in all industrial gases. Related experience in all types of
combustion furnaces. Looking for a position in the Southern California area with
relocation as a possibility. Hard worker that thinks nothing of putting in 60+ hr.
weeks. Please contact The Monty directly for more information.
Item #O342 Sales Professional seeking employment. A senior level results
oriented sales professional with over 20 years Sales Management experience in
industrial sales in progressively responsible positions. Selling in to the metallurgy
sector in North America as one key target sector, is seeking a new role. Specializing
in vacuum technology related system sales but considering other avenues in which to
utilize my skills, with a dynamic and forward-looking company. Proven record for
driving revenue and profitable growth in business development with engineered
products and systems. Action oriented with a high tech comprehension, and
managed teams of direct sales engineers and manufacturers representatives.
Seeking to be part of a growing company with innovative products that is looking for
a resilient and results oriented individual. Please contact The Monty directly for
more information.
Item #O341 We are looking for Sales Representatives who are experienced in
industrial and manufacturing sales in the Mexican states of Sonora, Chihuahua and
Coahuila and can represent Phoenix Heat Treating for a broad range of heat treating
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services. We are located in Phoenix about 160 miles from the Mexico-US border, and
as one of the largest heat treat companies in the southwest, PHT is ideally positioned
to heat treat gears, assembly components, stamped parts, small parts, as well as
parts that require certification - Nadcap, MIL-Std-45662, MIL-Q-9858, MIL-H45208A, among others. We pay on a percentage of sales, or can discuss other
arrangements based on experience and capabilities. We will provide training so the
individuals are fluent in our heat treating specialties and can competently represent
PHT in Mexico. Interested individuals need to contact Peter Hushek, president,
Phoenix
Heat
Treating:
602-258-7751,
or
email
Peter
at
[email protected]
Item #O340 Metal Treatment/Metals Manufacturing Specialist looking for
position in technical management or business development. Global industry
experience. Mech Engineer, 15 yrs experience and 5 years as president of a
successful commercial heat treatment shop. High level expertise in plant, process
and metallurgy. Contact Robert at [email protected]
Item #O338 Metallurgist looking for a position. 20 years of professional work
experience in Metallurgical Engineering. Process experience in heat treatment and
surface treatments. Material experience in ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgy.
Expert in metallography, mechanical testing, failure analysis and x-ray diffraction.
Experience in ecology friendly and cost effective surface treatment of automobile
components. Thorough knowledge of manufacturing processes. Excellent verbal and
written communication skills. Team Player and Permanent Resident. If this is of
interest please send resume in confidence to The Monty.com
Item #O337 Heat Treating Services Unlimited, Inc. (HTSU) is
seeking
a
Technician
to
perform
calibrations,
repair/corrective maintenance services for temperature
control systems and instrumentation at different client
locations throughout the Southeast. This field service position requires a focus on
customer service and a quality conscious work ethic. Overnight travel is required.
Our technicians calibrate, troubleshoot, install and service control instruments, as
well as perform temperature uniformity studies on industrial furnaces used for steel
processing. Wee utilize state-of-the-art equipment with a focus on electronic
technology for our primary source of data collection, management and
communication
HTSU is a rapidly growing company with aggressive long-term goals. We employ
motivated and organized self-starters and offer opportunities for growth and
advancement.
Qualifications
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Must enjoy working with people and solving problems
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Must have good electrical and mechanical aptitude
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Must have basic computer skills for communication
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Have the ability to work with basic hand tools
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Knowledge in the use of test equipment such as millimeters/calibrators
Benefits and Compensation
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HTSU provides comprehensive benefits package with competitive wages. Our
benefits include:
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Medical Insurance – Healthcare
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Life Insurance
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Paid Vacation
Ø
Personal Days
Ø
Sick Days
Ø
Holidays
Ø
Company Provided Vehicle
Ø
Daily Meal Allowances
Ø
401(k) Plan
Ø
Relocation Assistance (if applicable)
Please apply with résumé to Kevin Ruff eat Treating Services Unlimited, Inc. Email:
[email protected]
Item #O335 Position available for General Manager of a southeast US.
Aerospace/Commercial brazing and heat treat facility. Candidates should have 5
years minimum experience in this field with management and P/L responsibility.
Sales and engineering are the major focus required for this assignment. The
aerospace and commercial sales in this area are very strong and present a great
opportunity for the right person. Salary would be commensurate with experience.
Company offers competitive compensation with possible relocation available also.
Please forward your resume to The Monty along with the Item #.
Item #O324 Experienced Induction Heating Service/Installation Engineer
Available.
• Performed equipment and system start-up at customer’s plant.
• Worked on medium frequency (0.7 KHZ – 30 KHZ), high frequency (100 KHZ – 400
KHZ) solid-state and Tube Oscillators (Power range from 5 KW to 1200 KW).
• Tested power supplies and systems in-house before shipping to customer.
• Conducted equipment runoff in-house as well as at customer’s plant.
• Troubleshoot equipment over phone and also by visiting customers all over the
world
• Provided customers with training and support in the operation and maintenance of
the installed equipment.
Available On Contract or as Fulltime employee. Contact The Monty stating Item # if
interested.
Item #O250 Metallurgist Consultant. Recently retired metallurgist wants to apply
his knowledge to your problems. This will keep him sharp and you profitable. Fortyyears of experience in the following can be yours: 1. Metallurgical Laboratory
operations and supervision, 2. Heat Treat Process Development from initial concept
to finished product, with all processing, quality, and production standards generated,
and capital equipment purchased and installed, 3. Conformance of all facets of
material and metallurgical process to EPA, OSHA, and Quality Requirements
(QS,ISO, Customer Specific), 4. Experience in Vendor/Customer Relations. Vendor
survey, and Approval, 5. Experience in Failure Analysis. Most experience in highvolume, automotive type product. I am very anxious to provide this service to you
on a per-job or part-time basis. Please contact the Monty & quote the Item# to
reach me.
Buying or Selling of Heat Treat Shops Shops for Sale
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Commercial Heat Treat Shops For Sale. Currently we have several commercial
heat treating operations for sale in the USA and Canada. These range from relatively
small right on up to multi plant locations. Please ask us for details.
South American Business Opportunity. A very large South American commercial
heat treat company is looking for an investor/partner/buyer. This is a successful,
profitable, growing company that is looking to expand even further and requires
capital to carry this out. In the event of a new owner, current management would be
willing to stay as long as required. If this is of interest to you please let us know at
"The Monty" and following a signed non disclosure agreement we can give you all the
details. If interested, please use our Feedback Form.
Selling of Heat Treat Shops
One of the services that we offer at "The Monty" is putting buyers and sellers of heat
treat operations together. Since we started "The Monty" we have been approached a
number of times from both buyers and sellers of heat treat shops about selling or
buying. We are pleased to say that we have been successful in a few instances. If
you are interested in selling your shop or are interested in buying a new operation.
please contact us and we'll be more than happy to help you out. Several commonly
asked questions are below;
1) Is my inquiry confidential? 100% guaranteed! In all cases both potential buyer
and seller 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) What happens if I have already been negotiating with a potential buyer?
Do I have to pay WG Montgomery Ltd. a finders fee? No. If you have already
been speaking with a potential buyer no finders fee would be applicable as we did
not bring the buyer to the table.
5) 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.
6) 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.
7) 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
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Gord Montgomery,
W.G. Montgomery Limited
Phone: 905 822-4004 Fax: 905 403-0812
Email: [email protected]
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