The Monty Newsletter

The Monty Newsletter
April Issue 2009
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Introduction
As we enter the 10th year of “The Monty” please allow us to make some suggestions
as to how we can save you money in these rather trying times;
-Heat Treating Sources. Looking to find the most competitive commercial heat
treating source available? Let us know your requirements and we will offer you our
suggestions.
-Used Equipment. We can turn your surplus used equipment into cash quickly by
selling it for you on a commission basis, saving you money.
-Advertising. Compare advertising prices on “The Monty” to any other source and
you will find we offer the most competitive advertising rates in the industry plus the
most targeted, effective mailing list in the world for the heat treating industry.
-Looking for Used Equipment? Tell us your requirements and we will find it for you.
-News. We do not rely on “canned, sanitized” press releases for the bulk of our newswe find the news giving you more information to base your business decisions upon.
Unlike the government we are here to help you-tell us what you need and we will do
our best to help you. Now on to the most up to date news and trends in the heat
treating industry.
Best regards,
Gord
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Heat Treat News
Used Equipment Available - What a time to be a buyer of used heat treating equipment! Prices are
in a number of cases half of what they were just one year ago and we have some real bargains. We’ll
give you a few examples such as an Abar Ipsen 6 Bar Vacuum Furnace (just added), a Vac Aero 6
Bar Vacuum Furnace just 10 years old, a Vac Aero 2 Bar Vacuum Furnace the same vintage and
in addition a very nice Brew Vacuum Furnace-all with extremely attractive asking prices (keep in
mind these days that an asking price is just the starting point). These also come to mind as being
excellent value a Surface a rough world out there and it is imperative to find savings wherever
possible. We would like to suggest that we have several items that will save you money. For heat
treaters quenching in salt we have available somewhere between 25 and 50 tons of Reclaimed
Quench Salt at half the price of new. Other money savers we would suggest are 12,000 gallons of
Houghton Quench Oil - used but tested and in great condition at a fraction of the price of new, brand
new Radiant Tubes, two Vacuum Furnace Fans and a number of brand new Furnace Components
for AFC Batch IQ furnaces with working dimensions of 36” X 48” X 36”. Needless to say this is just a
sampling of what we have in our used equipment listings. If you don’t see what you are looking
for ask and we will find it for you. March 31/09
Business Opportunities - Joe Greene. We have such a high opinion of this individuals' capabilities
that with his permission we are mentioning his name today. Joe has over 20 years in the industry and
is currently looking for a new position Materials Processing Engineer. Metallurgical Engineer
looking for a position. We have a position for a Sales Person, and a Southern California company is
looking for a Maintenance Manager/Director. Plus we have a Quality Manager with 24 years
experience, 15 years in the Heat Treat business looking for a new position. A very experienced Heat
Treat Manager is looking for a position. We know this individual personally and will vouch for his
excellent qualifications. We have a Heat Treater/Metallurgical/Quality Engineer willing to relocate
anywhere in the US. Very recently we added a gentleman looking for an Operations Manager
position. Pyrometry Technicians are wanted. March 31/09
Metlab Heat Treat/Wyndmoor, PA, USA - This commercial heat treater has been able to do what
many commercial shops would like to do, carve out a real niche market for themselves. Sure they offer
a number of different processes but when I think of Metlab I think of one thing-large pit furnaces for
carburizing and nitriding. Own of the co owners, Mark Podob (ex Ipsen fellow by the way) sent us a few
notes about a rebuild they recently did on one of their pit furnaces, a monster with working dimensions
of 15’ X 12’ deep and their plans for their second large pit furnace. It certainly is no surprise to us that
these furnaces have been targeted to the wind energy market. March 31/09
“Gord, we just upgraded one of our two large pit furnaces with a new retort and burners. Furnace has a
new, cast ceramic floor, fiber and brick insulation and
upgraded atmosphere seals. Starting work on the second one
shortly, and anticipate it being complete within the next three
weeks. The new retorts have opened up the size of the furnace
giving us full work zones of 15' O.D. x 12' deep and 12' O.D. x
10' deep. Furnace are used for carburizing, nitriding and quench
and temper of a variety of product, mostly large gears and
bearings. Most recent product flowing through these furnaces
have been targeted for the wind energy market. Cost of the
upgrades is in excess of $200,000.00. These upgrades will ensure
an uptime greater than 95% for the next three years. Uptime
improvement allows us to seek additional new business for the equipment. Photo shows new retort in
the large furnace just after installation.”
Solar Manufacturing/Vacuum Carburizing - It is certainly no secret that Solar has invested quite a
bit of time and money into developing a low pressure vacuum carburizing system. As far as we know
this order is the first result of this investment. March 31/09
“Souderton, PA- Solar Manufacturing has received an order for a top loading Model VTC-714 R&D
furnace for the process development of low pressure vacuum carburizing (LPVC) of new alloys for
aircraft gearing. The customer is a large manufacturer located in the mid-Atlantic US in the aircraft
industry. The furnace will be shipped in the second quarter of 2009. Pete Reh, vice president of sales
for Solar Manufacturing stated, “The customer and the Solar Development Team have been
collaborating for nearly 3 years to develop the process for LPVC. The furnace will help prove out LPVC
to optimize the vacuum carburizing process with positive pressure gas quenching as opposed to
atmospheric carburizing with oil quenching.” The development team was headed by Don Jordan, vice
president and corporate metallurgist, with the assistance of Trevor Jones, research engineer, both of
Solar Atmospheres, Inc., the parent company of Solar Manufacturing, Inc. The carburizing process will
be designed around US Patent Application no. 11/235,739, filed September 26, 2005 using a mixture of
hydrogen and acetylene as the carburizing gas. To achieve consistent results, Solar Manufacturing’s
state-of-the-art, interactive control system, the SolarVac 3000, will perform monitoring and controlling
during the LPVC process. The controls will consist of a Honeywell UDC2500; an Allen-Bradley
Micrologix 1500 PLC for all aspects of temperature and process control; multiple Porter Instrument
absolute gas flow controllers; a MKS absolute vacuum gauge; and a Eurotherm Graphic Display video
recorder for data acquisition. The new, top loading furnace will feature a high efficiency, graphite
insulated hot zone for operation up to 2650°F. Ultimate vacuum capability will be 10-5 Torr, and a high
pressure radial fan will re-circulate nitrogen gas at two atmospheres (2 bar). The 10 HP quench motor
will be controlled by an Allen-Bradley variable speed drive for optimum gas quenching. Solar
Manufacturing is part of Solar Atmospheres, Inc., one of the largest and most progressive, independent
commercial heat treaters in the USA. To learn more about Solar Manufacturing’s diverse product line of
vacuum heat treating, brazing, and carburizing furnaces, contact Peter Reh, vice president of sales, at
267-384-5040, ext. 509
www.solarmfg.com.”
or
[email protected].
More
information
can
also
be
found
on
Applied Process/Tim Dorn - Interesting company Applied Process, a commercial heat treater who
has grown and prospered based on their knowledge and ability of salt quenching. Our guess is that
they are the largest in North America when it comes to this capability. The press release below from
Applied tells us they have a new VP of Sales and Marketing, a fellow by the name of Tim Dorn. Read
on. March 30/09
"Applied Process Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Dorn as Vice
President of Sales and Marketing. He is a degreed metallurgist with extensive prior
experience in foundry and heat treat operations and sales. Tim’s responsibilities
include marketing and sales oversight of AP’s four plants (Applied Process Inc.Livonia, MI, AP Westshore Inc.-Oshkosh, WI, AP Southridge Inc.- Elizabethtown, KY
and AP Suzhou- Suzhou, Jiangsu, China). Tim will also be engaged in collaborative
marketing efforts with AP’s worldwide licensees (ADI Engineering Process & Heat
Treatment-Australia, ADI Treatments-UK, and HighTemp-India)."
Stanley-Bostitch Fire - Manufacturer and Captive Heat Treater Stanley-Bostitch in East Greenwich,
Rhode Island, USA suffered a small fire in their heat treating department this past week. According to
the news report below it was very localized and the flames extinguished within 15 minutes which is
quite a feat. March 30/09
EAST GREENWICH, R.I. -- A fire at the Stanley-Bostitch plant 2375 South County Trail this afternoon
was put out in about 15 minutes, fire officials say. East Greenwich Fire Lt. Stefan Coutoulakis said that
when firefighters first arrived, smoke was coming from the center of the roof. Flames were in the
ceiling of a heat treatment area on the first floor, he said. The fire may have been caused by an
exhaust fan malfunction. Smoke was coming from the center of the roof, Deputy Fire Chief Peter
Henrikson said, and ladder trucks were sent to both sides of the building. They needed 400 feet of hose
to reach the spot, he said. A 50- by 30-foot section of the metal roof was damaged, Henrikson said.
Compared to the size of the building, the damage was minimal, he said. East Greenwich Fire Chief John
L. McKenna said that mutual aid "worked to perfection," with Warwick, North Kingstown and Coventry
providing assistance to East Greenwich. About 40 firefighters were involved, he said. A off-duty
Newport firefighter watching from Route 2 said the departments did good job of working in tandem and
called it a textbook operation.
Datapaq, Inc. Press Release - March 30/09
April 2009 – Datapaq, the worldwide leader of temperature profiling systems, announces the release of
its’ new external data logging system - XDL12. The XDL12 Furnace Survey
System provides the complete solution for performing temperature uniformity
surveys in batch and vacuum furnaces where external data collection is
required. Available in 12 channels with a combination of up to 3 thermocouple
types, Datapaq will pre-configure all channels to meet your exact needs.
Standard size thermocouple sockets are fitted to the logger, and are color
coded to IEEE specification to eliminate mistakes during setup and save
technicians’ valuable time. With a re-chargeable battery that lasts up to 60
hours, the XDL12 is completely portable so that you may set it up wherever it is
convenient for you. With an optional laptop stand, the XDL12 takes up little
workspace area. Combine the XDL12 with Datapaq’s powerful Insight Survey
analysis software to ensure that temperature uniformity surveys required by AMS 2750D standards are
achieved quickly and accurately. Insight is the leading software package for uniformity survey set up
and supervision, thermocouple and logger calibration correction factors, and AMS 2750D report
generation. www.datapaq.com
Ipsen Inc. - Ipsen International/Rockford, Illinois is pretty pleased with their new “Titan” series of
furnaces and rightfully so after the amount of work they have put into it.
We have a few comments from the COO, Geoffrey Somary and a picture of
the first unit to be shipped to Europe. March 27/09
"Attached is a photo of the first Titan being exported to Europe. The
furnace, water system and loader fit easily in a 20 foot container. We are
also excited that the price and mobility of the furnace allows us to keep the
manufacturing jobs in America! -Geoffrey Somary, COO, Ipsen, Inc."
Wallwork Heat Treatment Ltd./Bury UK. As is so often the case a fire in a heat treating operation is
blown out of all proportion and seriously overstated by local newspapers. Local media in the UK are no
exception as you can see from these comments from Wallwork HT in the UK in response to a note we
had two days ago about a fire they had (note further down). March 27/09
"Hi Gord, We were surprised to see the news item about the fire here at WHT and would like to assure
all our friends that we are all well and that business goes on as usual. The fire was caused by burning
insulation on the back of a vacuum furnace (not the new one!) which caused clouds of black smoke.
The report of ‘a missing person’ is greatly exaggerated, all staff were evacuated promptly. Our thanks
go to Bury Fire Service, they quickly brought things under control and we really appreciated their brave
and professional action. We are now getting on with furnace repairs but customer’s work has been
transferred to other processing units. Best wishes to you and all at ‘The Monty’, we all enjoy reading
your news items! Richard Burslem, Director Wallwork Heat Treatment Ltd, Lord St. Bury, Lancs BL9
0RE Phone +44 161 797 9111 Fax +44 161 763 1861"
TFL, Incorporated Press Release March 27/09
TFL, Incorporated, a refractory shape manufacturer based in Houston, Texas, has introduced the
THERMA-PANEL system for use in car-bottom furnace hearth refractory linings. The shapes are cast
from a special type of refractory material with high impact strengths and outstanding resistance to
thermal shock damage, which is a typical cause of failure in car-bottom furnace refractory linings. The
unique geometry of the shapes provide for a stable structure, while allowing no straight through joints
in the lining. Because of the independent nature of the interlocking panels,
stresses are broken up and cracking is minimized. With this precast
refractory shape system, initial installation time can be drastically reduced,
along with cost of installation. For future repairs, spare shapes can be kept
on hand, and minimal skilled labor is required. Repairs can also be easily
isolated to just the replacement of those shapes that may be damaged.
Another added benefit from the THERMA-PANEL system is the elimination of an initial bake out of the
lining. Since the shapes are pre-fired in TFL’s digitally-controlled furnace, a long and expensive on-site
bake-out is normally not necessary. TFL’s initial firing schedule ensures that the shapes are fired
through their entire thickness, and that physical properties of the material are totally optimized. Inhouse design by TFL can make adaptation of the system for existing furnaces simple. We offer CAD
generated 2D and 3D drawing capabilities. When necessary, an integrated anchoring system suitable
for the application can be incorporated into the shape.
Blanchard Metal Processing Company/New Vacuum Furnace - Blanchard is a commercial heat
treater located in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA who specializes in heat treating for the aerospace industry.
In the press release below they tell us how they have recently installed a new vacuum furnace
purchased from Ipsen International in Rockford, Illinois. Ipsen actually issued a press release about this
when they first received the order, this is a follow up announcing that the unit is now installed and
producing product. March 26/09
"Blanchard Metals Processing Co. has purchased and installed a Model H2424 Ipsen Turbo Treater
vacuum furnace with 6-Bar Quench capability with a work zone of 18" x 14" x 24". The furnace is
capable of 2400F. The furnace is equipped with a highly efficient all-graphite insulated hot-zone
assembly with graphite heating elements in a 360 degree configuration, convection-assisted heating for
reduced heat up times and vacuum tempering. It is controlled by an Ipsen compuvac control system
with an operator interface17" touch panel monitor. The furnace will be used for the Heat Treatment of
all Tool Steels, Stainless alloys, and High Speed steels typically used in the aerospace and
manufacturing
industries.
Blanchard
Metals
is
NADCAP
and
ISO
9001
accredited.
(www.bmproc.com)"
Härte und Werkstofftechnik GmbH/Dibalog. H+W, founded in 1989 is a commercial heat treat
company based in Eppingen, Baden Württemberg, Germany (www.hw-eppingen.de). This press
release covers a new plant they recently opened and also an announcement by Dibalog (energy
optimization systems). “H & W has opened up a new heat treatment shop in Arnstadt, Thüringen,
Germany (www.hw-arnstadt.de), January 5/2009. Currently the large Eppingen includes a vacuum
department, a gas-nitriding department, plasma nitriding department and annealing department. In
addition they also offer stress relieving, carburizing, quench and temper and cryogenics. The new plant
is also equipped to do all of the processes. Most of the equipment was provided by IVA and this facility
is very impressive being brand new with a great deal of space available to grow. The manager Konrad
Fortwingel, set up the new heat treatment in 5 months, which is quite a feat. The Eppingen is one of
the oldest dibalog customers and the new plant is also fully equipped with dibalog systems (energy
optimization and data collection). Interestingly enough these are the only two locations where Dibalog
has provided natural gas optimization systems. interesting, these are the only two customers where
dibalog has set up a natural gas optimization system.” In the photo below you see on the left the new
facility and on the right Gunther Braus (Dibalog), his wife Tanja, H & W department manager, and on
the right Konrad Fortwingel (H & W) and his wife. March 26/09
Wallwork Heat Treatment Ltd./Bury UK. One of the larger commercial heat treaters in the UK,
Wallwork in Bury, UK (near Manchester) suffered a fire earlier this week. Not an uncommon event by
any means in the heat treating industry; the only written comments we have come across are below. In
addition to this brief note further down we have a news item about the company from February 2009.
March 25/09
“FIREFIGHTERS were called to a factory in Bury on Saturday morning where flames up to 10ft high
were raging inside. Officers had to search Wallwork Heat Treatment Limited in Lord Street, after it was
reported a member of staff may be missing. However, he was not inside the building where thick
wiring, an extraction unit and motor attached to a furnace were ablaze, causing thick smoke to billow
out. Crews, called out at 10.30am, used a dry powder to extinguish the fire and were at the scene for
two hours.”
"Wallwork Heat Treatment (WHT) has invested more than £500,000 in a new vacuum furnace to
process critical flying parts, such as landing gear components and flying control parts, at its Bury site.
The new furnace will take components with an envelope size of up to 1500mm by 900mm by 800mm,
and a weight capacity of 1.6 tonnes. This makes it suitable for a wide selection of aerospace parts,
including turbine blades, engine rings, fuel injection components, and bulk critical treatments of
fasteners. Both Argon and Nitrogen inert gas treatment and quenching systems are available for
titanium and other high alloys, including highly stressed steels. "This investment marks another major
extension of our aerospace capacity," commented WHT Director Peter Carpenter. "It gives around a 30
per cent gain in capacity here, and significantly extends our ability to process larger flying parts as
'single unitary' components. "Supplied by Seco/Warwick, Poland, the new V10 furnace is the latest of
eight Seco/Warwick furnaces supplied to Wallwork Heat Treatment in the last decade and plays a key
role in the business plan for the continuing development of a full-service heat treatment facility at Bury
for the aerospace sector. The new furnace is fully equipped for critical treatments, including stress
relieving for titanium, tempering for aerospace grade stainless steels, and solution treatments for
advanced high alloys, such as Inconel. These services are part of a comprehensive range of energy
efficient, environmentally friendly, vacuum-based processes. Other treatments available include
carburising, case hardening, nitriding, tempering, annealing, normalising, and other metallurgical
technologies, including sub-zero treatments and Tufftride® treatments.
A comprehensive technical
service on site provides laboratory facilities and an extended range of analytical processes to provide a
problem solving and process enhancement and optimisation service. Wallwork Heat Treatment is now a
substantial supplier in the aerospace engineering sector, with NADCAP approval for both high
performance coatings and many types of aerospace heat treatments. Other approvals include Airbus,
BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, Hawker Beechcraft, and Goodrich Engine Control Systems."
ABF Induction LLC/Brookfield, Wisconsin, USA - As previously stated we really have no interest in
mentioning layoffs in the heat treating industry, however we mention this because the story is so
similar to what virtually every manufacturer of new heat treating equipment is seeing. The story below
comes from “The Business Journal” in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; it mentions layoffs and gives the reason
why, orders being cancelled or postponed. Many new equipment builders started the new year with full
order books, only to see many of these orders evaporate. A good example is John Deere in Indiana who
had placed a large order for new batch IQ furnaces late last year only to recently postpone the order.
The details about ABF are below along with a brief note about the company and it’s history. March
25/09
“ABP Induction LLC, a Brookfield provider of induction heat treating, forging and other metal treating
services, has informed the state of Wisconsin that because of various order cancellations and
postponements by customers, it has laid off 31 workers at its Brookfield site. The layoffs from the plant
at 21905 Gateway Road occurred in separate rounds of layoffs that occurred March 9 and March 19.
The company expects the layoff of 24 of the affected employees to be permanent, while seven are
expected to be temporary. According to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) letter
from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, the company said that orders representing
more than 80 percent of its order backlog were postponed by customers, some until as late as July.
Two additional orders valued at "several million dollars" were cancelled during the first week in March
and during the week of March 16, two more orders of similar magnitude were indefinitely postponed,
company CEO Paul Decker wrote in the WARN notice. The Department of Workforce Development's
Dislocated Worker unit will work with the Waukesha-Ozaukee-Washington County Workforce
Development Board to provide services to affected workers. ABP Induction, LLC and Pillar Induction
Company, LLC both experts in induction melting and heating have combined their operations into ABP
Induction, LLC. Both companies are owned by CM Acquisitions, a Chicago-based investor. Pillar and ABP
have been working closely together for the past two years since ABP Induction was formed through the
acquisition of ABB’s (Asea Brown Boveri) Foundry Systems Business Unit in November 2005.”
Mid South Metallurgical/Dibalog - For a good summary of this commercial heat treater we would
suggest that you scroll down to a brief article we had about the company back in 2008. Mid South
comes up today because they have just committed to an Energy Optimization System made by Dibalog,
a German company with a North American branch. Very briefly the Dibalog system substantially
reduces electrical costs by cutting peak demand charges. While the payback period varies depending
upon the peak demand charges levied by the local electrical provider this is on average under two years
and as low as 10 months is some areas. Throw in incentives available from the providers themselves
and state governments and the system in many cases becomes a no brainer. Mid South joins over
1,000 other customers using a Dibalog system. March 24/09
In the photo below taken at the Detroit HT show in 2007 you see on the left Gord Montgomery
(themonty.com) and on the right Clif Coleman, owner of Mid South. (Editors note; WG Montgomery Ltd
has an involvement with Dibalog).
"Mid-South Metallurgical/Murfreesboro, TN, USA. As commercial heat treaters go, this is quite an
interesting company. Not a large operation, it has been around for quite some time but until it was
bought a couple of years ago by a non-heat treater by the name of Clif Coleman, it really hadn't
changed very much over the years. Clif is an interesting guy with a good head on his shoulders and a
great deal of common sense which will take you a long way. After getting a good grasp of the industry,
he has recently added an addition to the building which will house his latest acquisitions a 24" X 24" X
40" 10 bar vacuum furnace and more Induction heating capacity. In all of these endeavours he has
been assisted by Steve Jefsen's (Plant Manager) a long time heat treater who has worked with such
companies as Woodworth Industries in Michigan, one of the largest commercial heat treaters in North
America. October 28/08"
Heat Treating Source Wanted - A manufacturer is looking for a commercial heat treater that offers
gas nitriding. The product is large rings roughly 66” in diameter and 13” high weighing approximately
3,900 pounds each. If you have the capability to run these parts we would appreciate hearing about it.
March 24/09
Abbott Furnace/Furnaces Shipped - New furnace orders are few and far between these days,
however Abbott Furnaces is telling us about an order they received last year for two units, the first of
which just shipped with the second scheduled for later this year. March 23/09
ST. MARYS, PENNSYLVANIA — Abbott Furnace Company, a private Pennsylvania corporation,
announced today that it has shipped the first of two Munitions Treatment Units for a chemical
demilitarization project in Pueblo, Colorado. The Pueblo plant, which is under construction, will destroy
a stockpile of chemical weapons containing mustard agent. The munitions treatment unit will destroy
any trace amounts of mustard agent that may remain on the munitions after they have been drained
and the agent has been neutralized. The second unit, destined for the same project, is scheduled to
ship before the end of 2009. Tom Jesberger, Chief Technical Officer of Abbott Furnace Co. said "We are
very pleased that we were able to use our continuous belt furnace technology in this application. Not
only did this first-of-a-kind unit successfully pass a long series of customer tests, we also believe this is
a superior method of treating these decades-old munitions. We are also confident our design will be
easier to maintain." Mike Gelsick, Director of Marketing of Abbott Furnace Co. said “It represents
another instance of a continuous belt design delivering superior customer value. We are delighted to be
able to utilize our technology for such a useful purpose.”
Automotive Commercial Heat Treaters Rejoicing…perhaps? To be a commercial heat treater in
North America depending upon the automotive industry is a recipe for not sleeping well based upon the
fact that the “Big Three” are all in such perilous shape that you don’t know whether at the end of the
day you will get paid for your work. A US government initiative (summed up below with more details at
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29774193/ ) might make large commercial heat treaters in
Michigan, Ontario, Ohio and other areas sleep better knowing at the end of the day they will get paid
for the work they are doing. We don’t yet know whether this program covers commercial heat treaters
doing work for the “Big Three” but we would have to assume so. March 23/09
"WASHINGTON - The Treasury Department will pump up to $5 billion in financing into troubled auto
parts suppliers to prevent an auto industry collapse that could undermine the government’s work to
restructure General Motors and Chrysler. The funds, announced Thursday, will be made available from
the government’s Troubled Assets Relief Program, or TARP, in a financial entity similar to a revolving
credit. Large suppliers would be eligible for financing auto parts they have shipped to the Detroit
carmakers but have not yet received payment."
Outsourcing of Maintenance - Fairly recently we had an article about how companies are
outsourcing many of their rebuilding/maintenance tasks in an effort to reduce fixed costs; included in
this article was our prediction that this would become more common place. It would appear that this is
happening, an example we will present is Service Heat Treat in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA as this
article confirms. Service Heat Treating is a privately owned commercial heat treat operation that is
quite impressive to see. March 23/09
"Some small businesses find outsourcing maintenance duties leads to more productivity in the long run.
For example, Milwaukee-based Service Heat Treating outsourced equipment maintenance to
Advanced Technology Services in order to prevent downtime of its specialized equipment. "If our
equipment is running, we're making money," said Glenn Kormanik, vice president and general manager
of Service Heat Treating. "If not, we're losing money." MBTmag.com (03/18)”
Magna Powertrain/Syracuse, NY - Still one of the largest captive heat treaters in North America in
terms of capacity (multiple large pusher furnaces) this facility has struggled since 2007 due to their
dependence on the North American auto industry. At one point this location produced up to 14,000
transfer cases/day, this volume has since shrunk to 7,000/day. February of 2009 Magna Powertrain
asked for concessions from the union, concessions which were voted down with the result that Magna
announced they were winding down the operation. We thought this was the end of it however another
vote was held earlier this week with the same results, the union voted against further concessions and
again Magna has announced that they will initiate a shutdown plan with the work being transferred to
other locations. What other locations has not yet been announced however some commercial heat
treaters are eyeing the heat treating portion of the business. March 20/09
Nitrex Metal/Turbomeca of Safran Group - So what is Nitrex Metal up to these days? Read about
what this nitriding technology company is up to these days in the form of their newest order. March
20/09
"Nitrex Metal (www.nitrex.com) has completed upgrade work on an expanded heat treating facility
for European gas turbine manufacturer Turbomeca of Safran Group. The expansion project has added a
Nitrex NX-811 nitriding system using Nitreg®-S technology to the newly constructed heat treat shop in
Bordes, France in the first quarter of 2009. The system will be used for nitriding stainless steel auxiliary
gears and drive shaft assemblies. Turbomeca is a leading manufacturer of low- to medium-power gas
turbine for helicopters.
Nitrex Metal is a key supplier of automated, turnkey heat treating systems for nitriding and
nitrocarburizing applications. To date the company has over 250 installations in plants worldwide and
has licensed its technology to heat treating companies in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic,
France, Italy, South Korea, New Zealand, Poland, South Africa, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, UK, and USA.”
Metall Technologie Holding/Shanghai Huisen - Metall Technologie based in Menden Germany is a
far larger new furnace builder than we had thought and with this announcement about acquiring a
majority share in China in the form of Shanghai Huisen they are getting even larger. All the details are
below. Included in this press release is a summary of the size of the company overall and details about
each individual furnace builder under the “Metall Technologie” umbrella. Interesting reading in our
opinion. March 19/09
"Menden/Shanghai. In March 2009 Menden based Metall Technologie Holding (MTH) GmbH takes over a
majority share in the Shanghai Huisen-MTH Industrial Furnaces Co. Ltd. Founded in 2006 Huisen
generates an annual turnover of approx. EURO 2,5 million with about 60 employees. Huisen
manufactures chamber furnaces for carburising, Carbonitriding, gas nitriding and nitro carburizing. In
future the product range is to be extended with vacuum furnaces. The furnaces are generally in
operation in the aerospace industry, the automotive industry, the processing and tool industry, the ship
industry and at heat treatment shops. The companies B.M.I. Fours Industriels in Lyon (France), IVA
Vakuumöfen GmbH in Dortmund (Germany) as well as its associated company RIVA in Poland, MAHLER
Industrieofenbau in Plochingen (Germany) and SCHMETZ GmbH, Vakuumöfen in Menden (Germany)
are members of the Metall Technologie Holding GmbH founded in 1999. Together with Huisen the five
furnace manufacturers within the holding will in future generate an annual turnover of approximately
EURO 90 million with now totally about 280 employees. With the share in the Shanghai based Shanghai
Huisen-MTH Industrial Furnaces Co. Ltd. the MTH is strategically expanding. Already today the MTH is
the largest global supplier and technology leader of vacuum and nitriding furnaces. The MTH’s objective
is to open up new international markets and round off the product and service portfolio in the industrial
furnaces’ sector, especially on the Asian market. MTH’s managing director Stefan Blum characterises
the share in Huisen whose products usefully complement the present product and service range as
“important strategic step” to have an even better and more competent position in the industrial
furnaces’ sector especially in China/Asia. Huisen’s managing director Dr. Zeng assesses the share by
MTH as “an important part of securing the future”. Now it will be possible to open up further markets
and applications with Huisen’s products in Asia etc. Huisen points out that by means of the MTH-share
Huisen’s technical expertise is considerably increased due to the transfer of the European furnace
know-how. For further information please look on the homepages www.MTH-Group.com and
www.hsfurnaces.com ."
Heat Treating Europe - In North America it is estimated that commercial heat treating represents
roughly 10% of the total heat treating market, the other 90% being captive heat treating. While this
number is rising as more companies outsource it pales in comparison with Europe where it is estimated
that commercials control roughly 20-25% of the market. However with the current economic climate
this is causing hardship for many of the commercial operations. Typically over the years commercial
plants in Europe have been able to rely on a large volume of “overflow” work in addition to their regular
commitments from manufacturers to keep their furnaces full. A number of commercial heat treaters in
Europe have told us recently that as volumes have fallen this overflow work has virtually ceased with a
resulting shortfall for their plants. March 19/09
Heat Treating in Canada - For the third month running Canada maintains the dubious honour of
being the hardest hit area of North America when it comes to heat treating. Sales figures for
commercial heat treating in Canada for February of 2009 show a shocking drop of slightly over 40% but
even this is only part of the story. While no sales figures exist for captive heat treating the list of
captive heat treaters closing down or substantially slowing down is getting longer and longer. A few
recent examples include Arvin Meritor (Milton, Ontario, coil springs, large continuous furnaces, closing
down), Court Valve (Beamsville, Ontario, auto parts, batch furnaces, closed), US Steel (Hamilton,
Ontario, indefinite closure), Stackpole AGD (PM parts, vacuum carburizing to close end of 2010),
Timken (St. Thomas, Ontario, bearings, shutdown for 3 weeks), Sandvik Mining (Barrie, Ontario, pit
carburizing, closed) and General Motors (St. Catherines, Ontario, reduced hours, continuous
furnaces). When including captive heat treating with commercial heat treaters we have no doubt but
that the total volume of heat treating in Canada has dropped over 50% in a few short months. Bottom
line is don’t put all your eggs in one basket, the big basket in Canada being automotive. March 18/09
AIMT - AIMT with over 50 heat treatment and surface treatment plants mainly in Europe is part of the
Aalberts Group and consistently ranks as one of the largest commercial heat treaters in the world (if
you go to the links on the right side of this page and click on the 10 largest commercial heat treaters in
the world you will see that Aalberts is ranked as number 3). Their name is “newsworthy” today because
of organizational changes which they are going through. One of the two General Managers of AIMT,
Peter Kopp (photo on left below from the AIMT website) has parted ways with the company; however
the other GM, Helmut Nolte (again photo below right from the AIMT website http://www.aimtgroup.com/) will remain with the company. These are both top individuals that we have a high
opinion of and the AIMT plants that we have seen compare to any heat treat plants around the world.
We gather that other changes are in the works and will be announced in the future. March 17/09
Odds & Ends - American Axle has many auto industry specialists worried that the company might be
a candidate for bankruptcy within the next 12 months. With three quarters of its sales from General
Motors this is no surprise to anybody familiar with the industry. As one of the larger captive heat
treaters in the US and Mexico with pusher and batch IQ capacity this is quite obviously of interest to us.
Cutting Specialists Inc., Tennessee, USA, a captive heat treater and manufacturer of lawn mower
blades amongst other items has plans in place for replacing some of their older equipment with newer
processes. The equipment has been purchased. SIFCO Forge Group in the Cleveland, Ohio, USA area
recently purchased some batch IQ capacity to compliment their existing heat treat department.
Bluewater Thermal (the largest US based commercial heat treater recently updated their website
www.bluewaterthermal.com Layoffs. We have absolutely no interest in presenting a daily or
weekly litany of captive and commercial heat treaters and industry suppliers laying employees off.
Assume that this is the case for everybody in the industry and you will be correct in 75% of cases. Odd
timing but there is a brand New Commercial Heat Treat opening in Cleveland. Not a great deal we
know about the company but they will have batch IQ capacity and are either in production or are within
days of production. And that’s our summary of the heat treating industry for March 16/09.
Rolled Alloys/Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA There is not a heat treater in the world that does not use
Rolled Alloys products whether they know it or not. As an example fabricated rod baskets are virtually
always made out of RA 330 rod. March 16/09
Temperance, MI; Rolled Alloys announces the opening of their Tulsa, Oklahoma warehouse. The 68,000
sq. ft. facility will inventory a full line of heat and corrosion resistant alloys including ZERON® 100
Super Duplex Stainless Steel. Rolled Alloys will offer a range of processing capabilities including high
definition plasma cutting, shearing, bar sawing and gauer straightening. Rolled Alloys services a wide
range of industries including oil and gas, petrochemical and chemical processing. Rolled Alloys is the
global leader in specialty alloys, offering heat and corrosion resistant alloys, aerospace alloys, stainless
steels and titanium alloy products. Rolled Alloys operates facilities in Michigan, Ohio, Texas,
Connecticut, California, Oklahoma, Canada, China, England, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands,
Scotland, Singapore and Spain.
We’re From the Government we’re here to Help You. A contradiction in terms however in this
case there is some truth to it. Section www.section179.org of the "American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act" offers some very tangible rewards to purchase items for your business in 2009. This
is a continuation from last year and its intention is to spur purchase of items such as new furnaces.
Remarkably enough by following the link above you will find this information very simple to decipher.
You can read the details for yourself but an example is that by buying a new furnace for $400,000 USD
the end cost after tax breaks is $281,000 USD IF purchased and installed in 2009. It would also appear
that this applies to a wide range of business investments including software (if off the shelf). March
13/09
How does Grain boundary oxidation occur during the carburizing process? From David Pye we
have these thoughts on Grain boundary oxidation during carburizing. David’s comment about city gas
hit very close to home. Many, many times over the years heat treaters have asked us why they get
differing results out of a furnace when none of the parameters have changed. The answer is in David’s
comments about city gas and the actual composition. The solution to the problem is an Infrared gas
analyzer which will tell exactly what the gas composition is. Enough of our ramblings. March 13/09
“Grain boundary oxidation is a phenomenon that occurs during atmosphere carburizing. There are a
number of causes of the phenomenon, but simply put, oxygen is always present in the furnace
atmosphere in some form or another. The atmosphere carburizing process is generally carried out at
process temperatures of 1700℉ which is using either an endothermic atmosphere or a nitrogen
/methanol base atmosphere (carrier gas). This is enriched with a hydrocarbon gas as the carburizing
medium. The typical gas used in North America is natural gas which is commonly called methane. The
problem with city gas is city gas itself. We tend to assume that it is methane. It is approximately 85%
methane with other gases mixed in. The serious problems with this enrichment gas are usually seen
during winter time when the city gas is ‘spiked’ because of line pressure drop problems and gases are
added that create problems with the carburizing in terms of atmosphere carbon potential control. The
typical control analysis of the endo gas is as follows:
Endothermic gas typical analysis:
Hydrogen =40%
Nitrogen =35%
Carbon Monoxide = 19.00%
Carbon Dioxide = 1.00%
Methane = 4.00%
Water vapor = 1.00%
This is a typical carrier gas that is being transported to the process furnace from the endothermic gas
generator. It is at the furnace where the enrichment of the carrier gas takes place using an additional
hydrocarbon gas as the carburizing medium. The cause of the grain boundary oxidation comes the
water vapor and the carbon dioxide even though the ratios are small they are what causes the intergranular oxidation. The mechanism of the oxidation is that the oxygen is absorbed into the surface
steel which diffuses along the austenite grain boundaries at the surface. The diffusion of the oxygen is
seen as a continuous or semi continuous line. It has been found that as the grain size decreases, the
probability of the oxide formation will increase proportionately. One should be aware that the formation
of the oxide around the austenite grain boundaries will be dependent on the alloying elements present
in the steel. The depth and aggressiveness of the oxide attack will be dependent on the time at
carburizing temperature, and the selected carburizing temperature. It is most important to control the
furnace process atmosphere, particularly with regard to the carbon dioxide present in the atmosphere
as both the carbon dioxide and the moisture will be aggressive in promoting the internal grain
boundary oxidation. It is interesting to note that the high manganese steels are susceptible to IGO with
carbon dioxide levels above 0.01% with a limit of 1.00% manganese. This will also be affected (as
stated previously) with the process temperature and the time at temperature. Similarly, it has been
found that carbon dioxide levels of 0.20% will seriously affect a steel with 1% chromium as far as
Internal Grain Boundary oxidation is concerned. So once again it can be seen that great care is
necessary for atmosphere control in order to minimize IGO.”
Michigan Brazing LLC/Seco Warwick. Michigan Brazing (in house brazing) has a good news item for
us today in the form of a joint announcement with Seco Warwick (new furnaces) about how they have
just installed a Controlled Atmosphere Brazing line. March 12/09
"Michigan Brazing LLC has installed a Controlled Atmosphere Brazing (CAB) furnace line to expand
production of aluminum radiators in their Howell, MI manufacturing facility. Michigan Brazing’s furnace
line consists of a Dry Off Oven, Entrance Chamber, (3) zone electrically heated Braze Chamber, Water
Jacketed Cooling Chamber, Exit Chamber, and Air blast Chamber. The furnace has an available belt
width of 30" and an overall product pass height above the belt of 6". The complete line is 53' long and
is designed for about 30 heat exchangers per hour.
About Michigan Brazing
Michigan Brazing specializes in aluminum brazing, racing cores, aluminum radiators, oil coolers, and
contract brazing.
For more information, visit http://michiganbrazing.com/ SECO/WARWICK
Worldwide manufactures industrial heat processing equipment including heat treat furnaces, vacuum
furnace technology, atmosphere generators and aluminum reverb melting and holding systems.
SECO/WARWICK provides heat treating equipment and services worldwide for customers involved with
primary aluminum, aluminum recycling, automotive, aerospace, commercial heat treating, HVAC,
electronics, lighting, medical equipment and nuclear applications. "
Scrapping Used Heat Treating Equipment. For reasons unknown to us from time to time we run
what I would consider a very innocuous item which provokes a very strong response from our readers.
Our article yesterday about scrapping out used equipment was one such item. We stated that generally
this was a waste of money-the general response was that preventing equipment from falling into
competitor’s hands was the main reason for scrapping equipment and secondary was the liability
involved when selling used equipment. We disagree. Used equipment is sold as is, where is which
removes the potential liability involved for the vendor. As far as competitors getting their hands on
your equipment? If a buyer wants a Super 30 Allcase they will find a Super 30 on the used market. You
might as well make money from selling your surplus equipment to your competitor as letting him find it
on the open market (which they will do). Our Scottish, thrifty background rebels’ at the thought of
cutting up perfectly good, well built furnaces. As far as another argument goes about reducing surplus
capacity in the open market by scrapping good furnaces goes, the market will take care of itself. Most
used pusher furnaces will disappear because of reduced demand for auto parts, however in the case of
our previous example about an excellent condition pit carburizer being scrapped-not a good decision
and this does no justice to our industry. March 12/09
Scrapping Heat Treating Equipment - A policy we have never understood and never will is
scrapping used heat treating equipment so competitors don't get their hands on it. The picture attached
shows an impeccable pit carburizing operation operated by a rock drill company that recently closed
down one of their plants in North America. Rather than sell to a commercial heat treat operation, a
potential (or actual) competitor or a furnace rebuilder the decision has been made to scrap the
equipment and it almost brings tears to our eyes. Beautiful equipment, excellent condition and it is
going to the scrap yard in spite of the fact that there is a demand for this type of equipment. We can
understand in some situations if the equipment is extremely specialized or if it has no commercial value
but to scrap equipment which does have a market and this is not proprietary such as a run of the mill
pit carburizer? Sorry don't get it never will-just throwing money away. March 11/09
Solar Manufacturing/Furnace Orders - A good company Solar, we have this announcement about
two large vacuum furnaces they recently shipped. With all due respect to Solar and all other new
furnace builders what we are seeing these days from the new furnace manufacturers (vacuum,
atmosphere or Induction) is a great number of furnaces being shipped or shipping but a dramatic
downturn in announcements about new furnace orders. We can only hope this will change in the near
future. March 11/09
“Souderton, Pa.- Solar Manufacturing, Inc. recently completed the shipment of two large vacuum
furnaces to a major, multi-divisional manufacturer of diffusion bonded porous metal products used for
filtering, transpiration cooling and noise suppression. "These vacuum furnaces were purchased for the
tightly controlled, high temperature sintering of stainless steel, monel, inconel, and hastelloy. These
materials are then diffusion bonded to create a strong, ductile, corrosion resistant, laminated media to
meet the demands of the aerospace, aviation, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, pulp and paper, food and
beverage, and chemical processing industries," explained Pete Reh, vice president of sales. The
maximum operating temperature of the hot zones are 2500°F, with working dimensions of 52? wide X
32? high X 60? deep. The energy efficient hot zones feature a Flex Shield hot face of 0.040? thick
carbon fiber, reinforced graphite foil, and four layers of ½? thick graphite felt insulation. Thin, durable,
graphite heating elements are cylindrically mounted and divided into multiple trim zones. The weight
capacity of the graphite hearth and dedicated work loading truck is rated at 11,000 pounds. The
external gas quenching systems utilize a high-capacity copper heat exchanger, 150 HP drive motor,
and radial blade fan for high velocity quenching through "forward tapered" graphite nozzles. The front
doors of the vacuum chambers are pneumatically operated locking ring closures that facilitate positive
pressure quench to 15 psig (2 bar). A 35? Varian diffusion pump allows for high vacuum performance
of 1 x 10-5 Torr. Solar Manufacturing, Inc. is part of Solar Atmospheres, Inc., one of the largest and
most progressive, independent commercial heat treaters in the USA.
Heat Treating 1940’s - A reader sent us this photo of a commercial heat treat operation in Wisconsin,
USA and tells us this photo was taken in the late 1940’s. What is interesting is that I can think of a
number of heat treats I have visited that do not look that different from what you are looking at.
Bottom line is that except for controls atmosphere furnaces have not changed substantially in the past
50 years. March 10/09
Hydrogen Recovery Systems - This item qualifies as both an interesting technical article and a
business opportunity. H2Pump LLC. has developed a system to recover the waste hydrogen that heat
treaters generate and reuse it for other operations such as brazing. As they are looking for partners or
“test sites” it also qualifies as a business opportunity. Please see the “Article” or go to
www.h2pumpllc.com March 10/09
Heat Treatment Australia - Heat Treaters we speak to in Canada, Mexico, USA, China, India, Brazil
and a host of other countries are all finding it to be a difficult time-what about Australia? From time to
time we speak with probably the largest commercial heat treater in Australia, Heat Treatment Australia
and we asked them this past week what their business is like these days. It sounds like while Australia
is not Utopia when it comes to heat treating things are not too bad and this company is certainly
holding its own these days. So what can we say about this shop? It is a family owned business started
in 1979 as a one man show which now has 40 people in Brisbane. Key personnel are Norm Tucker,
Managing Director, Karen Stanton, GM, Jon O’Donnell, Aviation and Aerospace Manager and Gary
Coffey, Quality Manager. “Heat Treatment Australia offers a range of thermal processing testing to
defence, commercial and aerospace sectors. Vacuum hardening, brazing and carburizing services are
provided. Heat Treatment Australia has furnaces capable of thermally treating parts to harden, stress
relieve, precipitate harden and age, case hardened and nitride.” The company very kindly provided us
with some photos of their operation and the announcement below about accreditations they have
achieved or are in the process of achieving. Feel free to drop them a line if you would like, in our
experience Australians are a friendly bunch and all of our conversations with this company support that
impression. March 9/09
"Heat Treatment Australia leads the way for Commercial shops in Australia. Heat Treatment
Australia’s head office have recently achieved accreditation to AS9100 and approved supplier status for
Lockheed Martin and Goodrich Landing Gear for Vacuum Hardening for parts for the Joint Strike fighter.
Heat Treatment Australia is the only commercial heat treater to have AS9100 and have just confirmed
a NADCAP audit date later this year. These achievements form part of the management team’s
strategic plan to continually increase the companies’ capabilities and enable it to provide heat
treatment services to some of the world largest organizations. A Vacuum Aluminum Brazing furnace is
currently under trial and should be ready to receive shortly. Please contact the team at Heat Treatment
Australia at [email protected] or visit our web site at www.heat.com.au "
What is the effect of alloying elements in steel? Our regular contributor, David Pye
[email protected] is today enlightening us on the effect of alloying elements in steel. March
9/09
Alloying elements are added to steel for many different reasons. Some elements are there in a ‘natural’
state such as sulfur, silicon and of course carbon (deliberately added). The alloying elements can be
found in a number of states in the steel:
·
As intermetallic compounds in the steel
·
In the completely free state
·
Inclusions such as sulphides (manganese sulphides) oxides and other forms
·
In solution with carbon to form carbides with the alloying element and carbon
·
In solution with the iron. Carbon is also an alloying element that is not always recognized as an
alloying element.
The alloy element (the elements themselves) can now be divided into two further groups:
·
Non forming Carbide elements
·
Carbide forming elements
The non carbide forming elements that exist in the steel are not forming any significant chemical
compounds. Generally they are in solid solution elements exist in the steel. Nitrogen can exist in steel
up to approximately 0.40%, and then it will begin to form nitrides with other alloy element. (It should
be noted that it will also form iron nitride, not hard, but corrosion resistant). The elements that are non
carbide forming elements are:
·
Aluminum
·
Nickel
·
Cobalt
·
Nitrogen
·
Copper
·
Silicon
Carbide forming elements. The alloying elements that will readily form carbides in the steel are:
·
Molybdenum
·
Manganese
·
Tungsten
·
Chromium (very strong carbide former)
·
Vanadium,
·
Titanium
·
Zirconium
·
Niobium
Each of the above carbide elements will readily form hard carbides in the steel. This is why most, but
not all are found in tool steels. They also contribute to the secondary hardening factor of the steel in
the tool steels such as:
High speed steels (M and T series
Hot-work steels (H series)
Air Hard steels (A series)
Dimensionally stable steels (D series)
Shock steels (S series)
Some elements will have an effect of the austenitic transformation temperature selection in relation to
the amount of that particular alloying elements or elements. In addition, care needs to be taken on
selecting; not only the austenitizing temperature, but also the critical cooling curves (Time
Temperature Transformation). If the austenitizing temperature is too high, or the cooling rate too slow
then retained austenite can become present because of incomplete transformation. The retained
austenite is an unstable condition, with the untransformed austenite transforming progressively over
time to un-tempered martensite. This means that the steel be dimensionally unstable as well as the
hardness increasing progressively over time.
Chrysler, Marysville, Michigan, USA - In the paragraph directly below we had a brief note about the
Chrysler plant in Marysville, Michigan. We mentioned about the status of the plant and also stated we
were not sure where this project is at. Two paragraphs below is a note from November of 2008 telling
us where the plant stands. As an update to this story we have been lead to believe that the pusher
furnaces ordered for this plant some time ago will be delivered in the very near future. March 6/09
“Chrysler had planned on a new axle components plant in Marysville, Michigan to replace the aging
Detroit Axle plant and as part of that plan placed a multimillion dollar order for new Pusher furnaces
with a US manufacturer. For a number of reasons the furnaces were never delivered and as far as we
know still sit on the manufacturers loading dock. We have no idea what the status of the Marysville
plant is. February 25/09”
“Chrysler LLC and ZF Friedrichshafen announced a deal on Tuesday whereby the German auto supplier
will operate the No. 3 U.S. automaker's axle plant here in this eastern Michigan town. Under the terms
of the deal, Chrysler will retain ownership of the completed plant, where production is expected to
begin in 2010, and will employ the 350 hourly workers who will produce three different axle types.
Many of those workers will come from a Chrysler axle plant in Detroit, which Chrysler president and
vice chairman Tom LaSorda said would cut production as the Marysville plant increased output. ZF will
provide equipment for the facility, which will have additional capacity of 500,000 axles annually. ZF
Chief Executive Hans-Georg Haerter said the company hopes to manufacture axles at the plant for
other automakers and said production capacity "could easily double" to 1 million axles a year.”
Used Equipment Wanted - We have a number of items that customers have asked us to find for
them. All of these are very serious inquiries and the buyers are ready to move quickly. If you have
something that will fit please let us know. March 6/09
- Small subzero-treatment unit. Part volumes are quite small and even a lab type unit would be
considered. Either New or Used.
-5,000 CFH Exo Generator
-Used Stress Relieve Oven. Gas fired with working dimensions of at least 60” wide X 80” deep X 60”
high. Operating temperature of 1250F to 1400F.
-3,000 to 3,600 CFH Endo generator in reasonably good condition. Lindberg preferred but anything will
be considered.
-Aluminum Drop Bottom Oven. 36” X 36” X 60”. Electric, preferably Despatch.
-Gas Nitriders. Two customers are looking for gas Nitriders. In the one case this serious buyer is
looking for a large (bell) gas nitriding furnace with a capacity of 160 square feet or larger. Customer
will also consider two smaller units also.
-Carbottom Furnace. Either gas or electric with working dimensions of 6' wide x 8' deep x 6' high.
Operating temperature of 1500F to 1850F with a fume exhaust for burn outs.
-Carbottom Furnace capable of an 80,000 pound load, an operating temperature of 1700F and a forced
cool to be used for annealing.
Conrad Kacsik Instrument Systems - It would appear that Conrad Kacsik Instruments (who I think
of for instrument calibrations for the heat treating industry) is expanding again. I will let Andrew
Bassett VP of Pyrometry Services tell us in his own words what the company is up to. March 6/09
“Conrad Kacsik Instrument Systems, is again expanding our services to another area of the US. As of
March 2nd, 2009, Conrad Kacsik Instrument Systems will have an office in Massachusetts that will
cover New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Connecticut and Rhode Island. Our Northeast Division will be
managed by Kevin Ball. Kevin has been with Conrad Kacsik Instrument Systems in our Cleveland office
for eight years and is looking forward to growing this new division. We have had a high demand for our
services in the Northeast region and with this new division, we will be better suited to provide our
services to an expanding customer base. Hope all is well at The Monty, and keep up the good work.”
Wisconsin Oven - The press release below from Wisconsin Oven describes a brand new system they
have designed and we understand sold to a company in the Aerospace Industry to process aluminum.
Read on. March 5/09
“Wisconsin Oven designed and manufactured a natural gas fired batch oven with
a quench tank to solution treat aluminum for the Aerospace industry. The
equipment is designed to accept a 4’ wide x 4’ high x 4’ long basket. The oven is
rated for a 1,250°F maximum operating temperature and a 1,100° F normal
operating temperature. The customer required temperature uniformity of ±10°F
at 600°F and 1,100° F per AMS 2750D Class 2 furnaces and Type C
Instrumentation. A nine point temperature uniformity survey (TUS) using
calibrated wire in an empty oven chamber under static operating conditions was
conducted with the results exceeding their requirements (+5.4° F/ -1.8° F at
600° F and +5.3° F / -6.1° F at 1,100° F). A System Accuracy Test (SAT) was
also performed using temporary thermocouples to further insure proper
operation. The oven is fabricated with 6” of insulation in a CAN style construction.
The inner shell and ductwork are fabricated with 18 gauge 304 stainless steel. The hearth consists of
two (2) rows of wheels, rated at a capacity of 3,600 pounds gross loading weight. The heating system
features a 500,000 BTU per hour air heat burner including a motorized gas control valve, flame
detector and flame relay with alarm horn. The recirculation system provides combination air flow and
utilizes a 10,000 CFM @ 15 HP blower. The majority of the air is delivered under the work to flow
vertically upward past and through the product to provide even heating. Both the oven temperature
controller and recorder meet AMS 2750D accuracy requirements and provide the flexibility to heat treat
a wide range of parts with multiple recipes.”
Heat Treat Experience - We’ve lamented the fact that so much experience is leaving the industry
these days because of the downturn. Three individuals as an example, each of whom we know
personally have recently parted ways with the companies they were working for and are good examples
of experienced people that are at least temporarily not involved in heat treating. Each is experienced
and will be missed, although we are confident that all three will again surface in the industry. Steve
Nash formerly of CCHT (part of Bluewater Thermal, commercial heat treating) recently left the
company, Scott Workman is no longer involved with Arvin Meritor in Tennessee (captive heat
treating) and Nathan Parr of Emerson Power Transmission in Ithaca, New York (captive heat treating)
is no longer part of this organization. March 5/09
Aalberts Industries - As one of the ten largest commercial heat treaters in the world Netherlands
based Aalberts is a company that we know reasonably well. What you see below is a highlight of their
financial results from 2008 http://www.aalberts.nl/shownews.asp?docid=latest If you feel the
inclination you can wade through their results to find out how they did in 2008 however this can be
heavy going as the heat treating portion of their business while very large is only a portion of their
overall business. March 5/09
Aalberts Industries achieves operating profit (EBITDA) in line with 2007
Highlights 2008
- Revenue increase of 3% to EUR 1.75 billion (6% at constant exchange rates)
- Organic revenue fall of 2% (at constant exchange rates)
- Operating profit (EBITDA) EUR 251.6 million in line with 2007
- Operating profit (EBITA) EUR 181.5 million (10.4% of revenue)
- Earnings per share EUR 1.02, in line with the update on 16 December 2008
- Continuation of the dividend policy with a pay-out ratio of more than 27% (EUR 0.28 per share)
- Cash flow from operations (EBITDA + changes in working capital) increased by 15%
- Strict working capital management and maintenance of healthy balance sheet ratios
- Strategic expansion Flow Control with Henco, specialist in plastic multilayer systems
Trojan HT/Homer, Michigan, US - In a changing world you adapt or die. Trojan, a good sized
commercial shop in Michigan sent us an example of how they have adapted. They have a large
Beavermatic Tip Up Furnace which has traditionally been used for stress relieving of gray iron castings
2 pounds to 750 pounds with typical loads of 60-80,000 pounds. With changing market conditions they
have found the furnace to be perfectly suited to stress relieving of large weldments, something which
most heat treaters can’t handle. Granted the parts shown only weigh about 2,000 pounds each (they
are 28’ long X 10” diameter) and because of the weight a premium has to be charged however
obviously this has created a whole new market for Trojan. March 4/09
Nitriding versus Carburizing - This past week we had a poll question asking about which heat
treating processes were expected to grow in the future (results further down this page). In response to
this our regular contributor, well known heat treating consultant David Pye had these well thought out
comments. March 4/09
"The discussion of the comparison between these two processes could be a contentious one. But if one
considers the age of the process of carburizing, that process goes back to when man first started to
process iron, back to the ancient Chinese and the ancient Indians of Northern India. Steel was first
made by heating iron up in the fires that were made to forge the iron. Carbon from carbon monoxide of
the forge fire produced the carbon that diffused in to the surface of the iron. The process of nitriding is
perhaps just over 105 years old and is (by comparison) a relative new comer to the surface treating
arena. The process of nitriding is a selective process just as the process of carburizing is a selective
process, and used for certain applications. However the nitride process and its derivative processes
offer the engineer a great deal of latitude and considerations.
Advantages:
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Low process temperature
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Low distortion (distortion will not be eliminated. This is because of prior induced stresses and
of course growth due to the nitriding procedure)
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Controllable surface metallurgy
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Improved fatigues strength
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Free from any residual stresses
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Dimensional stability
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Derivative processes such as FNC and oxy nitride can be easily accomplished
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Any steel can be nitrided
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Low gas consumable
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No hard ‘wear and tear’ on the thermal process equipment
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Simple furnace construction for salt bath, gas and plasma systems
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Extensive furnace life
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Low furnace maintenance due to low process temperatures
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Repeatable cycles
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Repeatable metallurgy
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Shallow case depths
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Good supportive core hardness values
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Can be machined to below size and then grown to size by the nitriding process
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Can also be machined to leave just lapping tolerance and then nitrided
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Little or no rework
Disadvantages:
As with any process, there are disadvantages also and nitriding is no exception:
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Pre-Heat treatment to have the core as tempered martensite is necessary
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Long process cycle times
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For high surface hardness values it will be necessary to have an aluminum content/ or a
chrome content (or both)
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testing.
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Plasma nitriding equipment is a high cost investment
Salt bath will have potential effluent problems and requires constant slat composition
Potential safety issues with salt baths
There are obviously many more disadvantages to the process and process equipment, but the
advantages do outweigh the disadvantages. The nitriding process is growing at a faster rate than with
carburizing. However with the process techniques of Low Pressure Carburizing and high pressure gas
quenching, the process of carburizing could well be on the increase. It is believed however that the
nitride process and its derivative process will lead the growth of thermal surface treatment."
The Future of Heat Treating…Outsourcing? Manufacturing and consequently heat treating is
constantly evolving as mature products die out, new products replace them, new materials are
developed and markets change based upon a whole slew of factors including politics and demographics.
A week spent touring captive and commercial heat treaters in Michigan, USA, the heat treating Mecca
of North America emphasized how outside factors have such an effect on our industry. Currently the
industry in Michigan is being absolutely devastated due to factors largely beyond their control and the
speed with which these changes are occurring is forcing radical changes and new ideas in the industry
at a pace previously unheard of. When we say change we are not talking so much about the equipment
itself (although reduced and more erratic volumes are making heat treaters reconsider their choice of
furnaces, but rather more a change in the way the whole industry does business. Every single heat
treater we spoke with this week was completely re-evaluating the way they do business; on the table
are items as insignificant as larger “minimum” orders (commercial heat treaters), a complete review of
all operating costs, ditching large but relatively unprofitable customers (commercials), closing down
some long time processes (captive heat treaters) and reconsidering the whole mix of heat treating
furnaces. However In our humble opinion (an opinion shared by many heat treaters this week) the
largest change that will be seen is a dramatic shift from captive heat treating to commercial heat
treating. The whole concept of “outsourcing” heat treating has been around for years and has enjoyed
some success but this will be nothing compared to what we will be seeing in the near term. The
benefits are so glaringly apparent to most captives that they ignore this at their peril. Consider that by
closing an in house heat treat a manufacturer will reduce fixed costs, free up capital, reduce the size of
it’s work force and still achieve the quality that they need-CQI-9 and other specifications have
succeeded in levelling the playing field. Granted this is not the way to go for all manufacturers but for
many it is the next logical step. Watch for upcoming case studies about the comparison between in
house and “out” house heat treating. Never for a second would we suggest that this recession is a good
thing but if there is any silver lining here at all it is the fact that it will force us all to reconsider how we
do business, “think outside the box” and become really innovative after so many years of being fat,
dumb and happy (although personally I would prefer to be fat, dumb and happy). March 4/09
Stackpole Automotive Gear Division - Companies come and go even in the best of times but this is
personally quite upsetting to mention. Located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Stackpole (now Gates
Canada) is a manufacturer of powdered metal gears for the automotive industry. Stackpole has always
been a world leader in their field; under the direction of Peter Jones (now retired) Stackpole was one of
the first companies to get into high temperature sintering and the first to go to vacuum carburizing on
a large scale. To this day they remain one of the largest vacuum carburizers around. Unfortunately this
is all coming to an end with the parent company Tomkins announcing that the plant will be closed by
the end of 2010. While details are still sketchy it would appear that this does NOT affect the other
Stackpole plants in Ancaster and Stratford, Ontario. What a world when you see such a progressive
company closing down. March 3/09
Bodycote International/Canton, Michigan, US - In our opinion one of the most difficult heat
treating processes to offer commercially is Induction. The reason being that while many manufacturers
will not consider installing large heat treating furnaces, Induction is more akin to a machining centre
and consequently lends itself to a manufacturing cell. Having said that many commercial shops tend to
have some Induction heating more as an afterthought and a customer service than as a core part of
their business. Bodycote International in Canton, Michigan is an exception to this rule. While I wouldn't
swear to this, this location is quite possibly the largest Induction only heat treater in North America.
This past week I had a chance to tour the plant with Eric Hutton (Regional Manager Michigan/Mexico)
and an impressive operation it is. In the photo below you see from left to right Gord Montgomery
(themonty.com) Steve Richardson - General Manager Eric Hutton - Regional Manager
(Michigan/Mexico) Brett Burns - Plant Manager Luz Medina - Machine Operator March 3/09
Harbor Metal Treating Company/Benton Harbor, Indiana, US - Bluewater Thermal Services is the
largest US based commercial heat treater with a number of locations around North America, one of
which is Harbor Metal Treating which I had the opportunity to visit this past week. Harbor is a larger
than average commercial heat treater with a pretty good offering in terms of processes including batch
IQ processing, vacuum heat treating, vacuum tempering with some Nitriding and other processes
thrown into the mix. The Director of Operation is a fellow by the name of Mark Fortuna and if I
understand correctly Mark’s dad (Tony) started the business a number of years back before selling to
Bluewater. In the photo below you see from left to right Kurt Hutchinson (Plant Manager), Mark
Fortuna, Gord Montgomery (themonty.com) and Dennis Hansen of Met-Pro Services. It hardly bares
repeating that it is a rough world out there these days but Harbor saw it coming, made a few
adjustments and is doing pretty well these days all things considered. March 2/09
What Type of Heat Treating Is Going to Grow in the Future? That was our poll question for last
week and we now have the results. Probably one of the choices should have been none however
perhaps we are being pessimistic. The response to this question was substantial and included one
individual who voted that all types of heat treating would grow with the exception of Induction, either
this respondent is a real optimist or they had a real down on Induction. Bottom line was that roughly
25% felt Vacuum Carburizing would grow in the future, 20% are confident that vacuum heat treating
has a bright future, exactly the same number are betting on Nitriding with carburizing at roughly 19%
with the remainder under the impression that Induction is a growth area. These results do no mirror
my personal feeling in that we see Nitriding as one of the strongest growth areas however we bow to
the will of our readers. March 2/09
Solar Manufacturing - March 2/09
"Souderton, Pa. -- Solar Manufacturing recently secured lease on a building near its corporate
headquarters in Souderton, Pa. The facility will support the manufacturing of new extraordinarily large
vacuum furnaces. This addition also provides Solar Manufacturing with the needed space to support
ongoing manufacturing growth. The modern building with its 30’ high ceilings, bridge crane, and
additional 15,000 square feet of manufacturing capacity makes it uniquely suited for the manufacturing
of large vacuum furnaces. In 2009, Solar Manufacturing has plans to build a 36-foot long vacuum car
bottom furnace and a vertical bottom loading furnace. These furnaces have been sold to customers
overseas in the titanium mill products and aircraft/aerospace industries. This additional space is needed
due to continued growth, explained Jim Nagy, president of Solar Manufacturing, Inc. “This location is
ideally situated close to our main operation and affords us access to adequate roads capable of special
heavy haul trucking to service our domestic customers and access to near-by seaports to service our
overseas customers,” he added. Solar Manufacturing, Inc. is part of Solar Atmospheres family of
companies. With combined sales of $50 million, the Solar Companies are progressive leaders in the
global thermal processing industry as service providers and manufacturers. To learn more about their
diverse product line, visit their website at www.solarmfg.com ."
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Item #B252 2 Abar Ipsen TPQ-9 Gas Fired Batch furnaces SN 60401 and 60402 DOM: 12/1996
and 6/1997 Charge vestibule Hot Zone Quench tank & vestibule Fully automatic transfer of load from
charge vestibule through quenching process. Units are not installed. One is complete, while the other
needs some repair. Honeywell setpoint controls with Yokogawa digital furnace control. Working
dimensions of 30”Wx48”Lx24”H Price $25,000 USD Each
Item #B251 Lucifer Aluminum Drop Bottom Oven. Electrically heated this has working
dimensions of 68” wide X 72” deep X 102” long. 1600 gallon tank. Capable of 1200F. Three SCR heat
banks (one bank needs SCR repair). Currently installed and in production until very recently. This is
complete and in operating condition but it sure doesn’t look pretty. Vendor is asking $20,000 USD
but all offers will be considered.
Item #B250 12,000 lb Aluminum Age Oven. Specifications Date Built: 1999 Maximum Operating
Temperature: 500°F Exterior Dimensions: 10' 1" W x 14' 3" L x @23' 2" H (top of door mast); @19’
(top of oven fan) Work zone: 106" W x 90" L x 103" H Burners: Natural gas @ 2,300 CFH Voltage:
460v Heat input: 2.3 mmBTU Recirculation Fan: 20 HP @ 30,000 CFM Equipped with: A/B Controls /
PLC; Yokogawa controllers Price: $45,100 USD.
Item #B249 12,000 lb Aluminum Drop Bottom Batch Furnace. Specifications Date built: 1999
Maximum Operating Temperature: 1100° F Exterior Dimensions: 12' 7" W x 22' L x 26' 6" H Work
zone: 84" W x 80" L x 72" H Max Capacity: 12,000 lbs/batch Quench delay: 11-13 seconds Burners:
Natural gas @ 4,000 CFH Voltage: 460v Heat input: 4 mmBTU Recirculation Fan: 20 HP @ 25,926 CFM
Equipped with: A/B Controls / PLC; Yokogawa controllers Price: $223,000 USD.
Item #B248 12,000 lb Aluminum Quench Tank. Specifications Date Built: 2001 Maximum
Operating Temperature: 212° F Exterior Dimensions: 12' 9" W x 16' L x 10' 10" H Work zone: 84" W x
80" L x 72" H Max Load Capacity: 12,000 lbs Max Water Capacity: 9,523 gallons Burners: Natural gas
@ 2,200 CFH Voltage: 460v Heat input: 2.2 mmBTU Blower motors: 3 HP Agitators: (4) 3 hp with 12"
propellers Equipped with: A/B Controls / PLC; Yokogawa controllers Price:$164,300 USD.
Item #B247 Surface Combustion Standard Allcase Furnaces (2 available). Available is a gas
fired Surface Combustion Standard Allcase line with working dimensions of 24” X 36” X 20” high.
Included are two tempers with an operating temperature of 1250F and a Surface washer. All equipment
is currently installed. Consider it in good condition and ready to go. 1970’s vintage. Also available is a
second Allcase and Temper although these have been stripped of the alloy. Asking price for all 5
items is $75,000 USD.
Item #B246 Lindberg Pit Furnace. Electrically heated, max operating temperature 1250°F. Working
dimensions 48" X 36" deep. Recirculating fan & Honeywell UDC3300 controls. This is a NEW furnace!
Available immediately. Asking Price: $85,000US reduced from $125,000.
Item #B245 C. I. Hayes Electric Furnace. 32” wide x 15” high x 52” deep. Complete. Asking
$2,500 USD.
Item #B244 Surface Combustion Allcase Carburizing Furnace. 1980's vintage with working
dimensions of 30" X 48" X 18" high. Gas fired with top cool option. 4 U-tubes. Casemate control. Endo
atmosphere, no quench tank. Used for aerospace work this furnace has been surveyed to +- 10°F.
1750°F operating temperature. Currently installed but not in use. Comes with loading system.
Complete and in good condition. Asking Price: $20,000 USD. New Price: $15,000USD
Item #B242 Surface Combustion “Super 30” Allcase Furnaces (2 available). These are gas
fired Surface Combustion Batch furnaces with working dimensions of 30” wide X 48” deep X 30” high.
1980’s vintage. Both have rear handlers. Set up for Endo atmosphere. Furnaces are in good overall
condition and alloy is good. Currently in heated indoor storage. Asking $45,000 USD each.
Item #B241 Surface Combustion “Super 30” Allcase Line. This is a gas fired Surface Combustion
Batch IQ line with working dimensions of 30” wide X 48” deep X 30” high. 1980’s vintage. Rear
Handler. Set up for Endo atmosphere. Furnace is in good overall condition and alloy is good. Currently
in heated indoor storage. Also included is a gas, direct fired temper rated for 1400F with working
dimensions of 30” X 48” X 30”. 1 double ended double powered charge car. Dunk/Spray washer-steam
heated. Consider all this equipment complete, well maintained and fully operational when it was shut
down. Asking $105,000 USD for the complete line.
Item #B238 Harper Box Atmosphere Furnace. Well below value for quick sale.
Harper Box Atmosphere Furnace, Type: “ARG”, Electric with Globar Heating Elements, 500-2400°F
Range, Was being used with Argon, but could be any inert gas, Work Zone: 24”W x 20”D x 36”H Price:
$1,800 USD for quick sale Immediate Availability. Location: Portland, OR
Item #B237 Custom Hydrogen Atmosphere Bell Furnace. Excellent for small brazing jobs,
2250°F, 14" Diameter x 18" High Work Zone, Electric, 230V/2 Phase, FLA 75, Water-cooled base &
Retort Flange, Furnace Outside Dimension is 34" Dia. x 36"H, Pad is 28" Dia. x 10"H, \Overall is 34"
Dia. x 48"H. Single Zone of Control, Control Penel includes Honeywell Chart Recorder and Honeywell
UDC Control/Overtemp, Great unit that needs minor work. Good overall condition. Price: $4,800 USD
Location: West Coast U.S.
Item #B235 Ipsen T-4 Atmosphere Integral Quench Furnace (standard height). 1960 Ipsen
Model T-4-600-CGM Endo Atmosphere Integral Quench Furnace, previously certified for doing Boeing
work, work zone: 24"W x 36"D x 18"H, 1750°F, Gas-Fired Radiant Tubes, Has recently had new alloy
burner tubes, new brick and new ceramic hearth. Overall Footprint: 7'W x 15'6"L x approx. 12'H, No Pit
Needed. Pyronics burner control, Carbon Control. Operational. Location: Pacific Northwest Asking
Price: $13,900.00 USD
Item #B232 Despatch Car Bottom Oven. Working dimensions of 10” 6” wide X 50’ long X 10’ high.
Outside dimensions of 18’ wide X 51’ 4” long X 17’ 3” high. Gas fired with a maximum operating
temperature of 1250F. 480V/3ph/60cycle. Furnace is fibre lined with 2 zones of control. Two doors, one
at either end and two cars. Free standing control panel with Cutler Hammer Panel Mate PLC Controller,
Chessell digital round strip chard recorder, Honeywell digital overtemps. Excellent condition! Asking
price: $137,500.00 USD.
Item #B231 Lindberg Atmosphere Integral Quench Furnace. Lindberg, Model 13-CT-24361818AQ-2 Atmosphere Integral Quench Furnace, In/Out Design, Electric Radiant Tube Design, 65kW,
Surveyed Range: 1200°F to 1850°F, Carbon Control System, Quench Oil Cooler, Quench Oil Heater,
Rapid Recovery (from cold to temperature in 2-1/2 hours), Controls: West 6700 and West 6100, Truline
Chart Recorder, Overall Footprint: Approx. 9-1/2ftW x 13-1/2Ft L x 10ft-10"H No Pit is Needed,
Recently Re-bricked, Operational for Demonstration Price: $25,000 USD Will be painted before
removal for shipment.
Item #B230 PKM-75 Atmosphere IQ Furnace. Pacific Scientific, Model PKM-75GRT, Gas-Fired,
Atmosphere Integral Quench Furnace, Work Zone: 24"W x 36"L x 22"H, 2100°F max., Straight Thru
design, Eclipse Burners, 615,000 BTU/hr, Quench oil heater, Quench Oil Cooler, Powered Load Table,
Carbon Control System, Quench Oil Filtration, Dual Gas Cooling Fans, 2-Speed Quench Agitation, Brick
Condition: "Good", Overall Footprint: 8'0"W x 20'L x 10'2"H, No Pit is Needed. Manuals and Drawings
Included. Operational for Demonstration. Price: $39,000 USD Will be Painted before shipment.
Item #B223 Pacific Scientific 500lb. Atmosphere Integral Quench Furnace. Refurbished 1976
Pacific Scientific Model PKM-50 Electric Endothermic Atmosphere Integral Quench Furnace, with top
cool capability for loading during gas cool cycle, 76 kVA, 480V/3Ph/60Hz, 1950°F, for Carburizing, Deep
Case Hardening, Neutral Hardening and has enrichment gas addition and control for Carbo-Nitriding.
Work zone is 24"w x 36"l x approximately 20"h. It takes a 24" x 36" grid and basket. Outside
dimensions (footprint) are approximately 9'w x 19'l x 11'hl. It has a stand-alone control cabinet that is
5'w x 7'h x 20"deep. Finally, the power panels are approximately 5'w x 8'h x 2' deep. 500 lb. Capacity,
with Quench Oil Temperature Control system with heating and cooling of quench oil (SBS Cooler), Front
end loading and unloading with motorized drive table, Carbon Control System with Honeywell controls
and new SSI Gold Probe oxygen sensor, Brick-Lined and brick is in good condition, Honeywell
temperature control and high limit, operational and can be demonstrated. Approx. 15 spare heating
elements and 6 spare oil heaters. No water cooling (safety issue). All cooling is done by SBS oil cooler.
It is currently set up for using endothermic gas. It has an endothermic gas flow meter, a natural gas
flow meter, an air flow meter, and an ammonia flow meter for carbonitriding. Price: $14,500 USD
Location: Northwestern U.S.
Item #B218 Surface Combustion Pit Carburizer.
This is a gas fired unit with working dimensions of 36" X 72". Overall in not bad condition, but all the
instruments are missing and will need to be replaced. Currently located in a heat treat shop but not
installed.
Item #B204 Batch IQ Furnaces Ipsen Batch IQ Furnaces.
(2 Available). Available are one Ipsen T-7 with working dimensions of 30" wide X 48" deep X 22" high
and 1 T-8 units with working dimensions of 30" X 48" X 24" high. Both furnaces are electrically heated,
and range from 1982 vintage to 1989, complete and overall in good condition. Currently they are not
installed, they are packed and braced for shipping which means no rigging costs. Each comes with an
SBS quench oil cooler and the Ipsen "Carboprof" atmosphere control system. Asking price for each is
$35,000 USD.
Item #B181 Dayton Process Retort Furnace
with heat source, retort and lid only. Needs a control system and gas panel. Max operating temperature
2000 degrees F. Retort size 46" diameter x 51" deep. Heating elements on sides and bottom. Asking
$19,000 USD.
Item #B180 VAC AERO Vertical Retort Furnace
with Avesta 253MA retort working size 32" high X 29" diameter. Retort equipped for vacuum pumping
(pump not included). Max operating temperature 2000 degrees F. Water cooled 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: $19,000 USD.
Item #B152 Pacific Integral Quench Furnace.
PKM-50-CRT. Work Area: 24"W x 20"H x 36"L. Outside dimensions: 96"W X 135"H x 360"L. Max.
Temp: 1900°F. Controls: Honeywell 2000 & 3000 strip chart. With carbon control (Accu-Carb) by
Furnace Control, dual agitators. New Price: $19,500 USD
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 11/2" thick silicon carbide plates on elevating piers make up the hearth. Wall and roof insulation rated to
2800ºF. New Price: $17,000 USD
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Item #C231 Holcroft Pusher Carburizers 6 Row (3 available). Built in 2000 these furnace lines
are installed and in production and include high heat furnaces, oil quench and tempers. All three are
identical and are in immaculate condition. Gas fired 6 rows, tray dimensions of approximately 12” X
18”. Numerous spare parts included. Honeywell temperature and atmosphere controls. Any offer will
be considered. Call for more details.
Item #C230 1700ºC Atmosphere Pusher Furnace System 1998 CM Furnaces Model 4812-1204Z-180-7Z PREHEAT, Hydrogen Atmosphere Pusher Furnace System with Debind and Sintering
Furnaces, Serial # 9700987, 7 Zone 1200ºC Preheat with 4 Zone 1700ºC High Heat, Hydrogen or
Dissociated Ammonia Process Gas, Nitrogen Protective Atmosphere, Electrically Heated,
480V/3Ph/60Hz, 336 kVA Heating, 700 Amps total, 12" x 12" pusher plate design, 8" High Work Area,
Idle since approx. mid-2006 due to discontinued product line (lost to offshore producer), still
connected, well-maintained, used for MIM powder metal part debind and sintering, all available spares,
pusher plates included, exhaust ductwork, return conveyor (full loop), gas analyzing instruments,
green-shape pusher is ball-screw drive, exit movement by pneumatic pushers. Other details: Hi-Heat
zone is 176-3/4" long, Preheat zone is 186-3/4" long, Cooling Section (4 zones) is 197-1/2" long, 1"
thick alumina ceramic pusher/carrier plates. No known issues. Gas requirements: 200 SCFH Hydrogen
or D.A., 200 SCFH of Nitrogen (or Argon), 10 SCFH compressed air Cooling Water: 10 GPM, Gas
Humidifier, Overall Footprint of assembled system with both furnaces and control panel is approx. 72 ft
long x 11-1/2 ft Wide x 8 ft high (plus exhaust hoods & ductwork), Full Manuals & Installation
Drawings, Allen-Bradley SLC-500 PLC with Quick Panel Jr. Display. Brick Insulation (Full Insulation
Drawing Available). Sold As-Is, Where-Is, Buyer responsible for rigging, shipping and state sales tax, if
applicable. Was working fine when idled. Price: $165,000 USD Location: Western U.S.
Item #C229 Surface Gas Fired Pusher Line SN: CC-11710/11 DOM: 1981 Single Row Three Zone
Austenitizing Furnace. 3500 gallon Heated Quench Tank Heated Post Wash and Rinse unit Electrically
Heated Two Row Draw Furnace Line is currently disassembled.
Item #C228 Holcroft Gas Fired Mesh Belt Line SN: CJ-4650 3 zones Max temp 1650F 60” Mesh
Belt Water cooled belt return Oil Quench Post Wash integral to the Tempering Furnace Line does not
have the following Mesh belt Quench belt. Asking $98,500 USD.
Item #C227 AFC Gas Fired Mesh Belt Line. Manufactured in 1993. This is gas fired and has 4
zones. Max temp 1650F. Mesh belt is 60” wide, 50’ working length. Oil Quench. Gas fired Post Wash.
Tempering Furnace. Line is missing a mesh belt and post wash belt. Asking $98,500 USD.
Item #C226 High Temperature Pusher Kilns (2 available). AJ Carsten Kiln built in 1998. S/N
98008. 7 Zones of control. 12 x 7 pusher kiln with closed loop transfer, 480v,3 phase, 150 amp, 42'
long, 6' high, 10' wide. SiC rod elements for maximum temperature of 1525ºC. Excellent condition!
Asking $35,000 USD. Second furnace was also built by AJ Carsten in 1997. 3 Zones of control. S/N
97007.12 x 5 pusher kiln with closed loop transfer, 480v,3 phase, 150 amp, 33'long, 6' high, 7' wide.
Again excellent condition. Asking $35,000 USD
Item #C225 24” Mesh Belt Furnace Line. Rebuilt by the JL Becker Company this line has less than
200 hours on it since it was rebuilt. Electrically heated, 460V/3 Phase/60 Hertz. Complete with full
documentation including mechanical drawings, electrical drawings and operating instructions.
Top Of Belt Height 41 inches
Belt Width 24 inches
Zones of Control Two (2)
Heat Input Zone #1 120 KW
Heat Input Zone #2 80 KW
Operating Temp. 2050 degrees F
Max. Operating Temp 2100 deg. F
Idle Temperature 1800 degrees F (1400° F weekends)
Belt Speed adjustable by VSD (1-4 Ft./Min.)
Asking Price: $40,000 USD.
Item #C224 Pacific Scientific (now Selas) Gas Fired Pusher Carburizing Furnace. Size:
24"wide x 36"long x 24"high. Capacity: 1000 lb loads. Model: Pacific/Selas PKM 75-2. Maximum temp:
1900°F Electrics: 480v 3 phase. Controls: Honeywell 2000 digital overtemperature control. Partlow
quench temperature control. General: Air operated vertical lift front door, intermediate door and exit
door. Gas fired radiant tube, skid rail pusher, trays available. Two chamber hot zone. Includes quench
cooler. Located in South Carolina. Furnace is connected, is in operating conditions and can be cycled.
Trays and hoods available. Asking Price: $35,000 USD
Item #C222 AFC Meshbelt Furnace Line. Built in 1992 - Atmosphere Furnace Company Continuous
Mesh Belt Furnace, 2000 lb/hour, harden and Temper designed and built for the Fastener Industry.
Loading equipment is Eriez. Condition of the alloy is good. Belts and tubes are good, brick needs
replacing. Generator is not included. Furnace is set-up for nitrogen methanol. Can be plumbed for
endo easily. Operating temperature of the Temper Oven is 1050 degrees. Pre-wash and post-wash
included and Quench line is complete and was processing parts when it was shut down 1 year ago.
Asking Price: $250,000 USD. Please contact us for more details.
Item #C221 Aluminum Pusher Furnaces (2 available). Built by Harris Metals/Lindberg. Both are
single row units. Currently in indoor storage but working when removed from service. Overall
dimensions (for shipping) are 8’W x 27.5’L x 11.3’H. Working dimensions (basket size) 24” X 24” X 24”.
Asking $30,000 USD each. Please contact us for more details.
Item #C220 C.I. Hayes Hydrogen Mesh Belt Furnace (Humpback Style)
Built in 1996
24” wide belt
2100F Max.
Three zones of control (Honeywell Instruments)
100% Hydrogen atmosphere (could run others as needed)
Water cooled cooling section
Nitrogen purge
Kanthal SiC heat Elements (spares included)
System has mainly been used for high volume annealing of stainless steel. However, other processes
such as brazing or hardening of high hardenability materials is possible as well.
Price: $99,000.00 USD
System is still installed and running if a demo is needed.
Item #C219 ABBOTT MODEL 6ZSCR-18-432HH6-VC-2150. 18" wide belt, 4"+ opening over the
belt, 432" heating chamber (silicon carbide muffles), six zones, 36" long vari-cool with 162" of
additional cooling including two curtain boxes. 2150 deg.F. max temp., piped for dissociated ammonia
atmosphere and nitrogen purge, 335 kw @ 480/3/60,Honeywell UMO 800 controller/programmer, OAD:
84" w x 90" h x 720" l. Currently used for annealing knife blades but with a little effort a metallic muffle
in the front half of the heating chamber could be added for debinding and sintering of PM parts. Asking
price: $160,000.00 USD OBO
Item #C212 Holcroft Mesh Belt Annealing Furnace. Nitrogen Atmosphere, 1650°F. Electrically
heated. 72” wide belt, 9” high over belt, 24’ heated section. 8’ cooling section. Consider this in good
overall condition. Asking $175,000 USD.
Item #C211 Holcroft Austempering Lines (3 available). This is a cast link belt furnace, electrically
heated with an operating temperature of 1750F. Belt width is 48” X 21’ long (heated length). Automatic
shaker pan loading system. Salt quench tank with discharge conveyor. Wash tank with conveyor. Rinse
tank w/conveyor. Parts dryer with conveyor. Height over belt 7-3/4". Asking price $210,000 USD
New Price: $110,000 USD loaded on to a truck.
Item #C210 CM High Temperature Pusher Furnace. Model # 488-120-3Z-480V-3PH-A. Tray size
8” X 12” X 5/8” alumina. Preheat is 90” long with 3 zones of control, 1100C operating temperature,
66KW. High heat is 120” long with 3 zones of control, operating temperature is 1800C, 135KW. Height
over hearth is 7”. Automatic doors at both ends and atmosphere flushing and burn-off stacks.
Atmosphere is Hydrogen with a Nitrogen purge. There are two cooling sections with a total length of
120”. Screw drive pusher and load return conveyor system. Overall dimensions are 87” high X 132”
wide X 57’ long. The furnace was tested for operation at 1800C but only used for 2 years at 1200C.
Asking price is $310,000 USD or best offer.
Item #C209 Cast Link Belt Line. This is a complete cast link belt line rated at 7000 lbs / HR.
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
$250,000.00 USD
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. 2050°F with a hydrogen/nitrogen atmosphere. Length of front drive end 7’.
Preheat section 8’ long. Hot Zone section 16’ long. Cooling section 29’ long. Main control panel 6’L x
20”D x 6’H. Atmosphere panel 5’W x 10”D x 6’ 6”H 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 #C203 2100°F Belt Atmosphere Furnace. Lindberg™ 20" Wide x 12" High Belt Atmosphere
Furnace, Electric (Globar elements), 2100°F (may be 2150°F) Max. Temperature, 10ft Heating with
30ft Cooling, Set up for Exothermic (combustible gas) atmosphere, Good for a variety of heat treating
applications, but Ideal for Brazing or Annealing applications. Atmosphere Burn-off, Guillotine End
Doors, SCR Control, Complete rebuild included but was not limited to: new brick, new cooling muffles,
new elements, new belt, etc. Does not require a muffle, so lower long-term maintenance costs. Contact
us for full details. Reconditioned, and ready for quick shipment. Price: $75,000 USD Location:
Midwestern U.S)
Item
#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. 2- Honeywell UDC zone temp. controls, 2 Honeywell paper chart
recorders. Asking Price for C202 & C202b (below) is $119,000 USD.
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. Asking Price for C202(above) & C202b is $119,000 USD.
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
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: 18,000.00 USD OBO.
Item #C182 C.I. Hayes 1500°C (2732°F) Atmosphere Pusher Furnace. 1993 C.I. Hayes
Atmosphere Pusher Furnace, Type: MY-040860-60PH, Max. Temp: 96" Long Preheat: 1093°C
(2000°F); 96" Long High Heat: 1500°C (2732°F), Atmosphere: Nitrogen and Dissociated Ammonia,
Opening: 12" Wide x 6" High, Currently using 6" x 6" alumina parts carrier plates. Electrical Rating: 81
kW, 460Volts/3-Phase/60Hz, 305 Amp. Preheat Chamber, High Heat Chamber, Dual Water-Jacketed
Cooling Chambers. Pusher Drive with Automatic Return Conveyor with Indexing, Preheat has Gas-Tight
Metallic Muffle, High Heat has Molybdenum Elements. Price: $110,000 USD Location: Western U.S.
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:
$110,000 USD Location: Western U.S. New Details
Item #C178 Pacific Scientific Rotary Retort Furnace. Endothermic Atmosphere Rotary Retort
Furnace, Throughput ~300 lb/hr, Owner has gone through the equipment thoroughly in preparation for
start-up. But minor rewiring remains for furnace to be ready to operate. Pacific Northwest Location.
Asking Price: $55,000 USD.
Item #C167 Shaker Hearth Hardening Line. 400 lb/hr Sunbeam Shaker ("Shuffle Hearth")
Hardening Furnace Line, Includes Automatic Part Loader, Electric Shaker Furnace, 1800°F, 112 kW,
Quench Tank with Dragout Belt, Rotary Parts Washer and 1000°F Continuous Belt Temper Furnace, 50
kW. Overall Line Length, if in straight line is approx. 61 ft. Overall Height is approx. 8ft-6in., Max.
Overall Width is approx. 7ft-3in. with piping. Still under power for demonstration. Extra spare shaker
hearth and spare belt for temper. Price: $50,000 USD whole line.
Item #C128 Ipsen P-6 Pusher Furnace. 24” X 24" X 18" high, holds 6 trays. 1969 Vintage. Three
heat zones each with a fan (although the first zone fan is missing). The second zone needs some
rebricking. 16 of the 32 tubes are new. Instruments include 3 Honeywell UDC 2000 hi-limit controllers.
Charge zone has a Honeywell 4500 circular chart recorder. All 3 zones are Honeywell type digital
controllers. The carbon sensor is Honeywell controlled. All mechanical parts, (quench drives, etc.), were
in good working order when shut down. Fair condition overall. Asking Price: $16,500 USD
Item #C127 Ipsen P-4 Pusher Furnace. 27” X 30" X 18" High. Holds 4 Trays. 1975 Vintage, in
operation until October 2004 when it was shut down. Excellent operating condition although the front
arch needs some minor repair. Front zone instrument is a Honeywell DR4300 circular chart recorder.
The controllers and hi-limits are Honeywell UDC type. Currently in indoor storage. Asking Price:
$22,000 USD
Item #C103 Electric Furnace Co. Roller Hearth Normalizing Line.
This line, which was purchased new approximately 10 years ago was only used for a very brief period
of time and is in immaculate condition! Originally sold for $2 million US it is complete and currently in
indoor storage. All electric with heavy duty rolls on 9" centers it has an atmosphere cool and a temper.
Uses 36" X 36" trays. 40" wide work zone, 20" high, 3-4,000 pounds/hr. Brick lined with an operating
temperature of 1650F. Vendor is asking $450,000 USD. Complete drawings are available on
request. If you are looking for a large normalizing line and are considering new I would suggest that
this is a good way to save $1.5 million. By the way the company that disassembled the furnace took
video tape for reassembly purposes.
Uses a 36" x 36" tray with a 20" high door opening. A typical roller hearth cycles at a preset time and
advances the load, one tray at a time, through the furnace. Based on the dimensions, the normalizing
furnace should hold 13 trays at a time and the tempering furnace should hold 16 trays. If you advance
the normalizing furnace every 18 minutes, you will move a tray through the furnace in about 4 hours.
If you advance the tempering furnace every 15 minutes, you will move a tray through the furnace in
about 4 hours.
Both the high heat and the temper have atmosphere. The high heat max temperature rating is at least
1650°F. New Information & Pictures
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Item #T189 1250°F Box Furnace. 1994 Microgravity Systems Electric Heated Box Furnace. Work
Area: 24"W x 36"D x 18"H. Max. Temperature Rating: 1250°F. Power: 480V A/C. Controls and Chart
Recorder Panel Included. Price: $4,900 USD Offers will be considered. Location: Western U.S.
Item #T188 CEC Box Draw Furnace, Gas fired. 24"wide X 36"long X 24"high. Max Temp: 1000°F.
Controls: Honeywell digital temperature control, Honeywell digital overtemperature control and
Honeywell dr4200 round chart recorder. General: Air operated vertical lift front door. Gas heated, the
interior is lined with light weight refractory, (2) 30" long roller rails and a belt driven circulating fan in
the roof. Asking Price: $10,000 USD
Item #T187 12,000 lb Aluminum Drop Bottom Batch Furnace. Specifications Date built: 1999
Maximum Operating Temperature: 1100° F Exterior Dimensions: 12' 7" W x 22' L x 26' 6" H Work
zone: 84" W x 80" L x 72" H Max Capacity: 12,000 lbs/batch Quench delay: 11-13 seconds Burners:
Natural gas @ 4,000 CFH Voltage: 460v Heat input: 4 mmBTU Recirculation Fan: 20 HP @ 25,926 CFM
Equipped with: A/B Controls / PLC; Yokogawa controllers Price: $223,000 USD.
Item #T186 12,000 lb Aluminum Quench Tank. Specifications Date Built: 2001 Maximum
Operating Temperature: 212° F Exterior Dimensions: 12' 9" W x 16' L x 10' 10" H Work zone: 84" W x
80" L x 72" H Max Load Capacity: 12,000 lbs Max Water Capacity: 9,523 gallons Burners: Natural gas
@ 2,200 CFH Voltage: 460v Heat input: 2.2 mmBTU Blower motors: 3 HP Agitators: (4) 3 hp with 12"
propellers Equipped with: A/B Controls / PLC; Yokogawa controllers Price:$164,300 USD.
Item #T185 12,000 lb Aluminum Age Oven.
Temperature: 500°F Exterior Dimensions: 10' 1"
(top of oven fan) Work zone: 106" W x 90" L x
460v Heat input: 2.3 mmBTU Recirculation Fan:
PLC; Yokogawa controllers Price: $45,100 USD.
Specifications Date Built: 1999 Maximum Operating
W x 14' 3" L x @23' 2" H (top of door mast); @19’
103" H Burners: Natural gas @ 2,300 CFH Voltage:
20 HP @ 30,000 CFM Equipped with: A/B Controls /
Item #T184 Surface Combustion Mesh Belt Draw Furnace. 4 zones of temperature control, 54”
wide mesh belt with 30’ of heating. 1200 degree operating temp. Surface model MCB4X30, S/N
BC40162-1. Complete and in good condition. Asking $39,000 USD.
Item #T183 Surface Combustion Continuous Draw. 2 zones of temperature control. 46” wide
mesh belt, 28’ of heating. Direct fired, 1300°F maximum operating temperature. Complete and in good
condition. Asking Price:$39,000 USD.
Item #T179 Despatch 500F Walk-in Oven.
Despatch Walk-In Oven, 500ºF Max. , Work Zone: 66”W x 72”H x 108”L,
Model: PSC 3-31H, Ser. # 132697, 68 kW Heating, Heating Amps: 81.8
Total Motor Amps: 14.2, 480Volt/3Phase/60Hz,
Overall Size: 104"W (includes panel) x 11'6"H x 9'8"L, Electrically Heated Walk-In Oven with Double
Doors On Both Ends, This ovens is solvent rated and has a powered exhauster mounted on top. Top
mounted heater box with recirculating fan distributes air
horizontally through the oven. Controls: Mounted in an enclosure attached to the side of the oven
includes a Honeywell UDC digital temperature cont- roller, Honeywell UDC digital high limit and
Honeywell digital DR 4200 round chart recorder. All necessary pushbuttons, motor starters, relays,
contactors etc. are also contained in the same enclosure. A fused disc- onnect is mounted above the
panel.
Price: $16,500 USD Location: Northwestern U.S. If interested please contact Bob Grammer:
[email protected]
Item #T178 Pit Temper Furnaces (2 available). Built by Lindberg in 1987. Model #12-RO-6014414. Serial numbers serial 25913 , 25915. Working dimensions of 60" diameter x 144" deep. The
furnaces are fiber lined and electrically heated. Maximum rated temperature is 1400F. The
recurculating fan in each is in the bottom and the lid is mechanically lifted and then moved to the side
with an electric motor. Excellent condition. Asking $45,000 USD each.
Item #T177 30x30x30 Gruenberg Box Temper Furnace. Gruenberg Model B120c100, Serial #
25629, 1200°F max. Temp., Temper Furnace, Recirculation Fan, Work Zone: 30" W x 30" D x 30" H,
Overall Size: 42"Wx6'Dx5'H, Electric, 230V/3Phase/12kW, Practically new condition, not used by
current owner, Operation has been verified, Controller is European (German?) and owner can't figure
out how to fully operate it. (Controller would be easy and cheap to replace.) New in mid-1990's. OEM
still in business to support this unit. Price: $3,900 USD Location: West Coast U.S.
Item #T176 Lindberg Pit Temper (Air atmosphere) Furnace. 1250°F, Gas-Fired, Eclipse 600,000
BTU/hr Burner, Work Zone: 32" Diameter x 42" High, Overall Dimensions: 4ft W x 10ft D x 8ft H,
Barber-Coleman 560 Temperature Controller with Honeywell UDC Overtemperature Controller,
Honeywell Circular Chart Recorder, Fair Condition. Interior of furnace is a little banged up, but still
works fine. Location: West Coast U.S. Price: $4,500 USD Offers Considered
Item #T168 Despatch Car Bottom Oven. Working dimensions of 10'6” wide X 50’ long X 10’ high.
Outside dimensions of 18’ wide X 51’ 4” long X 17’ 3” high. Gas fired with a maximum operating
temperature of 1250F. 480V/3ph/60cycle. Furnace is fibre lined with 2 zones of control. Two doors, one
at either end and two cars. Free standing control panel with Cutler Hammer Panel Mate PLC Controller,
Chessell digital round strip chard recorder, Honeywell digital overtemps. Excellent condition! Asking
price: $137,500 USD
Item #T167 Beavermatic Tempering Oven. Model 24x36x24GIT work load area 24" x 36" x 24"h,
750# gross load rating, operating temp. 350-1400 deg. F, 480,000 BTU indirect gas fired, 10,000 BTU
after burner retrofit package, 2 HP alloy circulation fan, NEMA 12 cabinet with Erotherm controllers &
overtemp. Instruments, Honeywell circular chart recorder. Purchased in 2002, has less than 200 hours
use. Overall dimensions are 6'-0"W X 5'-11"D X 8'-6"H. Asking Price: $25,000 USD
Item #T166 Recirculating Air Belt Tempering Furnaces (2 available). While one was built by
Standard Fuel Engineering and the second by Therm Alliance for all intents and purposes both are
virtually identical. Overall furnace width inside 6’ 6”, conveyor width 6’, height above belt 12”, furnace
overall width 11’ 6”, overall furnace length 52’, overall height 11’, furnace length 42’. Capacity at 400F
5,000 pounds/hour. Maximum operating temperature 750F. Electrically heated, maximum heating input
400KW, 480/3 phase/60HZ. Recirculating fan capacity 40,000 CFM. The Standard Fuel Engineering was
built in 1977 and the Therm Alliance was new in 1994. Price at that time was $171,600.00 USD. Both
ovens are in good shape and ready to go although not currently operating. Asking price for the
Standard Fuel unit is $22,500 USD. Asking price for the Therm Alliance furnace is $42,750 USD.
Contact us at The Monty for more detailed information. New Prices
Item #T159 Despatch V-34 Standard 500’F MOT batch oven. E&G. 36”W x 36”D x 36”H inside
dims. 3 adjustable shelves, indicating controller, high limit, motorized exhaust. Refurbished, 90 day
warranty. Asking Price: $4150 USD F.O.B.
Item #T148 Pacific Scientific Temper. Model PKMD-50, 23" wide X 36" long x 18" high, Gas fired.
1972 Vintage. 1250 F operating temperature. Asking Price $6,000 USD.
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. Recirculating fan. Asking Price: $5,000 USD. Immaculate
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Manufactured By: Surface Combustion Corporation (2004) Serial#: AC-44422-01 Model#: RX-3TABPE
(Air Cooled) Size: 6,000 CFH (Includes sheave kit for expansion for 9,000 CFH) Max. Temp.: 1,950º F.
Fuel: Natural Gas Electrical: 480 Volts, 3 Phase and 60 Hz. Dew Point Controller: (SSI) Supersystem
Temperature Controller: Honeywell Over Temp.: Honeywell Price: $ 110,000 USD as is where is
Terms: 50% Due with Order Balance due at time of shipment F.O.B. Loaded onto Truck
Care is taken to insure the accuracy of the above information; however it is not guaranteed. Your
inspection is recommended.
Item #G145 Surface Combustion 5400 CFH Endothermic Atmosphere Generators (5
available)These are gas fired, 3 tube units each rated for 5,400 CFH. All units are identical and were
built in 1980. Air cooling. Well maintained and fully operational at time of de-installation. All
equipment stored in heated facility. Asking $25,000 USD each.
Item #G144 Surface 5600 CFH Endo Generator. Atmosphere control and water cooling. Gas Fired.
Pumps are new, catalyst is new and retorts are in good shape. Please note that in the photos the top
hats have been removed for shipping which of course means a visual inspection of the catalyst and
retorts is very easy. Asking $25,000 USD.
Item #G143 Surface Combustion Endothermic Gas Generator. Surface Combustion Endothermic
RX Gas Generator, Size: S-3-N, 3600 CFH, (currently scaled down to 2400 CFH), 3-Tube unit, One
retort tube needs replacement, S/N AC42245-1, Overall size is 8'W x 7'D x 12'H with cooler (can be
relocated for less height), As-Is, needs minor instrumentation work but combustion equipment is still
intact. Can be rebuilt or used for parts. Air cooled (no water or fans) Location: West Coast US Price:
$4,950 USD
Item #G142 Ammonia Dissociator. Lindberg HYAM Ammonia Dissociator. Type 16-RO-1000-HYAM.
While we don’t have a great deal of information about this unit it was in working order when it was
removed from service, the lid insulation, breakers and gauges were replaced and overall it is in good
condition. Asking price $5,000 USD.
Item #G140 1000 CFH Electric Endothermic Gas Generator. Used Pacific Scientific Endothermic
Gas Generator, Model EN1000, Electric, 120V/2-phase, 15kW, 1 Zone, 1950°F max., S/N P-2214,
Elements in good condition (new in July, 2004), Retort & Catalyst probably due soon for change,
Rebuilt mixing pump installed in May 2003, Air-cooled heat exchanger (no moving parts), Honeywell
controllers, Operations manual & wiring diagrams included. Includes 480V/3phase to 120V/2phase
Transformer. Asking New Price: $3,500 USD Location: Northwestern U.S.
Item #G136 Surface Combustion 5000 CFH Endo generator.
This generator appears to be in excellent condition. Gas fueled. Barber-Coleman strip with digital
recording instrumentation and over-ride controls. Max. temp: 1950°F. Approx. outside dimension:
8'5"W x 10'1"H x 8'11"L. Air cooled. Asking Price: $29,500 USD.
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Induction Hardening System
2 Inductoheat Uniscan II Units
Lepel 25kW Medium Frequency
Induction Unit
Inductoheat Induction Heating System
Lepel Induction Heating Generator
Inductoheat Lift and Rotate Machine
Item #I139 Inductoheat Induction Heating System. Unipower Model UP9, 25 Kw, 10 KHz. Used
to Braze miscellaneous copper parts. New in 2001. 480 Volt, 31 kCVA 3 phase. Unicool 70 closed loop
water cooling system. New this was $65,000, asking $10,000 USD.
Item #I138 Induction Hardening System. Inducto-Heat HSP12-300-10 Induction Hardening
System with a 300kW, 10 kHz Output. System includes power supply, heat station, scanner, water
systems, Fanuc Robot load/unload with conveyor. System was previously hardening output shafts.
Asking Price: $175,000 USD F.O.B. Clarkston, MI.
Item #I137 Inductoheat Lift and Rotate Machine. 40KW, 25 Khz Unipower power supply. Capable
of handling parts 12" long with a maximum weight of 5 pounds. Miller Re-coil inductor mount, single
position tooling. Pneumatic or manual indexing. Fixed AC motor rotation. Solid state quench
temperature control system. Single 450 volt, 3 phase power connection. Unipaq power supply cooling
system. Digital metering of power supply and quench functions. Annunciator type fault control with
individual indicators. Run less than 200 hours. Excellent condition. Asking $12,500 USD.
Item #I136 Inductoheat Uniscan II Unit. Model BSP5-75-25 dual spindle scanner with 36" of travel
and integrated DI water circulation system. Approximately 16 years old. 75KW, 25 KHz power supply
which can be converted to 150KW, 10KHz by changing output transformer, Tank Capacitor and series
capacitors. Currently removed from service and in a heated warehouse. Need some work on scanner
side (due to transportation mishandling). This work can be done by any small shop by good
maintenance people. Asking $35,000 USD. Vendor is available for service and start up assistance.
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: $16,900 USD 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
- Manuals and schematics
In Excellent condition. Asking $9,900 USD.
Item #I124 3 kW/ 50-485 kHz Induction Heating Units. 2 Each, (new in 2000) Ameritherm Nova
StarR 3kW, 50-485 kHz Induction RF Heating units, Each has generator, 10 ft cable and heating
station, 220V 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 USD/each (Terms or Rental/Lease Available). Additional units may become
available. Contact Us.
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Radiant Tubes “P” Style
C.I. Hayes Oven
Sigma System Freezer
Houghton Quench Oil
Surface Combustion Charge Car
ITE Distribution Panel
Surface Combustion Spray Washer
Leco Metallurgical Microscope System
Surface Combustion “U-Tubes”
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New Furnace Components AFC Batch IQ Surface Combustion Washer
Pit Furnace Fixturing
Transformer FPE Dry
Quench Salt
Vacuum Furnace Fans
Vanadium carbide system
Item #M244 Quench Salt. We have available 25 to 50 tons of clean reclaimed quench salt. This is
50% NaNO2, 50% KNO3 salt in 650lb cubes, bagged and palleted (currently a complete chemistry is
being run). Currently this is selling for about $2/kg new, vendor is asking US$1.10/kg.
Item #M242 Leco Metallurgical Microscope System. This is complete, fully functioning and in
excellent condition. Complete specs are available upon request. Asking $6,000 USD. New in 1996.
Item #M240 Backfill Gas Reservoirs (2). Brand New. Quantity, One (1) – 2,642 Gallon (10,000
litre) High Pressure Gas Tank, rated at 150 Psi – Price is $31,000 US Quantity, One (1) – 1,585 Gallon
(6,000 liter) High Pressure Gas Tank, rated at 638 Psi – Price is $51,000 USD Available for
immediate delivery
Item #M239 Houghton Quench Oil. We have available approximately 12,000 gallons of used
Houghton quench oil, “Quench 3440”. This has been tested, is in very good condition and asking price
is a fraction of new at $1.50 USD/gallon.
Item #M238 New Furnace Components AFC Batch IQ. We have a number of items, all new for a
gas fired AFC Batch IQ furnace with working dimension of 36``wide X 48``deep X 30high. These
include fans and shaft assemblies, furnace doors, support piers for roller rails and chain guides, gear
boxes and cylinders. Details are below. All are priced at substantially below new pricing. While the
vendor would like to sell these items as a package he will consider selling items individually.
AFC Fan & Shaft Assemblies Quantity 2. Asking $1,336.40 USD each. (Please note that there is also a
third rebuilt fan available. If you buy 2 new fans you get the third free).
Pusher Head Assembly HU. For an AFC-Holcroft UBQA 36-48-30G. 2 available. Asking $1,305.20 USD
each.
Furnace doors. For an AFC-Holcroft UBQA 36-48-30G. 2 available. Asking $1,292.28 USD each.
Numatics Cylinders A Series Cyl. 9.5" Rod Ext. Part F2AR-43A1E-CV12 Quantity 2, Asking $438.55
USD each.
Numatics Cylinders A Series Cyl. Part F2AR-43A1E-AAA0. Quantity 2, Asking $310.48 USD each.
Numatics Cylinders. A Series Cyl. 9.5" Rod Ext. Part F1AR-46A1E-CV12. Quantity 2, Asking $451.04
USD each.
Numatics Cylinders. A Series Cyl - Large Bore. Part E4AW-54A8L-CVA0. Quantity 4, Asking $1,233.36
USD each.
Numatics Cylinders. A Series Cyl. - Large Bore. E4AW-54A2F-AVA0. Quantity 4, Asking $1,000.19
USD each.
Gear Box, Weimer. Part RR HU35-1 60:1. Quantity 4. Asking $1,298.74 USD each.
Support Piers for Roller Rails. Part AFC #PS-1. Quantity 12. Asking $245.44 USD each.
Support Piers for Chain Guide. Part AFC #PS-2. Quantity 10. Asking $246.35 USD each.
Item #M237 Surface Combustion “U-Tubes”. We have 58 brand new Surface Combustion radiant
tubes, HL material. Dimensions are 4"x5", 4” diameter on 6'2 leg, 5” diameter on 6' 1/2" leg. They are
8 1/2" centers. Best offer, available immediately.
Item #M236 Radiant Tubes “P” Style. We have available 10 brand new and roughly 40 used “P”
style radiant tubes in very high nickel content material. Best offer.
Item #M234 Transformer. FPE Dry Transformer, CAT# 50347-M, Model 36B, 54KVA at 80C, 480 V
60Hz 3 phase LV 208Y/120. New, unused. Best offer.
Item #M232 Vacuum Furnace Fans.
a. KB Fan 67V-3104. IGE Type P/M-25V, 5HP 1730RPM 460V/60 with 17 in. dia fan. Little used, like
new. Asking $1000 USD.
b. KB Fan, IGE Type P/M-40C. 5HP 1150RPM 460V/60. With 23 in. dia fan Little used, like new. Asking
$3,000 USD.
Item #M231 Sigma System Freezer. Sigma Systems Corp. Model M17CC-3 Liquid Nitrogen Freezer,
Ser # 5663, 240V, 20 Amp, Work Zone is 19”W x 19”L x 24”H. Price: $1,450 USD for quick sale
Immediate Availability, Location: Portland, Oregon
Item #M230 C.I. Hayes Oven. Well below value for quick sale.
C.I. Hayes Air-Circulated Oven, Type : OL, S/N 16264, Work Zone: 24” X 24” X 24” 240V/3ph/60Hz,
14Amp. Price: $1,250 USD Immediate Availability. Location: Portland, OR
Item # M224 Pit Furnace Fixturing. Available are three never used nesting pit furnace baskets in
RA330 material. Baskets are 20” tall x 51” ID x 54” OD. There are egg crate bottoms with screen on
top of the egg crate. They interlock in a stack, and can be lifted separately, as one. Asking $27,000
USD.
Item #M193 ITE Distribution Panel.
1600 AMPS 227/480 Voltage, 11 breakers ranging from 100 to 400 Amps. 1974 Vintage. Excellent
condition. Asking Price $6,000 USD.
Item #M175 Vanadium carbide system
fits in an area 25 x 50 feet. The coating line measures 8 feet x 28 feet, and consists of a pre-heating
furnace, the vanadium carbide coating vessel, an oil quenching tank and a wash station. Assembled
loads are moved from station to station using an overhead hoist. Controls for the line may be housed in
a remote location.
View of line from pre-heat furnace
The specifications for the production system are as follows:
1. Direct Fired Gas Preheat Furnace.
· Temperature of Operation: 650°C (1200°F) · 425,000 Btu/hr input · Work chamber 36 inches X 36
inches X 36 inches · Automatic cover drive
2. Gas Fired Retort Furnace for VC coating
· Temperature of Operation: 1065°C (1950°F) maximum · Type 310 alloy retort, 24 inch diameter X 36
inch deep, 3/8 inch thick · Two zone gas fired burner system (total 750,000 BTU/hr gross) · Work
locator and support rails for positioning fixtures · Automatic cover drive
3. Radiant Tube Gas Fired Oil Quenching Tank
· Designed to quench 1000 pounds maximum from VC treatment temperature · Operating temperature
200-250°F, variable speed quench agitator · Internal bath size 60 inches X 72 inches X 48 inches deep
( quenching shroud 36 inches X 36 inches X 36 inches),
Oil capacity 850 gallons. · Rated at 300,000 BTU/hr heating capacity · Air cooled quench oil heat
exchanger
4. Radiant Tube Gas Fired Hot Water Rinse Tank
· Internal size 42 inches X 42 inches X 56 inches deep · Rated at 65,000 BTU/hr, 180°F operating
temperature · Submerged spray educator system
5. Load/unload Station for Fixture
6. Variable Speed Mixer for VC Salt
7. The equipment was designed by Metlab. The equipment was manufactured by Upton Industries in
Detroit.
3. The pot size, as shown is 24 inches diameter by 36 inches deep x 3/8 deep. The retort for the
system currently needs repair/and or replacement.
The equipment is approximately three years old, and has seen relatively light usage. Except for the
retort, it is in almost new condition.
Asking Price: $85,000 USD.
Item #M149 Surface Combustion Charge Car.
Single ended unit for use with a Surface Super 30 Allcase furnace. 575V. In operation until very
recently. Currently in indoor heated storage. Reasonable condition. Asking $9,000 USD.
Item #M148 Surface Combustion Washer.
For use with a Super 30 Allcase furnace. Early 1980's vintage, spray only, electric with 2 new heaters.
Model VC-42278-1. 65 KW, 480 Volt. 200F maximum operating temperature. Good condition. Asking
$10,000 USD.
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Item #S008 Park Thermal Salt Line. Consists of Preheat, Highheat and temper. Preheat is 4 months
old and capable of 1600F. Working dimensions of 19 1/2" X 28" X 26", 120 KVA. Highheat is capable of
2200F, 180 KVA (needs electrodes). Temper is capable of 1250F and has wokring dimensions of 22" X
23" X 28". An extra highheat (shell only) is also included. Everything is 575V. Asking $9,500 USD for
everything.
Item #S007 Salt Bath System. Automatic Upton used for only 3 years. Capable of
Austempering/Martempering. Excellent instrumentation package complete with Pre-Wash, Pre-Heat,
High Heat, Quench, Air Cooled Station, Temper, Post Rinse and wash. Swing arm transfer mechanism,
side mount hoist, rated at 800 lbs/hr complete with canopy enclosure load & unload station. Asking
Price: $135,000 USD
Item #S005 Holcroft Austempering Lines (3 available). This is a cast link belt furnace, electrically
heated with an operating temperature of 1750F. Belt width is 48” X 21’ long (heated length). Automatic
shaker pan loading system. Salt quench tank with discharge conveyor. Wash tank with conveyor. Rinse
tank w/conveyor. Parts dryer with conveyor. Height over belt 7-3/4". Asking price $210,000 NEW
PRICE: $110,000 USD loaded on to a truck.
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Abar Ipsen 6 Bar Vacuum Furnace
Ipsen Bottom Loading Vacuum Furnace
Brew Model Vacuum Furnace
Ipsen Model VFC-427-R
6-Bar Vacuum Heat Treating Furnace
Ipsen Vacuum Furnace Load Cart
Abar 3000ºF Vacuum Furnace
2 Surface Combustion Vacuum Furnaces
Hayes Vacuum Oil Quench/ Carburizing
Furnace Lowered price
Vac Aero Model 4848 6 Bar Vacuum Furnace
High-Temp Sintering Furnace Lowered
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Vac Aero 2 Bar Vacuum Furnace
Abar Ipsen 6 Bar Vacuum Furnace
Ipsen Bottom Loading Vacuum Furnace
Item #V190 Abar Ipsen 6 Bar Vacuum Furnace. Built in August 1997 this furnace has 6 Bar
quenching and a work zone of 12” X 24” X 12”. 3500 Series. System includes Nitrogen tank, cooling
system, drawings, manuals and extra power unit. Furnace is complete and ready to go although the hot
zone will need work. 460 Volt. Asking $99,000 USD.
Item #VF189 Brew Model 917 High Temperature Brazing and Heat Treating Vacuum Furnace.
2400F Moly Internal and Heating elements. Excellent for super clean brazing and heat treating
applications. Work Zone 15” X 16” X 24” deep. ( 200lbs).Recently rebuilt internal, excellent shape. Was
being used for Low temp aerospace heat treating prior to relocation . Forced gas cooling using heat
exchanger and 2500CFM blower. Electrical 480V, 3-phase, 60Hz, 85kVA . Vacuum Pumps:
Stokes/Penwalt 212, Varian 16” Diffusion Pump. Honeywell DCP700 Controller, Honeywell Chart
Recorder. Currently not installed, but ready for easy loading or inspection. Full specification available.
Located in Long Beach, CA. This furnace is in great condition. Price $93,000 USD.
Item #VF188 Vac Aero Model 4848 6 Bar Vacuum Furnace. New in 1995. Working dimensions of
36” wide X 30” high X 48” deep. Hot zone is carbon felt with moly face, moly elements. Controls include
Honeywell DPR3000 chart recorder, Honeywell DCP 700 controller, Honeywell UDC 3000 overtemp and
Edwards vacuum gauge controller. Quench motor is 200 hp, 10,000 cfm rated system. Selectable for
.85 bar, 2 bar or 6 bar quenching. Pumping system consists of Standard Stokes 1722 package 615
booster/412 roughing pump. Loading system is a Vac Aero standard load dolly mounted on side
traverse cart. Traverse cart allows multiple loading stations. Furnace currently installed and in good
condition although it will need a replacement hot zone. Asking $155,000 USD.
Item #VF187 Surface Combustion Vacuum Furnaces (2 available). Both of these units are mid1980’s vintage and have operating temperatures of 800 to 2400°F with 10 PSI Nitrogen quench. Work
zone is 36” x 48” x 30” high. Both have Stokes 412 roughing pumps with Stokes 615 blowers. The first
unit has a moly-faced hot zone with fibre insulation. The second has graphite, foil faced board hot zone
with graphite felt insulation. The process controls for both furnaces were updated in 1998. They are
identical Tempmate controllers with recipe and Network trending capability. The vacuum controllers are
Inficon. The furnaces are in good condition, still installed and ready to go. Asking price is $59,000
USD each.
Item #VF186 Vac Aero 2 Bar Vacuum Furnace. Model 4848, new in 1997. Working dimensions of
36”w x 30”h x 48”lg, 2400 deg F max temperature. Carbon felt with carbon graphoil face, moly
elements. Controls are Honeywell DPR3000 chart recorder, Honeywell DCP 700 controller, Honeywell
UDC 3000 overtemp. Edwards vacuum gauge controller. 600V main power. Quench is a 75 hp motor,
4500 cfm rated system. Selectable for either .85 or 2 bar quenching. Pumping system is a standard
Stokes 1722 package, 615 booster/412 roughing pump. Hot zone is operational, pumps are in
reasonable conditions, overall this furnace is in good condition. Asking Price: $145,000 USD.
Furnace must be removed by December 31/08.
Item #VF182 Ipsen Vacuum Furnace Load Cart for H5448-2 TurboTreater. Ipsen Vacuum
Furnace Load Cart, Manual with hydraulic lift, Fits Ipsen H5448 size TurboTreater vacuum furnace (or
?), New, never used, (hydraulic jack missing), Price: $3,500 USD Location: West Coast U.S
Item #VF180 Abar 3000ºF, All-Metal HR-20x24 Vacuum Furnace. 1981 Abar Model HR-20x24,
1-Bar Vacuum Furnace, Ser# BM-721, 3000°F Rating (3050°F Short Term), All-metal 6-Layer Moly Hot
Zone in good condition, Work Zone: 18"W x 10"H x 24"D, (wider alternate work zone by raising hearth
level), Moly Elements and Moly Hearth, 400 lb Load Rating at 2400°F, Honeywell DCP-551 upgraded
temperature control (out of panel in photo), Fredericks cold cathode/TC combination vacuum
instrument, Honeywell recorder(s), W-WRh control thermocouples, Single Owner since new, Design
Uniformity: +/- 10°F, Diffusion pumped with refrigerated cryotrap, Varian/NRC Model HS-16 diffusion
pump, Stokes Model 212MB mechanical pump and blower pump package, vane-style holding pump, No
gas-cooling fan or heat exchanger (can be added at additional cost), 80 kVA VRT, heating power with
SCR rectifier, NEMA-12 Control Panel, Abar LT-20 Loader, Utilities: 115 kVA total power,
220V/3ph/60Hz input power, Water requirement is 15 GPM at 60-90 PSI, 90°F min., 80-120 PSI Air, 25
SCF Nitrogen per cycle for backfill, OEM Parts & Service still fully supported by Ipsen (Rockford, IL)
800-727-7625, ext 253 Price: $98,500 USD (discount available if purchased before moved to
storage) Location: East Coast US
Item #VF177 High-Temp Sintering Furnace. 2006 "The Furnace Source" High-Temperature
Sintering Furnace Barely Used - As New Condition 16" X 16" X 31" Graphite Work Box Pallet full of Misc
Graphite Trays for Production Cold Wall Furnace Argon/Nitrogen Backfill Yokogawa Programmer to 2200
C Max Rated Furnace Operating Temperature C-More Micro-Graphic Programming Software
DirectSOFT5 Programming Software Thermocouple Retractor and Optical Pyrometer This vacuum
furnace is capable of achieving low vacuum levels and 2200 C Temperature Equipped with mechanical
vacuum pump and Roots blower Graphite Heater Elements Operates at vacuum, partial pressure, or
atmosphere The furnace is designed to run in rough vacuum, partial pressure, or atmosphere whereby
all valves and controls are directed by the furnace's PLC. Partial Pressure - 2 Torr Roughing Torr
Setpoint - 1 Torr The "ding" in the lower panel was caused by a rigger - it has since been repaired.
Winner Pays All Freight and Rigging Package Sold "AS IS". Asking Price: $200,000US New Price:
$137,500 USD
Item #VF176 6-Bar Vacuum Heat Treating Furnace. 1996 Vac Aero, 6-Bar Pressure Quench
Vacuum Heat Treating Furnace, Model # VAH 4848 MP6, Work Zone: 36"W x 48"D x 30"H, (Alternate
load size by raising hearth: 48"W x 48"L x 22"H), 2400°F, 200 HP 10,000 CFM External Cooling Blower,
480V/3Phase/60Hz, 285kVA, Hunterdon VRT Power Supply, 2,000,000 BTU/hr Gas Cool Heat
Exchanger, Load Rating: 2500 lb. at 2400°F, Vacuum Pumps: Stokes 412-11 with Roots 615RGS
Blower, Honeywell S9000 Temperature Controller with UDC3000 Hi-Limit, Edwards AGC Vacuum
Control. Includes water cooling system and Loader Price: $350,000 USD Location: Midwestern U.S.
Item #VF172 Ipsen Bottom Loading Vacuum Furnace. Model VVFC(BL) 48X60(24)R. For
operating temperatures to 2400°F with inert gas partial pressures: Vacuum Chamber - 76" diameter x
95" high, stainless steel with carbon steel water jacket. Hot Zone - 48" diameter x 60" high, graphite
element 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. The OAL (height) is currently at 22' 71/2".
This could be modified or shortened by 2ft. Asking Price: $50,000 USD
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 $10,000 USD
Item #VF144 CI Hayes Vacuum Oil Quench/Carburizing Furnace. Honeywell control system.
Working dimensions are 48" deep, 30" wide by 32" high. Equipped with an automated vacuum
carburizing system which was retrofitted approximately 5 years ago by CI Hayes. The voltage is 480V
60 Hz. The maximum hot zone temperature is 2200deg F. It uses a 412/615 pumping system which is
capable of 8.0 X 10-3 Torr. The furnace includes two load carts and a batch gas fired wash system.
Furnace is in good operating condition and is currently in heated indoor storage. S/N 16099 Asking
$49,000 CDN
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Item #O408 Materials Processing Engineer. This individual has over 20 years of experience in
R&D laboratory management, heat treat applications development, surface engineering, and powder
manufacturing. Diverse experience in coating, heat treatment, case hardening, metal joining and
induction melting. This individual worked for Praxair Surface Technologies' Powder Plant for a total of
12 years as well as nearly 12 years with Ipsen Inc. (heat treating furnaces). He is looking to market his
diverse experience in materials processing, both in the R&D laboratory environment and in
manufacturing. In his own words "my strength is metals & alloys, but I also have a solid working
knowledge of ceramics and polymers. While I am open to opportunities similar to my prior work
(thermal spray, powders, heat treating), I am also putting substantial marketing emphasis on general
manufacturing: e.g., automotive, heavy truck, tool & die, and especially aircraft / aerospace and power
generation. Getting back into R&D also appeals." [email protected]
Item #0407 Metallurgical Engineer. An individual in Ontario, Canada trained as a metallurgical
engineer and with 10 years of experience is looking for a new position. This individual will consider any
position in the industry from entry level to Metallurgist. For his resume please contact him at
[email protected]
Item #O406 Sales Person Required. Growing Midwest Heat-Treat company looking to continue
expansion into the Metro Chicago Market. We require an experienced, Chicago based, Sales Person with
the experience and knowledge of the marketplace and competition. A good driving record, strong
computer & communication skills, and a professional demeanor are mandatory for this position. Be
employed by a Winner. Our Sales were up 22% in 2008 versus 2007. Please email your resume in
confidence to The Monty if you are interested.
Item #O405 Maintenance Manager/Director. Newly established state-of-the art Vacuum Heat
Treating facility in the Southern California area is seeking a well qualified and experienced Maintenance
Manager/Director responsible for the safe installation, repair or replacement of plant equipment and
systems, to ensure maximum production quantity and quality, while supporting the policies, goals and
objectives of the company.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: (other duties may be assigned)
• Installation and maintenance of Electrical Service and Equipment to include Transformer, Switchgear
& Emergency Generator. • Installation and maintenance of Water Cooling system to include Tanks,
Variable Speed Motors, Heat Exchangers and Piping/Valves. • Installation and maintenance of Process
Gases and Equipment to include Argon (LAR), Nitrogen (LIN), Hydrogen and Helium Piping/Valves. •
Installation and maintenance of Vacuum Furnaces various in size and capability. • PLC programming,
control system design, installation and maintenance. • Maintain and repair plant/facility equipment. •
Contractor supervision. • Electrical/Mechanical maintenance. • Read and Interpret blueprints. •
Supervises plant maintenance personnel. • Ensures that maintenance technicians are adequately
trained, equipped, and motivated so that the maintenance program can be accomplished in a safe,
timely, and cost-effective manner. • Assists with hiring of maintenance personnel. • Conducts
employee performance reviews based on job descriptions to determine competency, knowledge, and
contribution of the maintenance technicians. • Monitors operation of plant equipment and systems. •
Reviews the operation of plant equipment and systems constantly, to minimize unplanned downtime,
anticipate and solve problems in a timely manner and to identify opportunities for improvement. •
Maintains safety, health and environmental policies and procedures. • Ensures city, county, state and
federal regulations relating to the maintenance department are met at all times. • Coordinates activities
with Plant Operations Departments. • Communicates directly with Quality Assurance to ensure effective
participation by the maintenance technicians in the implementation of QA policies and procedures.
Education and Pertinent/Experience: • Associates degree from two-year College in a related technical
field or certificate or diploma from trade school in related field and five years experience in the
maintenance and/or operation of a Vacuum Heat Treating facility or equivalent combination of
education and experience.
Computer Skills: • To perform this job successfully, an individual must have expertise and proficiency
with basic office computer software, e.g., word processing, e-mail and spreadsheets.
Physical Requirements: • The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and
occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. • The employee must be able to climb ladders and work
in high, precarious places up to elevations of 30 feet.
Benefits Include: • A comprehensive health care plan with a choice of two dental options. • A
prescription drug program. • Short and long term disability program. • Life Insurance (benefit coverage
equal to twice annual compensation, maximum of $200,000.00) • Accidental death/dismemberment
insurance. • Employee assistance program. • Tuition refund program. • 401(k) retirement plan (with
company match program). • Paid Vacation • Nine (9) paid holidays.
All interested applicants are requested to submit an updated Resume to [email protected]
for consideration of this position.
Item #O403 Quality Manager with 24 years experience, 15 years in the Heat Treat business. Type
of heat treat is brazing and annealing using continuous belt furnace with exothermic atmosphere. Mild
steel, stainless steel, copper and brass. Also experience in welding, assembly, testing and torch
brazing. Some knowledge in metallurgical making mounts polishing and etching. Examine grain
structures with microscope and using digital camera. Ten years experience being Management Rep for
QS-9000 and ISO 9001:2000 handling all aspects of the audit with the auditors. Also have back ground
with Custom Cold Forging and Machining. Tom Shackelford Phone: 419-367-3885 e-mail:
[email protected] Location: North West Ohio
Item #O402 Heat Treat Manager or Heat Treat Maintenance Manager with extensive equipment
design upgrade and metallurgical background. Over 25 years of experience with continuous furnace
lines, batch IQ and Endothermic atmosphere equipment. I have completed many combustion system
upgrades, modernizing high/low temperature furnaces and have met the requirements of CQI-9 and
AMS-2750D for automotive customers. Full understanding of carburizing, neutral hardening, tempering
and stress relieving. Also a strong facility management and environmental (ISO 14001) management
background. Located in Canada. [email protected]
Item #O401 Heat Treating /QA Manager/Rolling/Alloy steel making/Casting Engineer.
Looking For A Position Heat Treater/Metallurgical /Quality Engineer with over more than five years
experience in heat treating and more than 10 years in Manufacturing / management in steelmaking and
in rolling of steel (Blooming to Sheet) seeking a position with a progressive, growing company. Willing
to relocate to any area of the US for the right package. Expert in the area of heat treating requirements
of the automotive industry, including all related PPAP/APQP documentation, as well as TS 16949
requirements. I have hands-on experience with nearly every type of heat treatment process, including
vacuum, oil and salt quench, induction, etc. ISQ -9002/2002 Certified Quality Engineer, Experienced
destructive & non destructive test inspection of heat treated parts and assemblies. If interested please
contact Jamil Akhter at [email protected]
Item #O397 Operations Manager.
Mechanical Engineer/MBA with over 20 years of management/operations experience in the heat
treating industry.
Managed facilities providing a large variety of thermal processes.
Operational focus on processing efficiencies, cost control and customer service.
Successfully implemented systems to achieve an organized and safe work environment (IS0 14001)
Strong leader and team builder
Please contact The Monty for a resume.
Item #O395 Pyrometry Technicians: We are a nationwide firm specializing in aerospace pyrometry.
We are looking for full time positions in Wichita and CT. Training is provided for up to 2 months. Offer
will include a salary, computer, cell phone, and health insurance reimbursement. All travel is paid for
up front. This individual should be prepared to travel up to 80 percent. Heat treating experience in
aluminum and steel, vacuum heat treating, and familiarity with aerospace specifications is a strong
plus. Please submit any interest to [email protected]
Heat Treat Shops for Sale
Selling of Heat Treat Shops
WG Montgomery Ltd (The Monty.com) is the only company in the world that specializes in putting
buyers and sellers of commercial heat treat shops together. We have been doing this for a number of
years, have an impressive track record and will GUARANTEE that we can send prospective, serious
buyers your way.
Several commonly asked questions are below.
If you are interested in knowing more about what a Commercial Heat Treat Shop is worth click here.
Do you want to sell your Heat Treat Shop? Contact us.
What Is A Commercial Heat Treat Shop Worth?
We're going to have a rather Simplistic look at what a commercial heat treat shop is worth and offer
you a very cost effective way of getting a very precise idea of what your shop is worth. Right off the
bat, the worth of a Heat Treat shop or any business for that matter is based upon performance. A
business losing money is basically worthless, a business making lots of money is worth a great deal. So
we're starting off with the basic premise that the value of a business is based upon profitability. When
it comes to commercial heat treaters, the general rule of thumb is that to a potential buyer it is worth
somewhere between 3 and 6 times EBIDTA (Earnings before Interest, Depreciation, Taxes and
Amortization). Keep in mind though that this multiple is based upon an average profitability over the
past 4 or 5 years.
From this starting point we throw in a few other factors such as capacity. A shop running at less than
full capacity (but still making money) is surprisingly worth more than a shop running at full capacity.
Logically this makes sense. A new owner can increase sales and hence profitability without having to
make a further investment into the business in the form of more equipment.
Geography always is an issue. A shop in a growing healthy area seeing an increase in manufacturing
will always be worth more than an operation in an area seeing stagnant growth. From our own
experience, I can tell you that we get a lot of requests for commercial shops in the US South east, an
area seeing high growth and virtually no requests for the US Northeast, an area seeing slow or no
growth in manufacturing.
Capabilities are again another factor that always goes into the mix. Processes that are growing such as
vacuum heat treating, vacuum carburizing and Ion Nitriding will generally appeal to potential buyer's
far more than very basic stress relieving as an example.
Management. While the large HT chains might have the ability to drop in new management to replace
the outgoing owners, I have yet to see a case where having the original management stay for some
period of time was not an enormous plus.
Customers. Show me a shop (and I've seen this in the past) where 60% of the work is coming from
one customer with no long term contract and I will show you an operation that is unsaleable. The best
product mix would be a number of medium sized customers (none amounting to more than 10% of
total sales) involved in a number of different industries such as aerospace and automotive.
Commonly Asked Questions
1) Is my inquiry confidential? 100% guaranteed! In all cases both potential buyer, seller and WG
Montgomery Ltd. will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement before the 2 parties are put in
touch.
2) Is there a fee involved? We charge a modest finders fee for our services. In some cases this is paid
by the buyer, in other cases by the vendor.
3) Will negotiations be conducted through WG Montgomery Ltd? Not unless you wish it. Generally we
put buyers and sellers together but we are not involved in the negotiations.
4) How would WG Montgomery Ltd. go about finding a buyer for our operation? We would first
approach a number of potential buyers that we have worked with in the past. In conjunction with this
we would also put a description of your shop on the site with an overview of your capabilities but not
enough details to identify the shop.
5) As a potential buyer what if I don't see what I'm looking for on your site? Please let us know what
you are looking for and we'll see what we can do. We would like to stress that we are aware of a few
shops for sale which are not mentioned on our site.
6) For more details about our commission structure please let us know using our Feedback Form.
In Parting,
We always enjoy comments, feedback and constructive criticism. Thanks for your feedback and don’t
hesitate to let us know your thoughts. Don’t forget to visit us daily at www.themonty.com.
Gord Montgomery,
W.G. Montgomery Limited
Phone: 905 271-0033 Fax: 905 271-9324
Email: [email protected]