Industrial Heating articles from December 2003

Industrial Heating archives from December 2003

Letter to the editor.(Letter to the Editor)
December 1, 2003... On page 29 of the article "Computerized Heat Treatment Planning System for Batch Furnaces" (Oct. 2003 IH), the author states: "The current practice in the heat-treating industry is to specify the heat-treatment cycle based on experience...

Heat treating: read all about it.(Editorial)
December 1, 2003... Heat treating is a very important industrial technology, estimated to be a $15-20 billion a year business in the U.S. It is a critical manufacturing technology in nearly every industrial market sector including aerospace, automotive, off...

Creating industrial policy.(Federal Triangle)
December 1, 2003... An interesting study by Gregory Tassey, Senior Economist at National Institute of Standards and Technology, is titled "Methods for Assessing the Economic Impacts of Government R&D." An enormously complex topic to evaluate, this analysis is as...

Pollution prevention can pay.(Environmental & Safety Issues)
December 1, 2003... John Maynard Keynes stated in A Treatise on Money, "The engine which drives Enterprise is not Thrift, but Profit." So how would Keynes approach the purchase of a $500,000 dollar thermal oxidizer? It's obvious that wrangling with difficult...

The J.L. Becker Co.: a single source for all heat treating requirements.(MTI Profiles)(J.L. Becker Co. )(Company Profile)(Column)
December 1, 2003... The J.L. Becker Co. was incorporated in 1974 through the vision of John Becker, president. The company will celebrate its 30th anniversary, along with the acceptance and completion of its 3,000-job contract. Since its modest beginning as a...

Kromschroder Inc.: controls for gas fired combustion systems.(IHEA Profiles)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2003... Kromschroder Inc., founded in 1992, in Hudson, Ohio, is a supplier of complete combustion control systems incorporating the latest technology, engineering and gas control components to the industrial heating market in North America, consisting...

Cost-effective furnace rebuild gives new-furnace performance.(Problem Solver)
December 1, 2003... Objectives: * Improve furnace temperature uniformity * Shorten the heat-treatment cycle * Improve furnace flexibility * Improve overall furnace efficiency * Minimize investment cost * Improve heat-treated product...

Process control system: Air Products and Chemicals Inc.(Literature Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2003... The PURIFIRE[R] Data Acquisition Process Monitoring System is an easy-to-implement system for monitoring and controlling daily furnace operation. The new system includes flow meter and analyzer panels for real-time measurement and control of...

Induction heating systems: Ajax TOCCO Magnethermic Corporation.(Literature Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2003... Ajax TOCCO Magnethermic Corporation is a world leader in the induction heating, melting and forging industries. Our proven applications include brazing, annealing, hardening, tempering, seam annealing, shrink fitting, curing, forging and...

Heat-Resistant furnace alloys: Alloy Engineering & Casting Company.(Literature Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2003... Design and produce heat and corrosion resistant castings for furnace manufacturers, commercial heat treat companies and OEM in-house heat treat operations. An ISO9002 and QS9000 certified company, AECCO is also A2LA Laboratory certified. This...

Industrial ovens: Blue M/Gruenberg Oven.(Literature Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2003... Gruenberg's 8-page brochure provides an overview of bench, conveyor, cabinet, laboratory, top-loading and truck ovens, each available in an array of standard sizes and custom configurations. Temperature uniformity, airflow and how to specify...

Process Enhancement Technology: Can-Eng Furnaces.(Literature Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2003... Can-Eng Furnaces is pleased to announce Process Enhancement Technology: PET[TM]. PET[TM] is an advanced SCADA package designed to provide data aquisition, equipment and process control as well as part tracking and integrated results reporting...

Cryogenic Processing Systems: Cryotron.(Literature Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2003... Cryotron Vari-Cold[TM] offers the most extensive line-up of Cryogenic Processing Systems in the industry with eight production models and three "packaged" systems available. Custom sizes and special applications can be designed as well. Our...

Replacement heating elements: Custom Electric Manufacturing Company.(Literature Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2003... Custom Electric builds bayonet, rod, ribbon, helical coil, plug/rack, tubular, and other Styles of replacement heating elements for all styles of electric furnaces; also high temperature Kanthal APM tubes for gas-fired furnaces. A...

Furnace monitoring: Datapaq.(Literature Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2003... Datapaq's Furnace Tracker Brochure highlights new Insight' Software for real-time monitoring and Temperature Uniformity Surveys of continuous and batch furnaces. Real-time transmission allows you to instantly make calculations of the specified...

Ceramic refractories: Du-Co Ceramics Co.(Literature Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2003... Du-Co Ceramics Co. is an ISO-9002 company and is a leader as a supplier, manufacturing materials such as steatite, cordierite, alumina, porcelain and magnesium oxide, producing parts by dry press and extrusion with secondary operations where...

Process heating equipment: Eclipse Combustion.(Literature Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2003... Comprehensive brochure presents the entire line of process heating equipment and systems from the Eclipse family of brands. Our global powerhouse of industry-leading products includes combustion burners, packaged burners, integrated combustion...

Heat exchangers: Exergy Inc.(Literature Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2003... The new brochure from Exergy Incorporated features complete specification and installation information on our line of miniature Shell & Tube and Tube-in-Tube heat exchangers. No-cost applications assistance and custom product solutions are...

Heat exchangers: Exothermics, Inc.(Literature Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2003... As the world leader in world class air-to-air heat exchangers, Exothermics, Inc. offers an international brochure in four languages. The literature describes the company's products, its vast experience, and the global community served by the...

Vacuum-furnace insulation: Fiber Materials Inc.(Literature Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2003... FMI[R] an industry leader producing high quality carbon and graphite insulation and carbon carbon products, for vacuum/inert furnaces for more than 30 years. FMI[R] also offers reline services, quartz-based insulation and an independent Energy...

Thermocouples: Flow Autoclave Systems, Inc.(Literature Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2003... Flow Autoclave offers a complete selection of base and noble metal thermocouples, with emphasis on higher temperature Types B, R, S, and W. These precision sensors produce accurate measurements to 2200[degrees]C. Brochure contains product...

Magnetic flux concentrators: Fluxtrol Manufacturing Inc.(Literature Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2003... Major improvement of induction heating processes through precision control of magnetic fields is the subject of this recent publication. The brochure discusses Fluxtrols line of magnetic flux concentrators, which achieve precise heat patterns...

Vacuum Furnace Selection Guide: G-M Enterprises.(Literature Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2003... An (8) eight page full color handout for prospective furnace buyers. The handout is a checklist of considerations when purchasing a new vacuum furnace. Please call for our "Guide to the Selection of Vacuum Furnaces", Phone: 909-340-4646. ...

Polymer quenchant: Heatbath Corp.(Literature Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2003... Polyquench 15XN is the first non-sticky polymer quenchant. Engineered for induction and direct hardening applications; suitable for immersion or spray application. Brochure includes useful cooling response curves, viscosity vs. concentration,...

Furnace equipment: Hi-Temp Products Corp.(Literature Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2003... Our manufacturing personnel have over 20 years of expertise. Our high quality product line offers you a wide range variety on all your furnace needs. Other products include Ceramic Heaters, Fiber Heating Modules, Furnace Lids, Folded Ribbon...

Induction tooling facility: Induction Tooling, Inc.(Literature Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2003... Induction Tooling, Inc. is the world's premier induction tooling facility celebrating 26 successful years. We specialize in the design, build and repair of selective hardening inductors. Our quick-change designs have become the standard in the...

Induction gear hardening: Inductoheat[R].(Literature Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2003... Inductoheat[R] provides unique solutions for all of your gear hardening applications. This literature explains the benefits of Variable Frequency Power Supplies, standard and custom designed systems, and Inductoheat's[R] new Applications...

Thermocouples: Industronics Service Company.(Literature Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2003... Our catalog features a complete line of thermocouples, RTD's, and accessories, Industronics can now provide A2 LA Guide 25 accredited certification in addition to N.I.S.T. certification. We offer competitive pricing, quality products and...

Aftermarket Services: Ipsen International, Inc.(Literature Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2003... Ipsen's Aftermarket Services Group has a new brochure outlining its furnace enhancement capabilities comprising of replacement parts, hot zones, retrofits, field service assistance, and e-commerce. To receive your free copy, please contact...

Heating elements: Kanthal Corporation.(Literature Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2003... Kanthal's new SUPER stars. SUPER ER--oxidizing, inert & reducing atmospheres to 1600[degrees]C. SUPER HT--longer life, improved stability and rapid cycling to 1830[degrees]C. SUPER RA--in reactive and reducing atmospheres to 1700[degrees]C....

Surface treatment: Kolene Corporation.(Literature Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2003... The Kolene[R] QPQ[TM] process improves the corrosion resistance and surface properties of ferrous metal parts. It is an adjunct to the Kolene Nu-Tride[R] process, and involves polishing and post salt bath oxidative treatment of nitrocarburized...

Vacuum equipment: Leybold Vacuum USA, Inc.(Literature Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2003... Leybold Vacuum USA, Inc. has a new brochure entitled "Vacuum Solutions for your Furnace Applications," which provides a synopsis of vacuum pump and system solutions available from Leybold. Oil-sealed, dry-compression, and vacuum pumping systems...

Combustion systems: Maxon Corp.(Literature Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2003... This four-page brochure gives an overview of Maxon Corp. complete product line including: gas equipment for heating, high temperature burners, nozzle mixing burners, nozzles for Air/Gas, premixing equipment, shut-off and vent valves and...

Heating elements/sources: Micropyretics Heaters International, Inc. (MHI).(Literature Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2003... Three comprehensive handbooks offer information on energy savings & thermal treatment by different heat sources. MHI is an integrated manufacturer of the convective Airtorch[TM], Batch, Continuous and Atmosphere furnaces and molybdenum...

Heat treating equipment: Nitrex Metal Inc.(Literature Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2003... Nitrex has released a pocket-size literature CD providing industry professionals with a comprehensive overview of Nitrex's range of heat treating products and services. Inside, users will also find a simulation of our newly launched N2K...

Dew Point Indicator/Transmitter: Nova Analytical Systems Inc.(Literature Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2003... The Nova Model 202RT Dew Point Indicator/Transmitter has been designed specifically for use in monitoring the dew point of atmosphere gas from an endothermic generator. Phone: (800) 295-3771 or (716) 285-0418; Fax: (716) 282-2937. Contact:...

Induction heating: Pillar Induction Company.(Literature Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2003... Our wide range of industry experience includes applications such as heat treating, melting, brazing, soldering, bonding, and many others. Worldwide sales and service offices. Pillar Induction Company, 21905 Gateway Road, Brookfield, WI 53045;...

Metal stress relieving/tempering: Pyromaitre.(Literature Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2003... Pyromaitre has developed a process and equipment to stress relieve spring wire at very high speed. It is approved for automotive valve springs in America. The Pyro process is designed to be fast, precise and reject-free. Also developed is the...

Temperature measurement instruments: Pyromation Inc.(Literature Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2003... Brochure contains information on thermo-couple temperature sensor assemblies, elements, and protection tubes for use in metal melting and finishing processes. Products for use in molten metals, including aluminum, and for use in carburizing,...

ESTRO burner control: Pyronics, Inc.(Literature Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2003... The ESTRO is a microprocessor-operated flame-controlling device equipped with inputs and outputs for the ignition and control of commercial and industrial burners. ESTRO B is for pilot ignited burners (pilot and main gas valves). ESTRO C is for...

Radyne Vertical induction scanner: Radyne Corp.(Literature Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2003... Radyne Power Integrated Dual Spindle Vertical Scan Heat Treating System is computer controlled and can heat treat shafts from 3 to 60 inches long with a total weight of up to 500 lb. at speeds from 0 to 12 inches per second. Info # 194 or...

RA 602 CA nickel alloy: Rolled Alloys.(Literature Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2003... RA 602 CA provides some of the best combined temperature properties of any nickel alloy available. It is one of the most oxidation resistant nickel alloys that have high chromium content of 24.0 - 26.0%. The chromium along with aluminum and...

Radiant tubes: Schunk-Inex Corp.(Literature Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2003... Schunk-Inex (formerly INEX Inc.) offers a line of silicon/silicon carbide radiant tubes capable of temperatures of 2450[degrees]F. These tubes have been in use in heat treat furnaces since 1988 and have proven that their superior performance...

Replacement hot zones: Schwarzkopf Technologies Corp.(Literature Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2003... Offers the world's most technically advanced replacement hot zones (pure molybdenum, ML molybdenum, TZM molybdenum, tungsten, tantalum and PM 2000 superalloy), replacement heating elements, hearth assemblies and other refractory metal furnace...

Vacuum Carburizing Furnace Systems: SECO/WARWICK Corp.(Literature Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2003... Introducing V-405, which outlines SECO/WARWICK's Vacuum Carburizing Furnace Systems with FineCarb[TM] Control Systems. These furnaces produce excellent finished product results at a very affordable cost. Visit our website at...

Washwater filtration: Separation Dynamics Inc.(Literature Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2003... Specialized filtration technology and equipment for continuously removing free oil and emulsified oil from aqueous washing tanks-resulting in significantly cleaner parts. For heat-treaters this translates to improvements in part quality with...

Power supplies: Solar Manufacturing.(Literature Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2003... FCS 2000 Model power supplies for electric furnaces reduce operating costs via demand deferral, and unity power factor operation. 75 through 1500 kW raing; silicon carbide, moly, graphite, heating elements; air cooled--no cooling water hazard;...

Aftermarket support/services: Surface Combustion, Inc.(Literature Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2003... Offers a new two-page sell sheet describing our replacement parts support services. With one of the largest inventories in the industry and our on-line computer system, knowledgeable parts personnel can expedite your replacements quickly and in...

Low Nox emissions analyzer: Testo Inc.(Literature Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2003... New testo 350 is the most accurate and versatile portable analyzer for Low NOx and Low CO testing, and the only portable analyzer with a resolution of 0.1 ppm. The 350 features pre-calibrated smart sensors for quick field changes plus high NOx...

Industrial heating equipment: Trent, Inc.(Literature Showcase)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2003... Custom-made, electrically heated equipment for commercial and industrial applications is summarized in Trent's product bulletin. Includes ovens, furnaces, Folded and Formed[R] Heating elements and racks, duct heaters, kettles, melters, jackets,...

Insulation: Unifrax.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... New Foamfrax[TM] Insulation offers exceptional energy savings, installation speed and lining performance for upgrades of existing fiber linings, lining over refractory, and furnace lining patches or refits. It can be gunned directly onto metal,...

Vacuum furnaces: Vacuum Furnace Systems Corp.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... New brochure describes the unique advantages of a firm dedicated exclusively to the science of vacuum furnace systems. VFS provides accurate quotes, delivers systems that meet expectations, and follows through with the best aftermarket service...

Nickel brazing and coating products: Vitta Corporation.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Vitta Corporation is a trusted leader in the manufacturing of nickel brazing powders, tapes & paste and brazing other aides for over 40 yrs. Vitta's powders are certified by NADCAP approved laboratories in addition to having aerospace engine...

Process control instrumentation: Waukee Engineering Co., Inc.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... For 50 years the Heat Treaters Choice for gas flow measurement and control instrumentation, introduced a new two-page bulletin describing its Ratio Prover[TM] Gas Mixing System. This stand-alone, microprocessor system, continuously monitors and...

Metrology equipment: Wilson Instruments.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... Wilson[R] Instruments-Instron[R] releases a catalog for its new metrology equipment line. The 200-page, four-color catalog includes photographs, features, and technical specification of products, including micrometers, calipers, coating...

SDB--batch draw oven: Wisconsin Oven Corporation.(Literature Showcase)
December 1, 2003... 40 standard models (custom sizes available), gas or electric, maximum ratings to 1400 F. Heavy-duty plate construction with fiber-backed door, provides cooler shell temperatures, better uniformity and reduced operating costs. High capacity...

Burners and radiant tubes: WS Thermal Process Technology, Inc.(Literature Showcase)
December 1, 2003... Specializes in industrial burners with integrated heat exchangers (recuperative or regenerative) and radiant tubes. Burners and radiant tubes are available in alloy material and SiC-ceramic. Great efforts are made to provide the highest...

Industrial Heating's 6th annual thermal processing guide to: heat treating equipment: furnaces, heating, quench systems.(Thermal Process Guide)
December 1, 2003... HEAT TREATING IS AN INTEGRAL PART of many manufacturing processes, involving a wide range of metals and alloys, a wide variety of parts and components and many different heat treatments. In addition, there are many options in terms of equipment...