Industrial Heating articles from December 2004

Industrial Heating archives from December 2004

On-shore outsourcing.(EDITORIAL)(Flinchbaugh Engineering Inc.)(line transfer)
December 1, 2004... It's on the news every day--more and more jobs are being lost overseas by outsourcing off-shore due to cost-cutting efforts. Manufacturers are looking for ways to compete with lower cost overseas manufacturers, leading to purchasing certain...

Economic indicators.
December 1, 2004... Economic Indicators as compiled by Industrial Heating for the Thermal Processing Industry Values above 50 indicate growth or increase. Values below 50 indicate contraction or decrease. To participate in this survey, please contact Doug...

Jobs in an era of structural change.(FEDERAL TRIANGLE)
December 1, 2004... It does little good to tell a person who just lost their job about structural or cyclic shifts in industrial economics. But these things are integral to the employment foundation and must be understood for insight into jobs at the macro and...

Is compromise possible on issues of the environment?(ENVIRONMENTAL & SAFETY ISSUES)
December 1, 2004... Recently, Christine Todd-Whitman, former EPA Administer under President George W. Bush, was quoted as saying that "In my office at the EPA, I kept two books on global warming side by side. One was Bjorn Lomborg's The Skeptical Environmentalist,...

General Metal Heat Treating Inc.: employees make the difference.(MTI PROFILE)(Company Profile)
December 1, 2004... General Metal Heat Treating Inc. is a commercial heat treating company located in Cleveland, Ohio. It's been in business since 1942 and is predominantly family-owned. While originally serving the needs of companies that supported the "war-time"...

MTI sponsors trade mission to Italy & Switzerland.(MTI Association News; Metal Treating Institiute)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... From June 19-28, 2005, MTI members can travel throughout Italy and Switzerland as an adjunct to their attendance at the 2nd International Conference on Heat Treatment and Surface Engineering in Automotive Applications, held June 21-22, 2005, at...

Associate membership discounts.(MTI Association News)
December 1, 2004... Prospective Associate Members (suppliers to the industry) have until January 1 to take advantage of a 10% discount in annual dues.

2005 General Membership Meetings.(MTI Association News)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... The first General Membership Meeting will be a family-oriented venue in July (location TBD) with the Annual Meeting (condensed all-business format) to be held in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area in October. Regional chapter meetings will get into full...

Custom Electric Manufacturing Co.(IHEA PROFILE)
December 1, 2004... Custom Electric Manufacturing Co. (Wixom, Mich.) manufactures original equipment and replacement heating elements for most makes and styles of electric furnaces and ovens. The company also manufactures a proprietary line of heating elements for...

IHEA wraps up 75th anniversary year.(IHEA Association News)(Industrial Heating Equipment Association)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... This year marked the 75th anniversary for IHEA and if recent activities and events of the association were any indication, the next 75 years will be even brighter. In October, IHEA sponsored the 35th annual Combustion Seminar and Exposition,...

PHAST seminars.(IHEA Association News; Process Heating Assessment and Survey Tool )(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... IHEA co-sponsors the PHAST training seminars. The Process Heating Assessment and Survey Tool (PHAST) provides an introduction to process heating methods and tools to improve thermal efficiency of heating equipment. Use the tool to survey...

New member.(IHEA Association News)
December 1, 2004... Catalytic Industrial Systems www.catalyticirovens.com

IHEA 76th Annual Meeting.(IHEA Association News; Industrial Heating Equipment Association)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... April 13-16, 2005, Starr Pass Marriott Resort, Tucson, Arizona

Heat treatment of carbon and low-alloy steels.(THERMAL PROCESSING)
December 1, 2004... Certain heat treatments are considered basic to steel treatment including annealing, normalizing, hardening (quenching followed by tempering) and stress relieving. There is no common temperature at which to apply these heat treatments because...

Heat treatment of cast irons.(THERMAL PROCESSING)
December 1, 2004... Iron (Fe), derives it name from the Latin word ferrum. In its pure form iron is lustrous, silvery, soft, and ductile. However, pure iron is a poor engineering material, generally not as strong as most plastics. Cast irons are based on the Fe-C...

Heat treatment of aluminum alloys: aluminum in many forms is used in aircraft and other transportation systems because aluminum alloys are light weight, are easy to bend and machine, can be heat treated to relatively high strengths and the cost of material is low.(THERMAL PROCESSING)
December 1, 2004... Aluminum is the most common material used in aerospace applications today, but its use is not limited to aerospace. Because of its light weight and high stiffness, it is commonly used for sporting equipment, and is now being used extensively in...

Heat treatment of titanium alloys.(THERMAL PROCESSING)
December 1, 2004... The response of titanium alloys to heat treatment depends on the composition of the particular alloy and the effect of alloying elements on the alpha-beta phase balance. Heat treating processes described in this article include those...

Heat treatment of superalloys.(THERMAL PROCESSING)
December 1, 2004... Alloys based on nickel, nickel and iron and cobalt, known as superalloys, have the ability to withstand high-temperature creep and high-temperature corrosion, which puts them in an entirely separate class from ordinary steels and stainless...

Induction heating systems: Ajax TOCCO Magnethermic Corporation.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... 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)
December 1, 2004... 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...

Air preheater company: Alstom Power Inc.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Brochure provides information on Bartlett-Snow rotary calciners, kilns, dryers and coolers as well as Raymond flash drying equipment and systems. It highlights services offered ranging from initial equipment concept, design, pilot plant...

Thermal process control solutions: Ametek HDR Power Systems.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Manufacturer of SCR Power Controls, Power Control Systems and Power Supplies. Service & technical support is available for application consultation, troubleshooting, installation and start-up assistance, and preventative maintenance plans. Ph:...

Mesh Belt Furnace Systems: Can-Eng Furnaces.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Can-Eng's Mesh Belt Furnace Systems are field-proven leaders in reliability, fuel-efficiency and production uptime. Standard capacities range from 250 to 7,000 lb/hr. Processes available include sintering, clean hardening, light case...

Furnace simulation software: CompAS Controls, Inc.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... FurnXpert is a desktop software that simplifies the job of sizing, designing and simulating industrial furnaces. The software helps configure furnaces, select parts and runs "what-if" analyses to determine the best furnace design and/or optimum...

Heat processing equipment: Consolidated Engineering.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)(ISO 9001)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... For 41 years CEC has been building its reputation as an innovative leader in quality heat processing equipment. To substantiate this claim to our customers, suppliers, employees, and the general public, CEC's design, production and distribution...

Replacement heating elements: Custom Electric Manufacturing Company.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... 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...

Process heating equipment: Eclipse Combustion.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... 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...

Laminar gas flow: PVA MIMtech LLC, Elnik Systems Div.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... Furnaces with laminar gas flow from turbulent to laminar. Process any metal with any binder. Process in [H.sub.2], [N.sub.2], Ar or vacuum. Uses less process gas, electricity, handling time and floor space. Produce MIM parts at the lowest cost...

Thermal processing systems: EOI Hetherington.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... Thermal processing systems manufacturer for Metal/Ceramic Injection Molding, Brazing, Annealing, Debinding, Co-firing, Heat Treating, Sintering, Decarburizing, Degassing, Hot Pressing, and Vacuum Sealing. Systems provide outstanding...

Thermocouples: Flow Autoclave Systems, Inc.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... 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...

Combustion equipment mini catalog: Hauck Manufacturing Company.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... This new catalog features the full range of Hauck products including burners, blowers, controls and combustion accessories. In addition, the catalog highlights Hauck's capabilities in equipment service and custom designed and engineered...

Polymer quenchant: Heatbath Corp.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... 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,...

Induction gear hardening: Inductoheat[R].(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... 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[R]'s new Applications...

Heating elements: Industronics Service Co.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... Industronics' newly issued catalog features replacement and custom heating elements for all types of furnaces and ovens. Design services are available at no additional charge. Industronics Service Co., 489 Sullivan Ave., South Windsor, CT...

Mult-i-cell: Ipsen International, Inc.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... The Ipsen[R] mult-i-cell[TM] open automated module system integrates vacuum and atmosphere equipment seamlessly. Advantages include reduced manpower, consistent throughput, integration in the production flow, lights-out capability to reduce...

SiC heating elements: Kanthal Heating Systems.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... New GLOBAR SD performance includes high mechanical strength and a lower rate of reaction with process atmospheres--advantages for the ferrous, non-ferrous, glass and ceramics industries. GLOBAR SD can be supplied as straight rods or multi-leg...

Combustion systems: Maxon Corp.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... 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...

Infrared temperature measurement: Mikron Infrared, Inc.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... New full color catalog describes Mikron's complete product line of infrared instruments, including, portable thermometers, industrial fixed mount thermometers, thermal imaging systems, line scanners and black-body calibration sources. Included...

Thermal processing furnace: MRL Industries.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... Sequoia Continuous Process Machine/Mini provides temperatures of up to 1000[degrees]C that support thermal processing and production requirements in such applications as curing, sealing, bonding, ink drying and metal annealing. Delivers high...

Thermocouples: Nanmac Corp.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... Tungsten-coated, molybdenum-sheathed A12D series thermocouples for graphite environments last several months at temperatures over 2000[degrees]C. Tungsten-coated thermocouples protect the molybdenum sheath from the harsh graphite environment,...

Heat treating equipment: Nitrex Metal Inc.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... 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. Users will also find a simulation of our newly launched N2K software...

Heat resistant castings/fabrications: North American Cronite, Inc.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... Castings, fabrications, design and assistance in solving alloy application problems. As the North American Branch of AFE Technologies, NAC and HT have a worldwide team assisting customers with heat, wear and corrosion resistant products,...

Dew Point Indicator/Transmitter: NOVA Analytical Systems Inc.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... The Nova Model 202RT Dew Point Indicator/Transmitter has been designed specfically 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)
December 1, 2004... 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;...

Thermal processing ovens: Precision Quincy Corp.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... Literature features gas and electric walk-in batch ovens with work areas 96 to 360 cu. ft. and maximum temperatures of 1000[degrees]F (538[degrees]C) and 1250[degrees]F (676[degrees]C). Every model features horizontal/vertical air flow with...

Process instrumentation & plant automation solutions: Process Electronic.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... Full range of sensors and controllers for carburizing, nitriding, and nitrocarburizing processes. Also the Protherm 9800, for plant supervision and automation: production planning, material flow, process control, process simulation to quality...

Custom industrial furnaces: Pyrotech Services.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... Pyrotech Services designs and builds custom industrial furnaces. We specialize in one of a kind, small to medium sized equipment specifically designed to meet your needs. For more information visit: pyrotechservices.com, or to discuss your...

Stainless fabrications: Qual-Fab.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... Specializing in all stainless fabrications for the heat treat industry. Focus is on radiant heater tubes, all styles/sizes, cast and fabricated tubes of stainless and high nickel alloys. Also furnace rolls, serpentine trays, corrugated baskets,...

Radyne vertical induction scanner: Radyne Corp.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... 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. [ILLUSTRATION...

Infrared temperature measurement: Raytek Corporation.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... Automation Products brochure provides information on noncontact infrared temperature measurement to help engineers select the best instrument for their process. Infrared sensors have been used successfully in heat-treating, induction heating,...

Heat-resistant alloys: Rolled Alloys.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... RA330[R], the workhorse of heat resistant alloys, has good strength, carburization and oxidation resistance to 2200[degrees]F (1200[degrees]C), and withstands the thermal shock of liquid quenching. RA330 is used in applications requiring good...

Plasma furnaces: Rubig GmbH.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... MICROPULS[R] plasma plants for plasma nitriding and oxidation (PLASNIT[R], PLASOX[R]) as well as for PACVD-coating (PLASTIT[R]) reflect our competence for plasma nitriding processes. We offer our clients the proven HYDROVAC cleaning system with...

Replacement hot zones: Schwarzkopf Technologies Corp.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... 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...

Furnace parts and service: SECO/WARWICK Corporation.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... Do you need improved efficiency or process performance from your existing furnace system? SECO/WARWICK is your single source solution for parts and service for Sunbeam, Camlaw, Warwick and SECO/WARWICK equipment. Call 814/332-8400 or visit...

Washwater filtration: Separation Dynamics Inc.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... 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...

Combustion valves: Siemens Building Technologies.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... Modular combustion gas valves offer multifunction flow control, gas safety shutoff, ventless pressure regulation, and air/gas ratio control for completely ventless gas trains. Siemens valves eliminate separately piped pressure regulators,...

Induction products: SMS Elotherm.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... Brochure contains information on SMS Elotherm's line of induction products for forging, hardening coating, tube welding, seam annealing, and other applications. It also highlights the company's strengths and capabilities for providing induction...

Process control instruments: Super Systems.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... Model PGA3000, SSi's portable 3-Gas IR Analyzer, measures and datalogs CO, [CO.sub.2], and [CH.sub.4]. Eight hours worth of data collected from ten different furnaces/or generators can be down-loaded to an EXCEL[R] spreadsheet using the utility...

Thermal processing systems: Surface Combustion, Inc.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... Brochure introduces our company, as well as our overall capabilities in providing one of the most diverse product offerings in the thermal processing industry. Our capabilities also include a wide array of aftermarket services and support...

Polymer quenchants: Tenaxol, Inc.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... Brochure describes UCON[R] polymer quenchants. Presents operational principles of inverse liquid organic polymers and how they function in the quenching process for steel and aluminum alloys. Tenaxol, Inc., 5801 W. National Ave., Milwaukee, WI...

Mineral wool insulation: Thermafiber Inc.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... Thermafiber manufactures mineral wool insulation products in loose, blanket, board and block forms for application temperatures from cryogenic to 1900[degrees]F. Thermafiber also acts as a distributor for ceramic fiber and calcium silicate...

Industrial ovens: Thermal Product Solutions.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... 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...

For FREE brochures from this month's advertisers, visit www.IHadinfo.cc.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... Literature Showcase listings are FREE to all advertisers in the issue that pertains to their products area. A four-color Literature Showcase can also be purchased for the production cost of $695. For more information, contact Susan Heinauer at...

Industrial heating equipment: Trent, Inc.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... 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,...

Vacuum furnaces: Vacuum Furnace Systems Corp.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... 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...

Vacuum technology: Varian, Inc., Vacuum Technologies.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... Varian's Vacuum Product Catalog is an invaluable resource in locating and evaluating vacuum industry products and technologies. * Individual Product Sections with easy to find information; * Application Sections speak your language; * Features...

Nickel brazing and coating products: Vitta Corporation.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... 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 NAD-CAP approved laboratories in addition to having aerospace engine...

Heat processing systems: Wellman Thermal.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... Wellman Furnace has over 100 years of experience in designing, manufacturing and the installation of heat processing systems worldwide, specializing in continuous or batch process, small or large load, long or short cycle, fixed or variable...

Pit furnaces: Wisconsin Oven Corporation.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... Gas and Electric Pit Furnaces for heat-treating applications to 1,400[degrees]F. Heavy Duty plate steel construction with durable interior, reinforced to withstand harsh work conditions. Quality designed and manufactured for reliability,...

Burners and radiant tubes: WS Thermal Process Technology, Inc.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... 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...

Thermal insulation: ZIRCAR Ceramics Inc.(LITERATURE SHOWCASE)
December 1, 2004... Contact ZIRCAR Ceramics Inc. for high temperature thermal insulation and high performance heating element products. Rigid and flexible forms of alumina, alumina-silica and NON RCF fiber insulation materials. Resistance wire and MOS12 heating...