Industrial Heating articles from July 2003

Industrial Heating archives from July 2003

Rising gas prices pressing profits down. .(Editorial)
July 1, 2003... Many manufacturers not only use natural gas in their processes but also use electrical power generated by natural gas, so the current upswing in the price of natural gas is putting the squeeze on U.S. manufacturers. The National Association of...

Crisis in education. (Federal Triangle).
July 1, 2003... My German professor friend teaching graduate school was appalled at what many of his students do not know. It was embarrassing to see his jaw drop, a person reared in a world of fear and repression, struggling with the fact that many of...

The potential of Nanotechnology worth funding. (Trends).
July 1, 2003... The House Science Committee approved in May H.R. 766, The Nanotechnology Research and Development Act of 2003, a bill authorizing nanotechnology R&D activities. It's purpose is to "ensure continued U.S. leadership in nanotechnology" R&D. The...

EPA administrator resigns -- whoever said public administration was easy? (Environmental & Safety Issues).(Environmental Protection Agency's Christine Whitman)
July 1, 2003... Graham Allison wrote in 1980, "public and private management are the same in all unimportant ways." His point was to warn against analyzing and attempting to understand the action of public administrators within the framework of private...

Pinson Valley Heat Treating: quality work, quick service, at a fair price. (Metal Treating Institute).(Company Profile)
July 1, 2003... Pinson Valley Heat Treating (PVHT) Go, Inc. was a dream of the founder Mr. T.A. Parker. In 1970, after a full career of 36 years at Chicago Bridge and Iron, Mr. Parker found some farmland in the country north of Birmingham. In November of that...

Bloom Engineering Co.: global energy and environmental solutions. (Industrial Heating Equipment Association).(Company Profile)
July 1, 2003... Bloom Engineering, founded in 1934, serves the global market through its Pittsburgh, Pa. headquarters, European/Asian subsidiaries, license partners and a worldwide network of sales offices and representatives. In the last 18 months, Bloom has...

Simulation confirms pressure drop in nuclear steam generator. (Problem Solver).(Babcock and Wilcox Canada)
July 1, 2003... Situation: Once-through steam generators, developed by Babcock & Wilcox Canada (BWC), are used in pressurized water reactors such as the reactor at Duke Energy's Oconee Nuclear Power Station in South Carolina. BWC engineers were concerned...

Heat-treating systems. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... AFC-Holcroft This general brochure highlights the product lines available from our AFC and PIFCO divisions and helps demonstrate why AFC-Holcroft is your global source for heat treat technology. To order this 4-color brochure or learn more...

Ultrasonic precision thickness gauge. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Agfa NDT Inc Portable CL 400 precision thickness gauge tests a variety of materials including thin gauge metals, plastics, glass, ceramics, etc. from one side only! Help window text messages guide you through calibration and set-up; A-Scan...

High pressure gas quenching. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Aichelin HTS USA By combining the latest technology in "high pressure gas quenching" with conventional gas carburizing, Aichelin's HPGQ systems can reduce operating costs up to 20% while maintaining quality and reliable performance. Gas...

Process control system. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Air Products and Chemicals Inc. The PURIFIRE"" 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...

Heat-treating equipment. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Ajax Electric Co. Ajax has released new data sheets on two popular lines of equipment. MP-20 TS Metal Pot Furnaces and A-10 Automated Material Handling Systems. 60 Tomlinson Rd., Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006; Ph: 800-516-9916; F:...

Induction heating systems. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Ajax TOCCO Magnethermic Corporation 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,...

Batch/continuous retorts. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Alloy Engineering Literature describes flexibility and cost-effectiveness of fabricated replacement batch and continuous retorts. Fabricated batch-type retorts, for carburizing or hardening in AGF rotary furnaces, have reduced cast-retort...

Industrial fuel valves. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... ASCO[R] Get up to date with the new line of ASCO General Controls fuel valves for the broad range of commercial and industrial applications. Includes descriptions of shutoff valves for pilot and main gas, vent valves, oil valves, plus...

Heat-Treating Furnaces AVS inc. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Specializing in producing specialized furnaces for new and emerging technologies using Heat, Vacuum, and Pressure. AVS creates exclusive state of the art equipment from conceptual design through fabrication. From our lab scale R&D units to...

Low NOx and co gas burners. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Bekaert Combustion Technology Bekaert Combustion Technology is applying its Metal Fiber Technology to IR and blue flame gas burners for various applications, such as water heating, paper and textile drying, dye heating, preheating,...

Modular Dispensing Satellite. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Buehler Buehler Ltd., of Lake Bluff, IL presents the PRIMET[TM], Modular Dispensing Satellite, perfect for dispensing water, oil and alcohol based diamond polishing suspensions as well as alumina and colloidal final polishing suspensions....

Process Enhancement Technology. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Can-Eng Furnaces 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...

Heat resistant castings. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Castalloy Corp. A leading producer of high alloy heat resistant castings. Manufacturer of cast products such as: baskets, belts, chains, fixture grids, rails, trays, radiant tube and screw assemblies to meet a broad range of applications...

High performance furnace products. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Consarc Corporation Consarc Corporation is the leading producer of vacuum, controlled atmosphere, & specialty furnaces for the processing of advanced materials. An Inductotherm Group Co., Consarc is ISO 9001-certified and has operations in...

SCR power controllers. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Control Concepts Inc. Three phase, phase angle 5CR power controller for the control of electrical power in industrial applications. Intended for controlling fast responding loads, variable resistance loads, silicon carbide and transformer...

"Easy Fix" die casting machine Lids. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Custom Electric Manufacturing Co. "Easy Fix" Lid is a modular lid for die casting machines that features individually replaceable Heating element modules. It allows single and 3-phase helical coil elements up to 29-in, long to be changed...

Induction power supplies. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Eldec Induction World leading manufacturer of solid state induction power supplies, including the revolutionary simultaneous dual frequency induction power supply. Eldec specializes in custom engineered systems for all induction heating...

Refractories/Insulation. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... ETS Schaefer Corporation ETS Schaefer Corporation is the leading manufacturer of high temperature, ceramic Fiber, heat containment products and systems. Engineered and manufactured to exacting specifications, customers worldwide have come...

Vacuum-furnace insulation. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Fiber Materials Inc. 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...

Vacuum furnace selection guide. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... G-M Enterprises 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:...

Thermal processing equipment. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Great Lakes Industrial Furnace Service, Inc. Custom Manufacturer of heat treating furnaces, atmospheric gas generators and related equipment both gas and electric. Batch or continuous, mesh belt, cast link, roller hearth, or muffle....

Surface technology. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... H.E.F. USA H.E.F., subsidiary of the worldwide H.E.F. Groupe, offers various surface technologies to fight wear, friction, and corrosion. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, H.E.F. USA specializes in liquid nitriding processes - including the...

Furnace equipment. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Hi-Temp Products Corp. 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,...

REFRASIL silica products. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Hitco Carbon Composites, Inc. REFRASIL silica products provide excellent insulation at temperatures up to 2,300[degrees]F. Products include cloth, tapes, rope gasket, needlefelt, and paper. REFRASIL products are used for furnace...

Controller: Honeywell Industrial Process Controls. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... The Industrial Measurement and Control business of Honeywell [NYSE:HON] has introduced the HC900 Hybrid Controller, an advanced process and logic controller with data acquisition and modular, scalable design that is sized to meet the automation...

Controls: Honeywell International Automation and Control Solutions. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Complete line of approved controls for burners and boilers. Flame Safeguard control relays, valves and actuators, limit controls pressure controls and switches are available through our network of Authorized Distributors. Please visit our...

Vacuum-pump fluids. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Inland Vacuum Offers a family of vacuum pump fluids, greases, waxes, and lubricants, acidity test kits and service carts. Our vacuum pump fluids are carefully distilled through vacuum distillation technology to remove any trace of...

Hot zones. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Ipsen International, Inc. Review the many benefits of Abar-Ipsen's superior hot zone designs on a multi-media CD-ROM. If you're tired of temporary fixes to your cookie-cutter hot zone, look no further than Ipsen for an engineered hot zone...

Material-handling equipment. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Irwin Car and Equipment Recognized as an expert in wheel assemblies and heavy-duty, rail-based material handling equipment, specializes in standard and custom crane wheels for all applications. Available in diameters of 6" to 36" and up,...

Heating elements. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Kanthal Corporation 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...

Metallurgical processing systems. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Keith Company, Inc. New information showcasing Keith's broad range of advanced materials and metallurgical processing systems. The new literature is focused on client applications and processes, and provides an overview of systems suitable...

Furnaces/thermal process systems. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Klecnair Products Co. Has released an exciting new product brochure featuring custom designed furnaces and thermal process systems. A diverse product line includes High Temperature Carbottom Furnaces, Tip-Ups, Box, Pushers, Roller Hearths,...

Surface treatment. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Kolene Corporation 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-Trid[R] process, and involves polishing and post salt bath oxidative...

Process cooling systems. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Koolant Koolers New catalog covers expanded line of standard and custom water chillers and liquid coolers designed to control fluid temperatures. Application and sizing information is included with useful reference data. A wide variety of...

Excess air burner. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Kromschroder Inc. Kromschroder introduces the BIC-L high velocity excess air burner with capacities from 260,000 Btu/hr to 1,000,000 Btu/hr. The BIC-L burner is sold with the silicon carbide firing tube, ignition and ionization electrodes,...

Thermal processing systems. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Lindberg See for yourself how Lindberg has proven itself time and again as a leader in the design, manufacture and delivery of world-class thermal processing solutions. From the high-productivity Pacemaker * to its line of industrial...

Heat-treating systems. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... LOI, Inc. An informative booklet showing the complete line of LOI products for the Heat Treating Industry. Graphs and photos illustrate our capabilities in Isothermal Annealing, Gas Carburizing, Carbonitriding and Hardening and Tempering...

Insulation materials. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Lydall Literature describes the range of ceramic and non-ceramic high temperature insulating materials for applications to 3000[degrees]F. Lytherm papers are easy to cut, wrap, or form and have excellent temperature stability and low...

Carbon probes. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Marathon Sensors Inc. Marathon Sensors Inc.'s carbon probes include the Magnum line, built for lowest lifetime cost, and Value line, built for lowest purchase price. Both use sensor elements tailored to process carbon levels and feature...

Heat treating systems. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Mowry Enterprises, Inc. Involved in the heat treating industry for over 15 years including design, manufacturing, sales, service and installations world wide. New, used and rebuilt systems to fit our customers needs. Products include, air,...

Heat treating furnaces. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... MRL Industries Sequoia Continuous Process Machine (CPM) is one of a line of conveyor and batch furnaces designed to improve capacity, enhance uniformity and reduced power/gas consumption. Furnace accessories and upgrades to support new or...

Surface treatment. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Nitrex Metal Inc. At Nitrex, we are doing what other nitriding companies would do if they only had our systems and technology. We design sophisticated low-temperature nitriding and nitrocarburizing systems, suitable for case hardening a...

Heat resistant castings/fabrications. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... North America Cronite, Inc. 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...

Instrumentation. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... OMEGA Engineering, Inc. The OMEGA * Made in the USA Handbook[TM] is a hardbound, two-volume set with over 100,000 products, all made in the U.S.A. Temperature, Pressure, Force, Flow, Level pH, Conductivity, Humidity and Data Acquisition...

Induction heating. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Pillar Induction Company 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...

Thermal processing ovens. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Precision Quincy Corp. 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...

Batch temper furnace. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Premier Furnace Specialists Introducing the innovative natural gas fired batch temper furnace. This modernistic equipment incorporates a direct ignited fixed air burner with a modular style gas train. Attention to detail when designing...

Replacement parts. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Pro-Tech Co. Pro-Tech Co. supplies high quality cast base grids, baskets and furnace replacement parts for your thermal processing furnaces. Our castings are designed with unique features that result in longer alloy life. Furnace fans,...

Vacuum equipment. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... PV/T Advanced vacuum equipment backed by nearly four decades of field experience. Extensive furnace product line includes: vacuum induction melting and casting furnaces; vacuum heat treating furnaces and vacuum heat processing furnaces....

Radyne vertical induction scanner. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Radyne Corp. 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....

Plasma furnaces. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Rubig GmbH MICROPULS plasma plants for plasma nitriding and oxidation (PLASNIT[R], PLASOX[R]) as well as for PACVD-coating (PLASTIT) reflect our competence for plasma nitriding processes. We offer our clients the proven HYDROVAC cleaning...

Endothermic gas coolers. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... SBS Corporation End-O-Therm Atmosphere Generator Coolers use air instead of water to cool endothermic atmospheres. As the gas exits the retort it is passed through a series of stainless steel finned tubes. A propeller fan blows air over...

Quench Air Oil Coolers. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... SBS Corporation QUENCH AIR OIL COOLERS use air to cool quench oil instead of water, so operators never have to worry about dangerous, undetected water leaks in their heat exchangers. QUENCH AIRS can help minimize maintenance costs, reduce...

Oil filtration. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... SBS Corporation Smart Filters with Aqua-Sense offer continuous oil filtration while reporting critical oil moisture levels important to metallurgical consistency while also serving as a first line of defense against dangerous water...

Replacement hot zones. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Schwarzkopf Technologies Corp. 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...

Furnace parts and service. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... SECO/ WARWICK Corporation 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....

Charging systems and heating elements. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... SGL CARBON GmbH * SIGRABOND CC fixtures made by SGL H CARBON are custom tailored solutions to increase furnace throughput due to reduced cycle times and better hot zone utilization. Increasing strength, low density and shape retention of...

Variable frequency drives. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Siemens Building Technologies The worldwide controls leader now introduces the SED2, a new line of variable torque drives for fan, blower, and pump applications. Call 847-941-5120 or visit www.siemenscombustioncontrols.com Info # 326...

SCR power controls. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Spang Power Electronics The 850 Series offers the latest in power control technology for electric heating applications. Multi-communication platforms available include Ehternet, DeviceNet[TM], Profibus, and Modbus. In the selectable...

Molybdenum metal and alloy products. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... H.C. Starck, Inc. Molybdenum products for vacuum furnace requirements, supplying raw stock with quick delivery to meet all your needs. Molybdenum metal and its alloys are used in a variety of markets including high temperature furnaces and...

Polymer quenchants. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Tenaxol, Inc. 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...

Glass-metal triodes. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Thales Electron Devices (TED) Thales Electron Devices, formerly Thomson Tubes Electroniques, offers a wide choice of highly reliable glass-metal triodes (0.5 to 11 kW), radiation-cooled, for industrial RF applications such as plastic...

Ceramic-metal triodes. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Thales Electron Devices (TED) Designed for both induction and/or dielectric heating, TED'S ceramic-metal triode family include air- and water-cooled versions, covering all power needs from 5 kW up to 1,250 kW. All these tubes are brand new...

High amplification factor triodes. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Thales Electron Devices (TED) Based on TED's worldwide expertise in grid design, the high amplification factor triodes are specially developed for C02 laser app Iications. They are either air- or water-cooled and range from 5 kW to 110 kW....

Ceramic-metal tetrodes. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Thales Electron Devices (TED) TED's ceramic-metal tetrode family offers a wide choice of power levels from 10 kW to 1,000 kW These tetrodes meet the requirements of both high-power induction needs and CO2 laser industrial applications. All...

Insulation. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Unifrax 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...

High temperature thermocouples. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Vulcan Electric Co. - Sensor Div. For over 75 years Vulcan has served industry with innovative heating solutions. We are pleased to introduce a complete line of temperature sensor products from our acquisition of General Measurement Co....

Process control equipment. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Waukee Engineering Co., Inc. Has released a new, one page product line bulletin describing Waukee's equipment including Waukee Flo-Meters[TM] "The Heat Treater's Favorite", Waukee-Tronic[TM] and Valve-Tronic[TM] electronic Flo-Meters,...

SDB--batch draw oven. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Wisconsin Oven Corporation 40 standard models (custom sizes available), gas or electric, with maximum ratings of 800, 1000, 1250 and 1400 F. Our unique 3/16" plate construction provides excellent insulating qualities with minimal...

C-DIC contrasting technique. (Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Carl Zeiss MicroImaging, Inc. Circular Differential Interference Contrast (C-DIC) uses circularly polarized light to allow you to see the most detail while observing your materials samples. C-DIC works independently of sample orientation...

Manufacturers alphabetical listings. (A-F).(Directory)
July 1, 2003... A-VAC Industries 1845 Lewis St., Anaheim, CA 92805 (800) 747-2821 Fax: (714) 938-0899 www.avac.com Don McGregor, Gen. Mgr. Lisa Burnett, Sales/Mktg. A.M.L. Industries, Inc., Lavin Centrifuges 3500 Davisville Rd.,...

Manufacturers alphabetical listings. (G-O).(Directory)
July 1, 2003... G-M Enterprises 525 Klug Circle Corona, CA 92880-5452 (909) 340-4646 Fax: (909) 340-9090 www.gmenterprises.com Keith Grier, Pres. Suresh Jhawar, Exec. V.P. Brian Grier, Dir.-Oper. Sales...

Manufacturers alphabetical listings. (P-Z).(Directory)
July 1, 2003... Pillar Induction Company 21905 Gateway Rd., Brookfield, WI 53045 (800) 558-7733; (262) 317-5300 Fax: (262) 317-5353 sales@pillar.com * www.pillar.com William Weller, Prod. Mgr.-Htg. Robin Markowski, Prod. Mgr. ...

Trade names. (A-Z).(Directory)
July 1, 2003... (OP)2[TM]--Bricmont, Inc. 10 pro[TM]--Marathon Sensors Inc. 22H[TM]--Duraloy Technologies, Inc. 230[R]--Haynes International Inc. 242[TM]--Haynes International Inc. 556[TM]--Haynes International Inc. 560/57ORPL--Weiss...

Product listings: furnaces, ovens & kills. (A-C).(Directory)
July 1, 2003... FURNACES, OVENS AND KILNS Aging # ABBOTT Furnace Company Advanced Furnace Dynamics, Inc. # AFC-HOLCROFT, AFC, HOICROFT, PIFCO, Therm Alliance, Process Mast AICHELIN Engineering GmbH # Aichelin Heat Treatment Systems,...

Product listings: furnaces, ovens & kilns. (D-H).(Directory)
July 1, 2003... Dielectric East Coast Induction, Inc. HED International, Inc., Unique/Pereny Lindberg/Blue M, General Signal Ltd. Nabertherm, Inc. # Radyne Corp. THALES Components Corporation Thales Electron Devices (TED) ...

Product listings: furnaces, ovens & kilns. (I-P).(Directory)
July 1, 2003... Immersion Heater # Ajax Electric Co. # J. L. Becker Company Chromalox Conrad Kacsik Instrument Systems, Inc. Dalton Electric Heating Co., Inc. Durex Industries Egloff & Graper, Inc. Gasmac, Inc. Hi-Heat...