Industrial Heating articles from July 2004

Industrial Heating archives from July 2004

A sympathetic ear for U.S. manufacturers.(Editorial)
July 1, 2004... The Dept, of Commerce says U.S. manufacturers must confront substantial structural challenges, including the rapid pace of technological innovation and the new rules of the global economy, on their road to recovery. So what should the...

Economic indicators.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Economic Indicators as compiled by Industrial Heating for the Thermal Processing Industry. [GRAPHIC OMITTED] [GRAPHIC OMITTED] [GRAPHIC OMITTED] [GRAPHIC OMITTED] TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS SURVEY, PLEASE CONTACT DOUG GLENN...

Fueling the future.(Federal Triangle)
July 1, 2004... The era of cheap oil is gone from this planet. Changing demographics and rapid industrialization of developing-nation energy consumers means an accelerated need for fuel, and increasingly natural gas will meet that demand. In this first decade...

It's that time of year.(Environmental & Safety Issues)
July 1, 2004... It is ozone season and although many of us would rather ignore the warnings on a nice hot summer day, acting responsibly is necessary. Twenty million people in the U.S. are estimated to have asthma. This includes 6.3 million children. Asthma is...

Heatbath/Park Metallurgical: world leader in quenchant technology.(MTI Profiles)
July 1, 2004... For more than eight decades, the red oval identifying a product as "genuine" Park Metallurgical has stood for highest quality and value, and expert technical support. William Woodside, founder of Park Metallurgical, was also a Founding Father...

Vacuum Furnace Systems Corp.(IHEA Profiles)
July 1, 2004... Launched in 1978, Vacuum Furnace Systems (VFS) Corp. quickly earned a reputation for producing innovative, reliable equipment at a competitive price. Over the last 25 years VFS has maintained that standard while supplying vacuum furnaces to...

Corporate capabilities.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... AFC-Holcroft Brochure highlights the product lines available from AFC-Holcroft. Innovative product designs that are "Engineered for Performance" and superior customer satisfaction have propelled AFC-Holcroft to its leadership position in...

Rotary retort furnace.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Aichelin Heat Treatment Systems This brochure describes the small barrel shaped rotary retort furnace used for treatment of small parts, such as needle bearings. The system can be used for normalizing, annealing, hardening, tempering,...

High-pressure gas supply solution for gas quenching.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Air Liquide America L.P. ALNAT[TM] HP reduces maintenance cost and capital requirements by delivering customized high-pressure quench gas to your furnace without the need for high pressure storage, mechanical pumps or gas compressors. Call...

PURIFIRE[R] process management system.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. The PURIFIRE[R] process management system is a software and hardware solution that automatically measures, records, and trends vital process data, enabling quick, effective troubleshooting and documentation...

Heat-treating equipment.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... 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)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... 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,...

ModulTherm and Dual-Chamber furnaces.(Literature Showcase)(ALD Thermal Treatment)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... ALD Thermal Treatment ALD Thermal Treatment offers our customers free trials with out ModulTherm furnace and the Dual-Chamber furnaces in our commercial heat treat shop at Columbia, South Carolina. Customer visit is also available by...

Furnace systems.(Literature Showcase)(Alhern-Martin Industrial Furnace Co. )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Alhern-Martin Industrial Furnace Co. 72 years experience in turnkey furnace systems for copper and aluminum brazing, annealing, sintering and heat-treating. Exothermic and endothermic generators, dissociators and gas dryers. Water systems,...

Batch/continuous retorts.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... 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...

Thermal process control solutions.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Ametek HDR Power Systems 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...

Oil-Control technology.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... ARR, Inc.-Suparator[R] By integrating Suparator[R] Thin-Film[TM] Oil Control technology as a "plug-in upgrade" heat treaters can recapture quench oil with less than 0.1% water (independently verified by Major University study). We offer...

SCR power controls.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Avatar Instruments, Inc. Brochure describes standard line of high performance SCR power controls for industrial electric heaters. Controls include single and three phase, phase angle fired and zero voltage switched controls rated from 10...

Stop-off coatings.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Avion Mfg. Color brochure folder containing Avion's product line of non-flammable, environmentally friendly, water-based carburizing and nitriding stop-off coatings. Judged best stop-off coatings by leading independent metallurgists. Avion...

Integral quench furnaces.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... J. L. Becker Company New Brochure features "State Of The Art" integral quench furnaces to include many new options and features plus companion equipment spray dunk agitate washers, atmosphere and non atmosphere tempers, charge cars and...

Industrial ovens.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Blue M/Gruenberg Oven 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,...

Dry pumps.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... BOC Edwards Drystar[R] GV Series: GV80-GV600M patented claw dry pumping technology offers new levels of reliability in situations where oil sealed pumps are at the limit of their operational scope. The pumps are capable of pumping water...

Induction heating power system.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Bone Frontier Company Bone Frontier Co. currently is shipping its newest model of induction heating power system, the Evolution 5. The brochure features Bone Frontier's machine manufacturing capabilities and illustrates the features and...

Modular Dispensing Satellite.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Buehler Ltd. 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...

Screw Hearth Furnaces.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Can-Eng Furnaces Screw Hearth Furnace Systems have fully integrated hardening, quenching and tempering for high volume and continuous production up to 20,000 lbs per hour of long products. Its unique spray quenching systems maintain bar...

Induction heating equipment.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Capital Induction Our product quality, engineering and manufacturing capability of induction coils, transformers and fixtures have made Capital Induction a leading supplier to manufacturers in the automotive, farm equipment and heavy...

Heat resistant castings.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... 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...

Hydrogen atmosphere batch furnaces.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... CM Furnaces Inc. Brochure details a new line of economical high temperature batch furnaces ideal for applications where vacuum is not absolutely necessary. Two temperature ranges are offered: up to 1450[degrees]C (2640[degrees]F) and up to...

Vacuum, controlled atmosphere & specialty furnaces.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Consarc Corporation Consarc is the leading producer of vacuum, controlled atmosphere, & specialty furnace for processing steels, superalloys, and other advanced materials. An Inductotherm Group Company, Consarc is ISO 9000-2000 certified...

Heat processing equipment.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Consolidated Engineering 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...

SCR power controllers.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Control Concepts Inc. Three phase, phase angle SCR power controller for the control of electrical power in industrial applications. Intended for controlling fast responding loads, variable resistance loads, silicon carbide and transformer...

Replacement heating elements.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Custom Electric Manufacturing Company 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...

Process cooling systems.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Dry Coolers Inc. Informative six page brochure describes closed loop water systems including air-cooled heat exchangers, evaporative cooling towers and mechanical refrigeration chillers. Contains information on complete systems with...

Process heating equipment.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Eclipse Combustion 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...

Laminar gas flow.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... PVA MIMtech LLC, Elnik Systems Div. 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...

Thermal processing systems.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... EOI Hetherington 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...

Refractories/insulation.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... 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 world wide have come...

Heat exchangers.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Exothermics, Inc. 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...

Vacuum-furnace insulation.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... 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...

Heat processing systems.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Flinn & Dreffein Engineering 12 page brochure illustrates numerous heat processing systems which are custom designed, manufactured and installed at various facilities to each customer's specifications including furnaces, material handling...

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July 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...

Vacuum furnace selection guide.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... 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:...

Graphite-based products.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... GrafTech International Ltd. GrafTech International Ltd. is the world leader in the development of natural graphite-based products for high temperature applications. Their products are cost effective, and energy efficient enabling our...

Vacuum heat processing equipment.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Graphite Furnace Systems GFS manufactures vacuum heat processing equipment for high temperature applications. Our expertise in CFC and SiC along with CVD applications allows for turn key systems with full process guarantees. GFS offers...

Thermal processing equipment.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... 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....

Combustion equipment mini catalog.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Hauck Manufacturing Company 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...

Alloys.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Haynes International, Inc. Haynes International, Inc. is totally committed to manufacturing and stocking outstanding quality Hastelloy[R] and Haynes[R] alloys at local Service Centers for timely and efficient customer service. In addition...

Polymer quenchant.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Heatbath Corp. 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...

Thermal process equipment.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... HED International A leading manufacturer of heat processing equipment for over 50 years. This bulletin illustrates the range of performance proven equipment that HED has provided around the world. Practically every type of batch or...

Furnace equipment.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... 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,...

Induction gear hardening.(Literature Showcase)(Inductoheat Inc.,)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Inductoheat[R] 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...

Vacuum-pump fluids.(Literature Showcase)(Inland Vacuum Industries Inc.,)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... 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...

Abar-Ipsen[R] flexible hot zone designs.(Literature Showcase)
July 1, 2004... Ipsen International, Inc. Review the many features and benefits of Abar-Ipsen flexible hot zone designs on multi-media CD-ROM. Understand how an energy efficient design and durable construction can maximize furnace performance. Designing...

Transformers and reactors.(Literature Showcase)(Jackson Transformer Company)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Jackson Transformer Company Specialists in developing, designing and manufacturing transformers and reactors for the induction Heating industry since 1955. Jackson is your one source for all your transformer needs. From S VA to 15,000 KVA....

SiC heating elements.(Literature Showcase)
July 1, 2004... Kanthal Heating Systems 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...

Metallurgical processing systems.(Literature Showcase)(Keith Company, Inc.,)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... 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)(Kleenair Products Co.,)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Kleenair 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, 2004... 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-Tride[R] process, and involves polishing and post salt bath oxidative...

Hot-air blowers/tools.(Literature Showcase)(Leister Process Technologies)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Leister Process Technologies Our special brochure presents the LEISTER program of hot-air tools, blowers and hot-air blowers. Numerous photos show applications as welding, shrinking, activating, heating and drying processes and a wide...

Vacuum pumps.(Literature Showcase)
July 1, 2004... Leybold Vacuum USA Inc. The new ScrewLine SP 630 dry-compressing vacuum pump is an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional oil-sealed piston vacuum pumps used in heat-treating. Rated for 371 cfm and 0.0075 torr vacuum, the...

Thermal processing systems.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... 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[R] to its line of industrial...

Heat-Treating systems.(LOI, Inc.,)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... 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, 2004... 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...

Power supplies.(Literature Showcase)
July 1, 2004... Solar Manufacturing 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...

Combustion systems.(Literature Showcase)(Maxon Corp.,)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Maxon Corp 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...

Temperature measurement.(Nanmac Corp.,)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Nanmac Corporation Nanmac Corp., a leader in temperature measurement and control, has recently completed their Cd Handbook. This contains a catalog of advanced temperature sensors for industrial and research applications, as well as a...

Resistance heating elements.(National Element, Inc.,)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... National Element, Inc. With over 43 years of experience and expertise in the fabrication of resistance heating elements and the manufacture of all types of elements known and used in the Industrial Heating field, we maintain the most...

Heat treating equipment.(Nitrex Metal Inc.,)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Nitrex Metal Inc. 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...

Laser hardening with direct diode lasers.(Literature Showcase)
July 1, 2004... Nuvonyx, Inc. High-power direct diode laser (HPDDL) is an ideal source for laser transformation hardening, giving it clear advantages in comparison with flame and induction surface transformation hardening techniques. HPDDL laser hardening...

USA Handbook.(Literature Showcase)(Omega Engineering Inc's new catalog)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Omega Engineering Inc. Over 100,000 products, all made in the U.S.A., are featured in this Handbook, including many Temperature, Pressure, Force, Flow, Level, pH, Conductivity, Humidity and Data Acquisition instruments. Load Cells, Panel...

Induction heating.(Pillar Induction Co.,)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... 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...

Si-BOND[TM] Castables.(Literature Showcase)
July 1, 2004... Plibrico USA Think you have a touch refractory application? Check out our gang of Si-BOND[TM] Castlables. New water activated bond system; no expensive additives required; high hot strengths; excellent load resistance; superior thermal...

Thermal processing ovens.(Literature Showcase)
July 1, 2004... 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...

Replacement parts.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... 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,...

Process instrumentation & plant automation solutions.(Literature Showcase)
July 1, 2004... Process Electronic 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...

Hydrogen generators.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Proton Energy Systems HOGEN[R] hydrogen generators are integrated, automated, low maintenance systems that produce high purity (99.999%) hydrogen gas at process pressure without a compressor. The hydrogen produced is ideal for furnace...

Heat treating furnaces.(Literature Showcase)
July 1, 2004... PVA TePla America, Inc. New brochure introduces line of high-quality vacuum and atmospheric furnace systems, offering advanced process controls and capable of temperatures up to 3000[degrees]C. We design and manufacture furnace systems to...

Metal stress relieving/tempering.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Pyromaitre 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...

Radyne vertical induction scanner.(Literature Showcase)
July 1, 2004... 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....

Infrared temperature measurement.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Raytek Corporation 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...

RA 602 CA[TM] alloy.(Literature Showcase)
July 1, 2004... Rolled Alloys After more than 1,200 cycles, RA 602 CA is still in use at a captive heat treat shop in the southeastern United States. The grid is required to support loads weighing as much as 2,000 lbs. at temperatures reaching...

Industrial freezers.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Russells Technical Products Russells offers a complete line of heavy duty industrial freezers with mechanical systems to -120[degrees]F, and Liquid Nitrogen Injection to - 300[degrees]F. Standard sizes are shown in the brochure but...

Soldering and brazing flux.(Literature Showcase)
July 1, 2004... The S.A. Day Manufacturing Co., Inc. ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001:1996 certified manufacturer of copper/brass soldering and brazing flux that is dedicated to quality, service, on-time delivery and value. We also manufacture Buffalo Flux...

Kiln support beams.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Saint-Gobain Ceramics Literature details Hexoloy[R] Sa silicon carbide kiln support beams and tile, which offer true low mass design potential for high temperature furnace applications. Hexology SiC's excellent strength allows for...