CaseMaster Evolution
/ Fully automated processing
/ Vacuum, horizontal, double-, and triple-chamber
/ Low heat losses by increased thermal insulation
/ Low-pressure carburizing (LPC)
/ Oil or high-pressure gas quenching, nitrogen (N2) or helium (He)
/ Short workload-transport time within the furnace
/ Shorter evacuation times by independent pumping systems for each chamber
/ Hardening with oil quench or gas quench
/ Low pressure carburizing using FineCarb® with oil or gas quench
/ High-temperature carburizing up to 1050°C using PreNitLPC® for common case hardening steels
/ Carbonitriding
/ Bright thorough hardening
/ Oxidation in the pre-heating chamber
/ Annealing (with gas cooling)
/ Tempering
/ Quenching
/ Brazing
/ Safe, no flammable and poisonous atmosphere
/ No open fire
/ No emission of harmful gases (CO, NOx)
/ No emission of climate-warming gas CO₂
/ Environmentally friendly process
/ Fast and uniform LPC of densely pack loads
/ No decarburization or oxidation
/ Elimination of IGO
/ Nitrogen quench (neither oil nor helium is needed)
/ Elimination of quenching oil and contamination and cleaning chemicals
/ Flexible, on-demand operation
/ High lifespan of hot zone components – graphite
/ Extremely economical and efficient
/ Excellent carburizing uniformity (LPC)
/ Highly accurate and precise LPC process simulator (SimVaC)
/ No intergranular oxidation (IGO) and decarburization
/ Reduce distortion by 25 bar abs N2 or He quenching
/ No CO/CO₂ emission
| Technical data of standard CaseMaster Evolution furnaces series | |||||
| Type | Size | W [mm] | H [mm] | L [mm] | Charge Weight [kg] |
| D, T | 446 | 400 | 400 | 600 | 200 |
| D,T | 669 | 600 | 600 | 900 | 600 |
| D | 9129 | 900 | 1200 | 900 | 1200 |
| D,T | 9129 | 900 | 900 | 1200 | 1200 |
| V | 1625 | fi 1600 | 2500 | – | |
| temp in the heating chamber – 1250°C | vacuum in the heating chamber – 10-2 mbar | ||||
| A customized version can be produced for the furnace chamber dimensions requested by the customer |
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| Available options for CaseMaster Evolution furnaces series | ||
| Feature | Furnace Type | Size |
| Gas cooling over oil bath | D, T | all |
| GQ – up to 1,5 bar abs | D,T,V | all |
| HPGQ – 6, 12 bar abs | D hybrid | 669,9912 |
| HPGQ – 25 bar abs | T,D | 669 |
| Load Thermocouples | D | all |
| High vacuum (10-4 mbar) | D,V | all |
| Vacuum Carburizing | D,T | all |
| Convection heating | D, T | all |
/ Carburizing steels
/ Structural streel
/ Bearing steel
/ Tool steels
/ HSLA
/ Alloyed steels
/ Stainless steels
/ Alloys and super alloys
/ Titanium alloys
CaseMaster Evolution
VAB
/ Integration with higher-level management systems
/ Data security through different levels of user access
/ Production optimization based on collected information
/ Reduced operator workload through production automation
/ Programmable delay of process start time/date with GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication) notification option
/ Long-term data logging and remote access to archived information
/ Application browser provides “read-only” access to data.
/ Brazing
/ Universal chamber furnace VAB
/ Batch Chamber Furnace VAB
/ VAB Multi-Chamber Vacuum Furnace
/ Vacuum Furnace for Oil Removal
/ vacuum as a protective and technological atmosphere eliminates the need to use harmful process gases and their emission to the environment,
/ no direct CO₂ emissions, no use of fossil fuels,
/ gas utilization for cooling (nitrogen, argon, air), captured and released to the air, neutral for the environment,
/ reinforced thermal insulation saves electricity (approx. 20%),
/ high energy efficiency of used electrical components (IE3 class motors, inverter control, etc.),
/ application of systems and algorithms limiting energy and technological factor consumption (pumping, heating and cooling systems),
/ no harmful substance emissions,
/ elimination of part washing after heat treatment.
/ vacuum as a protective and technological atmosphere eliminates the need to use harmful process gases and their emission to the environment,
/ no direct CO₂ emissions, no use of fossil fuels,
/ gas utilization for cooling (nitrogen, argon, air), captured and released to the air, neutral for the environment,
/ reinforced thermal insulation saves electricity (approx. 20%),
/ high energy efficiency of used electrical components (IE3 class motors, inverter control, etc.),
/ application of systems and algorithms limiting energy and technological factor consumption (pumping, heating and cooling systems),
/ no harmful substance emissions,
/ elimination of part washing after heat treatment.
/ Aluminium oxygen-free brazing eliminates the cost of flux and its application
/ Parts washing is limited to pre-process washing
/ After the process, the parts are clean with a dull gray finish
/ Potential corrosion spots are avoided, thanks to flux elimination
/ Environmentally friendly technology
/ Repeatable results due to high temperature uniformity and high vacuum
/ No residue or corrosion due to flux contamination
/ Produces a high quality product
VAB
Continuous CAB Furnaces EV/CAB
/ Larger volume production runs
/ Heated muffle to braze the product with high overall efficiency
/ Proportionally controlled electric heating or natural-gas-fired combustion
/ Temperatures are controlled uniformly throughout the length of the furnace
/ Several independently heated zones
/ Variable speed drive and stainless steel mesh belt are used to move product
/ Answer for e-mobility – EV/CAB
/ Brazing
/ Controlled Atmospher Brazing (CAB)
/ Supports the development of electromobility
/ Fits in with the trend and the obligation to care for reducing exhaust emissions and for the natural environment
/ Thanks to independently controlled heating and cooling zones, corrugated muffle design, unique curtain chambers and many other design features excellent and stable brazing conditions are guaranteed for this specific product
/ A system for brazing large-size car battery coolers
/ Around 605°C
/ Customized useful size
/ Aluminum
Continuous CAB Furnaces EV/CAB
Continuous CAB furnaces
/ Larger volume production runs
/ Heated muffle to braze the product with high overall efficiency
/ Proportionally controlled electric heating or natural-gas-fired combustion
/ Temperatures are controlled uniformly throughout the length of the furnace
/ Several independently heated zones
/ Variable speed drive and stainless steel mesh belt are used to move product
/ Answer for e-mobility – EV/CAB
/ A system for brazing large-size car battery coolers
/ Brazing
/ Supports the development of electromobility
/ Fits in with the trend and the obligation to care for reducing exhaust emissions and for the natural environment
/ Thanks to independently controlled heating and cooling zones, corrugated muffle design, unique curtain chambers and many other design features, excellent and stable brazing conditions are guaranteed for this specific product
/ Controlled Atmospher Brazing (CAB)
/ Around 605°C
/ Customized useful size
/ Aluminum
Continuous CAB furnaces
Semi-Continuous CAB Furnaces
/ Full convection heating
/ Based on a multi-step indexing cycle – semi-continuous
/ Feduced transfer time from hot to cold zone
/ Can be equipped with vacuum purgingg
/ Brazing
/ Controlled Atmospher Brazing (CAB)
/ Thermal afterburner to reduce VOC emissions for degreasers
/ Scrubber with active aluminum oxide deposit to reduce the emission of hydrogen fluoride generated during brazing process
/ For gas-heated solutions, energy recovery systems reducing gas consumption and thus CO₂ emissions
/ Electric heating systems instead of gas heating systems to reduce CO₂ emissions
/ Eptional applications of high-performance microporous insulation to reduce heat losses – in case of gas heating systems – reduction of CO₂ emissions
/ Heated curtains inlet tunnel to limit the conveyor belt and load temperature drop during the transfer – in case of gas heating systems – reduction of CO₂ emissions
/ A common conveyor belt for the dryer (or TTBB) and the furnace to reduce the energy – in case of gas heating systems – reduction of CO₂ emissions
/ The customer uses energy emitted by the cooling chambers’ and the dryer’s extraction systems to support the plant installations’ heating
/ Non-emission cooling systems based on air jacket instead of a closed water circuit
/ Control – IDLE and WEEKEND furnaces operating modes lowering the operating temperature and turning the furnace off – lowering energy consumption – in case of gas heating systems – reducing CO₂ emissions
/ Designed to operate on a part-time basis
/ Can be brought up to brazing temperature in a very short time
/ Allows for variable heating and cooling rates, depending on indexing times
/ Can braze the widest variety of heat exchangers
/ Allows to braze a large size of heat exchangers
/ In the case of vacuum purging the atmosphere quality in on the level of nitrogen source
/ Around 605°C
/ Customized useful size
/ Aluminum
Semi-Continuous CAB Furnaces
ZeroFlow
/ Ability to use ammonia alone as the most efficient nitrogen carrier
/ Minimal ammonia requirement
/ The utilization of the furnace vacuum evacuation (no traditional purging with process gases)- the reduction the consumption of process gases (ammonia and nitrogen)
/ Precise and dynamic process control – directly measuring and controlling the nitriding atmosphere composition inside the furnace using only ammonia and internal dissociation
/ High accuracy of forming the required nitrided layer
/ Gas nitriding
/ Nitriding
/ Nitrocarburizing (FNC)
/ Oxidation
/ Tempering
/ Annealing
/ Others
/ Process control by a nitrogen stream to the part with minimal ammonia consumption
/ Ammonia demand is significantly reduced, up to 10 times less than traditional technology
/ Minimal emission of post-process gases meeting environmental protection requirements
/ Vacuum purging instead of gas purging reduces inert gas utilization
/ Precise building of any nitrided layer configuration, efficient process
/ Carbonitriding carried out effectively and efficiently using methanol
/ Accurate shaping of any nitrided layer composition
/ Maximum efficiency and process performance
/ High quality and repeatability of results
/ Compliance with the environmental protection regulations requirements
/ Precise control of the nitriding atmosphere directly in the retort
/ High accuracy of temperature control, uniformity +/-3°C
/ Compliant with AMS-2750, AMS-2759 and CQI-9 standards
| Horizontal Model # |
Useful Dimensions in(mm) |
Gross Load Weight lbs(kg) |
Working Temperature °F(°C) |
Temperature Uniformity °F(°C) |
Number of Heating Zones | Furnace Heating Power (kW) |
| HRNe*-60.60.90-750-6-ZF | 24x24x36 (600x600x900) | 1320 (600) |
300-1380 (150-750) |
±5 | one | 75 |
| HRNe*-90.80.120-750-15-ZF HRNg**-90.80.120-750-15-ZF |
36x36x48 (900x900x1200) | 3300 (1500) |
300-1380 (150-750) |
±5 | three | 150 |
| HRNe*-100.100.150-750-25-ZF HRNg**-100.100.150-750-25-ZF |
40x40x60 (1000x1000x1500) | 5500 (2500) |
300-1380 (150-750) |
±5 | three | 240 |
| Vertical Model # |
Diameter in(mm) | Height in(mm) | Gross Load Weight lbs(kg) |
Working Temperature °F(°C) |
Temperature Uniformity °F(°C) |
Number of Heating Zones | Furnace Heating Power (kW) |
|
| VRNe-100.200-650-25-ZF | 39 (1000) |
78 (2000) |
5500 (2500) |
300-1200 (150-650) |
±5 | three | ||
| VRNe-120.300-650-50-ZF | 47 (1200) |
118 (3000) |
1100 (5000) |
300-1200 (150-650) |
±5 | three | ||
| VRNe*-60.90-650-6-ZF | 24 (600) |
36 (900) |
1320 (600) |
300-1300 (150-700) |
±5 | two | 40 | |
| VRNe-80.120-650-12-ZF | 32 (800) |
48 (1200) |
2645 (1200) |
300-1300 (150-700) |
±5 | two | 80 | |
| VRNe-100.150.650-30-ZF | 39 (1000) |
59 (1500) |
5500 (2500) |
300-1300 (150-700) |
±5 | two | 115 | |
| VRNe-120.150-650-30-ZF | 48 (1200) |
59 (1500) |
6600 (3000) |
300-1300 (150-700) |
±5 | two | 135 | |
| VRNe-140.250-650-45-ZF | 55 (1400) |
98 (2500) |
9900 (4500) |
300-1300 (150-700) |
±5 | three | 210 | |
| VRNe-160.250-650-60-ZF | 63 (1600) |
98 (2500) |
13200 (6000) |
300-1300 (150-700) |
±5 | three | 225 | |
/ Low & Medium Alloy Steels (41xx, 43xx, 51xx, 86xx, 93xx series)
/ Nitralloy® Alloys
/ Stainless Steels (300 & 400 series, precipitation hardening grades)
/ Tool Steels (H-series, M-series)
/ Iron (ductile, gray)
ZeroFlow
Semi-Continuous CAB Furnaces
/ Full convection heating
/ Based on a multi-step indexing cycle – semi-continuous
/ Feduced transfer time from hot to cold zone
/ Can be equipped with vacuum purgingg
/ A system for brazing large-size car battery coolers
/ Brazing
/ Thermal afterburner to reduce VOC emissions for degreasers
/ Scrubber with active aluminum oxide deposit to reduce the emission of hydrogen fluoride generated during brazing process
/ For gas-heated solutions, energy recovery systems reducing gas consumption and thus CO₂ emissions
/ Electric heating systems instead of gas heating systems to reduce CO₂ emissions
/ Eptional applications of high-performance microporous insulation to reduce heat losses – in case of gas heating systems – reduction of CO₂ emissions
/ Heated curtains inlet tunnel to limit the conveyor belt and load temperature drop during the transfer – in case of gas heating systems – reduction of CO₂ emissions
/ A common conveyor belt for the dryer (or TTBB) and the furnace to reduce the energy – in case of gas heating systems – reduction of CO₂ emissions
/ The customer uses energy emitted by the cooling chambers’ and the dryer’s extraction systems to support the plant installations’ heating
/ Non-emission cooling systems based on air jacket instead of a closed water circuit
/ Control – IDLE and WEEKEND furnaces operating modes lowering the operating temperature and turning the furnace off – lowering energy consumption – in case of gas heating systems – reducing CO₂ emissions
/ Controlled Atmospher Brazing (CAB)
/ Around 605oC
/ Customized useful size
/ Aluminum
Semi-Continuous CAB Furnaces
Roller hearth
/ Continuous, Unlimited Work Flow
/ Fast, Top Quality Production
/ Ease of Installation
/ Approach to extend component life
/ Flexible Operation
/ Lower Product Costs
/ Cycle Annealing
/ Copper Brazing
/ Magnetic Punching and Lamination Annealing
/ Hardening
/ Annealing
/ Hardening
/ Preheat
/ Normalizing
/ Stress relieving
/ Heat recovery system
/ During the design process, the furnace thermal accumulation aspect reducing heat losses is analyzed
/ Reducing gas consumption and atmosphere emissions
/ Electric heating system instead of gas
/ Cast agitators with extended service life
/ Possibility of cooling installed atmosphere mixers with air exchangers
/ Energy recuperation is easier and less costly with continuous systems
/ Continuous takes up about half of the floor space than multiple batch units
/ Longer equipment life – typically 40+ years
/ Suitable for atmospheres from air or products of combustion to exothermic (EXOGAS™), Endothermic (ENDOGAS™), Nitrogen/Hydrogen or Ammonia (AMMOGAS™) or steam
/ Temperature ranges from 4000°F – 22500°F (2000°C – 1,2000°C)
/ Throughputs are unlimited but typically from 500 pounds (225 kg) to 15,000 pounds (6,800 kg) per hour
/ Steel
Roller hearth
Semi – Continuous Brazing Furnaces for Aluminum
/ Full convection heating
/Based on a multi-step indexing cycle – semi-continuous
/Reduced transfer time from hot to cold zone
/ Can be equipped with vacuum purgingg
/ Designed to operate on a part-time basis
/ Can be brought up to brazing temperature in a very short time
/ Allows for variable heating and cooling rates, depending on indexing times
/ Can braze the widest variety of heat exchangers
/ Allows to braze a large size of heat exchangers
/ In the case of vacuum purging the atmosphere quality in on the level of nitrogen source
/ Brazing
/ Thermal afterburner to reduce VOC emissions for degreasers
/ Scrubber with active aluminum oxide deposit to reduce the emission of hydrogen fluoride generated during brazing process
/ For gas-heated solutions, energy recovery systems reducing gas consumption and thus CO2 emissions
/ Electric heating systems instead of gas heating systems to reduce CO2 emissions
/ Optional applications of high-performance microporous insulation to reduce heat losses – in case of gas heating systems – reduction of CO2 emissions
/ Heated curtains inlet tunnel to limit the conveyor belt and load temperature drop during the transfer – in case of gas heating systems – reduction of CO2 emissions
/ A common conveyor belt for the dryer (or TTBB) and the furnace to reduce the energy – in case of gas heating systems – reduction of CO2 emissions
/ The customer uses energy emitted by the cooling chambers’ and the dryer’s extraction systems to support the plant installations’ heating
/Non-emission cooling systems based on air jacket instead of a closed water circuit
/ Control – IDLE and WEEKEND furnaces operating modes lowering the operating temperature and turning the furnace off – lowering energy consumption – in case of gas heating systems – reducing CO2 emissions
/ Controlled Atmospher Brazing (CAB)
/ Around 605oC
/ Customized useful size
/ Aluminium
Semi – Continuous Brazing Furnaces for Aluminum
Aging and Annealing
/ Various designs of airflow
/ Aging
/ Annealing
/ Aging
/ Annealing
/ High efficiency auto recuperator burners up to approx. 86% output, heat recovery from the exhaust for nitrogen heating
/ Ecological, biosoluble insulation with a properly selected thickness to optimize losses through the walls
/ Meets AMS and CQI-9 requirements
/ Control system complying to AMS and NADCAP
/ Tailored made and sized
/ Dedicated loading cars
/ T77 aging furnaces allow for multi-stage and multi-ramp processes guarantying process repeatability and reliability
/ Cold air injection system provided for low temperature heating
/ Custom design based on Customer requirements
/ Various aluminium alloys
Aging and Annealing
Vortex
Vortex® Jet Heating System:
/ Temperature uniformity
/ Faster load heating thanks to better heat transfer Bypass cooler :
/ Cooling under a protective atmosphere SeCoil® process control and simulation software:
/ Proces stimulation mode to fine-tune the recipe and optimize the process time before starting the proces
/ Annealing
/ Intermediate annealing
/ Homogenizing
/ Annealing
/ Intermediate annealing
/ Homogenizing
/ Increases productivity and thus allows to reduce energy consumption and costs
/ Utilized burners with an auto-recuperator having high efficiency up to approx. 86%, as well as ecological insulation with a properly selected thickness to optimize heat loss through the walls
/ The use of the innovative SeCoil® tool allows to design, optimize, control and shorten the aluminum sheet coils’ heating process in real time, which saves energy and media consumption
/ Use of heat recovery from the exhaust to heat the nitrogen
/ Use of high efficiency auto-recuperator burners (up to approx. 86% output)
/ Ecological, biosoluble insulation with a properly selected thickness to reduce heat losses through the walls
/ Providing greater efficiency and better quality
/ High-Efficiency Process
/ High Quality Process
/ Lower Cost Operation
/ Flexible System Design
/ High Heating Head
/ Coil and Foil Application
/ Custom design based on Customer requirements
/ Various aluminium alloys