ZeroFlow®
/ 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®
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
UniCaseMaster Custom
/ Individual heat-treatment by heating under vacuum
/ High pressure nitrogen quenching
/ Integration into in-line production
/ Adoptable working zone size
/ Customized system configuration
/ Compact design, compact footprint
/ Low utilities consumption
/ No uncontrolled emissions of process gases
/ Low Pressure Carburizing
/ Bright hardening (High Pressure Gas Quench)
/ Bright annealing
/ Vacuum
/ Brazing
/ Many times less hard machining time,
/ Elimination of many post-machining operations
/ Low pressure carburizing / high pressure gas quench
/ Fast and efficient carburizing
/ Elimination of fire and explosion hazard
/ Ideal surface quality
/ Elimination of IGO
/ Clean and enviromentally friendly production
/ Single piece flow vacuum heat treatment
/ Design customized for given part type and process
/ Control and reduction of distortion
/ Perfect precision and repeatability of results
/ Elimination of IGO
/ No oxidation
/ No air presence
/ Ideal part surface
/ Regular carburizing or through hardening (in oil) grades
/ Higher alloy and special steels for gas and oil quenching
UniCaseMaster Custom
4D Quench
/ Individual hardening by heating under vacuum and high-pressure nitrogen quenching
/ Integration into manufacturing cells and in-line production
/ Up to 1 mln pieces/year
/ The adaptable working zone size
/ Customize system configuration
/ Compact design, low footprint
/ Low utility consumption
/ 4D Queching with adjustable quench nozzles
/ High-pressure nitrogen quench
/ Bright hardening (High Pressure Gas Quench)
/ Many times less hard machining time
/ Elimination of many post-machining operations
/ Low pressure carburizing / high pressure gas quench
/ Fast and efficient carburizing
/ Elimination of fire and explosion hazard
/ Ideal surface quality
/ Elimination of IGO
/ Clean and enviromentally friendly production
/ Control and reduction of hardening distortion
/ Absolute precision and repeatability of results
/ Elimination of IGO/IGA
/ No oxidation/ no air present
/ 100 % traceability and examination of every part
/ Regular carburizing or through hardening (in oil) grades
/ Higher alloy and special steels for gas and oil quenching
4D Quench
Super IQ
/ No added production costs with improved quality and productivity compared to Sealed Quench carburizing
/ Fits to any make Sealed Quench lines and their pits
/ No ENDO generator needed, no flame
/ Combines clean processing with exceptional performance of oil quenching
/ Turn it on, turn it off – no idling nor conditioning
/ Carburizing
/ Adding it to the existing chamber carburizing furnaces’ technological lines, without the need to make significant modifications to the existing infrastructure – means not only huge savings for enterprises, but also a nod to ecology
/ The low-pressure carburizing (LPC) technology used in this solution significantly reduces the process gases consumption, which in turn reduces CO₂ emissions to the atmosphere to an absolute minimum
/ A significant improvement in the furnace operation safety, as the need to emit the process atmosphere and the requirement to burn it with an open flame, which is typical for traditional solutions, is eliminated
/ Potential to reduce treatment time thanks to the possibility of treating at higher temperatures (>925°C), thus increasing efficiency and reducing production costs
/ Flexibility – no work, no cost
/ Easy integration with traditional units
/ Simple operation and attractive maintenance costs
/ No open flames, smokiness, emissions
/ Elimination of an additional device – the endo generator
| Style | SiQ-17 |
| Workload Size W x H x L | 914 mm x 914 mm x 1219 mm
36” x 36” x 36” |
| Maximum Gross Load | 1500 kg
3,300 lb |
Super IQ
CaseMaster Evolution – T
/ Works in semi-continuous mode, loaded from one side and unload from another
/ Treats 3 loads at the same time in a very efficient way
/ Fully automated processing
/ Low heat losses by increased thermal insulation
/ Low pressure carburizing (LPC)
/ Oil or high pressure gas quenching, nitrogen (N2) or helium (He) 24 bar
/ Short workload-transport time within the furnace
/ Shorter evacuation times by independent pumping systems for each chamber
/ Case hardening LPC (Low Pressure Carburizing),
/ Quenching,
/ Brazing,
/ Annealing.
/ 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
/ High production efficiency
/ High volume production
/ Low process cost comparable with traditional technology
/ Fast and efficient LPC
/ Fully automated, semi-continuous operation
/ Minimizes final machining costs
/ Elimination of oxidation and IGO
/ Safe (no open fire and explosion risk)
/ Alloy steel
/ Carburizing grades
/ Stainless steels
/ Specialty steels and alloys
CaseMaster Evolution – T
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
Vector HPGQ
/ Standard horizontal capacity from 200 to 2,500 kg and more (440 to 5,500 lbs)
/ Standard vertical capacity: 1,500 kg (3,300 lbs) and 2,000 kg (4,400 lbs)
/ Graphite or metal hot zone with a maximum vacuum of 10-2 to 10-5/10-6 mbar
/ Quenching pressure: from 2 up to 25 bar
/ Quenching gases: N2, Ar, He, H2
/ Optional equipment for vacuum carburizing technology: FineCarb® / PreNitLPC® and vacuum nitriding LPN
/ Wide range of heat treatment processes and applications
/ High-speed cycles with high-pressure gas quench
/ Low consumption of energy, process gases, and other utilities
/ Environmentally friendly with low emissions of process gases
/ Predictive maintenance
/ Remote control and monitoring
/ Vacuum as a protective and technological atmosphere eliminates the need to use harmful process gases and their emission to the environment
/ No CO₂ emissions, no use of fossil fuels
/ Gas utilization for cooling (nitrogen, argon), captured and returned 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
/ Reduction of hardening deformations and downstream machining costs
/ Elimination of part washing after heat treatment
/ Wide range of heat treatment processes and applications
/ High-speed cycles with high-pressure gas quench
/ Low consumption of energy, process gases, and other utilities
/ Environmentally friendly with low emissions of process gases
/ Predictive maintenance
/ Remote control and monitoring
/ Tool steels
/ Carburizing steels
/ HSLA
/ Alloyed steels
/ Stainless steels
/ Alloys and super alloys
/ Titanium and titanium alloy