PLASMA NITRIDERS < GLOWTECH
Advanced control systems to process parts of various sizes and geometries within a single load, guaranteeing uniform metallurgical results every time.
INSIDE OUR FURNACES
Standard Features
FEAT. 1
Hot Wall Vacuum Chamber
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Temperature Uniformity: ±2°C between independent zones.
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Faster Degassing: Increased productivity.
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Reduced Arc Discharges: Improved stability.
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Uniform Gas Distribution: Consistent results.
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Easy Maintenance: Accessible heating elements and insulation.
FEAT. 2
Lifting System
The hydraulic system lifts and rotates the bell to facilitate the loading and unloading of parts for nitriding. It also serves as an enclosure for the gas panels, PC, and handling PLC. The ION HEAT furnace lifting system is designed to occupy a smaller footprint compared to many others on the market.
FEAT. 3
Temperature Control
Precise temperature control is achieved through the combination of ventilation channels outside the vacuum retort, an air-cooled center anode, a variable speed internal motor and fan, and three independently controlled heating/cooling zones.
FEAT. 4
Vacuum System
The heavy-duty dry vacuum pumping system, with its sealing system, guarantees final vacuum levels in less than ten minutes.
FEAT. 5
Power Supply
A bipolar pulsed plasma power supply generates the precise voltage needed to ionize process gasses and create plasma. The power electronics provide DC overcurrent protection, detect arcs in less than 200 nanoseconds, ensure frequency flexibility, turn off pulses in under 1 μs, and allow for duty cycles with repeatable results.
FEAT. 6
Gas Panel
Subsystem that injects the precise gas mixture and ensures that the nitriding atmosphere follows the metallurgical recipe. It includes mass flow controllers for nitrogen and hydrogen. Additional gasses like Argon and Methane can be added upon customer’s request for specific process variations.
FEAT. 7
Controls And Data Storage
The PLC automation system controls all process variables. Additionally, it allows the creation, storage, and recall of process recipes, as well as intuitive report generation for internal control or certification bodies. It features a web-based HMI and easy remote monitoring from any desktop or mobile device.
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Unlike compact models, GlowTech systems are distinguished by their flexible configuration and the ability to include add-ons for running specific metallurgical processes. The features that enhance their potential are:
SYSTEM ADVANTAGES
GlowTech Specifications
Technical specifications
SYSTEM SIZE | 0610 | 0815 | 1220 | 1522 |
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Peak power for a full tandem system (kW) | 150 | 178 | 372 | 476 |
Peak power for a semi tandem system (kW) | 102 | 116 | 235 | 309 |
Peak power for a single system (kW) | 102 | 116 | 235 | 309 |
Total plasma generator power (kW) | 40 | 40 | 80 | 120 |
Standard number of plasma modules included | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Number of Heating Zones | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Available full tandem | YES | YES | YES | YES |
Available semi tandem | YES | YES | YES | YES |
Useful heigh mm/in | 1000 / 39 | 1500 / 59 | 2000 / 79 | 2200 / 87 |
Useful diameter mm/in | 600 / 24 | 800 / 31 | 1200 / 47 | 1500 / 59 |
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EXTRA POWER SUPPLY
If you need a large surface area, you'll require significantly more plasma energy (current density calculation).
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VIEWPORTS AND CAMERAS
Side viewports allow you to visualize the process inside the furnace, and a camera captures images through one of these viewports. This is useful for generating reports for customers or control authorities.
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AEROSPACE PACKAGE
Configuration to qualify the furnace for NADCAP compliance.
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HIGH TEMPERATURE ADD-ON
Increases the temperature up to 850°C for nitriding of titanium. Only available in GlowTech 0610 or GlowTech 0815
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EXTRA GASES
Argon and methane mass flow controllers for processing stainless steel or running FNC (ferritic nitrocarburizing).
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CONTROLLED POST OXIDATION
Vacuum safe oxygen probe for controlling post-oxidation processes, achieving a nice black finish that is highly protective against corrosion. *Requires internal recirculation motor and fan.
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AIR-COOLED CENTER ANODE
Recommended for higher temperature uniformity in larger chambers GlowTech 1220 and GlowTech 1522.
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PROCESS RECIPE
Setting up the tested metallurgical recipe to nitride specific parts.
To get the best performance and discover all that ION HEAT equipment can do for your production:
TAILORED CONFIGURATION
Optional features
TANDEM SYSTEM
GlowTech's modular configuration offers the possibility to start with a single system and upgrade to a semi-tandem or tandem in the future, bringing flexibility to your CAPEX. Expand your furnace as your requirements or demand grow. If you have a full tandem unit: Plasma nitriding the parts in one vacuum chamber while preheating the second unit, reducing the working time between batches by up to 30%. Also, perform maintenance on one chamber without stopping production.
PROCESS-DRIVEN DESIGN
We optimize the design and performance of the furnaces according to the metallurgical recipes required by your industrial manufacturing processes, whether based on materials (conventional steels, stainless steels, titanium or nickel alloys), or the required processes (Nitriding, Ferritic nitrocarburizing (FNC), post-oxidation, among others).
TAILORED CONFIGURATION
You can choose from optional features to get the best performance and discover all that ION HEAT equipment can do for your production: 1. ExtraPower Supply 2. Side Viewports and Top Camera Viewports 4. Aerospace Package 5. High Temperature Add-on for nitriding of Titanium. 6. Extra Gases 7. Controlled Post Oxidation 8. Air-cooled center anode 9. Process Recipe
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