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GlowTech furnace manufactured by ION HEAT, a single tandem system.

Plasma Nitriders

ION HEAT equipment helps you achieve the best results from all nitriding processes.

PRECISION

Distortion-Free Performance

HEATING

Temperature Uniformity

QUALITY

Superior Control Systems

RELIABILITY

Repeatable High Results

SUSTAINABILITY

Eco-Friendly Processes

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ION HEAT furnaces integrate hot wall technology, bipolar pulsed plasma power supply, top-tier heating and insulation components, and precise control systems to process parts of various sizes and geometries within a single load, guaranteeing uniform metallurgical results every time. These include:

Proven results for treating critical parts in aerospace, automotive, medical, and industrial sectors where precision is imperative.

QUALITY DIFFERENTIAL

Nitriding Technology

Interior of a plasma nitriding furnace during a nitriding process, with a visible purple glow emitted by nitrogen in plasma state.
Illustration of a GlowTech furnace.

GlowTech

CUSTOM MODULAR SYSTEM

Expandable system, per production needs and CAPEX.

Illustration of a NitrEos furnace.

NitrEos

COMPACT CONFIGURATION

For standardized processes and repeatability of results.

Illustration of the GlowFit retrofit kit for plasma nitriding furnaces.

GlowFit

RETROFITTING KIT

To modernize older plasma nitriding units with precision.

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Why plasma nitriding?

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Technical Specifications

The most productive process for modifying the surface of components made of:

STEEL

TITANIUM

CAST IRON

NICKEL ALLOYS

Expected Results

0.7 mm

Maximum Case Depth

1400 HV

Maximum Hardness

The expected white layer thickness is up to 25 micrometers and a total case depth up to 0.7 millimeters.

Meanwhile, the hardness ranges between 300 HV and 1400 HV, depending on the quality of the metal alloy being nitrided.

Camshaft undergoing plasma nitriding process.

Ultra-Efficient Process

350 °C

Minimum Temperature

850°C

Maximum Temperature

Plasma nitriding operates within a ferritic temperature range of 350°C – 600°C (662°F - 1112°F) for steel, cast irons, and nickel alloys, preventing phase changes in the metal structure. This means no dimensional changes in the parts, and subsequent grinding is virtually unnecessary. The case of titanium is special, as it requires a higher process temperature, up to 850°C (1562°F).

Stock image of a turbine illustrating the benefits of plasma nitriding in aerospace applications, supporting potential NADCAP compliance.

Reduced chemical footprint

N + H

Main Gases

Ar + CH₄

Additional Gases

Plasma nitriding is an environmentally clean alternative to gas and salt bath nitriding. It does NOT use toxic gasses or chemical products like ammonia or cyanide salts. Instead, it utilizes hydrogen and nitrogen, which are non-corrosive gasses ensuring an efficient and clean process.

Render of an industrial manufacturing blade with a green edge, symbolizing the environmental efficiency of the plasma nitriding process.

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