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Bell Splitting in ION HEAT Systems: A Major Advantage

Updated: Oct 31


View of the bell-splitting feature in ION HEAT's furnace, showing one half of the split bell. This design allows easy access for maintenance by dividing the bell into two equal parts.
Bell Splitting

ION HEAT's plasma nitriding systems are meticulously designed to guarantee precision and repeatability.


A great example of this is the 'Heating System', the structure that surrounds the vacuum chamber. It’s a cylindrical wall where SiC heating elements are distributed, responsible for evenly heating the vacuum chamber in 3 different control zones. This chamber is fully covered  with vacuum-formed insulation panels, which protect both operators and external components from high temperatures.


So, what sets ION HEAT’s heating system apart? It splits into two halves. While this design solution might seem 'simple' at first glance, it results in a significant reduction in downtime, leading to substantial cost savings.


This split design allows the hot zone to be disassembled without compromising the heating/ventilation system’s functionality or affecting critical internal components, making access and maintenance easier than ever.

view of the internal vacuum chamber component in ION HEAT's plasma furnace, showing the silicon carbide heating elements and insulation system designed for precise thermal control.
Bell Splitting

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