Advanced Heat Treat Corp. Expands Gas Nitriding/FNC Capacity in Waterloo, IA

WATERLOO, IA - Advanced Heat Treat Corp. (AHT) has purchased a gas nitride unit to expand its capacity for UltraGlow® Gas Nitriding and UltraOx® surface treatment solutions at its Corporate Office and Service Center in Waterloo, IA. This new, large, state-of-the-art gas nitride/high temperature unit will also allow increased capacity of currently offered services including gas ferritic nitrocarburizing (FNC) and stress relief.

Nearly 37 years ago, the company started with just two ion nitriding units at one location and has grown to over 50 units across its four locations in Alabama, Iowa and Michigan. By solving wear, corrosion and abrasion problems with their UltraGlow® family of processes, the company has grown significantly and continues to invest in the future.

“We are seeing substantial opportunity for gas nitriding/FNC applications in agriculture, construction, automotive, oil, gas and industries where corrosion resistance is imperative. The addition of this unit will also allow us to expand our UltraOx® capacity, a trademarked process of AHT that was launched in 2013 and is increasingly replacing QPQ, nickel plating, chrome plating and salt bath in many applications.

We are fortunate to be able to meet customer demand and invest in the future with the addition of new gas nitriding/FNC equipment. Our commitment to quality and service has allowed us the growth to make this purchase possible, and we are truly thankful for that.” stated Mikel Woods, AHT President.

With the added capacity, Advanced Heat Treat Corp. will also need additional part time and full time laborers. Please check ahtweb.com often for current job openings!

Advanced Heat Treat Corp. (AHT) is a recognized leader in providing heat treat services and superior metallurgical solutions to companies across the globe, with locations in Alabama, Iowa and Michigan. Our UltraGlow® family of processes includes Plasma/Ion Nitriding, Ferritic Nitrocarburizing (FNC), Gas Nitriding, UltraOx® (a great alternative to QPQ/Nickel Plating/Chrome Plating), Through Hardening, Carburizing, Carbonitriding, Induction Hardening, Straightening, and many more.

Established in 1981, AHT is committed to exceeding customer expectations with “UltraGlowing” results. From the person who answers the phone to Dr. Glow, you'll feel like family with AHT. When you work with the AHT team of surface treatment experts, we don't assume. Anything. AHT customers follow our proven process: The UltraGlow® Difference - from the R&D/design phase, all the way to production - to ensure the surface treatment and material choice have "UltraGlowing results"! We welcome you to come visit it us - any time!

Quality Certifications: Numerous military/aerospace approvals, including Merit Status Nadcap (National Aerospace Defense Contractors Accreditation Program - MidPort facility, Waterloo, IA) for heat treating (nitriding) and AQS (Aerospace Quality System), ISO/TS 16949:2009 certification, ITAR Registered, Federal Firearms License - Alabama, Iowa and Michigan.