Thermal Technology Produces Solar Grade Silicon from Rice Hulls
SANTA ROSA, Calif., March 1, 2010 -- Thermal Technology has developed a process for the production of solar-grade silicon using rice hulls as raw material. Matt Mede, Thermal Technology president and CEO, presented his research at the Materials Challenges in Alternative & Renewable Energy Conference this month in Florida. To meet the growing market need, major producers of high purity...
Read More »Can-Eng Furnaces International Limited Commisions Modular Heat Treatment System For High Integrity Aluminum Castings
CAN-ENG FURNACES INTERNATIONAL LTD. is pleased to announce the recent commissioning of a complete Modular Solution Treating, Precision Air Quenching (PAQ(TM)) and Artificial Aging System. The system includes two (2) Solution Treatment Furnaces, Precision Air Quench and three (3) Artificial Aging Ovens. This installation was specifically designed to thermally process high integrity aluminum...
Read More »Can-Eng Furnaces International Limited Announces Successful Start-Up of New Railway Axle Forging Plant
AXIS LLC (a joint venture between major North American rail car builders and assembly/parts providers) announces the successful start-up of the first new railway axle forging plant in United States in more than 40 years. CAN-ENG FURNACES INTERNATIONAL LIMITED supplied, installed and commissioned a 20 tph Rotary Ring Hearth Reheating Furnace, Robotic Manipulator, High Pressure Descale System and...
Read More »Solar Manufacturing Ships a New R&D Vacuum Carburizing Furnace
Souderton, PA- Solar Manufacturing has shipped a new top loading Model VTC-714 R&D furnace for the process development of low pressure vacuum carburizing (LPVC) of new alloys for aircraft gearing. The customer is a large manufacturer located in the mid-Atlantic US in the aircraft industry. Pete Reh, vice president of sales for Solar Manufacturing stated, The customer and the Solar Development...
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Microcontrollers in Power Electronics
This white paper explores the power supply advantages of digital microcontrollers, as well as how digital power supplies can be used to manage entire systems.
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Heavy-Duty Box Furnace has inert atmosphere construction.
Rated to 2,000°F, electrically heated No. 954 features 30 x 48 x 30 in. workspace and 57 kW, supported by vacuum-formed ceramic fiber, installed in nickel chrome wire coils to heat load. Roof-mounted, heat-resistant alloy recirculating fan is powered by 1 hp motor with V-belt drive, and 100 lb capacity alloy loading cart has cast alloy roller rails. Construction also features motor-operated...
Read More »Can-Eng Furnaces International Limited Receives Contract for Two Rotary Hearth Normalizing Furnaces, TVSZ, TIKHVIN, Russia
CAN-ENG FURNACES INTERNATIONAL LTD, is pleased to announce a contract for the supply of (2) 10 tph Rotary Hearth Normalizing furnaces with Quench and Temper capability. The Rotary Hearth Normalizing furnaces are for steel castings used in railcar truck assemblies, side frames and bolsters. The units will be supplied with a complete Level II Automation system, automated material handling, two (2)...
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Thermal Technology Develops Commercial EFG Crystal Grower
Thermal Technology announces the successful testing of the first commercially available edge-defined, film-fed growth (EFG) crystal grower with the capacity to grow sapphire crystals up to 12 inches wide, 20 inches long and 0.6 inches thick (300 mm x 500 mm x 15 mm). The first sapphire test plate grown was over 15 mm thick throughout, eight inches wide and 16 inches long with no visible bubbles...
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Modular Furnaces suit metal injection molding industry.
Featuring compact furnace layout with construction on structural steel base, MIM-Vac(TM) M is offered in 18 x 18 x 36 or 48 in. sizes to meet demands of metal injection molding (MIM) industry. Use of Molybdenum alloys in hot zone and retort offer creep resistance, high recrystallization temperatures, and long service life, while Sweepgas(TM) technology promotes consistent gas flow dynamics over...
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Box Furnace operates up to 2,450°F.
Available in 5 models with chamber sizes from 6 x 6 x 12 in. to 9 x 9 x 24 in., Economy High Speed Steel Box Furnace is suited for heat treating high speed steels and glass ceramics. Unit is constructed with lightweight ceramic fiber and mineral wool block insulation within structurally reinforced sheet metal shell. Operating from 230 V, single-phase power supply, furnace has roof-mounted silicon...
Read More »Centorr Vaccum Industries Launches New Line of Ultra High Temperature 2900°C Heat Treat Furnaces in Laboratory and Production Sizes.
Nashua, NH, 19 October 2009 - Centorr Vacuum Industries announced it has received an order for its high-temperature 2900°C Graphite Heat Treat furnace for a company involved in advanced materials. The new furnace line includes sizes from under 1 cu ft to over 20 cu ft for processing Carbon, Graphite, and other advanced materials and composites. These new furnaces build on the success of...
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Dodge® Raptor Coupling Now Available in Three Larger Sizes
The Dodge Raptor coupling epitomizes the innovation and value that has made Baldor a world leader in industrial electric motors. For almost 100 years Baldor has been the go-to source for industries across the globe. The Raptor coupling is just one example of our dedication to engineered excellence and commitment to providing value and performance. See our video to learn more.
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