Newly commissioned 2-bar vacuum furnaces at Solar Atmospheres’ Eastern Pennsylvania facility are reported to feature large working hot zones (45-inch x 45-inch x 72-inch) and are rated for operations up to 2400°F with a precise temperature uniformity of ±10°F. (Photo courtesy Solar Atmospheres)
SOUDERTON, Pa.—Solar Atmospheres, a commercial heat treating company, recently commissioned two additional 2-bar vacuum furnaces at its Eastern Pennsylvania facility in Souderton, the company said in a release.
The additional vacuum furnaces expand the company’s capabilities to meet increased demand in the aerospace and industrial gas turbine sectors, and for specialized hydride/de-hydride processing of titanium, tantalum, and niobium. Produced by Solar’s sister company, Solar Manufacturing, they are reported to feature large working hot zones (45-inch x 45-inch x 72-inch) and are rated for operations up to 2400°F with a precise temperature uniformity of ±10°F, according to the release.
“We’re thrilled to add these advanced furnaces to Solar Souderton’s lineup,” Solar Atmospheres Vice President of Sales Mike Moyer, in the release. “Equipped with Solar Manufacturing’s latest control systems, they ensure efficient, safe operation—meeting our customers’ needs for competitive pricing and fast delivery. This installation reinforces our commitment to consistently high-quality service.”