Solar Atmospheres Southeast Vacuum Furnace Capacity
Greenville, SC, January 11, 2016 – Solar Atmospheres newest facility in Greenville, South Carolina has a wide range of vacuum processing capacity now available. From furnaces suited for small lots and development cycles to a 24 foot long vacuum chamber capable of processing up to 50,000 lbs at 2650°F. All backed by AS9100 and Nadcap quality systems to provide the assurance that your product is being processed as it should be.
A sampling of the processing capability offered at the Greenville, SC location:
- Current vacuum furnace capability:
| Furnace # | Hot Zone Dimensions | Max Temperature | Max Load (lbs) |
| HT-113 | 24″ wide X 24″ high X 36″ deep (10 bar) | 2650°F / 1454°C | 1,500 |
| HT-112 | 36″ wide X 36″ high X 48″ deep (2 bar) | 2500°F / 1370°C | 5,000 |
| HT-109 | 36″ wide X 36″ high X 48″ deep (10 bar) | 2500°F / 1370°C | 5,000 |
| HT-110 | 54″ wide X 54″ high X 288″ deep (2 bar) | 2650°F / 1454°C | 50,000 |
- Wide range of processing options including vacuum carburizing and cryogenic processing
- Metallurgical testing laboratory to provide product and process validation from surface hardness testing to microstructure evaluation
President Steve Prout states, “the US Southeast continues to grow and attract manufacturers supporting a broad range of market sectors. We are proud to be a supplier that is positioned to support this growth and we are excited to find ways to help our customers achieve their goals and contribute toward their success.”