Gasbarre Thermal Processing Systems, Dubois, PA, announced the shipment of a 60” wide x 90” deep x 30” tall atmosphere box sintering furnace to be installed at Mueller Brass Co., a major supplier of brass rod and forgings in the United States.
The box furnace is designed with a maximum operating temperature of 1650°F, a capacity of 14,000 pounds, and utilizes a nitrogen atmosphere. The system incorporates an Allen-Bradley PLC with SSi 9130 control and 12.1” HMI display. The indirect fired gas heating system incorporates parallel positioning control for efficiency and process flexibility. An integrated oxygen analyzer ensures proper furnace environment prior to heating. The accelerated gas cooling system improves floor-to-floor cycle time for the customer’s demanding production needs. Gasbarre was selected as the equipment manufacturer based on their expertise in material processing, responsiveness to service the end user, and positive experiences with prior equipment purchases.
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