Solar Manufacturing, Sellersville, Pa., has been selected to supply a Mentor Pro vacuum furnace to MSL Heat Treatment, a subsidiary of Magnetic Shields Limited (MSL), Kent, U.K. The new Mentor Pro vacuum furnace (HFL-3036-2IQ) will be manufactured in accordance with CE standards including the vacuum chamber being built to ASME/UKCA requirements.
This furnace has a working hot zone area of 18” wide x 18” high x 36” deep (457mm x 457mm x 914mm) with a weight capacity of 1,000 pounds (455 kgs). Operating at a vacuum level of 10-5 Torr, this new furnace will be able to reach temperatures up to 2400°F (1315°C). It will feature a three gas partial pressure system and an internal quench system designed for 2-bar (15 PSIG) positive pressure quenching.
Rick Jones, VP of international sales at Solar Manufacturing states, “Solar Manufacturing is pleased to continue working with MSL as a supplier for their thermal processing needs. I believe that Solar Manufacturing’s honest approach to business and our commitment to 100% customer satisfaction is a key element that helped to secure this order and continue the great relationship we have with MSL.”
