An electrically heated homocarb pit furnace was recently shipped to a manufacturer in the power industry. It is designed to work with a protective carbonaceous atmosphere. The top loading furnace, from Lindberg/MPH, is ideal for case carburizing, hardening, annealing, and carbon restoration at temperatures up to 1750°F. Gross workload is 1600 pounds, with temperature uniformity of +/-25°F at 1650°F.
The furnace can accommodate a work basket with a 25-inch diameter that is 48 inches deep, providing a clear work volume of 13.64 cubic feet. A retort minimizes atmosphere consumption and furnace-conditioning time between loads. The cover lid utilizes an electrically operated boom lift, which provides ease of loading and unloading.
