A company specializing in manufacturing high volume, ferrous-based powder metal components in the automotive market has placed an order with Abbott Furnace Company for an electrically heated continuous belt sintering furnace to be delivered in the 2nd quarter of 2020. The furnace is rated at 2,150° F and also includes the unique Abbott Varicool Cooling System.
Additionally, Abbott is also fulfilling an order for an electrically heated continuous belt soft magnetic alloy processing furnace from a manufacturer in the powder metal industry providing components to the metals and mining market. Their furnace will also ship in the 2nd quarter of 2020. The furnace has a maximum temperature of 1850° F in an air, nitrogen, or steam atmosphere and includes a Delube chamber, oxidation chamber, water-jacketed cooling chamber, and a Thermostack thermal oxidizer. The furnace will be controlled through an Allen Bradley Micrologix PLC. This furnace design will help the P/M industry to grow in the electrification segment of the market.
