Thermal Process Technology

Furnaces and Heat Treatment Plants

for Processes under
Protective or Reactive Gases or Vacuum
Retort Furnaces
Continuous and Wire Annealing Furnaces
Tube Furnaces
Salt-Bath Furnaces
Nitriding and Caburizing Furnaces
Furnaces for Additive Manufacturing
Hardening Systems, Quenching Baths
Protective Gas Boxes

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worldwide. 150,000 satisfied customers in more than 100 countries offer proof of our commitment to excellent
design, quality and cost efficiency. Short delivery times are ensured due to our complete inhouse production and our
wide variety of standard furnaces.

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Nabertherm does not only offer the widest range of standard furnaces. Professional engineering in combination
with in house manufacturing provide for individual project planning and construction of tailor-made thermal process
plants with material handling and charging systems. Complete thermal processes are realized by customized system
solutions.

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monitoring of your processes. Our engineers apply state-of-the-art technology to improve the temperature
uniformity, energy efficiency, reliability and durability of our systems with the goal of enhancing your competitive
edge.

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Nabertherm´s strength is one of the biggest R&D department in the furnace industry. In combination with central
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competitive edge to live up to your needs. Long term sales and distribution partners in all important world markets
ensure individual on-site customer service and consultation. There are various reference customers in your
neighborhood who have similar furnaces or systems.

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Which furnace is the right choice for this specific process? This question cannot
always be answered easily. Therefore, we have set up our modern test center
which is unique in respect to size and variety. A representative number of
furnaces is available for tests for our customers.

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complete inhouse production, we can despatch most spare parts from stock over
night or produce with short delivery time.

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In addition to furnaces for thermal process technology, Nabertherm offers a wide range of standard furnaces and
plants for many other thermal processing applications. The modular design of our products provides for customized
solutions to your individual needs without expensive modifications.

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Table of Contents
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Furnaces and Accessories for Heat Treatment of Metals....................................................................... 4

Which Furnace for Which Process?........................................................................................................ 6
Hardening, Carburizing, Nitriding, Brazing, MIM..................................................................................10
Additive Manufacturing, 3D-Printing....................................................................................................12
Hot-Wall Retort Furnaces up to 1100 °C................................................................................................16
Cold-Wall Retort Furnaces up to 3000 °C............................................................................................ 26
Retort Furnace Cooling Systems......................................................................................................... 33
Tube Furnaces for Processes under Flammable or Non-Flammable Protective or
Reaction Gases or under Vacuum..................................................................................................... 34
Wire and Strand Annealing Furnaces................................................................................................... 36
Continuous Plants for Protective or Reaction Gas Atmospheres...........................................................37
Salt-Bath Furnaces for Heat Treatment of Steel or Light Metals.......................................................... 38
Martempering Furnaces using Neutral Salts.........................................................................................41
Chamber Furnaces for Annealing and Hardening................................................................................. 43
Annealing and Protective Gas Boxes, Additional Equipment for Models N 7/H - N 641/13............................. 44
Stainless Steel Heat Treating Foil to avoid Surface Reactions............................................................. 50
Annealing and Heat Treating Foils....................................................................................................... 50
Accessory Equipment for Processing Bags, Envelopes and Foils........................................................ 50
Annealing Envelopes............................................................................................................................51
Annealing Bags....................................................................................................................................51
Carburizing Granulate......................................................................................................................... 52
Nitriding Powder and Activator............................................................................................................ 52
Chamber Furnaces with Brick Insulation or Fiber Insulation................................................................ 54
Protective Gas Boxes, Additional Equipment for Models LH 15/.. - LH 216/................................................ 56
Chamber Furnaces with Drawer Bottom or as a Bogie......................................................................... 58
Protective Gas Boxes and Hoods for Chamber Furnaces NW 150 - NW 1000.............................................. 59
Forced Convection Chamber Furnaces < 675 Liters............................................................................. 60
Protective Gas Boxes, Additional Equipment for Models NA 30/45 - N 500/85HA....................................... 62
Sealed Forced Convection Chamber Furnaces NA-I and NA-SI............................................................ 65
Forced Convection Pit-Type Furnaces . ............................................................................................... 66
Protective Gas Boxes, Additional Equipment for Models SAL 30/45 - SAL 250/85...................................... 67
Temperature Measurement in Gas Supply Systems............................................................................. 69
TUS Measuring Frame for Protective Gas Box...................................................................................... 69
Tool Shop Hardening Systems............................................................................................................. 70
Protective Gas Hardening System SHS 41........................................................................................... 73
Gas Supply Systems.............................................................................................................................74
Vacuum Pump...................................................................................................................................... 75
Protection Clothing............................................................................................................................. 76
Draw Hook, Binding Wire, Hardening Tongs......................................................................................... 77
Cooling Platforms................................................................................................................................ 78
Charging Devices with and without Cooling Fan for Models
N 31/H - N 641/13, N 30/45 HA - N 500/85 HA, LH (LF) 15/.. - LH (LF) 216/...................................... 78
Quenching and Cleaning Baths............................................................................................................ 80
Hardening Oil, Quench Water Additive, Detergent, Insulating Materials.............................................. 82
Tailor-Made Furnace Plants................................................................................................................. 83
Temperature Uniformity and System Accuracy..................................................................................... 84
AMS 2750 E, NADCAP, CQI-9.............................................................................................................. 85
Process Control and Documentation................................................................................................... 88

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 Furnaces and Accessories for Heat Treatment of Metals

Generally, metals are heat treated under protective or reaction gases or in vacuum to prevent or minimize
oxidation of the components.

Nabertherm offers an extensive range of graduated solutions for the heat treatment of metals. This catalog
provides a description of the different furnace concepts and the accessories that are available for the different
processes.

Which Furnace is Suitable for Which Application?

Essentially, the requirements with respect to the furnace type depend on following factors:
„„Required temperature range
„„Charge dimensions
„„Type of protective or reaction gas
„„Required leak rate of the work space/required surface quality of the charge
Chamber furnace N 7/H
„„Safety requirements, i. e. when working under flammable gases
„„Required heating and cooling times

Depending on the process requirements, adapted solutions can be offered for heat treatment, including
quenching.

Sealed Furnace
Sealed furnaces are standard furnaces with a protective gas connection in which the housing is sealed and the
door design is adapted. These furnaces are suitable for processes without high requirements with respect to
residual oxygen, or for heat treatment of components that are to be processed afterwards.

Furnaces with Protective Gas Boxes, Protective Gas Boxes with an Evacuation Lid, or Annealing Bags
Heat treatment furnaces with protective gas boxes or annealing bags offer a good price/performance ratio
and can be used for many processes that have to be carried out in a non-flammable protective or reaction gas
atmosphere.

By using a protective gas box with the corresponding process gas supply, a standard furnace can be upgraded
to a protective gas furnace. Depending on the type of process gas, the preflushing rate, the process flushing
rate, and the condition of the box, it is possible to achieve residual oxygen concentrations in the low ppm range.

Depending on the application, the protective gas boxes are removable, remain in the furnace, or are especially
designed for heat treatment of bulk materials. Annealing bags are another gassing variant.

Chamber furnace N 41/H

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For charges with complex shapes or drilled holes, bulk materials, or sensitive materials, such as
titanium, it is recommended to use a protective gas box with an additional evacuation lid for cold
stage evacuation.

Protective gas boxes can be used in forced convection furnaces at temperatures up to

850 °C and in radiation heated furnaces for working temperatures up to 1100 °C. This catalog
describes in detail the different furnace ranges and the associated accessories.

Hot-Wall Retort Furnaces

Retort furnaces are the perfect solution if the process requires a furnace chamber with a pure
atmosphere. The retort is not water cooled and is therefore restricted in maximum temperature.
Water cooling is used only for the door seal. Hot-wall retort furnaces can be used for maximum
working temperatures of 1100 °C, and with special retort material, up to 1150 °C.

These gas tight retort furnaces are ideal for heat treatment processes that require a defined
protective or reaction gas atmosphere. The compact models can also be designed for heat
treatment in vacuum up to 600 °C. Equipped with corresponding safety technology, retort furnaces
are also suitable for applications under reaction gases such as hydrogen.
Forced convection chamber furnace
N 250/85 HA with protective gas box
Cold-Wall Retort Furnaces
Cold-wall retort furnaces can be used for heat treatment processes in defined protective or reaction gas
atmospheres or high temperature processes under vacuum. The VHT retort furnaces are designed as electrically
heated chamber furnaces with graphite, molybdenum, tungsten, or MoSi2 heating.

The vacuum-tight retort is completely water-cooled and allows for heat treatment processes either in protective
or reaction gas atmospheres or under vacuum up to 10-5 mbar.

This furnace series can also be equipped with suitable safety packages for flammable gases.

Furnaces for Continuous Processes

Nabertherm also has compact furnaces for continuous processes that require a protective or
reaction gas atmosphere.

Retort furnace NRA 25/06

Retort furnace VHT 100/16-MO

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 Which Furnace for Which Process?

This catalog describes furnaces working under non-flammable or flammable gases or under vacuum. For furnaces working under air please see our catalog
„Thermal Process Technology I“.

Preheating for Forging Hardening, Annealing Quenching

„„Press Hardening „„Ageing „„Hardening „„Water

„„Heating of sheet „„Austempering „„Solution annealing „„Air
metals „„Diffusion annealing „„Annealing „„Oil
„„Preheating of molds „„Pack hardening „„Recrystallization annealing „„Polymer
„„Recovery annealing „„Stress-relieving
„„Coarse grain annealing „„Soft annealing

in Air in Air under Protective Gases, in Salt Bath

Reaction Gases or in Vacuum

Forced convection pit-type Hot-wall retort furnaces Salt-bath furnaces Quench tanks
Bogie hearth furnaces*
furnaces* page 16 - 25 page 38 - 40 page 80 - 81

Bogie hearth furnaces Pit-type and top-loading Cold-wall retort furnaces

Water quench tanks*
gas-fired* furnaces* page 26 - 32

Bogie hearth furnaces with

Chamber furnaces
Bogie hearth furnaces* annealing box
gas-fired*
page 83*

Chamber furnaces with

Bogie hearth furnaces
Chamber furnaces* annealing box
gas-fired*
page 43 - 59

Top hat furnaces with

Chamber furnaces
Top hat furnaces* annealing box
gas-fired*
page 83*

Rotary hearth furnaces* Chamber furnaces* Rotary hearth furnaces*

Continuous furnaces
Continuous furnaces* Top hat furnaces*
page 37

Strand annealing furnaces

Rotary hearth furnaces*
page 36

Wire annealing furnaces

Continuous furnaces* page 36

Strand annealing
furnaces*

Wire annealing furnaces*

* See also catalog Thermal Process Technology I

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 Tempering, Annealing Tempering Plants

„„Tempering „„Solution annealing „„Solution annealing

„„Precipitation annealing „„Preheating „„Quenching
„„Ageing annealing „„Reduced hydrogen annealing „„Artificial ageing
„„Recovery annealing

in Air under Protective Gases, in Salt Bath

Reaction Gases or in Vacuum

Chamber dryers*
Hot-wall retort furnaces Martempering furnaces Tool shop hardening
page 16 - 25 page 41 systems, page 70 - 72

Forced convection chamber

Forced convection chamber Protective gas hardening
furnaces with annealing
furnaces > 560 liters* system, page 73
box, page 60 - 64

Forced convection chamber Forced convection chamber Hot-wall retort protective

furnaces < 675 liters furnaces with clean room gas hardening system
page 60 - 61* technology* page 20

Forced convection chamber Sealed forced convection

Fully automatic tempering
furnaces with clean room chamber furnaces
plant*
technology* page 65

Forced convection bogie

Forced convection bogie
hearth furnaces with Manual tempering plant*
hearth furnaces*
annealing box, page 83*

Forced convection pit-type Forced convection pit-type

furnaces furnaces with annealing
page 66 - 68 box, page 66 - 68*

Pit-type and top-loading

Rotary hearth furnaces*
furnaces*

Continuous furnaces
Rotary hearth furnaces*
page 37

Continuous furnaces*

Semi-automatic tempering plant with retort furnace NR 50/11 and water quenching
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 Which Furnace for Which Process?

Brazing/Soldering Curing, Tempering, Drying

„„Soft soldering „„Dip brazing of steel „„Composites „„Silicone

„„Brazing „„Dip brazing of aluminum „„Molds „„Surface Drying
„„High-temperature brazing „„Adhesive „„Preheating
„„Plastics „„Vulcanizing
„„Lacquers „„Conditioning
„„PTFE

in Salt Bath in Vacuum under Protective Solvent Based Water Based

Gases

Salt-bath furnaces Hot-wall retort furnaces Hot-wall retort furnaces Hot-wall retort furnaces
Chamber dryers*
page 38 - 40 page 16 - 25 page 16 - 25 page 16 - 25

Forced convection
Cold-wall retort furnaces Cold-wall retort furnaces
Chamber dryers* chamber furnaces
page 26 - 32 page 26 - 32
page 60 - 61*

Forced convection chamber

Tube furnaces Tube furnaces
furnaces NA .. LS* Ovens*
page 34 - 35** page 34 - 35**
page 60 - 61

Forced convection chamber

Forced convection bogie
furnaces with annealing
hearth furnaces*
box, page 60 - 64

Chamber furnaces with Forced convection pit-type

annealing box, furnaces
page 43 - 59 page 60 - 68*

Forced convection pit-type

furnaces with annealing Rotary hearth furnaces*
box, page 66 - 68

Continuous furnaces*

* See also catalog Thermal Process Technology ** See also catalog Laboratory *** See also catalog Advanced Materials
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 Thermal/Thermo-Chemical Processes Sintering
Surface Treatment, Cleaning & Debinding

„„Carburizing „„Boriding „„Heat cleaning „„Additive manufacturing

„„Blueing (e.g. with water steam) „„Deoxidizing under hydrogen „„Oxidizing „„Debinding
„„Nitriding/nitrocarborizing „„Pyrolysis „„Siliconizing „„MIM
„„CIM
„„Sintering

in Powders under Protective in Salt Bath in Air under Protective Gases,

Gases, Reaction Gases Reaction Gases or in Vacuum

Hot-wall retort furnaces Hot-wall retort furnaces Salt-bath furnaces Hot-wall retort furnaces
Chamber furnaces***
page 16 - 25 page 16 - 25 page 38 - 40 page 16 - 25

Cold-wall retort furnaces Cold-wall retort furnaces Chamber furnaces Cold-wall retort furnaces
page 26 - 32 page 26 - 32 gas-fired*** page 26 - 32

Forced convection Forced convection chamber Forced convection chamber Retort furnaces for
chamber furnaces furnaces with annealing furnaces NA .. LS* catalytic debinding
page 60 - 61 box, page 60 - 64 page 60 - 61 page 21

Forced convection bogie Forced convection

Bogie hearth furnaces
hearth furnaces with chamber furnaces with
page 83*
annealing box, page 83* annealing box***
Thermal Separation Processes
Bogie hearth furnaces with ..DB.. ..LS ..IDB.. NB..CL ..BO NB..WAX
Chamber furnaces
annealing box Process Debinding and sintering in Debinding Heat Clea- Heat Dewaxing
page 43 - 59*
page 83* oxidising atmosphere inert atmos- ning in inert Cleaning in and burn off
phere atmosphere oxidising
Top hat furnaces Chamber furnaces with atmosphere
page 83* annealing box Avoid igniting    
page 43 - 59
Provoke igniting  

Diluted atmosphere  

Inerted atmosphere  

Open combustion  
<> 20 % <> 20 %
O2 content ≥ 20 % ≥ 20 % 0-3 % ≤3%
varies varies
Vaporisation speed slow fast slow slow - fast slow - fast very fast
cold/cold > 750 °C/
Loading / unloading cold/cold cold/cold cold/cold cold/cold
hot/hot > 750 °C
Tmax 1800 °C 450 °C 850 °C 500 °C 1400 °C 850 °C

Electrically heated    

Gas-fired   

External TNV  ()  

Internal TNV   

External KNV  () ()

Blueing of drills in water steam atmosphere in a
furnace of the NRA range see page 16

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 Hardening, Carburizing, Nitriding, Brazing, MIM
Hardening
Hardening is one of the most common forms of heat treatment of metallic materials, with the aim of increasing
mechanical resistance by converting the microstructure.

The hardness and strength increase resulting from the hardening are the main reasons for the increased resistance
against wear, tension, pressure and bending.

Hardening is generally understood to mean the transformation hardening, i.e. austenitization of the material followed
by quenching. When quenching, the critical cooling rate of the respective material must be exceeded in order to
Hot-wall retort furnace NR 50/11 with obtain a martensitic structure. The quenching is carried out in different quenching media (water, air, oil or gas).
semi-automatic quenching device for
hardening of steel or titanium
Depending on the application, the material is allowed to quench, for example to obtain the desired toughness, and
the hardness is again reduced.

Carburizing
Steels with a low content of carbon can usually be poorly cured. By increasing the carbon content to a certain
percentage, the hardenability can be significantly improved. This property is used for carburizing. The edge layer
is enriched with carbon so that this carburized part of the material can subsequently be cured. The non-edge,
non-carburized area of the material remains tough and soft. A known example of this process is the carburizing and
subsequent hardening and tempering (case hardening) of gears wheels for all types of gearing. The toothing has the
necessary hardness after the hardening in order to minimize wear, but the core of the gear wheel remains ductile
and machinable.

Nitriding
As in carburizing, nitriding is also a thermochemical treatment. During nitriding, nitrogen diffuses into the edge layer.
Depending on the steel or cast alloy, an increase in hardness can be achieved. A greater advantage of nitriding is
Protective gas hardening system SHS 41
the achievement of a wear-resistant edge layer. For low-alloy steels the corrosion resistance can be significantly
increased by nitriding.

Carburizing and nitriding can be carried out with solid, gaseous or liquid media.

The following furnace concepts are suitable for curing, carburizing and nitriding:

Hardening
„„Hardening in the protective gas box/protective gas annealing bag or annealing box in chamber furnaces with or
without protective gas atmosphere. The quenching can take place in different media like oil, water or air.
„„Hardening in the hot-wall retort furnace with protective gas or reaction gas up to 1150 °C. The quenching is done
manually or semi-automatically in oil, water or air.
Forced convection furnace N 250/85 HA
with annealing box Carburizing/Nitriding
„„Carburizing/nitriding in the annealing box with appropriate granulates
„„Controlled or uncontrolled nitriding/carburizing in the hot-wall retort furnace with combustible reaction gases.
The quenching is done manually or semi-automatically in oil, water or air.

Annealing
„„Annealing in a forced convection chamber furnace with or without a protective gas atmosphere
„„Annealing in the protective gas box in a forced convetion chamber furnace under protective gas atmosphere

Retort furnace NRA 50/09 H2

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Powder-Pack Annealing Processes
As a cost-effective alternative to the thermochemical processes which take place in a gas atmosphere, the powder
packing annealing is suitable for certain processes.

With this method, the parts, which are appropriately prepared, are charged into an annealing box together with the
process powder. The annealing boxes are then closed with a cover.

Possible application examples are carburizing, neutralizing, nitriding or boriding. Close-up of a metallographic section of a
powder-borated hot-work steel
Brazing
In general, when speaking of brazing it has to be distinguished between soft-soldering, brazing and high-
temperature brazing. This involves a thermal process for forming substance-to-substance bonds and material
coatings during which a liquid phase is generated by the melting of the solder. Based on their melting temperatures,
the solder processes are classified as follows:

Soft-solders: Tliq < 450 °C

Brazing: Tliq > 450 °C < 900 °C
High-temperature brazing: Tliq > 900 °C

Beside the right selection of the solder, the flux if necessary, and ensuring that the surfaces are clean, the choice Brazing in annealing box
of the right brazing furnace is also key to the process. In addition to the actual brazing process, Nabertherm has
furnaces for the preparation process in their range such as for metallizing ceramics in preparation for brazing
ceramic-to-metal bonds.

The following furnace concepts are available for brazing:

„„Brazing in an annealing box in the forced convection chamber furnace up to 850 °C in a protective gas
atmosphere
„„Brazing in an annealing box in a chamber furnace up to 1100 °C under a protective gas atmosphere
„„Brazing in a hot-wall retort furnace NR/NRA product line under protective gases or reaction gas up to 1100 °C
„„Brazing in a cold-wall retort furnace VHT product line under protective gases, reaction gases or under vacuum up
to 2200 °C
„„Brazing in a salt bath up to 1000 °C salt bath temperature
„„Brazing or metallizing in a tube furnace up to 1800 °C under protective gases, reaction gases or in a vacuum up
to 1400 °C

In the Nabertherm Test Center in Lilienthal, Germany, a range of sample furnaces is available for customers testing
Retort furnace NRA 40/02 with cupboard
applications which is the best approach to define the right furnace for a specific application. for the acid pump

MIM - Metal Powder Injection Molding

The metal powder injection molding is based on the same principle as the plastic injection molding. At MIM, a
metallic feedstock, i.e. a metallic powder with a binder system, is produced by means of an injection molding
machine and an injection mold. The result is a so-called green part, which does not yet have its final size and
density.

In the subsequent debinding process, which takes place under metallic conditions either under an inert atmosphere,
under hydrogen or else catalytically under a nitric acid-nitrogen atmosphere, the green part loses a large proportion
of the binder.

In the subsequent sintering process, which is also carried out again in a protective gas or reaction gas atmosphere
or in a vacuum, the brown part is sintered to the finished component, which in most cases does not have to be
further processed.

Retort furnace VHT 40/16-MO H2 with

hydrogen extension package and process
box

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 Additive Manufacturing, 3D-Printing

Additive manufacturing allows for the direct conversion of design construction files fully functional objects. With
3D-printing objects from metals, plastics, ceramics, glass, sand or other materials are built-up in layers until they
have reached their final shape.

Depending on the material, the layers are interconnected by means of a binder system or by laser technology.

Many methods of additive manufacturing require subsequent heat treatment of the manufactured components. The
requirements for the furnaces for heat treatment depend on the component material, the working temperature, the
Retort furnace NR 150/11 for annealing of atmosphere in the furnace and, of course, the additive production process.
metal parts of 3D-printing

Nabertherm offers solutions from curing for conservation of the green strength up to sintering in vacuum furnaces in
which the objects of metal are annealed or sintered.

Metals Ceramics, Glass, Composites, Plastics

Sand

Oven TR 240 for drying of powders

Debinding
Debinding
Sintering Curing
Sintering
Stress-relieving Tempering
Drying
Solution annealing Drying
Curing
Hardening

Chamber oven KTR 2000 for curing after under Protective Gases, Reaction in Air in Air
3D-printing
Gases or in Vacuum

Chamber furnaces with protective Debinding in chamber furnaces with Ovens

gas boxes air circulation Chamber dryers
Sintering in chamber furnaces Forced convection chamber furnaces
Compact tube furnace for sintering or Debinding and Sintering in combi
annealing under protective gases or in a
furnaces
vacuum after 3D-printing
Dewaxing Furnaces
Hot-wall retort furnaces

See als concepts for drying,

debinding, thermal cleaning and
See also concepts for drying, wax burnout in catalog Advanced
debinding, thermal cleaning and Materials as well as catalog
wax burnout in catalog Advanced Thermal Process Technology I
Cold-wall retort furnaces
Materials

HT 160/17 DB200 for debinding and sinte- Also, concomitant or upstream processes of additive manufacturing require the use of a furnace in order to achieve
ring of ceramics after 3D-printing
the desired product properties, such as heat treatment or drying the powder.

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In additive manufacturing, a distinction is made between printing with and without binder. Depending on the
manufacturing process, different furnace types are used for the subsequent heat treatment.

Apart from the factors described above, the previous processes from the heat treatment also have an influence on
the overall result. One important criteria for a good surface quality is that the components are cleaned properly
before the heat treatment.

This also applies to processes that are carried out in vacuum or in furnaces where a low residual oxygen
concentration is important. For these furnaces, it is important that they are cleaned and maintained regularly. Even
the smallest leak or contamination can produce an unsatisfactory result.

Printed aluminum part, heat treated in

model N 250/85 HA (Manufacturer CETIM
CERTEC on SUPCHAD platform)

Binder-Free Systems
In binder-free additive manufacturing, in most cases, the components are produced in a laser melting process.

The tables below show typical materials and construction platform sizes of laser-based systems that are available on
the market with suggestions with respect to furnace sizes, required temperature and atmosphere in the furnace.

Aluminum Components
Generally, aluminum is heat treated in air at temperatures between 150 °C and 450 °C.

Due to the very good temperature uniformity, forced convection chamber furnaces are suitable for processes such
as tempering, aging, stress-reliefing or preheating.

Forced convection chamber furnace

Examples for max Forced convection chamber furnaces, see page 60 NA 250/45 for heat treatment in air
platform sizes up to 450 °C1
210 x 210 mm NA 30/45
280 x 280 mm NA 60/45
360 x 360 mm NA 120/45
480 x 480 mm NA 250/45
600 x 600 mm NA 500/45
Also available for 650 °C and 850 °C
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Stainless Steel and Titanium Components

In many cases, certain stainless steels and titanium are heat treated in a protective gas atmosphere at
temperatures below 850 °C.

By using a protective gas box with the corresponding process gas supply, a standard furnace can be upgraded to a
protective gas furnace. Depending on the type of process gas, the preflushing rate, the process flushing rate, and
the condition of the box, it is possible to achieve residual oxygen concentrations of up to 100 ppm.

The forced convection chamber furnaces with protective gas boxes described below have a working temperature
range between 150 °C and 850 °C. If the protective gas boxes are removed from the furnace, aluminum components
can also be heat treated in air.

Examples for Forced convection chamber furnaces, see page 60

platform sizes up to 850 °C with protective gas box
100 x 100 mm N 30/85 HA
200 x 200 mm N 60/85 HA Forced convection chamber furnace
280 x 280 mm N 120/85 HA N 250/85 HA with protective gas box
400 x 400 mm N 250/85 HA for heat treatment in a protective gas
550 x 550 mm N 500/85 HA atmosphere
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 With sensitive materials, such as titanium, the component may still oxidize due to the residual
oxygen concentration in the protective gas box.

In these cases, hot-wall retort furnaces with a maximum temperature of 950 °C or 1100 °C are
used. These gas tight retort furnaces are ideal for heat treatment processes that require a defined
protective or reaction gas atmosphere. The compact models can also be designed for heat
treatment under vacuum up to 600 °C. The risk of oxidation on the component is considerably
reduced with these furnaces.

Hot-wall retort furnace NRA 150/09 for heat treatment in Examples for Hot-wall retort furnaces
a protective gas atmosphere platform sizes see page 16
180 x 180 mm NR(A) 17/..
280 x 280 mm NR(A) 50/..
400 x 400 mm NR(A) 150/..

Titanium rods after heat

treatment in NR 50/11 in
argon atmosphere

Inconel or Cobalt­chromium Components

Materials such as Inconel and cobalt-chromium are generally heat treated at temperatures from
850 °C up to between 1100 °C and 1150 °C. Various furnace families are used for these processes.
In many cases, the chamber furnaces of the LH .. or NW .. series with protective gas boxes are
sufficient to provide an outstanding price/performance ratio. Both furnace groups are suitable for
temperatures between 800 °C and 1100 °C.

Chamber furnace LH 60/12 with protective gas box for Examples for Chamber furnaces see page 54 and 58
heat treatment in a protective gas atmosphere platform sizes up to 1100 °C with protective gas box
100 x 100 mm LH 30/12
250 x 250 mm LH 120/12
400 x 400 mm LH 216/12
420 x 520 mm NW 440
400 x 800mm NW 660

Cold-wall retort furnaces are used for processes in protective gas at temperatures above 1100 °C or
under vacuum above 600 °C.

Examples for Cold-wall retort furnaces

platform sizes see page 26
100 x 100 mm VHT 8/12-MO
Cold-wall retort furnace VHT 100/12-MO for processes in 250 x 250 mm VHT 40/12-MO
high vacuum 400 x 400 mm VHT 100/12-MO

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Systems with Binder
In 3D printing, organic binders, which evaporate during heat treatment, are used to build-up the
part. The printed parts can be made of ceramic, metal, glass or sand. Depending on the evaporation
volume, furnaces with graduated safety systems for debinding and sintering are used.

Debinding and Sintering in Air

This table shows examples of furnaces with the respective safety technology for debinding in air
and the corresponding sintering furnaces for high temperatures, which are suitable, for example, for
sintering many oxide ceramics.

Printing dimensions up to Debinding furnaces1 Sintering furnaces2 Muffle furnace L 40/11 BO with passive safety system and
see catalog Advanced Materials see catalog Advanced Materials integrated post combustion for thermal debinding in air
100 x 100 x 100 mm L 9/11 BO LHT 4/16
200 x 200 x 150 mm L 9/11 BO HT 40/16
300 x 400 x 150 mm L 40/11 BO HT 64/17
Values for debinding like max. organic content, or evaporation rate have to be considered
1

The furnaces are available with different max. furnace chamber temperatures
2

Debinding and Sintering in Protective or Reaction Gas or under Vacuum

To protect metal components that were printed using a binder-based system against oxidation, two
process steps, debinding and sintering, are carried out in an oxygen-free atmosphere.

Depending on the material and the binder system, debinding is carried out either in a non-
flammable protective gas (IDB), under hydrogen (H2), or catalytically in a mixture of nitric acid and
nitrogen. Adapted safety systems are used to ensure the safety of these processes.

The table contains examples of furnaces which can be equipped with suitable safety technology.
Hot-wall retort furnaces are used as debinding furnaces and cold-wall retort furnaces as sintering
furnaces. Under certain circumstances, depending on the application, it is possible to use the same
furnace for both processes.

High-temperature furnace HT 64/17 DB100 with passive

safety system for debinding and sintering in air

Printing dimensions up to Hot-wall retort furnaces1 Cold-wall retort furnaces2

see page 16 see page 26
150 x 150 x 150 mm NRA 17/09 VHT 8/16-MO
300 x 300 x 300 mm NRA 50/09 VHT 40/16-MO
400 x 400 x 400 mm NRA 150/09 VHT 100/16-MO
Safety systems see page 18
1

Parts without residual binder. In case of a low content of residual binder we recommend an inner process chamber.
2

The models listed in the table above are just a few examples.

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 Hot-Wall Retort Furnaces up to 1100 °C

Schematic presentation of a hot-wall retort furnace with additional equipment

1 Retort
2 Heating
3 Insulation
4 Gas management system
5 Vacuum pump
6 Fan for indirect cooling
7 Outlet indirect cooling
8 Exhaust torch
9 Fan for gas circulation (NRA models)
10 Charging frame
11 Emergency flushing container

These gas tight retort furnaces are equipped with direct or indirect
heating depending on temperature. They are perfectly suited for
various heat treatment processes requiring a defined protective
or a reaction gas atmosphere. These compact models can also be
laid out for heat treatment under vacuum up to 600 °C. The furnace
chamber consists of a gas tight retort with water cooling around the
door to protect the special sealing. With the corresponding safety
technology, retort furnaces are also suitable for applications under
reaction gases, such as hydrogen or, in combination with the IDB
package, for inert debinding or for pyrolysis processes.

Different model versions are available depending on the temperature range :

Models NRA ../06 with Tmax 650 °C

„„Heating elements located inside the retort
„„Temperature uniformity up to +/- 5 °C inside the work space see page 84
„„Retort made of 1.4571
„„Gas circulation fan in the back of the retort provides for optimal temperature uniformity
„„Insulation made of mineral wool
Inside heating in retort furnace NRA ../06
Models NRA ../09 with Tmax 950 °C
Design like models NRA ../06 with following differences:
„„Outside heating with heating elements around the retort
„„Retort made of 1.4828
„„Multi-layer insulation made of fiber materials classified as non-carcinogenic

Models NR ../11 with Tmax 1100 °C

Design like models NRA ../09 with following differences:
„„Retort made of 1.4841
„„Without gas-circulation
Tension [MPa]

Material 1
Material 2
Material 3

Temperature [°C]

Short and long-term durability of retort materials

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 Retort furnace NRA 25/09 Retort furnace NRA 150/09 with controls
H1700 and bayonet door lock

Basic version
„„Compact housing in frame design with removable stainless steel sheets
„„Controls and gas supply integrated in the furnace housing
„„Welded charging supports in the retort resp. air-baffle box in the furnaces with atmosphere circulation
„„Swivel door hinged on right side
„„Open cooling water system
„„Depending on furnace volume for 950 °C- and 1100 °C-models the control system is divided in one or more
heating zones
„„Furnace temperature control with measurement outside the retort
„„Gas supply system for one non-flammable protective or reaction gas with flow meter and magnetic valve
„„Port for vacuum pump for cold evacuation
„„Operation under vacuum up to 600 °C with optional vacuum pumps
„„Defined application within the constraints of the operating instructions
„„NTLog Basic for Nabertherm controller: recording of process data with USB-flash drive
„„Controls description see page 88

Additional equipment
„„Upgrade for other non-flammable gases, H2 version for flammable gases see page 18
„„Automatic gas injection, including MFC flow controller for alternating volume flow, controlled with process control Vacuum pump for cold evacuation of the
retort
H3700, H1700
„„Vacuum pump for evacuating of the retort up to 600 °C, attainable vacuum up to 10-5 mbar subject to selected
pump
„„Indirect cooling see page 33
„„Direct cooling see page 33
„„Heat exchanger with closed-loop cooling water circuit for door cooling
„„Measuring device for residual oxygen content
„„Door heating
„„Temperature control as charge control with temperature measurement inside and outside the retort
„„Retort, made of 2.4633 for Tmax 1150 °C
„„Process control and documentation via VCD software package or Nabertherm Control Center (NCC) for Process control H3700 for automatic
version
monitoring, documentation and control see page 88

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 Hot-Wall Retort Furnaces up to 1100 °C

IDB Version for Debinding under Non-

flammable Protective Gases or for
Pyrolysis Processes
The retort furnaces of the NR and NRA
product line are perfectly suited for
debinding under non-flammable protective
gases or for pyrolysis processes. The IDB
version of the retort furnaces implements
a safety concept by controlled inerting the
furnace chamber with a protective gas.
Exhaust gases are burned in a termal post
combustion. Both the purging and the torch
function are monitored to ensure a safe
operation.
Retort furnace NRA 400/03 IDB with
thermal post combustion system

„„Process control under monitored overpressure

„„Process control H1700 with PLC controls and graphic touch panel for data input
„„Monitored gas pre-pressure of the process gas
„„Bypass for safe flushing of furnace chamber with inert gas
„„Thermal post combustion of exhaust gases

H2 Version for Operation with Flammable Process Gases

When a flammable process gas like hydrogen is used, the retort furnace is additionally equipped with the required
safety technology. Only certified and industry proven safety sensors are used. The furnace is controlled by a fail-safe
PLC control system (S7- 300F/safety controller).

„„Supply of flammable process gas at controlled overpressure of 50 mbar relative

Retort furnace NRA 300/09 H2 for heat „„Certified safety concept
treatment under hydrogen „„PLC controls with graphic touch panel H3700 for data input
„„Redundant gas inlet valves for hydrogen
„„Monitored pre-pressures of all process gases
„„Bypass for safe flushing of furnace chamber with inert gas
„„Torch for thermal post combustion of exhaust gases
„„Emergency flood container for purging the furnace in case of failore

Model Tmax Model Tmax Work space dimensions in mm Useful volume Electrical
°C °C w d h in l connection*
NRA 17/.. 650 or 950 NR 17/11 1100 225 350 225 17 3-phase
NRA 25/.. 650 or 950 NR 25/11 1100 225 500 225 25 3-phase
NRA 50/.. 650 or 950 NR 50/11 1100 325 475 325 50 3-phase
NRA 75/.. 650 or 950 NR 75/11 1100 325 700 325 75 3-phase
NRA 150/.. 650 or 950 NR 150/11 1100 450 750 450 150 3-phase
NRA 200/.. 650 or 950 NR 200/11 1100 450 1000 450 200 3-phase
NRA 300/.. 650 or 950 NR 300/11 1100 590 900 590 300 3-phase
NRA 400/.. 650 or 950 NR 400/11 1100 590 1250 590 400 3-phase
NRA 500/.. 650 or 950 NR 500/11 1100 720 1000 720 500 3-phase
NRA 700/.. 650 or 950 NR 700/11 1100 720 1350 720 700 3-phase
Charging of the retort furnace NRA 300/06 NRA 1000/.. 650 or 950 NR 1000/11 1100 870 1350 870 1000 3-phase
with a pallet truck *Please see page 89 for more information about supply voltage
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 Hot-wall retor furnace NRA 1700/06 with chargin frame. For grey
room/clean room installation for heat treatment of glass under
protective gases.

With their high level of flexibility and innovation, Nabertherm offers the optimal
solution for customer-specific applications.

Based on our standard models, we develop individual solutions also for integration in
overriding process systems. The solutions shown on this page are just a few examples
of what is feasible. From working under vacuum or protective gas via innovative
control and automation technology for a wide selection of temperatures, sizes, lenghts
and other properties of retort furnaces – we will find the appropriate solution for a
suitable process optimization.

Hot-wall retort furnace NRA 1700/06 for steel annealing under

nitrogen

Hot-wall retort furnace NRA 3300/06 with automatic door

opening for the integration in a fully automatic quench & temper
plant

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 Manual or Semi-Automatic Tempering Plants for Hardening in Protective Gas with Subsequent
Quenching outside the Furnace

Semi-automatic annealing plant with retort furnace NR 50/11 and water quenching bath on rails

Processes such as hardening of titanium or hardening/carburization, carburizing of steel, which require a controlled
gas atmosphere with a subsequent quenching process, can be carried out with protective gas quenching and
tempering plants. Such a system consists of a hot-wall retort furnace and an external quenching bath. Depending
on the arrangement and design of the components, quenching delay times of up to 10 seconds can be achieved, so
that the components are exposed to air for a short time only.

Chamber retort furnaces or pit-type retort furnaces can be offered for heavy components, where the batch is
removed by crane after heat treatment and transferred to the quenching bath.

Depending on the requirements, the degree of automation can range from a purely manual version to a fully
automated system with manipulator.

The quenching medium shall be selected taking into account the material to be treated and may be water, polymer,
oil or a salt.

Additional equipment required for the process, such as cooling or heating or circulation of the medium, can be
offered as well.

In a manual quenching and tempering plant, the process control is carried out by means of a Nabertherm controller.
NR 50/11 with charging rack for manual re- For more complex requirements, the controller is replaced by a PLC control. Process documentation in accordance
moval at high temperatures for quenching with current standards such as the AMS 2750 E (NADCAP) is also possible.
in an external bath

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Retort Furnaces for Catalytic Debinding
also as Combi Furnaces for Catalytic or Thermal Debinding

The retort furnaces NRA 40/02 CDB and NRA 150/02 CDB are specially developed

for catalytic debinding of ceramics and metallic powder injection molded parts.
They are equipped with a gastight retort with inside heating and gas circulation.
During catalytic debinding, the polyacetal-containing (POM) binder chemically
decomposes in the oven under nitric acid and is carried out of the oven by a nitro-
gen carrier gas and burned in an exhaust gas torch. Both retort furnaces have a
comprehensive safety package to protect the operator and the surrounding.

Exectuted as combi furnace series CTDB these retort furnace can be used for either
catalytic or thermal debinding incl. presintering if necessary and possible. The
presintered parts can be easliy transferred into the sintering furnace. The sintering
furnace remains clean as no residual binder can exhaust anymore.

„„Retort made of acid-resistant stainless steel 1.4571 with large swiveling door
„„Four-side heating inside the retort through chromium steel tube heating
elements for good temperature uniformity
„„Horizontal gas circulation for uniform distribution of the process atmosphere
„„Acid pump and acid vessel (to be provided by the customer) accommodated in
the furnace frame
„„Gas-fired exhaust gas torch with flame monitoring Retort furnace NRA 40/02 with cupboard for the
acid pump

„„Extensive safety package with redundantly operating safety PLC for safe operation with nitric acid
„„Large, graphic process control H3700 for entering data and for process visualization
„„Emergency tank for flushing in case of a failure
„„Defined application within the constraints of the operating instructions

Version NRA .. CDB

„„Tmax 200 °C
„„Automatic gas supply system for nitrogen with mass flow controller
„„Adjustable acid volume and correspondingly adjusted gas spply volumes
Acid pump for nitric acid
Version NRA .. CTDB
„„Availabel for 600 °C and 900 °C with atmosphere circulation

Additional equipment
„„Scale for the nitric acid vessel, connected to the PLC monitors the acid consumption and visualizes the fill level of
the acid vessel (NRA 150/02 CDB)
„„Lift truck for easy loading of the furnace
„„Cupboard for acid pump
„„Process control and documentation via Nabertherm Control Center (NCC) for monitoring, documentation and
control see page 88 Retort with internal heating

Model Tmax Inner dimensions in mm Volume Outer dimensions in mm Heating Electrical Weight Acidic quantity Nitrogen
power in
°C w d h in l W D H kW2 connection* in kg (HNO3) (N2)
NRA 40/02 CDB 200 300 450 300 40 1400 1600 2400 2,0 3-phase1 800 max. 70 ml/h 1000 l/h
NRA 150/02 CDB 200 450 700 450 150 1650 1960 2850 20,0 3-phase1 1650 max. 180 ml/h max. 4000 l/h
1
Heating only between two phases *Please see page 89 for more information about supply voltage
2
Depending on furnace design connected load might be higher
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 Bottom Loading Retort Furnaces up to 1100 °C

Gas management system at

bottom loading retort furnace
LBR 300/11 H2

Bottom loading retort furnace The bottom loading retort furnaces of the LBR series are suitable for production processes that are carried out in
LBR 300/11 H2 with safety technology for
protective/reaction gas atmosphere. With regard to the basic performance data, these models are constructed like
operation with Hydrogen as process gas
the SR models. Their size and design with electro-hydraulically driven lifting bottom make it easier to load heavy
duties. The retort furnaces are available in different sizes and designs.

Basic version (all models)

„„Tmax 650 °C, 950 °C or 1100 °C
„„Frame-mounted housing with stainless steel sheets
„„Charging from the front
„„Electro-hydraulically driven furnace bottom
„„Gas supply system for a non-flammable protective gas or reaction gas with flow meter and solenoid valve
„„Temperature control designed as furnace chamber control, see control alternative page 87
„„Connection possibility for an optional vacuum pump (cold evacuation or operation up to 600 °C under vacuum)
„„Defined application within the constraints of the operating instructions
„„NTLog Basic for Nabertherm controllers: recording of process data with USB flash drive

Additional equipment, H2 version and IDB version see models NR and NRA

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Pit-Type Retort Furnaces up to 1100 °C

The retort furnaces SR and SRA (with gas circulation) are designed for operation under non-flammable or flammable
protective or reaction gases. The hot-wall retort furnaces are loaded from above by crane or other lifting equipment
provided by the customer. In this way, even large charge weights can be loaded into the furnace chamber.

Depending on the temperature range in which the furnace be used, the following models are available:

Models SRA ../06 with Tmax 600 °C

„„Heating inside the retort
„„Gas-circulation with powerful fan in the furnace lid
„„Temperature uniformity up to +/- 5 °C inside the work space
„„Single-zone control
„„Retort made of 1.4571
„„Insulation made of high-grade mineral wool

Models SRA ../09 with Tmax 950 °C

Design like models SR…/06 with following differences:
„„All-around heating from outside of the retort
„„Multi-layer insulation made of materials, classified as non-carcinogenic
„„Retort made of 1.4828

Models SR .../11 with Tmax 1100 °C

Design like models SR…/09 with following differences:
„„Without gas-circulation
„„Top down multi-zone control of the furnace heating Retort furnace SRA 300/06 with charging
„„Retort made of 1.4841 basket

Standard Equipment (all models)

Design like standard equipment of models NR and NRA with following differences:
„„Compact housing in frame construction with inserted stainless steel sheets
„„Charging from above with crane or other lifting equipment from customer
„„Hinged lid with opening to the side
„„Welded charging frame resp. gas-guiding box for furnaces with circulation
„„Gas-supply system for one non-flammable protective or reactive gas with flowmeter and magnetic valve
„„Furnace temperature control see control alternative page 87
Front made of textured stainless steel
„„Possible connection of an optional vacuum pump (for cold evacuation or for processes up to 600 °C under
vacuum)
„„Defined application within the constraints of the operating instructions
„„NTLog Basic for Nabertherm controller: recording of process data with USB-flash drive

Additional equipment, H2 version or IDB version see models NR and NRA

Model Tmax Inner dimensions of alloy retort Volume Outer dimensions in mm Electrical Weight
°C Ø in mm h in mm in l W D H connection* in kg
SR(A) 17/.. 250 350 17 1300 1700 1800 3-phase 600
SR(A) 25/.. 250 500 25 1300 1900 1800 3-phase 800
SR(A) 50/.. 400 450 50 1400 2000 1800 3-phase 1300
SR(A) 100/.. 600, 400 800 100 1400 2000 2100 3-phase 1500
SR(A) 200/.. 950 600 700 200 1600 2200 2200 3-phase 2100
SR(A) 300/.. or 600 1000 300 1600 2200 2500 3-phase 2400
SR(A) 500/.. 1100 800 1000 500 1800 2400 2700 3-phase 2800
SR(A) 600/.. 800 1200 600 1800 2400 2900 3-phase 3000
SR(A) 800/.. 1000 1000 800 2000 2600 2800 3-phase 3100
SR(A) 1000/.. 1000 1300 1000 2000 2600 3100 3-phase 3300
SR(A) 1500/.. 1200 1300 1500 2200 2800 3300 3-phase 3500

*Please see page 89 for more information about supply voltage Retort furnace SRA 200/09

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 Forced Convection Pit-Type Retort Furnaces
up to 850 °C

The forced convection pit-type furnaces of the SAL series (technical

data see page 66) can be extended by the use of gas tight retorts for
processes with defined atmospheres.

These systems are very well suited for the heat treatment of bulk
materials.

By means of an additional retort and cooling station, the retort can be

removed after completion of the heat treatment process and cooled in
a cooling station. In the case of sensitive components, further flushing
with protective gas can also be carried out during the cooling phase.

The cooling station can be designed with or without forced cooling by

means of a powerful fan.

When equipped with a vacuum pump, the retort is evacuated outside

the furnace in cold state and then flushed with protective gas. This
procedure is particularly suitable for heat treatment of bulk solids as
well as for non-ferrous and precious metals. Residual oxygen is much
better and faster removed by means of pre-evacuation.

Up to a maximum working temperature of 600 °C, the furnaces can also be operated under
vacuum by connecting a vacuum pump depending on the type of pump, a vacuum of up to
10-5 mbar can be achieved.

The furnaces can be equipped with gas supply systems for non-flammable protective and reaction
gases, as described on pages 74 - 75.

Pit-type furnace SAL 30/65 with alternating retort for de-

fined inert gas atmosphere and two retort cooling stations
A gas supply system for operation
under hydrogen, including safety
technology, is also available as an
additional equipment.

Retort with vacuum and protective gas line, cooling water Cooling station without forced cooling with
connections as well as thermocouples and pressure exchangeable retort
sensors

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Pit-Type Furnace with Exchangeable Retort

Pit-type furnace SRA 450/06 with exchangeable retort

Main advantage of the pit-type furnace design is that the retort can be taken out
of the furnace by crane, in order to cool down outside the furnace while the inert
gas flushing is still switched on. Cooling can be carried out naturally outside the
furnace on a separate cooling station or forced in a cooling station with powerful
cooling fan. The throughput can be increased by using a second exchangeable
retort, which is loaded and inertised before the first retort is removed.

Exchangeable retorts with supply and measuring lines Retort furnace SR 170/1000/11 with changeable retort and cooling station

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 Cold-Wall Retort Furnaces up to 2400 °C

Retort furnace VHT 500/22-GR H2 with The compact retort furnaces of the VHT product line are available as electrically heated chamber furnaces with
CFC-process box and extension package graphite, molybdenum, tungsten or MoSi2 heating. A wide variety of heating designs as well as a complete range of
for operation under hydrogen
accessories provide for optimal retort furnace configurations even for sophisticated applications.

The vacuum-tight retort allows heat treatment processes either in protective and reaction gas atmospheres or in a
vacuum, subject to the individual furnace specs to 10-5 mbar. The basic furnace is suited for operation with non-
flammable protective or reactive gases or under vacuum. The H2 version provides for operation under hydrogen or
other flammable gases. Key of the specification up is a certified safety package providing for a safe operation at all
times and triggers an appropriate emergency program in case of failure.

Alternative Heating Specifications

In general the following variants are available with respect to the process requirements:
Graphite heating chamber

VHT ../..-GR with Graphite Insulation and Heating

„„Suitable for processes under protective and reaction gases or under vacuum
„„Tmax 1800 °C, 2200 °C or 2400 °C (VHT 40/.. - VHT 100/..)
„„Max. vacuum up to 10-4 mbar depending on pump type used
„„Graphite felt insulation

VHT ../..-MO or VHT ../..-W with Molybdenum or Tungsten Heating

„„Suitable for high-purity processes under protective and reaction gases or under high vacuum
„„Tmax 1200 °C, 1600 °C or 1800 °C (see table)
Molybdenum or tungsten heating chamber
„„Max. vacuum up to 10-5 mbar depending on pump type used
„„Insulation made of molybdenum rsp. tungsten radiation sheets

VHT ../..-KE with Fiber Insulation and Heating through Molybdenum Disilicide Heating Elements
„„Suitable for processes under protective and reaction gases, in air or under vacuum
„„Tmax 1800 °C
„„Max. vacuum up to 10-2 mbar (up to 1300 °C) depending on pump type
„„Insulation made of high purity aluminum oxide fiber

Molybdenumdisilicide heater and fiber

insulation
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 Schematic presentation of a cold-wall retort furnace with additional
equipment

1 Retort
2 Heating
3 Insulation
4 Gas management system
5 Vacuum pump
6 Cooling water distribution
7 Controls
8 Integrated switchgear
9 Heating transformer
10 Charging frame inside the inner process chamber

Basic version
„„Standard furnace sizes 8 - 500 liters
„„Water-cooled retort made of stainless steel
„„Frame made of stable steel profiles, easy to service due to easily removable stainless steel
panels
„„Housing of the VHT 8 model on castors for easy repositioning of furnace
„„Cooling water manifold with manual tap, automatic flow monitoring, open-loop cooling water
system
„„Adjustable cooling water circuits with flowmeter and temperature indicator
and overtemperature protection Retort furnace VHT 8/16‑MO with automa-
„„Switchgear and controller integrated in furnace housing tion package
„„Process control with controller P470
„„Over-temperature limiter with adjustable cutout temperature for thermal
protection class 2 in accordance with EN 60519-2
„„Manual operation of the process gas and vacuum functions
„„Manual gas supply for one process gas (N2, Ar or non-flammable forming gas)
with adjustable flow
„„Bypass with manual valve for rapid filling or flooding of furnace chamber
„„Manual gas outlet with overflow valve (20 mbar relative) for over-pressure
operation
„„Single-stage rotary vane pump with ball valve for pre-evacuating and heat
treatment in a rough vacuum to 5 mbar
„„Pressure gauge for visual pressure monitoring
„„Defined application within the constraints of the operating instructions

Retort furnace VHT 100/16‑MO with auto-

mation package
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 Additional equipment housing/heater
„„Housing, optionally divisible, for passing through narrow door frames (VHT 8)
„„Lift door
„„Individual heating concepts

Additional equipment gas management system

„„Manual gas supply for second process gas (N2, Ar or non-flammable forming gas) with
adjustable flow and bypass
„„Mass flow controller for alternating volume flow and generation of gas mixtures with second
process gas (only with automation package)
„„Inner process box made of molybdenum, tungsten, graphite or CFC, especially recommended
for debinding processes. The box is installed in the furnace with direct gas inlet and outlet
and provides for better temperature uniformity. Generated exhaust gases will be directly
lead out the inner process chamber during debinding. The change of gas inlet pathes after
debinding results in a clean process gas atmosphere during sintering.

Retort furnace VHT 40/22-GR with motor-driven lift door and

front frame for connection to a glovebox

Additional equipment vacuum

„„Two-stage rotary vane pump with ball valve for pre-evacuating and heat-treating in a fine vacuum (up to
10-2 mbar) incl. electronic pressure sensor
„„Turbo molecular pump with slide valve for pre-evacuation and for heat treatment in a high vacuum (up to
10-5 mbar) including electronic pressure sensor and booster pump
„„Other vacuum pumps on request
„„Partial pressure operation: protective gas flushing at controlled underpressure (only with automation package)

Additional equipment cooling

Heat treatment of copper bars under „„Heat exchanger with closed-loop cooling water circuit
hydrogen in retort furnace VHT 8/16-MO
„„Direct cooling see page 33

Additional equipment for controls and documentation

„„Charge thermocouple with display
„„Temperature measurement at 2200 °C models with pyrometer in the upper temperature range and thermocouple,
type C with automatic pull-out device for precise control results in the low temperature range (VHT 40/..-GR and
larger)
„„Automation package with process control H3700
--12“ graphic touch panel
--Input of all process data like temperatures, heating rates, gas injection, vacuum at the touch panel
--Display of all process-relevant data on a process control diagram
Thermocouple, type S with automatic pull- --Automatic gas supply for one process gas (N2, argon or non-flammable forming gas) with adjustable flow
out device for precise control results in the --Bypass for flooding and filling the chamber with process gas controlled by the program
low temperature range
--Automatic pre- and post programs, including leak test for safe furnace operation
--Automatic gas outlet with bellows valve and overflow valve (20 mbar relative) for over-pressure operation
--Transducer for absolute and relative pressure
„„Process control and documentation via VCD software package or Nabertherm Control Center (NCC) for
monitoring, documentation and control see page 80

Turbo-molecular pump

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Single-stage rotary vane pump for heat treatment in Two-stage rotary vane pump for heat treatment in a Turbo-molecular pump with booster pump for heat
a rough vacuum to 5 mbar vacuum to 10-2 mbar treatment in a vacuum to 10-5 mbar

Process Box for Debinding in Inert Gas

Certain processes require charges to be debinded in non-flammable protective or reactive gases. For these
processes we fundamentally recommend a hot-wall retort furnace (see models NR .. or SR ..). These retort furnaces
can ensure that the formation of condensation will be avoided as throughly as possible.

If there is no way to avoid the escape of small amounts of residual binder during the process, even in the VHT
furnace, the retort furnace should be designed to meet this contingency.

The furnace chamber is equipped with an additional process box that has a direct outlet to the exhaust gas torch
through which the exhaust gas can be directly vented. This system enables a substantial reduction in the amount of
furnace chamber contamination caused by the exhaust gases generated during debinding.

Depending on the exhaust gas composition the exhaust gas line can be designed to include various options.
Graphite inner process chamber incl.
„„Exhaust gas torch for burning off the exhaust gas charge holder

„„Condensation trap for separating out binding agents

„„Exhaust gas post-treatment, depending on the process, via scrubbers
„„Heated exhaust gas outlet to avoid condensation deposits in the exhaust gas line

VHT ../..-GR VHT ../..-MO VHT ../18-W VHT ../18-KE

Tmax 1800 °C, 2200 °C or 2400 °C 1200 °C or 1600 °C 1800 °C 1800 °C
Inert gas    
Air/Oxygen - - - 
Hydrogen 3,4 3 3 1,3
Rough vacuum and fine vacuum (>10-3 mbar)    2
High vacuum (<10-3 mbar) 4   2 Molybdenum inner process chamber incl.
Material of heater Graphite Molybdenum Tungsten MoSi2 six charge supports
Material of insulation Graphite felt Molybdenum Tungsten/Molybdenum Ceramic fiber
1
Tmax reduces to 1400 °C 3
Only with safety package for flammable gases
2
Depending on the temperature 4
Up to 1800 °C

Model Inner dimensions of process box in mm Volume

w d h in l
VHT 8/.. 120 210 150 3,5
VHT 25/.. 200 350 200 14,0
VHT 40/.. 250 430 250 25,0
VHT 70/.. 325 475 325 50,0
VHT 100/.. 425 500 425 90,0
VHT 250/.. 575 700 575 230,0 Front made of textured stainless steel
VHT 500/.. 725 850 725 445,0

Model Inner dimensions in mm Volume Max. charge Outer dimensions in mm Heating power in kW4
w d h in l weight/kg W D H Graphite Molybdenum Tungsten Ceramic fiber
VHT 8/.. 170 240 200 8 5 1250 (800)1 1100 27005 27/27/-2 19/343 50 12
VHT 25/.. 250 400 250 25 20 1500 2500 2200 70/90/-2 45/653 85 25
VHT 40/.. 300 450 300 40 30 1600 26005 2300 83/103/1252 54/903 110 30
VHT 70/.. 375 500 375 70 50 18005 33005 2400 105/125/1502 70/1103 130 55
VHT 100/.. 450 550 450 100 75 1900 35005 2500 131/155/175 2
90/140 3
on request 85
VHT 250/.. 600 750 600 250 175 30001 4300 3100 180/210/-2 on request on request on request
VHT 500/.. 750 900 750 500 350 32001 4500 3300 220/260/-2 on request on request on request
1
With separated switching system unit 4
Depending on furnace design connected load might be higher
2
1800 °C/2200 °C 5
Dimensions may be smaller depending on the heater type
3
1200 °C/1600 °C
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 Retort furnace VHT 40/16-MO H2 with hydrogen extension package and process box

Retort furnace VHT 100/15-KE H2 with H2 Version for Operation with Hydrogen or other Reaction Gases
fiber insulation and extension package for In the H2 version the retort furnaces can be operated under hydrogen or other reaction gases. For these
operation under hydrogen, 1400 °C
applications, the systems are additionally equipped with the required safety technology. Only certified and industry
proven safety sensors are used. The retort furnaces are controlled by a fail-safe PLC control system (S7-300F/safety
controller).

„„Certified safety concept

„„Automation package (additional equipment see page 28)
„„Redundant gas inlet valves for hydrogen
„„Monitored pre-pressures of all process gases
„„Bypass for safe purging of furnace chamber with inert gas
„„Pressure-monitored emergency flooding with automated solenoid valve opening
„„Electric or gas-heated exhaust gas torch for H2 post-combustion
„„Atmospheric operation: H2-purging of retort starting from room temperature at controlled over pressure (50 mbar
relative)

Additional equipment
„„Partial pressure operation: H2 flushing at underpressure in the retort starting from 750 °C furnace chamber
temperature
„„Inner process hood in the retort for debinding under hydrogen
„„Process control and documentation via Nabertherm Control Center (NCC) for monitoring, documentation and
control see page 88

Gas management system

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Bottom Loading Retort Furnace up to 2400 °C

Retort furnace LBVHT 250/20-W with tungsten heating

chamber

The LBVHT model series with bottom loading specification are espe-
cially suitable for production processes which require either protective
or reaction gase atmosphere or a vacuum. The basic performance
specifications of these models are similar to the VHT models. Their
size and design with electro-hydraulically driven table facilitate char-
ging during production. The retort furnaces are available in various
sizes and designs. Similar like the VHT models, these furnaces can be
equipped with different heating concepts.

„„Standard furnace sizes between 100 and 600 liters

Retort furnace LBVHT 600/24-GR
„„Designed as bottom loading retort furnace with electro-hydraulically driven table for easy and well-arranged
charging
„„Prepared to carry heavy charge weights
„„Different heating concepts using
--Graphite heating chamber up to Tmax 2400 °C
--Molybdenum heating chamber up to Tmax 1600 °C
--Tungsten heating chamber up to Tmax 2000 °C
„„Frame structure filled with textured stainless steel sheets
„„Standard design with gassing system for non-flammable protective or reaction gases
„„Automatic gas supply system which also allows for operation with several process gases as additional equipment
„„Gas supply systems for operating with hydrogen or other combustible reaction gases incl. safety package as
additional equipment
„„Switchgear and control box as well as gassing system integrated into the furnace housing
„„Further product characteristics of the standard furnace as well as possible additional equipment can be found in
the description of the VHT furnaces from Page 26

Model Tmax Model Tmax Model Tmax Inner dimensions in mm Volume Electrical
°C °C °C Ø h in l connection*
LBVHT 100/16-MO 1600 LBVHT 100/20-W 2000 LBVHT 100/24-GR 2400 450 700 100 3-phase
LBVHT 250/16-MO 1600 LBVHT 250/20-W 2000 LBVHT 250/24-GR 2400 600 900 250 3-phase Retort furnace LBVHT with graphite
LBVHT 600/16-MO 1600 LBVHT 600/20-W 2000 LBVHT 600/24-GR 2400 800 1200 600 3-phase heating chamber
*Please see page 89 for more information about supply voltage
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 Cold-Wall Retort Furnaces up to 2400 °C or up to 3000 °C

Compared with the VHT models (page 26 ff), the retort furnaces of
the SVHT product line offer improved performance data with regard
to achievable vacuum and maximum temperature. Due to the design
as pit-type furnace with tungsten heating, processes up to max.
2400 °C even in high vacuum can be implemented with retort furna-
ces of the SVHT..-W product line. Retort furnaces of the SVHT..-GR
product line with graphite heating, also in pit-type design, can be
operated in an inert gas atmosphere even up to max. 3000 °C.

„„Standard sizes with a furnace chamber of 2 or 9 liters

„„Designed as pit-type furnace, charged from above
„„Frame construction with inserted sheets of textured stainless
steel
„„Dual shell water-cooled stainless steel container
„„Manual operation of process gas and vacuum functions
„„Manual gas supply for non-combustible process gas
„„A step in front of the retort furnace for an ergonomic charging
height
„„Retort lid with gas-charged shock absorbers
„„Controls and switchgear as well as gas supply integrated in
furnace housing
Retort furnace SVHT 9/24-W with tungsten „„Defined application within the constraints of the operating
heating instructions

„„Further standard product characteristics see description for standard design of VHT models page 26

Heating Options

SVHT ..-GR
„„Applicable for processes:
--Under protective or reaction gases or in the vacuum up to 2200 °C under consideration of relevant max.
Graphite heating module
temperature limits
--Under inert gas argon up to 3000 °C
„„Max. vacuum up to 10-4 mbar depending on the type of pump used
„„Heating: graphite heating elements in cylindrical arrangement
„„Insulation: graphite felt insulation
„„Temperature measurement by means of an optical pyrometer

SVHT ..-W
„„Applicable for processes under protective or reaction gases or in vacuum up to 2400 °C
„„Max. vacuum up to 10-5 mbar depending on the type of pump used
Cylindrical retort with tungsten heating „„Heating: cylindrical tungsten heating module
„„Insulation: tungsten and molybdenum radiant plates
„„Optical temperature measurement with pyrometer

Additional equipment such as automatic process gas control or design for the operation with flammable gases incl.
safety system see VHT models page 26.

Model Tmax Work space dimensions Useful volume Outer dimensions in mm Heating power Electrical
°C Ø x h in mm in l W D H in KW1 connection*
SVHT 2/24-W 2400 150 x 150 2,5 1300 2500 2000 55 3-phase
SVHT 9/24-W 2400 230 x 230 9,5 1400 2900 2100 95 3-phase

SVHT 2/30-GR 3000 150 x 150 2,5 1400 2750 2100 65 3-phase
Cooling water distribution SVHT 9/30-GR 3000 230 x 230 9,5 1500 2900 2100 90 3-phase
1
Depending on furnace design connected load might be higher *Please see page 89 for more information about supply voltage
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 Retort Furnace Cooling Systems

Indirect cooling (hot-wall retort furnaces)

„„Ambient air is blown onto the outer retorte surface to cool it down. The waste heat is removed
via the exhaust air outlet of the furnace.
„„The charge is cooled indirectly, which means that the atmosphere in the retort is not affected
by the cooling
„„The charge cannot be quenched with the cooling system

Direct cooling (cold-wall and hot-wall retort furnaces)

„„Rapid gas cooling in the retort. For this purpose, the furnace atmosphere is circulated through
a heat exchanger.
„„The system pressure is not increased by the cooling; there is no gas quenching at high
pressure
„„Not available for processes with flammable furnace atmospheres
Schematic presentation of rapid gas cooling
1 Gas heat exchanger
2 Radial fan
3 Shut-off valves
Cooling Behavior of Hot-Wall Retort Furnace with Charge (Example)

Setpoint
Without cooling
Indirect cooling
Rapid gas cooling
Indirect cooling and rapid gas cooling
Temperature [°C]

Fan cooling, hot-wall retort furnace NRA 400/03

Time [min]

Cooling Behavior of Cold-Wall Retort Furnace with Charge (Example)

With rapid gas cooling

Without rapid gas cooling
Temperature [°C]

Rapid gas cooling, cold-wall retort furnace VHT 8/16-MO

Time [min]

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 Tube Furnaces for Processes under Flammable or Non-Flammable Protective or Reaction
Gases or under Vacuum

Compact laboratory tube furnace with High-temperature tube furnace for four different protective gases
manual gas supply system

With the wide range of available accessories, our professional tube furnaces can be designed optimally to suit
various processes. By upgrading with different gas supply systems, processes can be carried out in a protective
gas atmosphere, in vacuum, or under flammable protective or reaction gases. In addition to the convenient standard
controllers, modern PLC controls can be used also.

„„Tube furnaces (static) with Tmax 1100 °C to 1800 °C (max. 1400 °C in vacuum) for horizontal or vertical operation
„„Rotary tube furnaces for batch or continuous processes with Tmax 1100 °C or 1300 °C
„„Different working tube materials designed for various process requirements
„„Defined application within the constraints of the operating instructions
„„NTLog Basic for Nabertherm controller: recording process data with a USB flash drive

Additional equipment
„„Different gas supply system packages for flammable or non-flammable protective or reaction gases
„„Vacuum operation
„„Multiple zone design to optimize temperature uniformity
„„Charge control with temperature measurement in the working tube and in the furnace chamber outside the tube
Vertical tube furnace RHTV 50/150/17 „„Display of temperature in the working tube with additional thermocouple
with stand and gas supply system 2 as „„Cooling systems for accelerated cooling of the working tube and the charge
additional equipment
„„Individual solutions for process optimization available

Thermocouple for charge control in the

furnace RHTH 120/600/18

Sintering under hydrogen in a tube furnace

of RHTH product line
Rotary Tube Furnace RSR 250/3500/15S
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 Customized Tube Furnaces

Tube furnace RHTV 120/480/16 LBS with

working tube closed at one side, protective
Tube furnace RS 200/4500/08 with lift door for
gas and vacuum option as well as with
heat treatment of bars
electric screw drive of the lift table

With their high level of flexibility and innovation, Nabertherm offers

the optimal solution for customer-specific applications.

Based on our standard models, we develop individual solutions

also for integration in overriding process systems. The solutions shown on this page are just a few examples of
what is feasible. From working under vacuum or protective gas via innovative control and automation technology
for a wide selection of temperatures, sizes, lenghts and other properties of tube furnace systems – we will find the
appropriate solution for a suitable process optimization.

RS 100/250/11S in split-type design for

integration into a test stand

Please ask for our laboratory catalog to

get further information about our extensive
range of tube furnaces and other laborato-
ry furnaces!

RS 250/2500/11S, five-zone controlled, for wire annealing in high-vacuum or under protective gases, incl. forced cooling and exhaust
hood
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 Wire and Strand Annealing Furnaces

D 250/S in production Strand annealing furnace D 390/S

These models are particularly suitable for continuous heat treatment at operation temperatures up to 1200 °C. The
modular design allows adjustment to different length and width requirements. The heating elements are mounted on
only one side of the furnace and can be changed individually during operation. Optimum temperature uniformity is
achieved by means of a multiple zone control system tailored to the furnace dimensions.

„„Tmax 1200 °C
„„Modular design, variable length
„„Small outer dimensions due to efficient microporous silica insulation
„„Special heating elements that can be changed during operation
„„Heating from the ceiling
„„Optimum temperature uniformity by means of multiple zone control
„„Defined application within the constraints of the operating instructions
„„Controls description see page 88

Additional equipment
Wire annealing furnace based on a tube „„Gas supply systems for the working tubes for non-flammable or flammable protective or reaction gases including
furnace with safety package for hydrogen
hydrogen, with burn off torch and safety technology
as process gas
„„Process and charge documentation
„„Double chamber furnace system with parallel chambers for simultaneous operation at different temperatures
„„Process control and documentation via VCD software package or Nabertherm Control Center (NCC) for
monitoring, documentation and control see page 88

Model Tmax Inner dimensions in mm Volume Outer dimensions in mm Heating Electrical

°C w d h in l W D H power in kW1 connection*
D 20/S 1200 400 1000 50 20 900 1200 1350 9 3-phase
D 30/S 1200 600 1000 50 30 1100 1200 1350 12 3-phase
D 50/S 1200 200 3600 50 50 700 4000 1150 15 3-phase
D 60/S 1200 200 5600 50 60 700 6000 1350 36 3-phase
D 70/S 1200 350 3600 50 70 850 4000 1100 36 3-phase
D 110/S 1200 480 4600 50 110 980 5000 1450 36 3-phase
D 130/S 1200 650 3600 50 130 1150 4000 1150 60 3-phase
D 180/S 1200 480 7600 50 180 980 8000 1350 80 3-phase
D 250/S 1200 950 5600 50 250 1400 6000 1350 80 3-phase
Strand annealing furnaces based on a tube D 320/S 1200 850 7600 100 320 1400 8000 1350 160 3-phase
furnace with a length of 6 meters
Depending on furnace design connected load might be higher
1
*Please see page 89 for more information about supply voltage

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 Continuous Plants for Protective or
Reaction Gas Atmospheres

Manual pusher-type furnace with cooling tunnel for hydrogen up to

1250 °C

Continuously operating furnaces are ideal for heat treatment of large numbers of small parts in a protective or
reaction gas atmosphere, such as brazing, hardening, or annealing.

Controlled protective gas atmospheres are generated in the furnace by using a gas tight retort. If hydrogen or
cracked gas is used for the process, the furnace is equipped with the corresponding safety technology.

Parameters such as maximum working temperature, exposure, and geometry of the charge all play a role in the
choice of the conveying system. Established conveyor concepts include metal belts or rollers. Wire and strand
annealing furnaces are used to anneal wires or strands; in this case, the charge is unwound in front of the furnace,
Metal conveyor belt, alternatively available
drawn through the furnace and is then wound again behind the furnace. as a roller conveyor

To cool the components faster, a water-cooled dual shell is installed directly behind the heating zone; the length of
this is determined by the required unloading temperature.

Modular strand annealing furnace for operation in a hydrogen atmosphere with

electrically heated torches at the ends
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 Salt-Bath Furnaces for Heat Treatment of Steel or Light Metals
Electrically Heated or Gas-Fired

Salt-bath furnace TSB 30/30, gas-fired Salt-bath furnace TS 30/30, electrically heated

Salt-bath furnaces have an excellent temperature uniformity and ensure very good heat transfer to the work piece.
Generally, heat treatment can be carried out with shorter dwell times than in chamber furnaces. Since the charge is
heat treated with the exclusion of oxygen, scale and discoloration on the surface of the parts are kept to a minimum.

The salt-bath furnaces TS 20/15 - TSB 90/80 can be used for heat treatment of metals in neutral and active salt
baths. They are used for processes such as nitriding according to Tenifer up to 600 °C, carburization to 950 °C or
bright annealing to 1000 °C.

The crucible is inserted so that it is suspended in the salt-bath furnace and can be replaced easily if necessary. Two
crucible types are available:

„„Type P: low carbon steel and CrNi plated for carburizing, neutral salt and annealing baths up to 850 °C
„„Type C: high alloy CrNi steel for neutral salt and annealing baths up to 1000 °C and for dip brazing of aluminum

Crucibles are wearing parts because they are exposed to thermal stress during the heating and cooling process and
corrosive salt. The following parameters influence wear of the crucible:

„„Working temperature
„„Number of heating and cooling cycles
„„Salt
„„Charge material
„„Charge quantity
„„Contamination of the charge

The crucible must be checked regularly for wear and damage. We recommend to order a replacement crucible
together with the furnace.

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Salt-bath furnaces are available for heat treatment of steel and aluminum:

Features for heat treatment of steel:

„„Tmax in salt: 750 °C or 1000 °C
„„Safety technology according to EN 60519-2
„„Melt-bath control: the temperature is measured in the salt as well as inside the
furnace behind the crucible
„„Removable collar plate made of steel
„„Insulated swing-away lid
„„Temperature uniformity up to +/- 2 °C according to DIN 17052-1 in the salt bath
„„Over-temperature limiter in the furnace chamber to protect persons and the
furnace
„„Crucible can be easily replaced
„„Defined application within the constraints of the operating instructions
„„Controls description see page 88

Features for heat treatment of aluminum like steel, but

„„Tmax in salt: 550 °C
„„Over-temperature limiter in the furnace chamber and in the salt bath to
protect persons and the furnace
„„Optical and acoustic alarm to warn if the critical temperature is exceeded
„„Eurotherm 6100e temperature recorder to document the temperature profile

Salt-bath furnaces can be delivered electrically heated or gas-fired

„„Electrically heated (TS models): Salt-bath furnace TS 30/18 with preheating
--Freely radiating, high quality heating elements on ceramic support tubes chamber above the salt bath and charging
aid for immersion of the charge
--Crucible heated from four sides
--If a heating element is defective, the furnace can be heated with the remaining heating elements
„„Gas-fired (TSB models):
--Burner system with optimized flame management: high level of efficiency with overpressure operation to prevent
false air entering
--Burner technology according to DIN EN 7462, part 2
--Lateral exhaust gas feed around the crucible

Salt-bath furnace TS 90/80 with a salt bath

Model Tmax Inner dimensions salt-bath Volume Outer dimensions in mm Heating Electrical Weight thermocouple for heat treatment of steel
crucible
°C2 Ø in mm h in mm in l W D H power in kW1 connection* in kg
TS 20/15 7503 230 500 20 850 850 800 16 3-phase 650
TS 30/18 7503 300 500 30 950 950 800 20 3-phase 700
TS 40/30 7503 400 500 60 1050 1050 800 33 3-phase 750
TS 50/48 7503 500 600 110 1150 1150 970 58 3-phase 1000
TS 60/63 7503 610 800 220 1250 1250 970 70 3-phase 1200
TS 70/72 7503 700 1000 370 1350 1350 1370 80 3-phase 1500
TS 90/80 7503 900 1000 500 1600 1600 1400 100 3-phase 1700

TS, TSB 20/20 1000 230 500 20 850 850 800 21 3-phase 650
TS, TSB 30/30 1000 300 500 30 950 950 800 33 3-phase 700
TS, TSB 40/40 1000 400 500 60 1050 1050 800 44 3-phase 750
TS, TSB 50/60 1000 500 600 110 1150 1150 970 66 3-phase 1000
TS, TSB 60/72 1000 610 800 220 1250 1250 970 80 3-phase 1200
TS, TSB 70/90 1000 700 1000 370 1350 1350 1370 100 3-phase 1500
TS, TSB 90/80 1000 900 1000 500 1600 1600 1400 120 3-phase 1700 Salt-bath furnace TS 30/18 with two salt
1
Depending on furnace design connected load might be higher *Please see page 89 for more information about supply voltage bath thermocouples for heat treatment of
2
Salt bath temperature aluminum
3
Tmax for heat treatment of aluminum 550 °C
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 Salt-Bath Furnaces for Heat Treatment of Steel or Light Metals
Electrically Heated or Gas-Fired

Salt-bath furnace TS 40/30 with

pneumatic lid opening

Salt-bath furnace TS 40/30 with exhaust Accessories

gas collection at crucible rim and manual
„„Exhaust gas collection at crucible rim
lid
--For the direct extraction of vapors and exhaust gases
--Flange on the back to connect the customer’s exhaust gas system
--Only in combination with a lid that is manually placed on top
„„Pneumatic lid opening
--Pneumatic lateral movement of the swivel lid
--Manual lowering and raising of the lid with a lever
--Foot pedal control
--Not available in combination with exhaust gas collection at crucible rim
„„Charging basket for bulk materials
--Possible lid closing over the salt bath with inserted charging basket
--For manual charging of small martempering and salt baths
--Charging with a crane or charging aid for large martempering and salt baths

„„Process control and documentation via Nabertherm Control Center NCC for monitoring,
documentation, and control

Charging basket for salt-bath furnaces Process Examples with Petrofer and Durferrit Salts

TS models up to 750 °C
Nitriding Nitrogen 420, Nitrogen 460, Nitrogen 500
Annealing and blackening SFS 240
Hardening, Tempering, Annealing, Quen- GS 185, GS 230, GS 250, GS 345, GS 405, GS 406, GS 430, GS 520
ching
Preheating, annealing of gold, silver or brass GS 560, HS 545

TS models up to 1000 °C
Carbonitriding, carburizing Carbogen VC, Carbogen OK
Annealing, hardening, preheating HS 535, HS 545, HS 535, GS 560, GS 660
Carburizing Carbogen Universal, Carborapid + GS-ZS, Carbomax +GS-ZS, Carbogen
800/800 ST, Carbogen 1000/ 1000 ST, CECONTROL 50H, CECONTROL 80B,
CECONTROL 110B, CECONSTANT 80, CECONSTANT 100
Preheating of high-speed steel, annealing GS 540, GS 660, GS 670, GS 750, HS 550, HS 635, HS 760
Preheating, annealing of gold, silver or brass GS 560, HS 545

TS models for aluminum

Artificial ageing, solution annealing AS 135, AS 200, AS 225, AVS 220, AVS 250

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Martempering Furnaces using Neutral Salts
Electrically Heated

QS 20 - QS 400 martempering furnaces are filled with neutral salt and offer remarkably rapid and intensive heat
transmission to the workpiece while ensuring optimum temperature uniformity. Since the batch is heat treated with
the exclusion of oxygen, scale and discoloration on the surface of the parts are reduced to a minimum. For working
temperatures at between 180 °C and 500 °C these martempering furnaces are useful for quenching or cooling with
minimal workpiece distortion, retempering, austempering for optimal toughness, recrystallization annealing after
electrical discharge machining (EDM) and for blueing.

The quenching or cooling process is applied in order to achieve an even temperature uniformity throughout the
workpiece‘s entire cross-section before the formation of martensite and to avoid distortion and formation of cracks
in complex mechanical components during the subsequent hardening process.

Tempering in a martempering bath is the same as the tempering process in forced convection furnace and is used to
reduce a previously hardened workpiece to a desired hardness, to increase toughness and reduce stress within the
workpiece.
Marttempering furnace QS 20 with char-
Austempering is a good choice to achieve a high level of toughness and dimensional accuracy in oil hardened low- ging basket
alloy steels. Workpieces subject to austempering have high tensile strength and good elasticity.

„„Tmax 550 °C
„„Very good temperature uniformity
„„Martemper bath temperature control
„„Over-temperature limiter with adjustable cutout temperature for thermal protection class 2 in accordance with
EN 60519-2 as temperature limiter to protect the furnace and load
Martempering hardening in practice
„„Heating with immersion heating elements
„„Rectangular crucible, integrated in the housing
„„Charging basket
„„Crucible made of 1.4828
„„Defined application within the constraints of the operating instructions
„„NTLog Basic for Nabertherm controller: recording of process data with USB-flash drive
„„Controls description see page 88

Additional equipment
„„Charging aid with hand crank and cable winch, mounted on side of furnace
„„Process control and documentation via VCD software package for monitoring, documentation and control

Heating element in the crucible

Process Examples with Petrofer and Durferrit Salts

QS-baths (steel/Nitinol)
Hardening, isothermic treatment of steels up to 950 °C, stress relieving, annealing, AS 135, AS 140, AS 220, AS 225, AS 200, AS
bluing, bainitization 235, GS 230
Homogenization annealing, recrystallization annealing; warm-bath curing, tempe- AS 300
ring, banitizing, bluing

Model Tmax Inner dimensions in mm Volume Outer dimensions in mm Heating Electrical Weight
°C w d h in l W D H power in kW1 connection* in kg
QS 20 550 300 210 460 20 610 580 920 2.6 1-phase 110
QS 30 550 300 210 580 30 610 580 920 3.2 1-phase 140
QS 70 550 400 300 680 70 750 680 980 7.5 3-phase 240
QS 200 550 540 520 880 200 900 900 1200 18.0 3-phase 660
QS 400 550 730 720 980 400 1100 1100 1300 24.0 3-phase 1150
1
Depending on furnace design connected load might be higher *Please see page 89 for more information about supply voltage
Martempering furnace QS 30 with charging
aid
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Chamber Furnaces
Electrically Heated

Chamber furnace N 41/H

These universal chamber furnaces with radiation heating have been specifically designed to withstand heavy-duty Chamber furnace N 321 with charging
stacker
use in the tool shop. They are particularly useful for processes such as tool making or for hardening jobs, e.g. anne-
aling, hardening and forging. With help of various accessories, these furnaces can be customized to your application
requirements.

„„Compact, robust design

„„Deep furnace chamber with three-sides heating: from both side walls and bottom
„„Heating elements on support tubes ensure free heat radiation and a long service life
„„Bottom heating protected by heat conducting SiC tiles
„„Stainless steel upper door jamb protects furnace structure when furnace is opened hot
„„Base frame included in the delivery, N 7/H - N 17/HR designed as table-top model
„„Exhaust opening in the side of the furnace, or on rear wall of chamber furnace in the N 31/H models and higher
„„Temperature uniformity up to +/- 10 °C according to DIN 17052-1
„„Low energy consumption due to multi-layer insulation
„„Gas spring dampers provide for easy door opening and closing
„„Heat resistant zinc paint for protection of door and door frame (for model N 81 and larger)
„„Defined application within the constraints of the operating instructions
„„NTLog Basic for Nabertherm controller: recording of process data with USB-flash drive
„„Controls description see page 88

For additional features see separate catalog „Thermal Process Technology I“

Model Tmax Inner dimensions in mm Volume Outer dimensions in mm Heating Electrical Weight Annealing furnace N 7/H, as table-top
°C w d h in l W D H power in connection* in kg model
kW3
N 7/H1 1280 250 250 140 9 800 650 600 3.0 1-phase 60
N 11/H1 1280 250 350 140 11 800 750 600 3.5 1-phase 70
N 11/HR1 1280 250 350 140 11 800 750 600 5.5 3-phase2 70
N 17/HR1 1280 250 500 140 17 800 900 600 6.4 3-phase2 90

N 31/H 1280 350 350 250 30 1040 1100 1340 15.0 3-phase 210
N 41/H 1280 350 500 250 40 1040 1250 1340 15.0 3-phase 260
N 61/H 1280 350 750 250 60 1040 1500 1340 20.0 3-phase 400
N 87/H 1280 350 1000 250 87 1040 1750 1340 25.0 3-phase 480

N 81 1200 500 750 250 80 1140 1900 1790 20.0 3-phase 820
N 161 1200 550 750 400 160 1180 1930 1980 30.0 3-phase 910
N 321 1200 750 1100 400 320 1400 2270 2040 47.0 3-phase 1300
N 641 1200 1000 1300 500 640 1690 2670 2240 70.0 3-phase 2100

N 81/13 1300 500 750 250 80 1220 1960 1840 22.0 3-phase 900
N 161/13 1300 550 750 400 160 1260 1990 2030 35.0 3-phase 1000
N 321/13 1300 750 1100 400 320 1480 2330 2090 60.0 3-phase 1500
N 641/13 1300 1000 1300 500 640 1770 2730 2290 80.0 3-phase 2500
Table-top model
1
*Please see page 89 for more information about supply voltage
Heating only between two phases
2 3
Depending on furnace design connected load might be higher
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 Charging Plates for Models N 7/H - N 641/13

We recommend these accessories for applications up to 1100 °C to protect the furnace floor, especially if a charging
cart is used.

„„Tmax 1100 °C
„„Three raised edges
„„Heat-resistant alloy 314 (AISI)/(DIN material no. 1.4841)
„„Larger plates and custom dimensions available upon request
Charging plate
Article no. Furnace Outer dimensions in mm
W D H
628000138 N 7/H 240 290 25
628000139 N 11/H, N 11/HR 240 390 25
628000141 N 17/HR 240 540 30
628000400 N 31/H 340 390 30
628000133 N 41/H 340 540 30
628000142 N 61/H 340 790 30
628001925 N 87/H 340 1040 30
628000143 N 81, N 81/13 480 790 30
628000144 N 161, N 161/13 530 790 30
628000145 N 321, N 321/13 720 1140 30
628000146 N 641, N 641/13 950 1330 30

Annealing Boxes for Models N 7/H - N 161/13

Working with Annealing Boxes

Annealing boxes are made of heat-resistant alloy 314 (AISI)/(DIN material no. 1.4841) and also
feature a lid for top charging. A ceramic fiber gasket is inserted in the circular seal profile on
the upper edge of the box to seal it. To prevent oxidation during the process, neutral annealing
coal is placed in the box. These bind the oxygen in the box. The oxygen inside the box is bound
by the coal. After the heat treatment, the box is removed from the oven, the lid is opened using
tongs and the workpiece removed. Our annealing boxes are also well suited for brazing.

The boxes can also be used with the appropriate granulate for carburizing (also referred to as
case hardening or cementing) and for powder nitriding or powder boriding. The workpieces are
Annealing box with lid and granulate placed in the box with carburizing granulate or nitriding powder or boriding powder and a suitable activator.

„„Tmax 1100 °C
„„Annealing box with lid and seal profile
„„Lid sealing with ceramic fiber
„„Also usable for carburizing and powder nitriding
„„Heat-resistant alloy 314 (AISI)/(DIN material no. 1.4841)

Article no. Furnace Inner dimensions in mm Outer dimensions in mm Charging method

w d h W D H of the box
631000962 N 7/H 180 190 90 216 226 116 charging fork
631000967 N 11/H, N 11/HR 180 290 90 216 326 116 charging fork
631000972 N 17/HR 180 440 90 216 476 116 charging fork
631000977 N 31/H 280 230 200 316 304 226 draw hook
631000982 N 41/H 280 380 200 316 454 226 draw hook
631000986 N 61/H, N 87/H 280 500 200 316 574 226 draw hook
631000138 N 81, N 81/13 394 494 185 462 530 210 charging cart
631000312 N 161, N 161/13 450 550 250 515 596 357 charging stacker
Annealing box on stacker Article no. 601655055, 1 set of fiber insulation cord, 5 strips of 610 mm each
Work space = box inner dimensions: - 30 mm to all sides
Larger boxes and custom dimensions available upon request
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Protective Gas Boxes for Models N 7/H - N 641/13

The annealing boxes for heat treatment under protective gas are equipped with a protective gas intlet and outlet. A
box with protective gas is advisable for larger workpieces requiring defined heat treating. We would be pleased to
carry out Trials at our technical center can be carried out on request. Up to furnace model N 61/H with down-
ward door opening the gas ductway is laid through the upper section of the door collar, for larger
furnaces with upward door opening the supply line is laid through the lower furnace collar.

The box is pressurized with non flammable protective and reactive gases such as argon, nitrogen or
forming gas via the protective gas tube. There are manual and automatic systems available for protective
gas. See pages 74 - 75. for more information about protective gases which can be used as well as manual
and automatic protective gas systems.

After charging the box it is closed and preflushed outside the furnace. Afterwards the box is placed in the preheated Box with protective gas connection
furnace. The quantity of gas can be reduced to the process flush quantity. After the heat treatment the box is pulled
out of the furnace, the charge taken from the box and placed in the quenching medium. We recommend using
binding wire on the parts so that they can easily be grasped by tongs.

A flexible type K thermocouple is installed in the box for measuring the temperature; we recommend connecting it to
a digital display device or to a temperature recorder.

The box can also be cooled down on a cooling platform while closed. Be sure that the protective gas flowrate is
increased for this application.

„„Tmax 1100 °C
„„For non-combustible protective and reactive gases argon, nitrogen and forming gas (observe
N 7/H
national regulations)
„„Protective gas box with fiber sealing and lid, gas supply via a tube into the bottom of the
box
„„Protective gas connection via quick coupling with hose connector (inner diameter
9 mm)
„„Piping for gas inlet and outlet through the furnace collar
„„Heat-resistant alloy 314 (AISI)/(DIN material no. 1.4841)
„„Charge thermocouple type K for temperature display or charge control

Additional equipment
„„Starting from N 31/H a charging cart is recommended see page 78
„„Digital temperature display see page 69
„„Gas supply systems see page 74
„„Charging forks see page 47
„„Draw Hook see page 77

Winch stacker with protective gas box and

furnace

Article no. Furnace Inner dimensions in mm Outer dimensions in mm1 Preflush rate Process flush rate Charging method
w d h W D H l/min l/min of the box
631000963 N 7/H 180 190 90 216 226 116 15 - 20 5-8 charging fork
631000968 N 11/H, N 11/HR 180 290 90 216 326 116 15 - 20 5-8 charging fork
631000973 N 17/HR 180 440 90 216 476 116 15 - 20 5-8 charging fork
631000978 N 31/H 280 230 200 316 304 226 20 - 25 10 - 15 draw hook
631000983 N 41/H 280 380 200 316 454 226 20 - 25 10 - 15 draw hook
631000987 N 61/H, N 87/H 280 500 200 316 574 226 20 - 25 10 - 15 draw hook
631000392 N 81, N 81/13 394 494 185 462 530 212 20 - 30 10 - 20 charging stacker
631000393 N 161, N 161/13 450 550 250 515 596 355 20 - 30 10 - 20 charging stacker
631000607 N 321, N 321/13 470 850 185 580 960 330 20 - 30 10 - 20 charging stacker
631000608 N 641, N 641/13 720 1050 270 830 1160 414 20 - 30 10 - 20 charging stacker
Article no. 601655055, 1 set of fiber insulation cord, 5 strips of 610 mm each 1
Without piping
Work space = box inner dimensions: - 30 mm to all sides
Larger boxes and custom dimensions available upon request
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 Protective Gas Boxes with Evacuation Lid for
Models N 7/H - N 614/13

For heat treatment of bulk goods and hollow parts under protective
gas atmosphere we recommend the usage of protective gas boxes
with an additional evacuation lid.

These boxes are equipped with a lid for top charging, protective
gas inlet and outlet as well as a evacuation lid with rubber sealing
gasket. Gas ductwork and handling while hot is the same as the
protective gas boxes described on page 45. In addition, these
boxes also feature a connection for a vacuum pump with a shut-off valve.

After charging the box in a cold state it is evacuated and afterwards flushed with protective gas. By repeating this
process once or several times the results are considerably improved. After the box was flushed with protective gas
the last time, the evacuation lid is removed and the box is placed into the preheated furnace. Protective gas is used
for heat treatment. Thus traces of oxygen in the box can be reduced by a considerable amount which improves the
quality of the components accordingly.

After the heat treatment the box is taken out of the furnace and can be cooled in air or be opened to remove the
charge.
Protective gas box for N 41/H furnace with
additional evacuation lid The box can also be force-cooled on a cooling platform while closed. Be sure that the protective gas flowrate is
increased for this application.

„„Tmax 1100 °C
„„For non-combustible protective and reactive gases argon, nitrogen and forming gas (observe national
regulations)
„„Protective gas box with fiber sealing and lid with locks, recess for evacuation lid, gas inlet via a pipe into the
bottom of the box
„„Evacuation lid with rubber sealing (Elastomer) and manometer
„„Protective gas connection via threeway ball valve and quick coupling with hose connector (inner diameter 9 mm)
„„Piping for gas inlet and outlet through the furnace collar
„„Heat-resistant alloy 314 (AISI)/(DIN material no. 1.4841)
„„Charge thermocouple type K for temperature display or charge control

Additional equipment
„„Starting from N 31/H a charging cart is recommended see page 78
„„Digital temperature display see page 69
„„Vacuum pump see page 75
„„Gas supply systems see page 74
„„Charging forks see page 47
„„Draw Hook siehe Seite 77

Article no. Furnace Inner dimensions in mm Outer dimensions in mm1 Preflush rate Process flush rate Charging method
w d h W D H l/min l/min of the box
631000966 N 7/H 170 170 70 212 212 106 15 - 20 5-8 charging fork
631000971 N 11/H, N 11/HR 170 270 70 212 312 106 15 - 20 5-8 charging fork
631000976 N 17/HR 170 420 70 212 462 106 15 - 20 5-8 charging fork
631000981 N 31/H 250 200 150 292 242 178 20 - 25 10 - 15 draw hook
631000985 N 41/H 250 350 150 292 392 178 20 - 25 10 - 15 draw hook
631000989 N 61/H, N 87/H 250 500 150 292 542 178 20 - 25 10 - 15 draw hook
631000526 N 81, N 81/13 354 494 185 422 905 215 20 - 30 10 - 20 charging stacker
631000527 N 161, N 161/13 400 550 250 468 965 350 20 - 30 10 - 20 charging stacker
631006325 N 321, N 321/13 500 700 200 650 1150 340 20 - 30 10 - 20 charging stacker
631006326 N 641, N 641/13 700 900 250 850 1400 430 20 - 30 10 - 20 charging stacker
Article no. 601655055, 1 set of fiber insulation cord, 5 strips of 610 mm each 1
Without piping and evacuation lid
Work space = box inner dimensions: - 30 mm to all sides Larger boxes and custom dimensions available upon request

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Charging Forks

„„Charging forks to charge and remove protective gas boxes up to model N 17/H

Article no. Furnace

631001016 N 7/H, N 11/H(R)
631001017 N 17/HR

Protective Gas Boxes with Hinged Lids for Fast Quenching for Models N 7/H - N 31/H

For heat treatment of small amounts of bulk material or small parts under protective gases with subsequent fast
quenching in oil or water, we recommend to use protective gas boxes with a hinged lid. Boxes with an angled hinged
lid on the front are equipped with a protective gas line on the rear wall. The supply line is run through the upper
furnace collar.

After preflushing the box with non-flammable protective and reactive gases such as argon, nitrogen or forming
gas 95/5, the box is placed with hinged lid first into the furnace. Due to a slight overpressure within the box the
protective gas is vented off through the hinged lid.

After the heat treatment the box is taken out of the furnace and the charge is poured into quenching bath directly out
of the box. By placing the box at an angle the hinged lid opens by itself. The contact with ambient air is reduced to a
minimum.

„„Tmax 1100 °C
„„For non-combustible protective and reactive gases argon, nitrogen and forming gas (observe national
regulations)
„„Protective gas box with flap lid and gas supply from the rear wall
Protective gas box with hinged lid
„„Protective gas connection via quick coupling with hose connector (inner diameter 9 mm)
„„Piping for gas inlet and outlet through the furnace collar
„„Lid remains closed through its own weight
„„Holder with hand handle
„„Heat-resistant alloy 314 (AISI)/(DIN material no. 1.4841)
„„Charge thermocouple type K for temperature display or charge control

Additional equipment
„„Starting from N 31/H a charging cart is recommended see page 78
„„Digital temperature display see page 69
„„Gas supply systems see page 74

Article no. Furnace Inner dimensions in mm Outer dimensions in mm1 Preflush rate Process flush
rate
w d h W D H l/min l/min
631000964 N 7/H 180 160 90 216 210 110 15 - 20 5-8
631000969 N 11/H, N 11/HR 180 260 90 216 310 110 15 - 20 5-8
631000974 N 17/HR 180 410 90 216 460 110 15 - 20 5-8
631000979 N 31/H 260 220 120 290 272 140 20 - 25 10 - 15
Work space = box inner dimensions: - 30 mm to all sides 1
Without piping
Larger boxes and custom dimensions available upon request
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 Gas Feed Boxes with Hinged Lid for Models N 7/H - N 87/H which Remain in the Furnace

Door
Gas connection

Protective gas box with hinged lid for permanent operation

Working with Protective Gas Boxes with Hinged Lid in continuous Operation
In the case of successive protective gas heat treatment of individual parts, a gassing box is recommended, which
remains in the furnace. For charging, the box is equipped with a flap lid to the front. The lid closes without a sealing
profile against the oblique position of the box opening. Larger gas losses in comparison with removable boxes can
be expected. For the protective gas supply the pipe goes through a bore on the rear wall of the furnace.

For charging, the box is opened in the furnace using a draw hook and the workpieces are placed into the box. The
box is continuously flushed with non-flammable protective and reactive gases such as argon, nitrogen or forming
gas 95/5. Due to a slight overpressure within the box the protective gas is vented off through the hinged lid.

After the heat treatment the box is opened using a draw hook and the workpieces are removed.

„„Tmax 1100 °C
„„For non-combustible protective and reactive gases argon, nitrogen and forming gas (observe national
regulations)
„„Protective gas box with flap lid and gas supply from the rear wall
„„Protective gas connection via quick coupling with hose connector (inner diameter 9 mm)
„„Piping for gas inlet and outlet through the rear wall
„„Front flap lid which opens downwards
„„Heat-resistant alloy 314 (AISI)/(DIN material no. 1.4841)
„„Charge thermocouple type K for temperature display or charge control
„„The furnace will not be equipped with a charging plate (protective gas box is permanently installed)

Additional equipment
„„Digital temperature display see page 69
„„Gas supply systems see page 74

Article no. Furnace Inner dimensions in mm Outer dimensions in mm1 Preflush rate Process flush
rate
w d h W D H l/min l/min
631000965 N 7/H 170 170 80 213 221 114 15 - 20 5-8
631000970 N 11/H, N 11/HR 170 270 80 213 321 114 15 - 20 5-8
Probes heat treated in different processes 631000975 N 17/HR 170 420 80 213 471 114 15 - 20 5-8
631000980 N 31/H 270 260 190 303 321 224 20 - 25 10 - 15
631000984 N 41/H 270 410 190 303 471 224 20 - 25 10 - 15
631000988 N 61/H 270 660 190 303 721 224 20 - 25 10 - 15
631000990 N 87/H 270 910 190 303 971 224 20 - 25 10 - 15
Work space = box inner dimensions: - 30 mm to all sides 1
Without piping
Larger boxes and custom dimensions available upon request

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Protective Gas Annealing Bag and Holder
for Models N 7/H - N 87/H

When workpieces made of air-hardened steel must be heat treated under

protective gas and quenched afterwards, the protective gas annealing bag
with holder is an optimal solution. This system consists of a holder with charge
carrier and protective gas tube as well as a bag made of stainless steel heat
treating foil.

The charge is placed on the charge carrier and covered with the protective gas
annealing bag. The bag is preflushed with non-flammable protective and reactive
gases such as argon, nitrogen or forming gas 95/5 and placed together with the
holder in the furnace. After the charge has been heated, the protective gas annealing
bag and holder are removed from the furnace and cooled with the help of the forced
cooling system or in still air. At the same time the workpiece remains in the bag in
the protective gas atmosphere. This prevents oxidation from occuring. Due to thin-
walled foil very rapid cooling times can be achieved.

The protective gas annealing bag is also suitable for quenching workpieces in oil or water. The protective gas
annealing bag with holder is taken out of the hot furnace after the heating time. The bag is pulled off the holder
above the quenching bath using a heat protection glove. After this the workpiece can slide directly into the
quenching bath. The short exposure to ambient air while being pulled out normally has only minimum effect on the
surface oxidation of workpieces.

The bags can be used multiple times. Our experience shows that at temperatures < 950 °C the stainless steel heat
treating bag lasts for approx. 10 - 15 processes. At temperatures between 950 °C and 1050 °C, use for approx.
5 - 10 processes can be assumed.

Protective gas annealing bag in operation

„„Tmax 1100 °C
„„For non-combustible protective and reactive gases argon, nitrogen and forming gas (observe national
regulations)
„„Holder with protective gas annealing bag
„„Supplied with three protective gas annealing bags
„„Protective gas supply with quick lock and hose connector (inner diameter 9 mm)
„„Protective protective gas through notch in upper furnace collar
„„Holder with hand handle
„„Heat-resistant alloy 314 (AISI)/(DIN material no. 1.4841)
„„Charge thermocouple type K for temperature display or charge control

Additional equipment
„„Starting from N 31/H a charging cart is recommended see page 78
„„Digital temperature display see page 69 Thermocouple integrated in holder
„„Gas supply systems see page 74

Article no. Furnace Useable inner dimensions in mm Replacement bag Bag dimensions in mm Preflush rate Process flush rate
w d h (article no.) w d h l/min l/min
631000539 N 7/H 60 180 30 491040825 60 180 30 15 - 20 5-8
631000540 N 11/H, N 11/HR 100 180 50 491042225 100 180 50 15 - 20 5-8
631000541 N 17/HR 100 280 50 491042235 100 280 50 15 - 20 5-8
631000542 N 31/H 100 180 50 491042225 100 180 50 15 - 20 5-8
631000543 N 41/H 140 350 60 491043640 140 350 60 15 - 20 5-8
631000544 N 61/H, N 87/H 180 350 70 491045242 180 350 70 20 - 25 10 - 15

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 Stainless Steel Heat Treating Foil to avoid Surface Reactions

Single parts requiring protection against decarburizing can be wrapped in a stainless steel heat treating foil off the
roll or packed in prepared envelopes or bags. The rolls are available in various lengths and widths, the envelopes
and bags are supplied in various dimensions.

Foil off the roll can be cut to size using gold plates scissors and the workpiece can be wrapped to requirements.
See page 76 - 77 for more details about accessory supplies required, such as tongs and special gloves. The
protected workpiece can now be loaded into the heated furnace. Due to the foil's thinness, it takes on the furnace
temperature immediately and binds oxygen trapped in the foil packaging. There is then no oxygen present to oxidize
the workpiece itself. The workpiece stays clean.

After the appropriate dwell time in the furnace, the wrapped workpiece is immersed in the quenching medium. After
quenching the foil is removed and the part is then tempered.

Care should be taken to ensure that the foil is not too close to the workpiece as otherwise the foil may become
damaged. If the workpiece should have several openings or gaps, and a large amount of oxygen can be wrapped up,
these gaps can be filled in with foil pieces. This increases the foil surface area.

The foil has very sharp edges. Use gloves and tools.

Workpieces in foil heat treating

Annealing and Heat Treating Foils

„„Tmax 1200 °C
„„Stainless steel heat treating foil for single use
„„Ultra-thin stainless steel heat treating foil for bright annealing of workpieces in all shaps and sizes
„„Foil is cut to the correct size
„„Workpieces are packed into the foil as closely as possible
„„Airtight lock by means of folds of a fold lock or suitable tools (see below)
„„Rapid heating of the foil binds the oxygen in the packed piece, preventing virtually all oxidation and decarburizing
„„Quenching takes place with a foil, so the workpiece remains protected
„„Rapid quenching

Article no. Dimensions

Width in mm Length in m
Stainless steel heat treating foil
491020615 610.0 7.5

Accessory Equipment for Processing Bags, Envelopes and Foils

Art.-Nr. 491047021, roll tongs

We recommend using special protective gloves and tools for closing bags, envelopes and foils because the foil has
very sharp edges and can be damaged if handled using conventional tools.

Article no. Description

491047010 Fold lock with rotating handle
491047021 Roll tongs for annealing envelopes and bag
Art.-Nr. 491047010, fold lock
491041106 Hynit L finger protection gloves for foil use

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Annealing Envelopes

„„Annealing envelopes useful up to Tmax 1200 °C

„„For hardening small parts
„„Airtight lock by means of folds of a fold lock or suitable tools
see page 50
„„Rapid heating of the foil binds the oxygen in the annealing
envelope preventing virtually all oxidation and decarburizing
„„Rapid quenching in air, oil or water, ensuring high dimensional
accuracy
„„Workpieces are placed as tightly as possible in the annealing envelope Annealing envelopes
„„Envelopes made of ultra-thin stainless steel heat treating foil, welded on three sides, for single use

Article no. Dimensions in mm Article no. Dimensions in mm

Width Length Width Length
491001000 63 127 491004000 203 254
491001501 63 203 491004501 203 355
491002000 101 152 491005001 254 304
491002501 101 228 491005500 254 406
491002999 152 203 491006000 304 355
491003500 152 304 491006500 304 457
Other dimensions available upon request

Annealing Bags

„„Annealing bag suitable for powder nitriding, boriding and high speed
steel hardening up to approx. 1050 °C - 1150 °C for cold work
purposes
„„Made of stainless steel heat treating foil for single use
„„For hardening of blocks, stamps, cutting plates, etc.
„„Rapid heating binds the oxygen in the annealing bag so that high-alloy
and medium-alloy steel grades can be hardened
„„Rapid quenching in air, oil or water, ensuring high dimensional accuracy
„„Workpieces are placed as tightly as possible into the annealing bag
„„Airtight lock by means of folds of a fold lock or suitable tools see page 50
Annealing bags

Quadratic cross-section Rectangular cross-section

Article no. Dimensions in mm Article no. Dimensions in mm
W D H W D H
491063520 40 200 40 491041520 100 200 25
491063530 40 300 40 491041530 100 300 25
491064520 60 200 60 491043030 150 300 25
491064530 60 300 60 491043520 150 200 40
491065520 80 200 80 491043550 150 500 40
491065530 80 300 80 491045030 200 300 40
491066520 100 200 100 491045242 200 420 100
491066545 100 450 100 491046535 250 350 40
Other dimensions available upon request
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 Carburizing Granulate

Carburizing granulate

„„Workpieces are placed into an annealing box with carburizing granulate and the lid is closed and sealed
„„At approx. 900 °C the steel reacts with the carbon and forms an approx. 0.2 - 2 mm thick layer
„„The thickness of the layer depends on the length of the process, approx. 0.1 mm/hr, a process time of approx.
6 - 8 hrs achieves good average results
„„Powder for alloyed and non-alloyed steels as well as granulate for multiple use with approx. 20 % new granulate
added
„„Supplied in 25 kg sacks

Article no. Description

491070250 KG 6 - granulate for alloyed steels and multiple re-use
491070275 KG 30 - granulate for non-alloyed steels and multiple re-use

Nitriding Powder and Activator

Nitriding powder

„„Workpieces are placed into an annealing box together with the nitriding powder and activator and the lid is closed
and sealed
„„Powder nitriding causes a thin cover layer to form against friction wear and fatigue resistance is substantially
increased
„„At approx. 550 °C an extremely thick cover layer forms (up to 1000 HV) which covers the hardened steel or the
carburized edge layer. The activator improves process conditions.
„„The process duration at 550 °C is at least 10 hrs
„„For all steels and cast iron, such as hot work steel matrices, injection molding dies, wear parts and machine
components
„„Anti-nitriding paste to protect areas which should not be processed

Article no. Description Container

491010250 Nitriding powder 100 kg
491010150 Activator 35 kg
491010100 Activator 5 kg
491003000 Anti-nitriding paste 2 kg
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Process Examples

Permanently installed protective gas box which ist loaded from the front Heat treatment under protective gas atmosphere in a protective gas
box incl. charge thermocouple

Protective gas box used in a large bogie hearth furnace with air circulation Protective gas box with flap which opens together with the furnace
door

Hardening in annealing tray with alloy bag Bulk material bright annealing in an annealing box with evacuation
facility

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 Chamber Furnaces
with Brick Insulation or Fiber Insulation

LH 60/12 with manual lift door and protective gas

box for non-flammable protective or reactive gases

Chamber furnace LH 30/14 The chamber furnaces LH 15/12 - LF 120/14 have been trusted for many years as professional chamber furnaces.
These furnaces are available with either a robust insulation of light refractory bricks (LH models) or with a
combination insulation of refractory bricks in the corners and low heat storage, quickly cooling fiber material
(LF models). With a wide variety of optional equipment, these chamber furnaces can be optimally adapted to your
processes.

„„Tmax 1200 °C, 1300 °C, or 1400 °C

„„Dual shell housing with rear ventilation, provides for low shell temperatures
„„High furnace chamber with five-sided heating for very good temperature uniformity
„„Heating elements on support tubes ensure free heat radiation and a long service life
„„Controller mounted on furnace door and removable for comfortable operation
„„Protection of bottom heating and flat stacking surface provided by embedded SiC plate in the floor
„„LH models: multi-layered, fiber-free insulation of light refractory bricks and special backup insulation
„„LF models: high-quality non-classified fiber insulation with corner bricks for shorter heating and cooling times
„„Door with brick-on-brick seal, hand fitted
„„Short heating times due to high installed power
Cooling fan in combination with motor-dri-
ven exhaust air flap to reduce cooling time „„Self-supporting arch for high stability and greatest possible protection against dust
„„Quick lock on door
„„Motor driven exhaust air flap
„„Freely adjustable air slide intake in furnace floor
„„Base included
„„Defined application within the constraints of the operating instructions
„„NTLog Basic for Nabertherm controller: recording of process data with USB-flash drive
„„Controls description see page 88

Additional equipment
„„Parallel swinging door, pivots away from operator, for opening when hot
„„Lift door with electro-mechanic linear drive
„„Separate wall-mounting or floor standing cabinet for switchgear
Gas supply system for non-flammable
protective or reaction gases

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 Chamber furnace LH 216/12SW with
scale to measure weight reduction
during annealing

„„Cooling fan for shorter cycle times

„„Protective gas connection to purge with non-flammable protective or reaction gases
„„Manual or automatic gas supply system
„„Scale to measure weight reduction during annealing
„„Process control and documentation via VCD software package or Nabertherm Control Center (NCC) for
monitoring, documentation and control see page 88

Chamber furnace LH 30/12 with manual

lift door

Model Tmax Inner dimensions in mm Volume Outer dimensions in mm Heating Electrical Weight
°C w d h in l W D H power in kW2 connection* in kg
LH 15/12 1200 250 250 250 15 680 860 1230 5.0 3-phase1 170
LH 30/12 1200 320 320 320 30 710 930 1290 7.0 3-phase1 200
LH 60/12 1200 400 400 400 60 790 1080 1370 8.0 3-phase 300
LH 120/12 1200 500 500 500 120 890 1180 1470 12.0 3-phase 410
LH 216/12 1200 600 600 600 216 990 1280 1590 20.0 3-phase 450

LH 15/13 1300 250 250 250 15 680 860 1230 7.0 3-phase1 170
LH 30/13 1300 320 320 320 30 710 930 1290 8.0 3-phase1 200
LH 60/13 1300 400 400 400 60 790 1080 1370 11.0 3-phase 300
LH 120/13 1300 500 500 500 120 890 1180 1470 15.0 3-phase 410
LH 216/13 1300 600 600 600 216 990 1280 1590 22.0 3-phase 460

LH 15/14 1400 250 250 250 15 680 860 1230 8.0 3-phase1 170
LH 30/14 1400 320 320 320 30 710 930 1290 10.0 3-phase1 200
LH 60/14 1400 400 400 400 60 790 1080 1370 12.0 3-phase 300
LH 120/14 1400 500 500 500 120 890 1180 1470 18.0 3-phase 410
LH 216/14 1400 600 600 600 216 990 1280 1590 26.0 3-phase 470

LF 15/13 1300 250 250 250 15 680 860 1230 7.0 3-phase1 150
LF 30/13 1300 320 320 320 30 710 930 1290 8.0 3-phase1 180
LF 60/13 1300 400 400 400 60 790 1080 1370 11.0 3-phase 270
LF 120/13 1300 500 500 500 120 890 1180 1470 15.0 3-phase 370 Parallel swinging door for opening when
hot
LF 15/14 1400 250 250 250 15 680 860 1230 8.0 3-phase1 150
LF 30/14 1400 320 320 320 30 710 930 1290 10.0 3-phase1 180
LF 60/14 1400 400 400 400 60 790 1080 1370 12.0 3-phase 270
LF 120/14 1400 500 500 500 120 890 1180 1470 18.0 3-phase 370
1
Heating only between two phases *Please see page 89 for more information about supply voltage
2
Depending on furnace design connected load might be higher
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 Protective Gas Boxes for Models LH 15/.. - LH 216/..
Due to the cubic interior of the LH chamber furnaces and the corresponding protective gas boxes, these furnaces
are ideally suited for higher batches. Gassing boxes for the LH models have a standard charge thermocuple, which
can be used, for example, for charge control. The protective gas inlet and outlet is routed through the furnace
collar in the case of a furnace with a swivel door on the left and through the lower furnace collar in the lift-door
configuration.

These boxes have a lid for charging from above, protective gas inlet and outlet.

„„Tmax 1100 °C
„„For non-combustible protective and reactive gases argon, nitrogen and forming gas (observe national
regulations)
„„Protective gas box with fiber seal and cover with locks, inert gas introduction via a pipe into the bottom of
the box
„„Protective gas connection via quick coupling with hose connector (inner diameter 9 mm)
„„Piping for gas inlet and outlet through the furnace collar
„„Heat-resistant alloy 314 (AISI)/(DIN material no. 1.4841)
„„Charge thermocouple type K for temperature display or charge control

Additional equipment
„„Starting from LH 30/.. a charging cart is recommended see page 78
„„Digital temperature display see page 69
„„Gas supply systems see page 74
„„Extended gas piping for the use of smaller boxes in larger furnace models
„„Draw hook see page 77
Protective gas box for furnaces with hinged „„Charging stacker see page 79
door

Article no. Furnace Inner dimensions in mm Outer dimensions in mm1 Charging method
w d h W D H of the box
631001276 LH 15/.. 100 100 100 165 182 166 draw hook
631001277 LH 30/.. 170 170 170 235 252 236 draw hook
631001278 LH 60/.. 250 250 250 315 332 316 draw hook
631001279 LH 120/.. 350 350 350 415 411 441 draw hook
631001280 LH 216/.. 450 450 400 514 535 554 charging stacker
Article no. 601655055, 1 set of fiber insulation cord, 5 strips of 610 mm each 1
Without piping
Work space = box inner dimensions: - 30 mm to all sides
Larger boxes and custom dimensions available upon request

Protective Gas Boxes with Charging from the Front

Design as the described protective gas boxes, but with charging from the front. These protective gas boxes
remain in the oven and are equipped with a lid that can be opened to the front. After the lid has been opened,
the batch can be removed directly.

Article no. Furnace Inner dimensions in mm Outer dimensions in mm1 Charging method
w d h W D H of the box
631001310 LH 15/.. 100 100 100 170 148 194 -
631001311 LH 30/.. 170 170 170 240 218 264 -
631001312 LH 60/.. 250 250 250 320 298 344 -
631001313 LH 120/.. 350 350 350 420 398 444 -
Protective gas box which stays in the Article no. 601655055, 1 set of fiber insulation cord, 5 strips of 610 mm each 1
Without piping
furnace Work space = box inner dimensions: - 30 mm to all sides
Larger boxes and custom dimensions available upon request
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Protective Gas Boxes with Evacuation Lid for Models LH 15/.. - LH 216/..
Design as the described protective gas boxes, but with an additional evacuation lid. In order to reduce the residual
oxygen in the box, protective gas boxes with evacuation lids can be used. These boxes have a lid for top loading, a
protective gas inlet and outlet, and an evacuation cover with rubber gasket. The gas piping and the handling in the
warm state corresponds to the gassing boxes on page 56. In addition, a connection for a vacuum pump via three-
way ball valve is provided.

In combination with a vacuum pump, the oxygen is evacuated from the box in cold state and afterwards flushed with
protective gas. Repeating the process once or several times will significantly improve the results. After this process,
the evacuation cover is removed and the actual heat treatment process is started under protective gas. After the
heat treatment, the box is pulled out of the furnace and can be cooled in air or opened for batch removal.

„„Protective gas box with fiber sealing and lid with locks, recess for evacuation lid, gas inlet via a pipe into
the bottom of the box
„„Evacuation lid with rubber sealing (Elastomer) and manometer
„„Protective gas connection via threeway ball valve and quick coupling with hose connector (inner diameter
9 mm)

Additional equipment
„„Starting from LH 30/.. a charging cart is recommended see page 78
„„Digital temperature display see page 69
„„Vacuum pump see page 75
„„Gas supply systems see page 74
„„Extended gas piping for the use of smaller boxes in larger furnace
models
„„Draw hook see page 77
„„Charging stacker see page 79
Protective gas box with evacuation lid

Article no. Furnace Inner dimensions in mm Outer dimensions in mm1 Charging method
w d h W D H of the box
631001281 LH 15/.. 100 100 100 152 180 160 draw hook
631001282 LH 30/.. 170 170 170 222 252 230 draw hook
631001283 LH 60/.. 250 250 250 302 332 310 draw hook
631001284 LH 120/.. 350 350 350 402 432 405 draw hook
631001285 LH 216/.. 450 450 400 506 535 540 charging stacker
Article no. 601655055, 1 set of fiber insulation cord, 5 strips of 610 mm each 1
Without piping
Work space = box inner dimensions: - 30 mm to all sides
Larger boxes and custom dimensions available upon request

Charging plates for Models LH 15/.. - LH 216/..

Charging plates are recommended to protect the furnace floor. The charging plates are particularly suitable for heat
treatment with protective gas boxes in order to minimize wear during charging.

„„Tmax 1100 °C
„„Threeside upstand
„„Heat-resistant alloy 314 (AISI)/(DIN material no. 1.4841)
„„With spacer o the rear heating elements

Article no. Furnace Outer dimensions in mm Charging plate

W D H
628002013 LH 15/.. 190 230 30
628002014 LH 30/.. 260 300 30
628002015 LH 60/.. 340 400 30
628002016 LH 120/.. 440 500 30
628002017 LH 216/.. 540 600 30
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 Chamber Furnaces with Drawer Bottom or as a Bogie

The NW chamber furnaces enable simple charging for cold-cold

processes. The heat treatment can take place under air or under non-
flammable protective gases with a protective gas box or protective gas
hood. With a drawer mechanism (NW 150 - NW 300/H) the furnace table
can be easily pulled out of the chamber furnace. The larger models
NW 440 - NW 1000/H are designed as shuttle furnace with completely free
traversing bogie. Free access in front of the furnace allows for a simplified
and clear charging.

„„Tmax 1300 °C, 1100 °C with protective gas box (additional equipment)
„„Dual shell housing, galvanized steel sheets
„„Double-walled door with front made of textured stainless steel
„„Controller mounted on furnace door and removable for comfortable
operation (up to model NW 440)
„„Heating from five sides with special arrangement of heating elements
for optimum temperature uniformity

„„Heating elements of support tubes provide for free radiation of the heat
„„Multi-layer insulation with light-weight refractory bricks and high-quality, energy-saving backing
insulation

Chamber furnace NW 440 with free traver- „„Vaulted ceiling

sing bogie
„„Furnace table can be pulled-out as drawer (NW 150 - NW 300)
„„From chamber furnace NW 440 bogie on four castors (two with brakes) which can be pulled out completely.
Accession assistance and removable drawbar for bogie
„„SiC-floor plate protects floor elements and provides a level setting surface
„„Door sealing grinded by hand (brick on brick); NW 150 - NW 300
„„Semi-automatic air inlet flap closes the air inlet at a temperature which can be set in the controller for NW 150 -
NW 300
„„Exhaust air outlet in the ceiling, motor driven exhaust air flap for chamber furnaces NW 440 - NW 1000
„„Comfortable charging height with base of 800 mm (chamber furnaces NW 440 - NW 1000 = 500 mm)
„„Defined application within the constraints of the operating instructions
„„NTLog for Nabertherm controller: recording of process data with USB-flash drive
„„Controls description see page 88

Additional equipment
„„Protective gas boxes and hoods
„„Manual or automatic gas supply system
„„Process control and documentation via VCD software package or Nabertherm Control Center (NCC) for
monitoring, documentation and control see page 88

Chamber furnace NW 300 with pulled-out Model Tmax Inner dimensions in mm Volume Outer dimensions in mm Connected Electrical Weight
furnace table °C w d h in l W D H load kW connection* in kg
NW 150 1300 430 530 620 150 790 1150 1600 11.0 3-phase 400
NW 200 1300 500 530 720 200 860 1150 1700 15.0 3-phase 460
NW 300 1300 550 700 780 300 910 1320 1760 20.0 3-phase 560
NW 440 1300 600 750 1000 450 1000 1400 1830 30.0 3-phase 970
NW 660 1300 600 1100 1000 660 1000 1750 1830 40.0 3-phase 1180
NW 1000 1300 800 1000 1250 1000 1390 1760 2000 57.0 3-phase 1800
*Please see page 89 for more information about supply voltage

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Protective Gas Boxes and Protective Gas Hoods for Chamber Furnaces NW 150 - NW 1000

Protective Gas Boxes

These protective gas boxes have a cover with a sealing profile as well as
a protective gas inlet and outlet. They are pulled out of the furnace in cold
condition and charged from above.

„„Tmax 1100 °C
„„For non-combustible protective and reactive gases argon, nitrogen and
forming gas (observe national regulations)
„„Protective gas box with fiber seal and cover with locks, inert gas
introduction via a pipe into the bottom of the box
„„Protective gas connection via quick coupling with hose connector
(inner diameter 9 mm)
„„Piping for gas inlet and outlet through the furnace collar
„„Forklift receptive
„„Heat-resistant alloy 314 (AISI)/(DIN material no. Chamber furnace NW 200 with
1.4841) protective gas box
„„Charge thermocouple type K for temperature display
or charge control

Protective Gas Hoods

Protective gas hoods consist of a and a bottom with a sealing profile as well as protective
gas inlet and outlet. After charging the bottom in front of the oven in cold condition, the
hood is put on and the drawer or the car is pushed back into the oven.

Design as protective gas boxes, but

„„Gassing hood with eye for raising the hood by crane
„„Hood bottom with sealing
„„Piping for gas inlet and outlet at the hood through the furnace collar Protective gas box for similar furnace

Additional equipment for protective gas boxes and hoods

„„Digital temperature display see page 69
„„Gas supply systems see page 74

Two automatic gas sypply systems, con-

nected with each other

Furnace Article no. Inner dimensions in mm Article no. Inner dimensions in mm Charging
Protective gas box w d h Protective gas hood w d h the furnace
NW 150 631001329 330 420 400 631001334 300 360 400 Drawer
NW 200 631001330 400 420 500 631001335 370 360 450 Drawer
NW 300 631001331 450 550 550 631001336 420 530 500 Drawer
NW 440 631001332 500 600 750 631001337 470 580 550 On a bogie
NW 660 631001333 500 750 750 631001338 470 750 550 On a bogie
NW 1000 on request on request On a bogie
Article no. 601655055, 1 set of fiber insulation cord, 5 strips of 610 mm each
Work space = box inner dimensions: - 30 mm to all sides
Larger boxes and custom dimensions available upon request
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 Forced Convection Chamber Furnaces < 675 Liters
Electrically Heated

Forced convection chamber furnace Forced convection chamber furnace NA 250/45

NA 120/45

The very good temperature uniformity of these chamber furnace with air circulation provides for
ideal process conditiones for annealing, curing, solution annealing, artificial ageing, preheating,
or soft annealing and brazing. The forced convection chamber furnaces are equipped with a
suitable annealing box for soft annealing of copper or tempering of titanium, and also for annealing
of steel under non-flammable protective or reaction gases. The modular forced convection
chamber furnace design allows for adaptation to specific process requirements with appropriate
accessories.

„„Tmax 450 °C, 650 °C, or 850 °C

„„Stainless steel air-baffles in the furnace for optimum air circulation
Forced convection chamber furnace „„Swing door hinged on the right side
NA 15/65 as table-top model
„„Base frame included in the delivery, NA 15/65 designed as table-top model
„„Horizontal air circulation
„„Temperature uniformity up to +/- 4 °C according to DIN 17052-1 (model NA 15/65 up to +/- 5 °C)
„„Optimum air distribution enabled by high flow speeds
„„One frame sheet and rails for two additional trays included in the scope of delivery (NA 15/65 without frame
sheet)
„„Defined application within the constraints of the operating instructions
„„NTLog Basic for Nabertherm controller: recording of process data with USB-flash drive
„„Controls description see page 88

Additional equipment (not for model NA 15/65)

„„Optimization of the temperature uniformity up to +/- 3 °C according to DIN 17052-1
„„Air inlet and exhaust air flaps when used for drying
„„Controlled cooling with fan
„„Manual lift door (up to model N(A) 120/.. (HA))
„„Pneumatic lift door
Forced convection chamber furnace „„Air circulation with speed control, recommendable for processes with light or sensitive charge
NA 500/45S with four compartments, each „„Additional frame sheet
with roller conveyor and individual door
„„Roller conveyor in furnace chamber for heavy charges

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 Forced convection chamber furnace Forced convection chamber furnace
NA 500/65 N 250/85HA with quenching bath

„„Annealing boxes
„„Feed and charging aids
„„Safety technology according to EN 1539 (NFPA 86) (models NA .. LS) for charges containing solvents
„„Inlets, measuring frames and thermocouples for TUS measurements charge or comparative measurements
„„Charge control
„„Process control and documentation via VCD software package or Nabertherm Control Center (NCC) for
monitoring, documentation and control see page 88

Roller conveyor in forced convection

chamber furnace N 250/85HA

Model Tmax Inner dimensions in mm Volume Outer dimensions in mm Heating Electrical Weight Heat-up time5 Cool-down time5 from Tmax
power in kW3 to Tmax to 150 °C in minues
°C w d h in l W D H NA/NA .. LS connection* in kg in minutes Flaps4 Fan cooling4
NA 30/45(LS) 450 290 420 260 30 1040 1290 1385 3.0 / 9.0 1(3)-phase 285 120 120 30
NA 60/45(LS) 450 350 500 350 60 1100 1370 1475 6.0 / 12.0 3-phase 350 120 240 30
NA 120/45(LS) 450 450 600 450 120 1250 1550 1550 9.0 / 18.0 3-phase 460 60 240 30
NA 250/45(LS) 450 600 750 600 250 1350 1650 1725 12.0 / 24.0 3-phase 590 60 120 30
NA 500/45(LS) 450 750 1000 750 500 1550 1900 1820 18.0 / 24.0 3-phase 750 60 240 30
NA 675/45(LS) 450 750 1200 750 675 1550 2100 1820 24.0 / 30.0 3-phase 900 90 270 60

NA 15/651 650 295 340 170 15 470 790 460 2.8 1-phase 60 40 - -
NA 30/65 650 290 420 260 30 870 1290 1385 5.0 3-phase2 285 120 270 60
N A 60/65 650 350 500 350 60 910 1390 1475 9.0 3-phase 350 120 270 60
NA 120/65 650 450 600 450 120 990 1470 1550 12.0 3-phase 460 60 300 60
NA 250/65 650 600 750 600 250 1170 1650 1680 20.0 3-phase 590 90 270 60
NA 500/65 650 750 1000 750 500 1290 1890 1825 27.0 3-phase 750 60 240 60
NA 675/65 650 750 1200 750 675 1290 2100 1825 27.0 3-phase 900 90 270 90

N 30/85 HA 850 290 420 260 30 607 + 255 1175 1315 5.5 3-phase2 195 180 900 90
N 60/85 HA 850 350 500 350 60 667 + 255 1250 1400 9.0 3-phase 240 150 900 120
N 120/85 HA 850 450 600 450 120 767 + 255 1350 1500 13.0 3-phase 310 150 900 120
N 250/85 HA 850 600 750 600 250 1002 + 255 1636 1860 20.0 3-phase 610 180 900 180
N 500/85 HA 850 750 1000 750 500 1152 + 255 1886 2010 30.0 3-phase 1030 180 900 210
N 675/85 HA 850 750 1200 750 675 1152 + 255 2100 2010 30.0 3-phase 1350 210 900 210
1
Table-top model see page 60 *Please see page 89 for more information about supply voltage
2
Heating only between two phases 4
Additional equipment
3
Depending on furnace design connected load might be higher 5
Empty furnace

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 Protective Gas Boxes for Models
NA 30/45 - N 500/85HA

Forced convection chamber

furnace N 250/85 HA with
protective gas box

Protective gas box with insertations For the heat treatment, workpieces are placed in the box, the lid is locked using the sealing locks and flushed
with protective gas outside the furnace for some time and then placed in the furnace. Depending on the weight, a
charging cart (page 30) is recommended.

Basic Version
„„For non-combustible protective and reactive gases argon, nitrogen and forming gas (observe national
regulations)
„„Protective gas box with fiber seal and cover with locks, inert gas introduction via a pipe into the bottom of the box
„„Protective gas connection via quick coupling with hose connector (inner diameter 9 mm)
„„Piping for gas inlet and outlet through the furnace collar
„„Models N 250/..HA, NA 250/.., N 500/..HA und NA 500/.. will be delivered without bootom frame sheet
„„Heat-resistant alloy: 309 (AISI)/(DIN material no. 1.4828)
„„Charge thermocouple type K for temperature display or charge control

Additional equipment
„„Digital temperature display see page 69
„„Gas supply systems see page 74
„„Extended gas piping for the use of smaller boxes in larger furnace models
„„Draw hook see page 77
„„Charging cart see page 78

Protective gas box with extended piping for

usage in a large furnace model

Article no. Furnace Inner dimensions in mm Outer dimensions in mm1 Charging method
(Furnace with hinged door) (Furnace with lift door) w d h W D H of the box
631000410 631000763 NA 30/.., N 30/..HA 220 320 160 282 376 242 draw hook
631000411 631000764 NA 60/.., N 60/..HA 270 420 260 336 460 340 draw hook
631000412 631000765 NA 120/.., N 120/..HA 350 520 340 436 560 430 draw hook
631000413 631000766 NA 250/.., N 250/..HA 480 630 460 546 680 600 charging stacker
631000414 631000767 NA 500/.., N 500/..HA 630 780 610 696 836 760 charging stacker
Article no. 601655055, 1 set of fiber insulation cord, 5 strips of 610 mm each 1
Without piping
Work space = box inner dimensions: - 30 mm to all sides
Larger boxes and custom dimensions available upon request

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Protective Gas Boxes
with Evacuation Lid for Models
NA 30/45 - N 500/85HA

Design as the boxes described above, but with additional

evacuation lid and connection. Before the box is placed in
the furnace, in a cold state an evacuation and protective
gas atmosphere are alternately generated to force out the
oxygen and achieve a pure atmosphere.

„„Protective gas box with fiber sealing and lid with locks,
Protective gas box with evacuation lid
recess for evacuation lid, gas inlet via a pipe into the
bottom of the box
„„Evacuation lid with rubber sealing (Elastomer) and manometer
„„Protective gas connection via threeway ball valve and quick coupling with hose connector (inner diameter 9 mm)
„„Piping for gas inlet and outlet through the furnace collar

Additional equipment
„„Digital temperature display see page 69
„„Vacuum pump see page 75
„„Gas supply systems see page 74
„„Extended gas piping for the use of smaller boxes in larger furnace models
„„Draw hook see page 77
„„Charging cart see page 78

Article no. Furnace Inner dimensions in mm Outer dimensions in mm1 Charging method
(Furnace with hinged door) (Furnace with lift door) w d h W D H of the box
631000559 631000806 NA 30/.., N 30/..HA 170 300 130 258 388 222 draw hook
631000560 631000807 NA 60/.., N 60/..HA 230 380 220 318 468 297 draw hook
631000561 631000808 NA 120/.., N 120/..HA 330 480 320 418 568 412 draw hook
631000562 631000809 NA 250/.., N 250/..HA 430 580 370 518 668 532 charging stacker
631000563 631000810 NA 500/.., N 500/..HA 560 810 530 648 898 692 charging stacker
Article no. 601655055, 1 set of fiber insulation cord, 5 strips of 610 mm each 1
Without piping and evacuation lid
Work space = box inner dimensions: - 30 mm to all sides
Larger boxes and custom dimensions available upon request

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 Protective Gas Boxes for Automotive (CQI-9) and Aeronautic (AMS7NADCAP) Norms

Lid for TUS measurements

Protective gas box

Over-temperature protection TUS recorder

Controlling thermocouple (Furnace)

Charging thermocouple/controlling thermocouple

(box)

SAT thermocouple
Controller

Protective Gas Boxes According to AMS 2750 E, Instrumentation Type D for Forced Convection
Furnaces
These boxes are based on the standard protective gas boxes for furnaces with hinged door. To fulfill AMS 2750 E,
instrumentation, type D requirements the boxes are equipped with necessary measuring ports.

„„Temperature uniformity class 2: +/- 5 °C in useful space

„„Additional port for customers flexible SAT thermocouple with max. 1,5 mm diameter
„„Thermcouple, overtemperature protection, metal clad thermocouple, type N with plug

Article no. Furnace Inner dimensions in mm Outer dimensions in mm1

(Furnace with swinging door) (Furnace with lift door) w d h W D H
631000410 631000763 NA 30/.., N 30/..HA 220 320 160 282 376 242
631000411 631000764 NA 60/.., N 60/..HA 270 420 260 336 460 340
631000412 631000765 NA 120/.., N 120/..HA 350 520 340 436 560 430
631000413 631000766 NA 250/.., N 250/..HA 480 630 460 546 680 600
631000414 631000767 NA 500/.., N 500/..HA 630 780 610 696 836 760
Article no. 601655055, 1 set of fiber insulation cord, 5 strips of 610 mm each 1
Without piping
Work space = box inner dimensions: - 30 mm to all sides
Larger boxes and custom dimensions available upon request

Protective Gas Boxes with Evacuation Lid According to AMS 2750 E, Instrumentation type D
These boxes are based on the standard protective gas boxes with evacuation lid for furnaces with hinged door.
Before the box is placed in the furnace, in a cold state an evacuation and protective gas atmosphere are alternately
generated to force out the oxygen and achieve a pure atmosphere.

„„Temperature uniformity class 2: +/- 5 °C in useful space

„„Additional port for customers flexible SAT thermocouple with max. 1,5 mm diameter
„„Thermcouple, overtemperature protection, metal clad thermocouple, type N with plug

Protective gas box with evacuation lid according to AMS 2750 E

Article no. Furnace Inner dimensions in mm Outer dimensions in mm1

(Furnace with hinged door) (Furnace with lift door) w d h W D H
631001049 631001054 NA 30/.., N 30/..HA 170 300 130 258 388 222
631001050 631001055 NA 60/.., N 60/..HA 230 380 220 318 468 297
631001051 631001056 NA 120/.., N 120/..HA 330 480 320 418 568 412
631001052 631001057 NA 250/.., N 250/..HA 430 580 370 518 668 532
631001053 631001058 NA 500/.., N 500/..HA 560 810 530 648 898 692
Article no. 601655055, 1 set of fiber insulation cord, 5 strips of 610 mm each 1
Without piping
Work space = box inner dimensions: - 30 mm to all sides
Larger boxes and custom dimensions available upon request

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Sealed Forced Convection Chamber Furnaces NA-I and NA-SI

Sealed forced convection chamber furnaces are suitable

if a heat treatment process up to 650 °C requires a
protective gas atmosphere that does not have to be
completely oxygen free.

The difference between the two variants is that the I-model

only has a sealed outer housing while the SI-model has
a welded inner box, which further reduces the residual
oxygen concentration.

NA-I design
Like forced convection chamber furnaces < 675 l
(page 60) with the following changes
„„Tmax 450 °C and 650 °C
„„Silicone door seal
„„Furnace housing sealed with silicone
„„Protective gas connection in the back wall
„„Defined application within the constraints of the
operating instructions
„„Residual oxygen concentration < 1 % depending on the Forced convection chamber furnace
volume and type of protective gas NA 120/65 I

„„For non-flammable protective and reaction gases such

as argon, nitrogen, and forming gas (national regulations must be considered)

NA-SI design
Additional features
„„Tmax 650 °C
„„Welded inner housing
„„2-sided heating and air circulation
„„Door sealed with seal gas
„„Sealed connection to circulation motor
„„Gas inlet via circulator shaft
„„Defined application within the constraints of the operating instructions
„„Residual oxygen concentration to 0.1 % depending on the volume and type of protective gas
„„For non-flammable protective and reaction gases such as argon, nitrogen, and forming gas (national regulations Forced convection chamber furnace
must be considered) NA 15/65 I as tabletop model with manual
gas supply system

Model Tmax Inner dimensions in mm Volume Outer dimensions in mm Heating Electrical Weight
°C w d h in l W D H power in kW3 connection* in kg
NA 30/45 I 450 290 420 260 30 1040 1290 1385 3.0 1(3)-phase 285
NA 60/45 I 450 350 500 350 60 1100 1370 1475 6.0 3-phase 350
NA 120/45 I 450 450 600 450 120 1250 1550 1550 9.0 3-phase 460
NA 250/45 I 450 600 750 600 250 1350 1650 1725 12.0 3-phase 590
NA 500/45 I 450 750 1000 750 500 1550 1900 1820 18.0 3-phase 750
NA 675/45 I 450 750 1200 750 675 1550 2100 1820 24.0 3-phase 900

NA 15/65 I1 650 295 340 170 15 470 790 460 2.8 1-phase 60
NA 30/65 I 650 290 420 260 30 870 1290 1385 5.0 3-phase2 285
N A 60/65 I (SI) 650 350 500 350 60 910 1390 1475 9.0 3-phase 350
NA 120/65 I (SI) 650 450 600 450 120 990 1470 1550 12.0 3-phase 460
NA 250/65 I (SI) 650 600 750 600 250 1170 1650 1680 20.0 3-phase 590
NA 500/65 I (SI) 650 750 1000 750 500 1290 1890 1825 27.0 3-phase 750
NA 675/65 I 650 750 1200 750 675 1290 2100 1825 27.0 3-phase 900
Table-top model
1
*Please see page 89 for more information about supply voltage
Heating only between two phases
2 3
Depending on furnace design connected load might be higher

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 Forced Convection Pit-Type Furnaces
Electrically Heated

Basket system for charging in different

layers

Pit-type furnace SAL 120/65 with protec- Forced convection pit-type furnaces offer the advantage of easy charging, for heat treatment of heavy parts or loads
tive gas retort box and cooling station next
in charge baskets. With maximum application temperatures available from 450 °C to 850 °C, these compact pit-type
to the furnace
furnaces are particularly useful for processes such as tempering, solution annealing, artificial ageing, and soft
annealing.

„„Tmax 450 °C, 650 °C, 850 °C

„„Air circulation fans in the furnace bottom, high circulation rate
„„Vertical air circulation with square air heating chamber
„„Temperature uniformity up to +/- 4 °C according to DIN 17052-1
„„Interior walls from stainless steel
„„Switchgear with solid-state relays
„„Defined application within the constraints of the operating instructions
„„NTLog Basic for Nabertherm controller: recording of process data with USB-flash drive
„„Controls description see page 88

Additional equipment
„„Charging hoist with swivel arm and charge basket
„„Optimization of the temperature uniformity up to +/- 2 °C according to DIN 17052-1
„„Integrated fan for rapid cool down or separate cooling station for annealing box cooling outside of the furnace
„„Annealing box with protective gas inlet and outlet for production in a defined atmosphere
SAL 250/65
„„Manual or automatic gas supply systems for non-flammable protective or reaction gases
„„Process control and documentation via VCD software package for monitoring, documentation and control see
page 88

Model Tmax Inner dimensions in mm Volume Max. char- Outer dimensions in mm Heating Electrical Weight
ging weight
°C w d h in l in kg W D H power in kW2 connection* in kg
SAL 30/45 450 300 250 400 30 120 750 850 1250 3.0 1-phase 130
SAL 60/45 450 350 350 500 60 120 800 950 1350 6.0 3-phase 225
SAL 120/45 450 450 450 600 120 120 900 1050 1450 9.0 3-phase 280
SAL 250/45 450 600 600 750 250 400 1050 1200 1600 18.0 3-phase 750
SAL 500/45 450 750 750 900 500 400 1200 1350 1750 27.0 3-phase 980

SAL 30/65 650 300 250 400 30 120 750 850 1250 5.5 3-phase1 130
SAL 60/65 650 350 350 500 60 120 800 950 1350 9.0 3-phase 225
SAL 120/65 650 450 450 600 120 120 900 1050 1450 13.0 3-phase 280
SAL 250/65 650 600 600 750 250 400 1050 1200 1600 20.0 3-phase 750
SAL 500/65 650 750 750 900 500 400 1200 1350 1750 30.0 3-phase 980

SAL 30/85 850 300 250 400 30 80 600 740 1000 5.5 3-phase1 130
SAL 60/85 850 350 350 500 60 80 800 950 1350 9.0 3-phase 225
SAL 120/85 850 450 450 600 120 80 900 1050 1450 13.0 3-phase 280
Protective gas box, AMS 2750 E design SAL 250/85 850 600 600 750 250 250 1050 1200 1600 20.0 3-phase 750
SAL 500/85 850 750 750 900 500 250 1200 1350 1750 30.0 3-phase 980
Heating only between two phases
1
*Please see page 89 for more information about supply voltage
Depending on furnace design connected load might be higher
2

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Charging Aid for Models SAL 30/45 - SAL 500/85

A charging aid, fastened to the furnace consisting of a swivel arm and winch is recommended for charging series
SAL 30/45A - SAL 250/85 forced convection pit-type furnaces with protective gas boxes or baskets. This allows
easy and safe furnace charging.

„„Swivel arm, mounted on side of furnace

„„For ease of charging and removal of Nabertherm charging baskets and protective gas boxes
„„Winch with hand crank
„„Max. charging weight 140 kg

Furnace Total height in mm

SAL 30/.. - SAL 120/.. 2400
SAL 250/.. 2600
SAL 500/.. 3010

Swivel arm mounted on furnace

Protective Gas Boxes for Models SAL 30/45 - SAL 500/85

For tempering and bright annealing, workpieces are laid in the box, the lid is pressed firmly shut using the sealing
locks and flushed with protective gas outside the box for some time and then placed in the furnace. Due to weight
reasons we recommend to use a charging aid for charging.

„„For non-combustible protective and reactive gases argon, nitrogen and forming gas (observe national
regulations)
„„Protective gas box with fiber seal and cover with locks, inert gas introduction via a pipe into the bottom of the
box
„„Protective gas connection via quick coupling with hose connector (inner diameter 9 mm)
„„Piping for gas inlet and outlet through the furnace collar
„„Heat-resistant alloy: 450 °C - 304 (AISI)/(DIN material no. 1.4301), 650 °C - 321 (AISI)/(DIN material no. 1.4541)
or 850 °C - 309 (AISI)/(DIN material no. 1.4828)
„„Charging aid lifting eyes
„„Charge thermocouple type K for temperature display or charge control

Additional equipment
„„Digital temperature display see page 69
„„Gas supply systems see page 74
Protective gas box with sealing lock

Article no. with charge Furnace Inner dimensions in mm Outer dimensions in mm1
thermocouple w d h W D H
631000500 SAL 30/45 215 165 277 281 231 354
631000501 SAL 60/45 265 265 377 331 331 454
631000502 SAL 120/45 365 365 477 431 431 554
631000503 SAL 250/45 515 515 627 581 561 704
631000504 SAL 500/45 665 665 727 731 731 804
631000505 SAL 30/65 215 165 277 281 231 354
631000506 SAL 60/65 265 265 377 331 331 454
631000507 SAL 120/65 365 365 477 431 431 704
631000508 SAL 250/65 515 515 627 581 561 654
631000509 SAL 500/65 665 665 727 731 731 804
631000510 SAL 30/85 215 165 277 281 231 354
631000511 SAL 60/85 265 265 377 331 331 454
631000512 SAL 120/85 365 365 477 431 431 554
631000513 SAL 250/85 515 515 627 581 561 704
631000514 SAL 500/85 665 665 727 731 731 804
Article no. 601655055, 1 sales unit of fiber insulation cord, 5 strips of 610 mm each 1
Without piping
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 Charging Baskets for Models SAL 30/45 - SAL 500/85

The workpieces are placed in basket for tempering. We recommend the use of a charging aid for charging.

„„Heat-resistant charging basket for small parts and bulk materials, incl. handle or crane lifting eyes
„„Filling from above
„„Hole size 12 mm
„„Heat-resistant alloy: 450 °C - 304 (AISI)/(DIN material no. 1.4301), 650 °C - 321 (AISI)/(DIN material no. 1.4541)
or 850 °C - 309 (AISI)/(DIN material no. 1.4828)

Article no. Furnace Inner dimensions in mm

w d h
631000477 SAL 30/45 210 180 350
631000478 SAL 60/45 260 280 450
631000479 SAL 120/45 360 380 550
Charging basket for top charging 631000480 SAL 250/45 510 530 650
631000481 SAL 500/45 570 570 750
631000266 SAL 30/65 210 180 350
631000267 SAL 60/65 260 280 450
631000268 SAL 120/65 360 380 550
631000269 SAL 250/65 510 530 650
631000270 SAL 500/65 570 570 750
631000482 SAL 30/85 210 180 350
631000483 SAL 60/85 260 280 450
631000484 SAL 120/85 360 380 550
631000485 SAL 250/85 510 530 650
631000486 SAL 500/85 570 570 750

The workpieces are placed on different levels for tempering. We recommend the use of a charging aid for charging.

„„Heat-resistant charging basket, incl. handle/crane lifting eyes

„„Charged from side via 2 drawers (3 levels)
„„Hole size 12 mm
„„Heat-resistant alloy: 450 °C - 304 (AISI)/(DIN material no. 1.4301), 650 °C - 321 (AISI)/(DIN material no. 1.4541)
or 850 °C - 309 (AISI)/(DIN material no. 1.4828)

Article no. Furnace Inner dimensions in mm

w d h
631006124 SAL 30/45 230 180 400
631006036 SAL 60/45 280 280 450
631006037 SAL 120/45 344 344 500
631006038 SAL 250/45 490 490 720
631006039 SAL 500/45 660 660 770
631006040 SAL 30/65 230 180 400
631006041 SAL 60/65 280 280 450
631006042 SAL 120/65 344 344 500
631006043 SAL 250/65 490 490 720
Special charging basket with 3 drawers (4
631006044 SAL 500/65 660 660 770
levels) for side charging 631006045 SAL 30/85 230 180 400
631006046 SAL 60/85 280 280 450
631006047 SAL 120/85 344 344 500
631006048 SAL 250/85 490 490 720
631006049 SAL 500/85 660 660 770

The workpieces are placed on different levels for tempering. We recommend the use of a charging aid for charging.

„„Heat-resistant charging basket for small parts and bulk materials, incl. handle/crane lifting eyes
„„Charged in different floors
„„Hole size 12 mm
„„Heat-resistant alloy: 450 °C - 304 (AISI)/(DIN material no. 1.4301), 650 °C - 321 (AISI)/(DIN material no. 1.4541)
or 850 °C - 309 (AISI)/(DIN material no. 1.4828)

Article no. Furnace No. of Max. charge weight per basket Inner dimensions in mm
Basket for charging in different floors baskets w d h
631006106 SAL 250/85 7 10 kg 530 530 100
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Temperature Measurement in Gas Supply Systems

The use of a thermometer with thermocouple is recommended for determining the exact heat treatment
temperature in protective gas boxes or gas feed annealing bags with holders. The thermocouple is
permanently mounted on the respective protective gas boxes or gas feed annealing bag holder. A simple
manual thermometer with LCD display or a temperature indicator with LED display can be supplied,
mounted in a separate metal housing. Both are equipped with a two-pole plug unit for connecting to
the thermocouple. The temperature can be determined in this way and, if necessary, readjusted on the
controller.

Upon request, the furnace can be operated by charge control with a thermocouple attached to the workpiece.

Article no. Description

402000057 Temperature indicator with digital display, 230 V 1/N connection, in metal housing
542100028 Temperature indicator with digital display, battery-operated, manual device
V000808 Connecting cable between heat treatment with charge thermocouple and Article no. 402000057, 5 m
V000801 Connecting cable between heat treatment with charge thermocouple and Article no. 542100028, 3 m
Thermostat (manual device)

TUS Measuring Frame for Protective Gas Box

To carry out the temperature uniformity measurement (TUS) the protective gas box will be equipped
with a second lid. The TUS measuring frame is fixed to the lid and it is equipped with measuring port for
thermocouples.

„„Tmax 1100 °C
„„Useful for all relevant TUS norms
„„Under the assumption that the furnace is equipped with a measuring port for themocouples
„„Heat-resistant alloy 314 (AISI)/(DIN material no. 1.4828)
„„Thermocouples not included

TUS Measuring Frame for Protective Gas

Box

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 Tool Shop Hardening System KHS 17

The work platform of the system is designed to carry an N 7/H - N 17/H series
hardening furnace and NA 15/65 annealing furnace. Suitable protective gas
boxes can be used. A movable oil/water bath for quenching and subsequent
cleaning is positioned below the furnaces. This compact system is a practical
solution is space is an issue.

After heat treatment in the hardening furnace, the parts are removed from the

furnace or the gas feed box and quenched in an oil quench

bath or water bath. The charging basket can be used to
move the part within the bath so that it cools more evenly.
After quenching in oil the workpiece should be cleaned in
the water bath, dried and immediately tempered in a forced
convection furnace in order to optimally fix the mechanical
components with regard to their strength behavior for
the required conditions, minimize distortion and prevent
potential flaws.

Additional equipment
„„Protective gas boxes see page 45 - 48
„„Protective gas annealing bag and holder see page 49
„„Gas supply systems see page 74
„„Charging forks see page 47

Tool shop hardening system KHS 17

Model Tmax Inner dimensions in mm Volume Outer dimensions in mm Heating Electrical Weight
°C w d h in l W D H power in kW2 connection* in kg
N 7/H 1280 250 250 120 7 720 640 510 3.0 1-phase 60
N 11/H 1280 250 350 140 11 720 740 510 3.6 1-phase 70
N 11/HR 1280 250 350 140 11 720 740 510 5.5 3-phase¹ 70
N 17/HR 1280 250 500 140 17 720 890 510 6.4 3-phase¹ 90

N 15/65HA 650 295 340 170 15 470 845 460 2.4 1-phase 55
¹Heating only between two phases *Please see page 89 for more information about supply voltage
2
Depending on furnace design connected load might be higher

Article no. Article Outer dimensions in mm Charging floor grid dimensions

W D H Width in mm length in mm
401000104 Work table with quenching and cleaning bath 735 850 1155 - -
401000102 Charging basket for quenching and cleaning bath - - - 215 635

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Tool Shop Hardening System MHS 17

The MHS 17 hardening system has a modular design and

consists of a work platform for the heat treating
furnaces, an oil bath for quenching and water
bath for cleaning parts. As an option both
baths can be delivered incl. heating. The baths
are mounted to the left and right of the work
platform and have charging baskets in order to
induce even cooling of the parts in the bath.
All parts may be ordered separately meaning
the hardening system can be retrofitted or
equipment added individually depending on the
materials processed.

The MHS 17 can have an air quenching system

added to it for air-hardened steels. This
platform has a powerful cooling fan to force
cool the parts requiring hardening and also
the gas feed annealing bag and holder. A
refractory brick base is for placing hot boxes MHS 17
and workpieces on them. The quenching baths
can also be fastened onto the forced cooling system.

An additional storage platform can be integrated within the system for holding accessory equipment and/or optional
charging accessories.

Additional equipment see page 70.

Model Tmax Inner dimensions in mm Volume Outer dimensions in mm Heating Electrical Weight
°C w d h in l W D H power in kW2 connection* in kg
for MHS 17
N 7/H 1280 250 250 120 7 720 640 510 3.0 1-phase
N 11/H 1280 250 350 140 11 720 740 510 3.6 1-phase 70
N 11/HR 1280 250 350 140 11 720 740 510 5.5 3-phase¹ 70
N 17/HR 1280 250 500 140 17 720 890 510 6.4 3-phase¹ 90

N 15/65HA 650 295 340 170 15 470 845 460 2.4 1-phase 55
¹Heating only between two phases *Please see page 89 for more information about supply voltage
2
Depending on furnace design connected load might be higher

Article no. Article Outer dimensions in mm Volume Charging floor grid dimensions Connected Supply
W D H in l Width in mm length in mm load kW voltage
631006421 Work platform 1000 850 760 - - - - -
631006407 Oil bath 280 510 510 50 400 200 - -
631006408 Water bath 280 510 510 50 400 200 - -
631001011 Heating element (oil bath) - - - - - - 3,0 230 V
631001012 Heating element (water bath) - - - - - - 3,0 230 V
631000429 Forced cooling system (cooling platform) 560 610 760 - 400 200 0,2 230 V
631000442 Side platform 560 610 760 - - - - -
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 Tool Shop Hardening Systems MHS 31, MHS 41 and MHS 61

These toolshop hardening systems are suitable for hardening larger

components in air or under a protective gas atmosphere. The systems can
be assembled from a chamber furnace, a forced convection furnace, a protective
gas box with a gas supply via a solenoid valve, a charging plate to protect the furnace
floor, and a quenching bath with heating element. During the heat treatment under protective gas, the process
starts with the flushing of the batch in the protective gas box by means of protective gas. Subsequently, annealing
is carried out in the chamber furnace at a lower process flushing rate. The chamber furnace is opened after the
annealing process and the batch is removed from the protective gas box to be quenched in the preheated quench
bath. The final annealing process takes place in the forced convection furnace. For easier charging, we recommend
the use of optional charging aids such as pull hooks and charging trolleys.

The toolshop hardening systems are an assembly of furnaces and accessories from our standard range. All
components can also be ordered separately.

Additional equipment
„„Draw hook see page 77
„„Charging cart see page 78

Model Tmax Inner dimensions in mm Charging height Outer dimensions in mm Heating Electrical Weight
°C w d h in mm W D H power in kW2 connection* in kg
MHS 31 N 31/H 1280 350 350 250 900 1040 1100 1340 15 3-phase 210
NA 30/65 650 290 420 260 900 870 1290 1385 5 3-phase¹ 285
Quenching bath Q 50 - 200 170 - 700 350 350 700 - -
-
Heating element - - - - - - - - 3 1-phase -

MHS 41 N 41/H 1280 350 500 250 900 1040 1250 1340 15 3-phase 260
NA 60/65 650 350 500 350 900 910 1390 1475 9 3-phase 350
Quenching bath Q 50 - 200 170 - 700 350 350 700 - - -
Heating element - - - - - - - - 3 1-phase -

MHS 61 N 61/H 1280 350 750 250 900 1040 1500 1350 20 3-phase 400
NA 60/65 650 350 500 350 900 910 1390 1475 9 3-phase 350
Quenching bath Q 50 - 200 170 - 700 350 350 700 - - -
Heating element - - - - - - - - 3 1-phase -

Acces- Charging cart CW1 - - - - 880 - 920 330 1100 880 - 920 - - -
sories Charging cart CWK1 - - - - 880 - 920 330 1100 880 - 920 0,2 1-phase -
Side platform - 600 600 900 600 600 900 - - -
Protective gas box N 31/H 1100 280 230 200 - 316 304 226 - - -
Protective gas box N 41/H 1100 280 380 200 - 316 454 226 - - -
¹Heating only between two phases *Please see page 89 for more information about supply voltage
2
Depending on furnace design connected load might be higher

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Protective Gas Hardening System SHS 41

This compact, semi-automatic system is suitable for hardening

in a protective gas atmosphere followed by quenching of the
workpiece in oil. In this way, even larger parts can be annealed
under a protective gas and quenched. It consists of a chamber
furnace N 41/H hardening furnace with a pneumatic door
opening and charging plates as well as an oil quench bath on
rollers with an integrated pneumatic lowering unit, a floor grid
with gas hood, a holding unit for the gas hood as well as a rim
exhaust with flame trap.

The workpiece is placed on the floor grid and covered with the
gas hood. After preflushing with protective gas, the gas hood
is pushed with the floor grid into the chamber furnace. After the
heat treatment is completed, the workload is pulled out of the furnace
onto the lowering unit. The hood remains above the quenching bath while
the charging floor grid is lowered pneumatically. In order to obtain best
quenching results, the pneumatic lowering unit is moved up and down
in the oil quench bath. After completion, the workload is moved into
unloading position.

This low cost system can be used for hardening processes which
otherwise could only be handled in complex furnace systems.

„„Chamber furnace N 41/H

„„Pneumatic pedal switch operated door opening
„„Charging plate
„„Oil quench bath on rollers
„„Pneumatic lowering unit
„„Heating of oil quench bath Protective gas hardening system with furnace N 41/H
„„Oil temperature display
„„Charging floor grid and gas hood
„„Holding unit for gas hood
„„Manual protective gas unit see page 74
„„Draw hook see page 77
„„Safety equipment consisting of rim exhaust with flame trap and oil steam
separator

Additional equipment
„„Suction hood
„„Water bath

Furnace Tmax Inner dimensions in mm Volume Outer dimensions in mm Heating Electrical Weight
Model °C w d h in l W D H power in kW2 connection* in kg
N 41/H¹ 1280 350 500 250 40 1040 1250 1340 15.0 3-phase 260
¹Furnace description see page 43 *Please see page 89 for more information about supply voltage
2
Depending on furnace design connected load might be higher

Article no.
Protective gas hood size in mm Oil quench bath max. load max. quench Preflush Process Heating power Electrical
hardening system W D H size in liters Weight yield/h rate flush rate oil bath/kW connection*
- SHS 41 260 360 180 400 25 kg 20 kg 20 - 25 10 - 15 6.0 3-phase
631006104 Gas hood (spare part)
*Please see page 89 for more information about supply voltage
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 Gas Supply Systems

Protective Gases
Protective gases are used to force oxygen out of the gas feed boxes mentioned above. Make sure to use protective
gases behaving neutrally toward the heat treated part. The protective gases should be inert, meaning no chemical
bonding should occur with the workpiece or the furnace and no reactions should be enduced.

In many cases, nitrogen is used as protective gas (lighter than air). Our experience shows that nitrogen does not
always lead to sufficient results. A longer preflush time must also be used.

Better results are achieved by adding a mixture of nitrogen and adding some hydrogen. Hydrogen acts as a reducing
constituent and reacts with the oxygen. This gas mixture is known as forming gas and available in stores. Experience
has shown that adding 5 % hydrogen to the nitrogen leads to good results. According to the EU material safety data
sheet this mixture is considered as not flammable. National regulations, however, must be observed. This gas can
be obtained in premixed form. No measures must be taken in advance to prevent explosions.

If the workpiece has an affinity to hydrogen, argon used as protective gas can lead to good results.

Argon is a gas which is heavier than air. This makes it relatively easy to fill the protective gas containers. Forming
gas with added hydrogen (depending on the country law up to a ration of 98/2) is lighter, but it has the advantage
of burning at higher temperatures and therefore binds with the oxygen. Even in a cold state, the leaking hydrogen
transports the oxygen very easily out of the container.

For gas mixtures with hydrogen or other combustible gases, the valid safety regulations must always be observed.
If the mixture is declared as combustible, the furnace, provided it is a gas tight version, can be fitted with a
corresponding safety system.

Always make sure that the room is properly ventilated when working with protective gases. Country-specific safety
regulations must also be followed.

Manual Gas Feed Fitting for Bottles

„„Pressure reducing valve with assembled flow meter and attached pressure gauge indicating
the bottle pressure The assembled variable area flow meter ensures good readability of the
amount used
„„Connection: screw connection for bottle
„„Exit: hose connection (inner diameter 9 mm)
„„200 bar intake pressure, 4 bar outlet pressure
„„Incl. 4 m connecting hose to the furnace

Pressure reducing valve with assembled Article no. Type of gas Flow rate
flow meter l/min
631000309 Ar 0 - 30
631000310 N2 0 - 30
631000311 Non-flammable forming gas 0 - 30
Alternative connection threads on request
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Gas Feed Fitting with Solenoid Valve
„„Solenoid valve mounted on the furnace, controlled using the controller "Extra" function
„„Connection: screw connection for bottle
„„Exit: hose connection (inner diameter 9 mm)
„„200 bar intake pressure, 4 bar outlet pressure
„„Incl. 4 m connecting hose to the furnace
„„Available only in combination with furnace or switchgear

Article no. Type of gas Flow rate

l/min
631000379 Ar 0 - 30
631000380 N2 0 - 30
631000381 Non-flammable forming gas 0 - 30
Alternative connection threads on request

Automatic Gas Supply System for two different Flushing Quantities, e.g. high Volume Pre-
flushing and low Volume for ongoing Operation
Consisting of:
„„Switching system with 3-step switch for gas inlet Off/Manual/Automatic via "Extra" function of
respective controller, timer for switching from large gas quantity to small gas quantity. Gas feed
stops at when program quits
„„Automatic gas feed panel with pressure reducer, two adjustable flow meters and two solenoid valves,
preinstalled conduit and wiring attached to furnace from the side on an assembly plate.
„„Connection: hose connection (inner diameter 9 mm)
„„Exit: hose connection (inner diameter 9 mm)
„„Max. 10 bar intake pressure, max. 300 mbar outlet pressure
„„Incl. connecting hose between furnace and protective gas box or gas connection
„„Available only in combination with furnace or switchgear

Automatic gas supply system for two

flushing quantities

Article no. Type of gas Flow rate

l/min
631000316 Ar 4 - 80
631000200 N2 4 - 80
631000315 Non-flammable forming gas 4 - 80

Vacuum Pump
Oil sealed rotary vane vacuum pump for universal use within the low vacuum range. Highly compact and low noise
construction. Manometer included in delivery.

„„Sliding vane rotary pump with sucking capacity of max. 16 m³/h

„„0,5 mbar absolute
„„Connection hose made of stainless steel 2000 mm
„„Connector KF16
„„Manometer (-1/0.6 bar)

Article no. Outer dimensions in mm Connections on suction Connected Supply Nominal suction Suction Vacuum pump
side power capacity
W D H load voltage* m3 h m3 h-l
601403057 280 315 200 3/4" 1/2" inner thread 0.55 kW 230 V 16 15
*Article no. for other possible supply voltages on request

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 Gloves

Article no.: 491041101 491041104 491041103 493000004

„„Specially insulated gloves for working with hot mechanical components and working near furnace

Article no. Description Short-time contact temperature in °C

491041101 Fiberglass finger glove, 380 mm long approx. 700
491041102 Mitten, 280 mm long approx. 400
491041103 Finger glove, 300 mm long approx. 400
491041104 Fiberglass mitten, 380 mm long approx. 700
493000004 Carbon-fiber finger glove, knitted approx. 650

Heat-Resistant Face Mask

„„Light design with adjustable hat size

„„Plastic window, folds up

Article no. Description

491037105 Heat-resistant face mask

Frontal Protection Coat

„„Frontal heat protection

„„Open back
„„Velcro fastener on the back
„„Material Preox-Aramid-Aluminium
„„For radiated heat up to 1000 °C, max. 95 sec.
„„C3-classification according to EN 11612-C
„„Length 1300 mm

Article no. Description

699000325 Frontal Protection Coat, Size 54 (D), 1300 mm
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Draw Hook

„„For charging protective gas annealing bags with holder, annealing and protective gas boxes
„„Large handle, also easy to handle with glove

Article no. Length in mm

631000663 500
631000593 750
631000594 1000

Binding Wire

„„For binding workpieces to allow easy removal from boxes

„„Annealed twice and safe from breakage during charging

Article no. Wire Ø in mm Container

491036090 0.90 25 kg ring
491036125 1.20 25 kg ring
491036150 1.60 25 kg ring
491036200 2.00 25 kg ring
491036300 3.00 25 kg ring

Hardening Tongs

Article no.
491003001
„„Various shapes and sizes for different applications and workpiece geometries
„„Handle length 600 mm, assuring sufficient distance from hot furnace chamber and for deep immersion length into
quench bath 491003002

491003005
Article no. Description
491003001 Tongs with flat jaw suitable for hand forming
491003002 Tongs with vertical mouth for lifting off floor
491003003 Tongs with bent mouth, universal use
491003004 Tongs with double-curve jaw, universal use 491003006
491003005 Half round tongs, for round rod materials
491003006 Knee tongs for larger rings with thick wall
491003008 Handy universal tongs for small parts (handle length 500 mm)

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 Cooling Platforms for Models N 17/HR, N 61/H, N 161
Storage platforms are used for forced cooling of mechanical components or annealing boxes outside of the furnace.
The platform can also be used for charging the box in front of the furnace.

„„Fan with 25 m³/min ambient air

Article no. Furnace Outer dimensions in mm Connected Supply Comments

load
W D H kW voltage*
631000429 up to N 17/HR 550 610 760 0.2 230 V The same as forced cooling system MHS 17 see page 71
631000529 up to N 61/H 335 1100 880 - 920 0.2 230 V The same as CWK1 charging trolley see page 78
631000294 up to N 161 700 800 900 0.9 230 V
*Article no. for other possible supply voltages on request

Charging Devices with and without Cooling Fan for Models N 31/H - N 641/13,
N 30/45 HA - N 500/85 HA, LH (LF) 15/.. - LH (LF) 216/..

Charging Cart CW(K) 1, CW(K) 15 and CW(K) 16

For charging larger workpieces and annealing boxes.

„„4 casters, freely movable
„„Equipped with a rack at working height for temporary storage
„„Fixing lock for annealing bags (CWK)
„„CWK version with cooling fan (0.2 kW, 230 V)

Article no. Designation Furnace Outer dimensions in mm

W D H
631000528 CW 1 N 31/H, N 41.., N 61.., N 30/..HA, N 60/..HA 330 1100 880 - 920
631001320 CW 15 LH(LF) 15/.. - LH(LF) 60/.. 370 1100 760 - 800
361001321 CW 16 LH(LF) 120/.. - LH(LF) 216/.. 470 1000 760 - 800
631000529 CWK 1 N 31/H, N 41.., N 61.., N 30/..HA, N 60/..HA 330 1100 880 - 920
Charging cart CWK1 631001322 CWK 15 LH(LF) 15/.. - LH(LF) 60/.. 370 + 1001 1100 760 - 800
631001323 CWK 16 LH(LF) 120/.. - LH(LF) 216/.. 470 + 801 1100 760 - 800
Art.-No. for NA 30/.. and NA 60/.. on request 1
Side switch

Charging Cart CW 2 - CW 4 and CWK 2 - CWK 4

For charging larger workpieces and annealing boxes.

„„2 casters, 2 fixed rollers for heavy loads
„„Equipped with a grid at working height for temporary storage
„„Furnace locking via pedal lever
„„CWK version with cooling fan (0,9 kW, 230 V)

Article no. Designation Furnace Outer dimensions in mm

W D H
631000530 CW 2 N 81.., N 161.., N 120/..HA 500 1120 880 - 920
631000531 CW 3 N 321.. 800 1490 880 - 9202
631000468 CW 4 N 641.. 1040 1950 880 - 9202
631000469 CWK 2 N 81.., N 161.., N 120/..HA 500 + 801 1120 880 - 920
631000470 CWK 3 N 321.. 800 + 801 1490 880 - 9202
Charging cart CW 2 631000471 CWK 4 N 641.. 1040 + 801 1950 880 - 9202
Art.-No. for NA 120/.. on request 1
Side switch
*Please see page 89 for more information about supply voltage 2
Without holding grip

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Charging Cart WS 81 and WS 12

For charging of protective gas and annealing boxes.

„„2 casters, 2 fixed rollers for heavy loads
„„Parallel guided lift, approx. 20 mm
„„Max. charging weight 80 kg
„„Guiding track, mounted at the furnace base frame
„„Guiding track and charging cart can be also ordered separately

Article no. Designation Furnace

631000473 WS 81 N 81..
631000695 WS 12 N 120/..HA Charging Stacker WS 81
Art.-No. for NA 120/.. on request

Charging Stacker WS 25 - WS 321

„„Lifting device with hand winch

„„Compact construction with push bar and manual lifting device for easy and safe lifting
„„2 casters, 2 fixed rollers
„„Adjustable loading fork width
„„Max. charging weight 500 kg
„„Guiding track, mounted at the furnace base frame
„„Guiding track and forklift can be also ordered separately
WS 50 charging stacker

Article no. Designation Furnace

631000425 WS 161 N 161..
631000370 WS 321 N 321..
631000299 WS 25 N 250/..HA
631000532 WS 50 N 500/..HA
Art.-No. for NA 250/.. and NA 500/.. on request
Guiding track at the base frame

WS 641 Charging Stacker

Design as charging stacker WS 25 - WS 321, but

„„Lifting device with manual hydraulic
„„Max. charging weight 700 kg

Article no. Designation Furnace Charging stacker WS 641 with chamber

631000426 WS 641 N 641.. furnace N 641 and guiding track at the
base frame

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 Quenching and Cleaning Baths

Baths for quenching in oil or water as well as for cleaning and degreasing are available as single or double baths
and are made of stainless steel. Oil quench bath assure highly even cooling of workpieces and are equipped with
a lid to immediatley extinguish ignited oil. For optimal results, pre-tempering water baths for cleaning workpieces
should have an appropriate degreasing additive mixed in to the water bath. An optional heating allows for a bath
temperature of approx. 70 °C. All baths come with a charge carrier, supply and drain line.

Article no. Bath Outer dimensions in mm Volume Quenchant max. load

W D H in l performance in kg/h weight in kg
101300050 Q 50 350 350 700 50 5 - 10 20
101300040 Q 200 550 550 900 200 25 - 30 20

Article no. Heating element Connected Supply

(optional) load kW voltage*
Quenching bath Q 200 for quenching in 631001014 Q 50 3 230 V
oil or water 631001012 Q 200 6 400 V
*Article no. for other possible supply voltages on request

The oil and water quench baths are combined within a single housing and separated by a sheet metal wall in the Q
200 D, Q 400 D and Q 600 D combination baths. The oil quench bath is slightly preheated by the heated water bath.
A splash pan is installed in front of the combination bath. Charging aids are available as additional equipment. The
Q 200 D combination bath comes with a charge carrier, for models Q 400 D and Q 600 D must be ordered extra. For
greater quenchant performance, the baths can be equipped with oil coolers.

Article no. Bath Outer dimensions in mm Volume in l max. load

W D H Oil/water weight in kg
101300100 Q 200 D 1200 700 900 200/125 20
101300200 Q 400 D 1700 750 900 400/300 40
101300300 Q 600 D 2100 900 900 600/450 60

Charging aid Total height Max. load weight Compressed air Connected Electrical
manual + electric in mm in kg in bar load kW connection1
Q 200 D 1800 20 6-9 - -
Q 400 D 2480 40 - 0.3 1-phase
Q 600 D 2480 60 - 0.3 1-phase
Quenching bath Q 400 D with manual
charging aid

Oil cooler max. quenchant Connected Electrical

performance in kg/h load kW connection¹
Q 200 D approx. 100 0.55 3-phase
Q 400 D approx. 200 2.20 3-phase
Q 600 D approx. 300 2.20 3-phase
¹Please see page 89 for more information about supply voltage

Heating element Connected Supply

load kW voltage*
Q 200 D 6 400 V
Q 400 D 9 400 V
Q 600 D 15 400 V
Oil cooler as additional equipment *Other supply voltages possible on request

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Quench Tanks

Oil quenching bath OAB 67000 with heat exchanger and a volume of 67.000 liters oil

Subject to process, charge size and weight a customized quench bath will be designed and Combined oil quenching and cleaning bath with
immersable tables, protection cover, oil separator and
delivered. Standard sizes are also available. Water, oil or polymer are available as quenching
exhaust system
medium.

Available quenching mediums:

„„Water
„„Oil
„„Polymer

Design Specifications
„„Powerful circulation of the quenching medium
„„Controlled heating systems
„„Lowering devices for the charge
„„Fill-level control
„„Automatic refill system in case of water as quenching medium Oil separator for quench tanks with water
„„Connection port for customer’s cooling system
„„Cooling system of the queching medium via heat exchanger
„„Oil separator for quench tanks with water
„„Protective gas supply on the surface of oil quench tanks as fire protection
„„Integration of bath temperature in the process control and documentation

Powerful circulation of quenching medium

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 Hardening Oil

„„Suitable for most tooling steels

„„Thermo-chemically stabile and low misting
„„Unlimited service life under normal use
„„For mild quenching in critical martensite range
„„Durixol W 25 w, can be cleaned using water

Article no. Description Container

491000140 Durixol W 25 50 l barrel
491000161 Durixol W 25 200 l barrel
Hardening oil 491000240 Durixol W 25 w 50 l barrel

Quench Water Additive

„„For even and rapid water hardening

„„For water temperatures to 70°C, thus reducing risk of cracks and deformation

Article no. Description Container

491050200 Hydrodur GF 50 kg sack

Detergent

„„Cleaning addditives increase the was time of the water and reduce costs
„„Minimizes oil traces on workpieces and fumes during tempering

Article no. Description Container

493000016 Feroclean N-SF 10 kg canister
493000014 Feroclean N-SF 30 kg canister
493000017 Feroclean N-SF 50 kg barrel
Detergent in canister

Insulating Materials

„„Formable ceramic-based paste to seal annealing boxes

„„Also suitable for covering workpiece parts not requiring hardening

Article no. Description Container

491000120 Lenit heat-resistant putty 19 kg
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Tailor-Made Furnace Plants

Various furnace families can be upgraded with protective gas boxes for processes under non-flammable protection or reaction gases.

Bogie hearth furnace with protective gas box

Forced convection bogie hearth furnace W 5290/85 AS with annealing box for heat treatment of
coils under protective gas

Top hat furnace plant with three exchangeable tables and protective gas boxes Air circulation chamber furnace N 250/65 HA IDB with protective gas box for
for heat treatment with non-flammable protective or reaction gases inert debinding under protective gases incl thermal post combustion (TNV).
Please also see catalog Advanced Materials.
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 Temperature Uniformity and System Accuracy

Temperature uniformity is defined as the maximum temperature deviation in the work space of the furnace. There
is a general difference between the furnace chamber and the work space. The furnace chamber is the total volume
available in the furnace. The work space is smaller than the furnace chamber and describes the volume which can
be used for charging.

Specification of Temperature Uniformity in +/- K in the Standard Furnace

In the standard design the temperature uniformity is specified in +/- K at a defined set-temperature with the work
space of the empty furnace during the dwell time. In order to make a temperature uniformity survey the furnace
should be calibrated accordingly. As standard our furnaces are not calibrated upon delivery.

Calibration of the Temperature Uniformity in +/- K

If an absolute temperature uniformity at a reference temperature or at a defined reference temperature range is
required, the furnace must be calibrated appropriately. If, for example, a temperature uniformity of +/- 5 K at a set
temperature of 750 °C is required, it means that measured temperatures may range from a minimum of 745 °C to a
maximum of 755 °C in the work space.

System Accuracy
Tolerances may occur not only in the work space, they also exist with respect to the thermocouple and in the
controls. If an absolute temperature uniformity in +/- K at a defined set temperature or within a defined reference
working temperature range is required, the following measures have to be taken:

„„Measurement of total temperature deviation of the measurement line from the controls to the thermocouple
Holding frame for measurement of tempe- „„Measurement of temperature uniformity within the work space at the reference temperature or within the
rature uniformity
reference temperature range
„„If necessary, an offset is set at the controls to adjust the displayed temperature at the controller to the real
temperature in the furnace
„„Documentation of the measurement results in a protocol

Temperature Uniformity in the Work Space incl. Protocol

In standard furnaces a temperature uniformity is guaranteed as +/- K without measurement of temperature
uniformity. However, as additional feature, a temperature uniformity measurement at a reference temperature in the
work space compliant with DIN 17052-1 can be ordered. Depending on the furnace model, a holding frame which
is equivalent in size to the charge space is inserted into the furnace. This frame holds thermocouples at defined
measurement positions (11 thermocouples with square cross-section, 9 thermocouple with circular cross-section).
The temperature uniformity meassurement is performed at a reference temperature specified by the customer at a
pre-defined dwell time. If necessary, different reference temperatures or a defined reference working temperature
range can also be calibrated.
Pluggable frame for measurement for
forced convection chamber furnace
N 7920/45 HAS

The system accuracy is defined by adding Precision of the controls, Deviation of thermocouple, e.g. +/- 1.5 °C Deviation from measuring point
the tolerances of the controls, the thermo- e.g. +/- 1K to the average temperature in
couple and the work space the work space e.g. +/-3 °C

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AMS 2750 E, NADCAP, CQI-9

Standards such as the AMS 2750 E (Aerospace Material Specifications) are applicable for the industrial processing
of high-quality materials. They define industry-specific requirements for heat treatment. Today, the AMS 2750 E
and derivative standards such as AMS 2770 for the heat treatment of aluminum are the guidlines for the aerospace
industry. After the introduction of the CQI-9, the automotive industry has also committed to submit heat treatment
processes to stricter rules. These standards describe in detail the requirements applicable to thermal processing
plants.

„„Temperature uniformity in the work space (TUS) Measurement set-up in a high-temperature

furnace
„„Instrumentation (definition of measurement and control systems)
„„Calibration of the measurement system (IT) from the controller via the measurement line to the thermocouple.
„„Inspections of system accuracy (SAT)
„„Documentation of the inspection cycles

Norm compliance is necessary to ensure that the required quality standard of the manufactured components
can also be reproduced in series. For this reason, extensive and repeated inspections as well as controls of the
instrumentation, including the relevant documentation, are required.

Furnace Class and Instrumentation Requirements of the AMS 2750 E

Depending on the quality requirements of heat treatment job the customer specifies instrumentation type and the
temperature uniformity class. The instrumentation type describes the necessary combination of the applied control,
recording media as well as thermocouples. The temperature uniformity of the furnace and the class of the selected
instrumentation are defined based on the required furnace class. The higher the requirements are set for the furnace
class the more precise the instrumentation must be.
Measurement set-up in an annealing
furnace
Instrumentation Type Furnace Temperature uniformity
A B C D E class °C °F
Each control zone has a thermocouple connected to the controller x x x x x 1 +/- 3 +/- 5
Recording of the temperature measured by the control thermocou-
x x x x 2 +/- 6 +/- 10
ple
Sensors for recording the coldest and hottest spots x x 3 +/- 8 +/- 15
Each control zone has a charge thermocouple with recording system x x 4 +/- 10 +/- 20
Each control zone has an over-temperature protection unit x x x x 5 +/- 14 +/- 25
6 +/- 24 +/- 50

Regular Inspections
The furnace or the heat treatment plant must be designed so that the requirements of the AMS 2750 E can be met
and be reproduced. The standard also requires the inspection intervals for the instrumentation (SAT = System
Accuracy Test) and the temperature uniformity of the furnace (TUS = Temperature Uniformity Survey). The SAT/TUS
tests must be performed by the customer with measuring devices and sensors which operate independently of the
furnace instrumentation.

Nabertherm Services
The suitable furnace model for the corresponding heat treatment can be designed based on the process, the
charge, the required furnace class and the type of instrumentation. Depending on the required specs, alternative
solutions can be offered.

„„Furnace designs, which meet standards, following customer specifications regarding furnace class and
instrumentation, incl. gauge connections for repeated customer inspections at regular intervals. No consideration
of requirements with respect to documentation
„„Data recording devices (e.g., temperature recorder) for TUS and/or SAT measurements see page 90
„„Data recording, visualization, time management via the Nabertherm Control Center (NCC), based on Siemens
WinCC software see page 88
„„Commissioning at site, incl. the first TUS and SAT inspection
„„Connection of existing furnace plant to meet norm requirements
„„Documentation of the complete process chain in line with the corresponding norm
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 AMS 2750 E, NADCAP, CQI-9

Implementation of AMS 2750 E
Basically, two different systems are available for control and documentation, a proven Nabertherm system
solution or instrumentation using Eurotherm controllers/temperature recorders. The Nabertherm AMS package is a
convenient solution that includes the Nabertherm Control Center for control, visualization, and documentation of the
processes and test requirements based on PLC control.

Instrumentation with Nabertherm Control Center (NCC) for Control, Visualization, and Documentation
based on a Siemens PLC Controls

The attractive feature of the instrumentation with Nabertherm Control Center in combination with PLC controls of the
furnace is the convenient data input and visualization. The software programming is structured in a way that both the
user and the auditor can navigate it without difficulty.

In daily use, the following product characteristics stand out:

„„Very easy to navigate and straight-forward presentation of all the data in plain text on the PC
„„Automatic saving of the charge documentation at the end of the program
„„Administration of the calibration cycles in the NCC
„„Results of the measurement distance calibration are entered in the NCC
„„Schedule management of the required testing cycles including a reminder function. The testing cycles for TUS
(Temperature Uniformity Survey) and SAT (System Accuracy Test) are entered in days and monitored by the
system and the operator or tester is informed in time about up-coming tests. The values of the tests are entered
directly into NCC and saved as PDF files on the PC. There are no additional tasks involved in documenting the
tests.
„„Option of transferring the measurement data to a customer's server

Furnace chamber Control thermocouple

Work space Charge thermocouple

Thermocouple for the Thermocouple for the lowest

highest temperature temperature

Over-temperature
limiter with manual
reset

Furnace Nabertherm Control Center

Example of a design with Type A Nabertherm Control Center

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The Nabertherm Control Center can be extended to enable a complete documentation of the heat treatment
process apart from just the furnace data. For example, when heat-treating aluminum, in addition to the furnace, the
temperatures in the quenching basin or a separate cooling medium can also be documented.

Over-temperature limiter
with manual reset

Recorder Controller Furnace

Controlling thermocouple

Example of a design containing Type D Eurotherm instrumentation

Alternative Instrumentation with Temperature Controllers and Recorders from Eurotherm N 12012/26 HAS1 according to AMS 2750 E

As an alternative to instrumentation with the Nabertherm Control Center (NCC) and PLC controls, instrumentation
with controllers and temperature recorders is also available. The temperature recorder has a log function that
must be configured manually. The data can be saved to a USB stick and be evaluated, formatted, and printed on a
separate PC. Besides the temperature recorder, which is integrated into the standard instrumentation, a separate
recorder for the TUS measurements is needed (see page 88).

Furnace control

Furnace Chamber Control

Only the furnace chamber temperature is measured and controlled. Regulation is carried out slowly to avoid out-
of-range values. As the charge temperature is not measured and controlled, it may vary a few degrees from the
chamber temperature.

Charge Control
If the charge control is switched on, both the charge temperature and furnace chamber temperature are measured.
By setting different parameters the heat-up and cooling processes can be individually adapted. This results in a Charge control
more precise temperature control at the charge.
1. Furnace setpoint value
2. Actual value furnace chamber, 1-zone
3. Actual value furnace chamber, 3-zone
4. Actual value furnace chamber
5. Actual value load/bath/muffle/retort
6. Charge setpoint value

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 Process Control and Documentation

Nabertherm has many years of experience in the design and construction of both standard and custom control
alternatives. All controls are remarkable for their ease of use and even in the basic version have a wide variety of
functions.

Standard Controllers
Our extensive line of standard controllers satisfies most customer requirements. D60Based on the specific furnace
model, the controller regulates the furnace temperature reliably and is equipped with an integrated USB-interface
for documentation of process data (NTLog/NTGraph).

The standard controllers are developed and fabricated within the Nabertherm group. When developing controllers,
B400/C440/P470 our focus is on ease of use. The user can choose between 17 languages. From a technical standpoint, these devices
are custom-fit for each furnace model or the associated application. From the simple controller with an adjustable
temperature to the control unit with freely configurable control parameters, stored programs and PID microprocessor
control with self-diagnosis system, we have a solution to meet your requirements.

HiProSystems Control and Documentation

B410/C450/P480
This professional process control with PLC controls for single and multi-zone furnaces is based on Siemens
hardware and can be adapted and upgraded extensively. HiProSystems control is used when more than two process-
dependent functions, such as exhaust air flaps, cooling fans, automatic movements, etc., have to be handled during
a cycle, when furnaces with more than one zone have to be controlled, when special documentation of each batch
is required and when remote service is required. It is flexible and is easily tailored to your process or documentation
needs.

Alternative User Interfaces for HiProSystems

Process control H500/H700
This basic panel accommodates most basic needs and is very easy to use. Firing cycle data and the extra functions
activated are clearly displayed in a table. Messages appear as text. Data can be stored on a USB stick using the
„NTLog Comfort“ option (not available for all H700).
H1700 with colored, tabular depiction
Process control H1700
Customized versions can be realized in addition to the scope of services of the H500/H700
Process control H3700
Display of functions on a large 12‘‘ display. Display of basic data as online trend or as a graphical system overview.
Scope as H1700

Control, Visualisation and Documentation with Nabertherm Control Center NCC

Upgrading the HiProSystems-Control individually into a PC-based NCC provides for additional interfaces, operating
documentation, and service benefits in particular for controlling furnace groups including charge beyond the furnace
itself (quenching tank, cooling station etc.):

„„Recommended for heat treatment processes with extensive requirements in respect to documentation e.g. for
metals, technical ceramics or in the medicine field
„„Software extension can be used also in accordance with the AMS 2750 E (NADCAP)
„„Documentation according to the requirements of Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Part 11, EGV 1642/03
H3700 with colored graphic presentation possible
„„Charge data can be read in via barcodes
„„Interface for connection to overriding systems
„„Connection to mobile phone or stationary network for malfunction message transmission via SMS
„„Control from various locations over the network
„„Measurement range calibration up to 18 temperatures per measuring point for use at different temperatures. For
norm-relevant applications a multilevel calibration is possible.

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Assignment of Standard Controllers to
Furnace Families

NR(A) 17/06 - NR(A) 1000/11

SR(A) 17/06 - SR(A) 1500/11

SAL 30/45 - SAL 500/85

NA 30/45 - N 500/85 HA
NR, NRA 150/02 CDB

LH 15/12 - LF 120/14
NR, NRA 40/02 CDB

N 81(/..) - N 641(/..)
D 20/S - D 320/S
NR, NRA .. IDB

N 7/H - N 87/H
NR, NRA .. H2

NA-I, NA-SI
NA 15/65
VHT .. H2

TS, TSB
LBVHT

Q .. D
SVHT
VHT

NW
QS

Q
Catalog page 16 18 18 21 21 22 26 30 31 32 36 39 41 43 43 54 58 61 61 65 66 80 80
Controller
C6/3208 l ¡ ¡ ¡
3216 ¡ ¡
3504 ¡ ¡ l ¡ ¡ ¡
B400 l l l l l l l l
B410 l
C440 ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡
C450 ¡
P470 l l l3 l3 l3 ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡
P480 ¡
H500/PLC ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡
H700/PLC l3 l3 l3 ¡
H1700/PLC l l ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡
H3700/PLC ¡ l l ¡ ¡ l ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡
NCC ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡

Functionality of the Standard Controllers R7 C6 3216 3208 B400/ C440/ P470/ 3504 H500 H700 H1700 H3700 NCC
B410 C450 P480
Number of programs 1 1 1 5 10 50 25 20 1/103 10 10 50
Segments 1 2 8 4 20 40 5003 20 20 20 20 20
Extra functions (e.g. fan or autom. flaps) maximum 2 2 2-6 2-83 33 ¡3 6/23 8/23 16/43
Maximum number of control zones 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 21,2 1-33 ¡3 8 8 8
Drive of manual zone regulation l l l
Charge control/bath control l ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡
Auto tune l l l l l l
Real-time clock l l l l l l l l
Plain, blue-white LC-display l l l
Graphic color display 4" 7" 7" 7" 12" 19"
Status messages in clear text l l l l l l l l l l
Data entry via touchpanel l l l l
Data input via jog dial and buttons l l l
Entering program names (i.e.“Sintering“) l l l l
Keypad lock l l l l
User administration l l l ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ l
Skip-button for segment jump l l l l l l l l
Program entry in steps of 1 °C or 1 min. l l l l l l l l l l l l
Start time configurable (e.g. to use night power rates) l l l l l l l l
Switch-over °C/°F ¡ ¡ ¡ l l l ¡ l l3 l3 l3 l3
kWh meter l l l
Operating hour counter l l l l l l l l
Set point output ¡ l l l ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡
NTLog Comfort for HiProSystems: recording of process data on an external storage medium ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡
NTLog Basic for Nabertherm controller: recording of process data with USB-flash drive l l l
Interface for VCD software ¡ ¡ ¡
Malfunction memory l l l l l l l l
Number of selectable languages 17 17 17
¹ Not for melt bath control l Standard
² Control of additional separate slave regulators possible ¡ Option
3
Depending on the design

Mains Voltages for Nabertherm Furnaces

1-phase: all furnaces are available for mains voltages from 110 V - 240 V at 50 or 60 Hz.
3-phase:  all furnaces are available for mains voltages from 200 V - 240 V or 380 V - 480 V, at 50 or 60 Hz.
The connecting rates in the catalog refer to the standard furnace with 400 V (3/N/PE) respectively 230 V (1/N/PE).

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 Temperature Recorder
Besides the documentation via the software which is connected to the controls, Nabertherm offers different
temperature recorders which can be used with respect to the application.

Model 6100e Model 6100a Model 6180a

Data input using touch panel x x x
Size of colour display in inch 5.5 5.5 12.1
Number of thermocouple inputs 3 18 48
Data read-out via USB-stick x x x
Input of charge data x x
Evaluation software included x x x
Temperature recorder Applicable for TUS-measurements acc. to AMS 2750 E x

Data storing of Nabertherm controllers with NTLog Basic

NTLog Basic allows for recording of process data of the connected Nabertherm controller (B400, B410, C440, C450,
P470, P480) on a USB stick.

The process documentation with NTLog Basic requires no additional thermocouples or sensors. Only data recorded
which are available in the controller.

The data stored on the USB stick (up to 80,000 data records, format CSV) can afterwards be evaluated on the PC
either via NTGraph or a spreadsheet software used by the customer (e.g. MS Excel).

For protection against accidental data manipulation the generated data records contain checksums.

Data storing of HiProSystems with NTLog Comfort

The extension module NTLog Comfort offers the same functionality of NTLog Basic module. Process data from a
HiProSytems control are read out and stored in real time on a USB stick (not available for all H700 systems). The
extension module NTLog Comfort can also be connected using an Ethernet connection to a computer in the same
local network so that data can be written directly onto this computer.

NTLog Comfort for data recording of a Software NTEdit for Entering Programs on the PC
Siemens PLC Entering programs is simplified considerably by using the software NTEdit (Freeware). The program can be entered
on the PC and then be imported into the controller with a USB stick. The display is tabular or graphical. The program
import in NTEdit is also possible. With NTEdit Nabertherm provides a user-friendly free tool. A prerequisite for the
use is the client installation of MS-Excel for Windows (2007/2010/2013). NTEdit is available in German and English.

Visualization with NTGraph

The process data from NTLog can be visualized either using the customer‘s own spreadsheet program (e.g.
MS‑Excel) or NTGraph (Freeware). With NTGraph Nabertherm provides for an additional user-friendly tool free of
charge for the visualization of the data generated by NTLog. Prerequisite for its use is the installation of the program
MS-Excel for Windows (version 2003/2010/2013). After data import presentation as diagram, table or report can be
chosen. The design (color, scaling, reference labels) can be adapted by using prepared sets.

NTGraph is available in seven languages (DE/EN/FR/SP/IT/CH/RU). In addition, selected texts can be generated in
other languages.

NTGraph, a freeware for the easy-to-read

analysis of recorded data using MS Excel

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VCD-Software for Visualization, Control and Documen-
tation
Documentation and reproducibility are more and more
important for quality assurance. The powerful VCD software
represents an optimal solution for single multi furnace
systems as well as charg documentation on the basis of
Nabertherm controllers.

The VCD software is used to record process data from the

controllers B400/B410, C440/C450 and P470/P480. Up to
400 different heat treatment programs can be stored. The
controllers are started and stopped via the software. The
process is documented and archived accordingly. The data
display can can be carried-out in a diagram or as data table.
Even a transfer of process data to MS Excel (.csv format *) or
the generation of reports in PDF format is possible.

Features
„„Available for controllers B400/B410/C440/C450/P470/
P480
„„Suitable for operating systems Microsoft Windows 7 or
Example lay-out with 3 furnaces
8/8.1 or 10 (32/64 Bit)
„„Simple installation
„„Setting, Archiving and print of programs and graphics
„„Operation of controllers via PC
„„Archiving of process curves from up to 16 furnaces (also multi-zone controlled)
„„Redundant saving of archives on a server drive
„„Higher security level due to binary data storage
„„Free input of charge date with comfortable search function
„„Possibility to evaluate data, files can be converted to Excel
„„Generation of a PDF-report
„„17 languages selectable

Extension package 1 for display of an additional temperature measuring point, independant

of the furnace controls
„„Connection of an independant thermocouple, type S, N or K with temperature display on controller C6D, e. g. VCD Software for Control, Visualisation and
for documentation of charge temperature Documentation

„„Conversion and transmission of measured values to the VCD software

„„For data evaluation, please see VCD-software features
„„Display of measured temperature directly on the extension package

Extension package 2 for the connection of up to three, six or nine measuring point, independant of
the furnace controls
„„Connection of three thermocouples, tpye K, S, N or B to the included connecting box
„„Possible extension of up to two or three connecting boxes with up to nine measuring points
„„Conversion and transmission of measured values to the VCD software Graphic display of main overview (version with
4 furnaces)
„„Data evaluation, see VCD features

Graphic display of process curve

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