MetalMaster® Vacuum Furnaces
Ipsen’s MetalMaster vacuum furnace has been the workhorse of the heat-treating industry for six decades. While materials and processes change, the MetalMaster continues to combine high-quality performance with proven technology that yields repeatable results. With hundreds of installations worldwide, it is at the forefront of advances in the thermal processing industry.
Features
- 2-bar gas quench
- Excellent temperature uniformity of ±5 °F (±3 °C) or better with end element option
- Superior pumping performance
- Optimized cooling system design
- Versatile options let you customize the furnace for your specific process and application requirements
- Advanced controls system provides precise, user-friendly operation
- Wide variety of hot zone insulation packages
- 360-degree gas cooling nozzles and heating elements for precise temperature control
Benefits
- Cost-effective, versatile and adaptable technology allows you to meet your process and application requirements with ease.
- Specially engineered heat exchanger and turbine blower system optimizes gas flow for more efficient cooling.
Horizontal Models
| Furnace Model | Maximum Load Dimensions (W x H x L) | Maximum Weight Capacity | Operating Temperature | Quench Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR-20×24 | 18″ x 10″ x 24″ (457 mm x 254 mm x 610 mm) | 400 lb (181 kg) | 900 °F – 2400 °F (482 °C – 1315 °C) | 2 bar |
| HR-26×36 | 24″ x 18″ x 36″ (610 mm x 457 mm x 914 mm) | 1,000 lb (454 kg) | 900 °F – 2400 °F (482 °C – 1315 °C) | 2 bar |
| HR-34×40 | 24″ x 24″ x 40″ (610 mm x 610 mm x 1016 mm) | 1,500 lb (680 kg) | 900 °F – 2400 °F (482 °C – 1315 °C) | 2 bar |
| HR-34×48 | 24″ x 24″ x 48″ (610 mm x 610 mm x 1219 mm) | 2,000 lb (907 kg) | 900 °F – 2400 °F (482 °C – 1315 °C) | 2 bar |
| HR-50×48 | 36″ x 30″ x 48″ (914 mm x 762 mm x 1219 mm) | 2,500 lb (1134 kg) | 900 °F – 2400 °F (482 °C – 1315 °C) | 2 bar |
| HR-54×48 | 36″ x 36″ x 48″ (914 mm x 914 mm x 1219 mm) | 3,000 lb (1361 kg) | 900 °F – 2400 °F (482 °C – 1315 °C) | 2 bar |
| HR-58×48 | 42″ x 36″ x 48″ (1066 mm x 914 mm x 1219 mm) | 2,500 lb (1134 kg) | 900 °F – 2400 °F (482 °C – 1315 °C) | 2 bar |
| HR-66×60 | 48″ x 48″ x 60” (1219 mm x 1219 mm x 1524 mm) | 3,000 lb (1361 kg) | 900 °F – 2400 °F (482 °C – 1315 °C) | 2 bar |
| HR-66×72 | 48″ x 48″ x 72″ (1219 mm x 1219 mm x 1829 mm) | 5,000 lb (2268 kg) | 900 °F – 2400 °F (482 °C – 1315 °C) | 2 bar |
MetalMaster HR-54×48
Vertical Models
| Furnace Model | Maximum Load Dimensions | Maximum Weight Capacity | Operating Temperature | Quench Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VR-48×54 | 48″ x 54″ (1219 mm x 1371 mm) | 3,000 lbs. (1361 kg) | 900 °F – 2400 °F (482 °C – 1315 °C) | 2 bar |
| VR-60×60 | 60″ x 60″ (1524 mm x 1524 mm) | 4,000 lbs. (1815 kg) | 900 °F – 2400 °F (482 °C – 1315 °C) | 2 bar |
| VR-72×72 | 72″ x 72″ (1828 mm x 1828 mm) | 5,000 lbs. (2268 kg) | 900 °F – 2400 °F (482 °C – 1315 °C) | 2 bar |
| VR-84×84 | 84″ x 84″ (2133 mm x 2133 mm) | 6,000 lbs. (2722 kg) | 900 °F – 2400 °F (482 °C – 1315 °C) | 2 bar |
| VR-120×36 | 120″ x 36″ (3048 x 914 mm) | 3,000 lbs. (1361 kg) | 900 °F – 2400 °F (482 °C – 1315 °C) | 2 bar |
| VR-120×48 | 120″ x 48″ (3048 mm x 1 219 mm) | 10,000 lbs. (4536 kg) | 900 °F – 2400 °F (482 °C – 1315 °C) | 2 bar |
| VR-120×72 | 120″ x 72″ (3048 mm x 1828 mm) | 10,000 lbs. (4536 kg) | 900 °F – 2400 °F (482 °C – 1315 °C) | 2 bar |
MetalMaster VR-72×72
Options and Auxiliary Equipment
- Water cooling system (closed-loop or open-loop)
- Hydrogen partial pressure system
- Inert gas backfill reservoir (argon or nitrogen)
- Dew point monitoring system
- Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) for gas cooling motor
- PdMetrics predictive maintenance software
- Loader (manual or powered)
- Temperature uniformity survey (TUS) fixture
- Spare parts kit
Services
- Ipsen U technical training
- Pre-acceptance or on-site supplemental testing and inspection
- Extended warranty
- Installation supervision
- Installation service
For a complete list of options/services available, please contact your Ipsen sales representative, or email sales@ipsenusa.com.
