- P-SERIES -

The P-Series is available in three different batch furnace types – NXKP, NXHP, and NXP.

The multipurpose NXKP series is a compact and economical choice for use in small-scale processing as well as for process development purposes. The heavy-duty NXHP and NXP series provide flexibility for a wide range of applications from small to high volume batch processing.

Furnaces are designed to have fast heat-up and cooling rates, as well as uniform temperature and atmosphere throughout the work zone. By incorporating multiple controlled heating zones, temperature uniformity inside the retort is +/-5°C (9°F) or better

The PROTHERM^TM series of controllers enable flexible and convenient control of a Nitrex batch-type furnace, providing the ability to run, monitor, record, and archive even the most complex nitriding or nitrocarburizing processes. PROTHERM™ regulates all furnace functions, nitriding / nitrocarburizing cycles with % Diss, KN, KC, and KO setpoints, as well as alarms and maintenance tasks.

Rich features like live trending, built-in data logging, integrated web server, SCADA connectivity, as well as a bevy of maintenance and safety functions come standard with Protherm. The integral H2Smart™ sampling system ensures extremely accurate measurement of hydrogen in the process atmosphere, achieving precise control of processes.

FURNACES

• Inconel 600 (refractory steel) retort and racking for long service life and non-reactive interaction with nitriding atmosphere.
• Uniform temperature distribution obtained through independently controlled heating zones and intensive atmosphere circulation ensuring full control of nitriding potential in all stages of the process.
• Light ceramic fiber insulation, reducing heat losses and thus energy consumption.
• Kanthal long lasting heating elements.
• Efficient internal recirculation assures process atmosphere uniformity
• Heating system provides exceptional temperature uniformity throughout the workload
• Larger furnaces may be equipped with a ‘Turbo’ cooler, for accelerated cooling of the load. This option is used where productivity is a major issue.
• Preconfigured & factory-tested
• Fully automated operation guarantees repeatable and consistent results
• System for data archiving and reporting as well as remote diagnostics
• Scada connectivity
• Clean, environmentally friendly processes powered by Nitrex effluent neutralizers
• Some pit-type furnaces may be equipped with a vacuum purging system. This option significantly accelerates exchange of atmosphere in the retort and is very useful in nitriding of stainless steels.

PROCESS CONTROL

• PID control loops to regulate configured process parameters such as temperature, furnace pressure, flows as well as atmosphere parameters (e.g.: KN, KC and KO)
• Real-time control of all process stages
• Process parameters configured with alarm limits
• Notification and processing of alarms
• Chart recorder to provide continuous recording of process variables
• Recipe library to create and save up to 999 recipes
• Built-in user and group security with multiple access levels