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QUICK QUENCH VACUUM

The 3QTM series of quick quench vacuum furnaces are available with 2-bar, 6-bar, and 10-bar cooling capabilities. This horizontal double-chamber furnace also includes a quench pressure range between 2-20 bar absolute.

Gas quenching in a separate cooling chamber ensures superior metallurgical results. This process also eliminates deformation typically associated with workloads moving in a conventional two-chamber vacuum furnace. Additionally, with the hot zone away from the high-velocity gas cooling nozzles, there is less wear and tear on the hot zone which translates to lower maintenance costs and longer service life.

The 3Q™ series features a larger gas cooling system with a post cooler heat exchanger that provides a lower gas quench temperature than any other gas cooling system in the market.

Furnace Model Maximum Load Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth) Standard
Capacity
Maximum
Capacity
Temperature
Range
Working Pressure
HVF-201-3Q 18″ x 24″ x 18″
24″ x 18”x 36″ LENGTH
24″ x 18”x 36″ LENGTH
(610 mm x 457 mm x 915 mm)
1,000 lbs (454 kg) 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 1,000 °F – 2,500 °F
(540 °C – 1,371 °C)
2 bar
HVFF-401-3Q 36″ x 36”x 48″ LENGTH
(915 mm x 915 mm x 1219 mm)
4,000 lbs (1,815 kg) 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg) 1,000 °F – 2,500 °F
(540 °C – 1,371 °C)
2 bar
  • Industry leading dependability with the most robust and energy efficient design in the market.
  • Available as an external quench.
  • Hot zone configuration to meet your needs.
  • Two chambers in the same furnace.
  • Temperature uniformity of ±10 °F (±5 °C) and used between 1,000 °F to 2,400 °F (538 °C to 1,316 °C).
  • Can reach 1 x10-3 torr with an optional diffusion pump available to bring down to 1 x 10-5 torr.
  • Uses the latest technology available with a large touch screen to make it easier for operators.
  • Easy to maintain.
  • Conforms to AMS2750, NADCAP and CQI9 requirements.
  • Capable of running standard processes including hardening, annealing, tempering, brazing and sintering.
  • During gas quenching, the hot zone moves away and is separated from the workload. The load being quenched in a cold chamber achieves superior metallurgical results.
  • The stationary workload eliminates deformation associated with the workload moving in a conventional two chamber vacuum furnace.
  • The 3Q™ Series has a larger gas cooling system with a post cooler heat exchanger that provides lower gas temperature for the quench than any gas cooling system offered in the marketplace to date.
  • With the hot zone moved away from the high velocity gas cooling nozzles, there is less wear and tear on the hot zone which results in lower maintenance costs and longer hot zone life.
  • Heating elements with “v” shaped reinforcement ribs, allow for rapid cooling and heating.
  • Heating elements are supported by G-M’s patented full width positive supports
  • 1 ½” double walled cooled jacket construction.
  • Gas nozzle design provides uniform cooling and ease of replacement.
  • Bottom third of hot zone has CFC face to promote longer life.
  • Aluminum
  • Nickel
  • Copper
  • Titanium
  • Steel
  • Ceramics
  • Medical
  • Aerospace
  • Automotive
  • Nuclear
  • Energy