Seco/Warwick USA has received orders for two identical Vector single chamber vacuum furnaces from a major U.S. bearing manufacturer.
Each furnace features a 36″ × 36″ × 48″ hot zone, 15-bar high-pressure gas quench (HPGQ), and a horizontal loading configuration, delivering the versatility required for precision heat treatment of bearing components. The low-pressure carburizing (LPC) furnace design, known for performance and process repeatability, provides a scalable platform for both production throughput and metallurgical consistency.
One furnace will augment production capacity at an established aerospace-grade component facility, while the second unit will support a newly acquired plant undergoing a multi-year modernization program. The latter site will use the furnace for a mix of production, specialty geometries, and potential R&D applications as it transitions from legacy heat-treat equipment to state-of-the-art LPC technology.
Both systems include standard Seco/Warwick options such as a sound enclosure, automatic door, and maintenance platform, as well as customer-specified instrumentation — ensuring compliance with stringent internal quality and traceability requirements.
“These contracts demonstrate how manufacturers continue to invest in advanced LPC technology to enhance throughput, improve metallurgical performance, and ensure long-term processing reliability,” said Piotr Zawistowski, managing director of Seco/Warwick USA. “We are proud to support this customer’s growth and modernization strategy with equipment designed for the highest levels of precision.”
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