Phillips Corporation, Federal Division, in partnership with Delta H® Technologies, has been awarded a significant U.S. Air Force (USAF) contract to deliver 38 dual-chamber aerospace heat-treating systems.
These heat-treating systems will enhance mission-critical aircraft maintenance capabilities at bases across the United States and overseas.
The order includes 13 Model DCAHT®-181248-1200/500-MIL units and 25 Defender Series Model DEF-DC-RH-242436/1200-CH-242436/1200 units. Deliveries are scheduled over the next year to provide the USAF with cutting-edge heat-treating capabilities for aviation-grade metals — ensuring compliance with AMS2750H and NAVAIR TO 1-1A-9 standards.
“Phillips Federal is honored to support the U.S. Air Force through this partnership,” said Kelley Padham, president, Phillips Corporation, Federal Division. “Our collaboration with Delta H Technologies continues to expand the boundaries of advanced manufacturing for the Department of Defense — empowering readiness, resilience, and rapid innovation wherever our warfighters serve.”
“Ten years ago, the Air Force asked us to help solve a problem,” said Richard Conway, director and CTO of Delta H Technologies and a U.S. Air Force veteran. “As an engineer and veteran, it became a personal mission to provide the best heat-treating solutions possible. Today, knowing the USAF relies on Delta Hand Phillips Federal for this critical technology is deeply humbling.”
DCAHT model features:
- Dual convection-heated chambers with certified TUS work volume 18” W × 12” H × 48” L (Class 1 uniformity).
- Lower chamber operates to 1,200°F for aluminum solution heat treating with roll-away quench tank.
- Upper chamber operates to 500°F for aluminum aging.
Defender Series model features:
- Dual TUS-certified work volumes 24” W × 24” H × 36” L.
- Convection chamber operates 200°F–1,200°F (Class 1 uniformity) with rapid cooling from 1,000°F to <200°F in under 30 minutes, enabling complete solution heat treating, annealing, and aging (T6).
- Radiant chamber operates 1,000°F–2,000°F (Class 3 uniformity) with inert gas atmosphere capability.
Based in Carroll, Ohio, Delta H Technologies, LLC is an American manufacturer of advanced heat-treating and thermal-processing furnaces for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. The company specializes in dual-chamber and custom-engineered furnace solutions designed to meet stringent AMS2750 and NADCAP requirements.
Phillips Corporation is a global leader in manufacturing solutions and services, dedicated to advancing the metalworking industry by delivering expert knowledge, innovation, and technology. It partners with manufacturers to enhance their capabilities and productivity, fostering growth and competitive advantage.
More info: www.delta-h.com or www.phillipscorp.com
