Ipson furnace type quenching furnace

One of the key highlights of Ipsen's quenching furnaces is their advanced internal quenching system. Take the TurboTreater for example, which features a 360 - degree cooling uniformity design. This ensures that workpieces are cooled evenly from all directions, resulting in consistent material properties throughout. The cooling system is engineered to generate the highest heat - transfer coefficient in its class, enabling rapid and efficient quenching. This is crucial for applications where a fas...

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Detailed Description

Here is a detailed and professional English introduction to an Ipsen-type quenching furnace, often referred to in the industry as a sealed quench furnace or atmosphere-controlled integral quench furnace, modeled after or equivalent to the well-known Ipsen designs:

Ipsen-Type Quenching Furnace

Sealed Quench Furnace for Precision Heat treatment in Controlled Atmospheres

Overview

The Ipsen-type quenching furnace—also commonly known as a sealed quench furnace—is a high-performance industrial furnace designed for Heat treatment processes in a controlled protective atmosphere, followed by rapid quenching in oil, gas, or polymer media. These furnaces are built for versatile batch processing, making them ideal for carburizing, carbonitriding, neutral hardening, annealing, and tempering of various steel components.

This type of furnace is modeled after the proven engineering and thermal processing principles found in original Ipsen designs, and is widely used in automotive, aerospace, bearing, fastener, and tool manufacturing industries.

Structure and Function

An Ipsen-type furnace generally consists of two main chambers:

Heating chamber (hot zone) – for atmosphere-based thermal treatment

Quenching chamber – integrated or adjacent for rapid cooling after treatment

The design allows the workload to be transferred automatically from the heat zone to the quenching zone under protective atmosphere to avoid oxidation or decarburization.

Key Features

1. Controlled Atmosphere Capability

Endothermic, exothermic, or nitrogen-based gas systems

Precise carbon potential control for carburizing/carbonitriding

Oxygen probes and dew point control for accurate gas regulation

2. High-Temperature Uniformity

Operating temperature: up to 1050°C (1920°F)

±5°C uniformity ensures metallurgical consistency

High-quality ceramic fiber insulation reduces heat loss

3. Advanced Automation and Control

Siemens/Mitsubishi PLC with HMI interface

Multi-step programmable cycles (ramp, soak, transfer, quench)

Integrated SCADA systems or Industry 4.0 connectivity available

4. Integrated Quenching System

Oil quenching tank with agitators or gas quenching (e.g., N₂ or He)

Uniform agitation and variable-speed fans for even quenching

Controlled quench delay time (within seconds of transfer)

5. Heavy-Duty Build and Design

Horizontal batch configuration with sealed front-loading doors

Hearth or roller supports for heavy loads

Alloy muffle for heat and gas separation (optional)

Typical Applications

Carburizing of gears, camshafts, sprockets, pins

Carbonitriding of small precision parts, fasteners

Neutral hardening of shafts, rollers, tools

Annealing or tempering of structural or alloy steels

Technical Specifications (Typical Model Example)

ParameterSpecification

Chamber Size (WxDxH)600 x 900 x 600 mm (customizable)

Max Operating Temp1050°C

Temperature Uniformity±5°C

Atmosphere TypeEndogas, Nitrogen-Methanol, NH₃

Quenching MediumOil / Gas / Polymer

Load Capacity800–1500 kg per batch

Cycle Time2–6 hours depending on process

PLC SystemSiemens / Mitsubishi + HMI

Power Supply380V, 3-phase, 50/60 Hz

Safety and Compliance

Flame supervision and gas leakage detection

Over-temperature cut-offs

Door interlock systems

Complies with CE, ISO 13577, NFPA 86, and AMS 2750 standards

Optional Features

Oil cooling systems and distillation units

Transfer automation for loading/unloading

Alloy baskets, trays, and workload fixtures

Integration with pre-wash or Tempering furnaces

Remote monitoring and predictive maintenance software

Benefits

High throughput with reliable process repeatability

Scalable batch sizes and modular design

Complete atmosphere control for clean, oxidation-free results

Long service life with robust components and low downtime

Conclusion

The Ipsen-type quenching furnace is a benchmark in modern thermal processing technology. It offers a perfect combination of process flexibility, atmosphere control, and fast quenching capability, making it ideal for manufacturers aiming to produce high-quality heat-treated components with precision and efficiency.