VDR: The VDR is designed for clean and efficient processing, as well as fast purging and cooling rates. It is ideal for gas nitriding, ferritic nitrocarburizing, ProNox, clean tempering and annealing.
Ipsen VDR Retort Furnace
This multi-purpose furnace can perform the following processes:
- Gas nitriding
- Ferritic nitrocarburizing (FNC)
- ProNox (black oxide)
- Clean tempering
- Annealing
Horizontal-design retort furnace with the following features:
- Two sizes for increased flexibility
- Vacuum purge for fast cycle times
- Optional fast cooling speed with reducing process duration by up to 30%
- Uses Ipsen HydroNit®sensor and automated control package
Benefits of the VDR furnace:
- Uniformity
- Gas circulation within the retort can be optimized through increased efficiency and improved directional flow
- Excellent temperature uniformity
- Versatile
- High quench intensity with new shut-off flaps on the cold and hot side of the cooling stream
- Speed
- Cycle time reduced by up to 30% with optional fast cooling
