İnsu Teknik, a leader in the gas springs sector of the automotive industry, continues to pioneer innovation as a key supplier for after-market and OEMs, both in Turkey and internationally, having recently implemented a pit furnace with advanced technologies at its in-house heat treat facility in Bursa, Turkey.
Source: Nitrex
As a first-time partner with Nitrex, İnsu Teknik has strategically invested in advanced heat treat technology, focusing on continuous improvement to enhance the quality of gas springs, operational efficiency, and environmental sustainability. Central to their decision was İnsu Teknik’s commitment to environmentally responsible manufacturing practices, which led them to seek a greener solution.
Commissioned in the last quarter of 2023, the system — featuring a large-capacity pit furnace — combines three key process technologies: Nitreg® controlled nitriding, Nitreg®-C controlled nitrocarburizing, and ONC® in-process post-oxidation. These technologies enhance the surface properties of gas spring rods, notably improving wear and corrosion resistance, and offering considerable operational advantages.
The system ensures uniform case depth and precisely managed nitride/nitrocarburizing layer formation, optimizing the mechanical properties of the gas spring rods. It minimizes part distortion — an advantage of operating at lower temperatures compared to salt bath nitrocarburizing — and eliminates the need for post-finishing operations due to the cleaner surface achieved through gas nitrocarburizing, thereby streamlining the manufacturing process.
Source: Nitrex
Marcin Stoklosa, manager of Technical Sales — EMEA region at Nitrex, shared these insights, “The commissioning process was executed seamlessly, marking İnsu Teknik’s strategic shift towards greater control over their production processes. What sets this system apart is its versatility in meeting the specific requirements of various gas spring applications across various industries, including automotive, agriculture, machinery, marine, furniture, medical equipment, and more.”
The original press release from Nitrex is available here.
