A major U.S. bearing manufacturer has ordered two advanced vacuum heat treat furnaces, reinforcing its commitment to precision manufacturing and capacity growth. The investment supports rising demand across the bearing industry, where consistent metallurgical performance is critical for industrial and aerospace applications.
The manufacturer purchased two identical Vector single-chamber vacuum furnaces equipped for low-pressure carburizing (LPC). One system will be installed at an established aerospace-grade production facility, while the second will support a newly acquired plant transitioning from legacy heat treat equipment to LPC technology for production and potential R&D use.
Managing Director
SECO/WARWICK USA
Each furnace features a 36″ × 36″ × 48″ hot zone, horizontal loading configuration and 15-bar high-pressure gas quench (HPGQ), providing process flexibility and repeatable results for demanding applications. Standard options include a sound enclosure, automatic door, maintenance platform and customer-specified instrumentation to meet internal quality requirements.
SECO/WARWICK USA is supplying both systems. “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.
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