GEBERIT Group, a European leader in sanitary products, will expand their annealing capabilities with two vacuum furnaces at their production plant in Ozorków. Both furnaces have larger working spaces than the standard: 900 x 900 x 1200 mm (HxWxL) to 900 x 900 x 2400 mm. These changes will allow the manufacturer to double the efficiency of the furnaces in one technological process.
As GEBERIT builds its independence by investing in heat treatment processes, some of the processes that they had carried out in traditional atmospheric furnaces will now be performed in these modern Vector vacuum furnaces supplied by North American SECO/VACUUM‘s parent company, SECO/WARWICK.
SECO/WARWICK Vacuum Furnaces Source: secovacusa.comSławomir Woźniak CEO SECO/WARWICK Source: secowarwick.com
“We chose the SECO/WARWICK Vector furnaces,” commented Mirosław Spasiński, head of the Technical Department of GEBERIT in Ozorków, “due to the guaranteed quality and efficiency but also the high cleanliness of the surfaces of the processed details, which is very important to us, as the elements are displayed in open GEBERIT sanitary installations, thus aesthetics play an important role.”
“An individual approach to the furnace design” notes Sławomir Woźniak, CEO of SECO/WARWICK Group, “is a project that requires expert engineering knowledge. [Our] engineers have the knowledge and experience that are needed to adjust the technology and its parameters so that it ensures the safety and failure-free operation of the device, but above all that the solution meets the expectations and needs of the client.”
Heat treater ALP Aviation is increasing its production capacity and expanding process capability with a vacuum furnace. The furnace is dedicated to low pressure carburizing of transmission components for helicopters and other aircraft.
Sławomir Woźniak CEO SECO/WARWICK Source: secowarwick.com
The new vacuum furnace is configured with horizontal charge loading, a maximum cooling gas pressure of 15 bar of argon and nitrogen, and a 900mm x 900mm x 1200mm (W x H x L) charge area.
This Vector vacuum furnace is the heat treater's 4th installation in a 13-year cooperation with SECO/WARWICK, the parent company of North American-based SECO/VACUUM. "Our 13-year relationship with ALP AVIATION continues to be of mutual benefit on all technical and managerial levels," says Sławomir Woźniak, CEO of SECO/WARWICK Group. "[We provide] the technology, equipment and process knowledge which has enabled our client to grow their business. Our Group values working close to the customer."
The privilege of unveiling the Heat Treat Today40 Under 40 Class of 2020 comes with the reality that not every one of the nominees could be included in the final count; even though each young, up-and-coming, talented heat treating professional whose name was submitted is making a significant difference in their field.
The individuals pictured are those we acknowledge in 2020 for their contribution to their company, their dedication of service to their customers, and their commitment to pursue skills and knowledge to further contribute to their field.
The 2020 Honorable Mentions
Michael Brant Contour Hardening
David Chirichello Bodycote
Derek Denlinger Paulo
Daniel Dudar Absent Atmosphere Maintenance, Inc.
Julio Fernandez Bodycote Thermal Processing, Inc.
Jardin Harrington Bodycote
Tom Hart SECO/VACUUM Technologies LLC
Cory Husemann Paulo
Ryan McCauley Contour Hardening
Adler Moldenhauer President Vectorr Industries LLC
Vishal Nakhate Bodycote Rochester
Scott Roberts Bodycote Thermal Processing, Inc.
Heat Treat Today will be back next year looking for rising leaders in the 40 Under 40 Class of 2021. We encourage you to consider the talented young professionals in the heat treating sphere, especially in the captive heat treatment industry, who deserve this recognition for their leadership. You can begin the process right now: Click here to nominate a young professional for Summer 2021.
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Ribbon Cutting with the Owners: Doug and Jackie Peters, Diana Wilkosz (VP), and Andy Wilkosz (President) (photo source: Peters' Heat Treating, Inc.)
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Heat TreatTodayis pleased to join in the announcements of growth and achievement throughout the industry by highlighting them here on our News Chatter page. Please send any information you feel may be of interest to manufacturers with in-house heat treat departments especially in the aerospace, automotive, medical, and energy sectors to the editor at editor@heattreattoday.com
GEBERIT Group, a European leader in sanitary products, will expand their annealing capabilities with two vacuum furnaces at their production plant in Ozorków. Both furnaces have larger working spaces than the standard: 900 x 900 x 1200 mm (HxWxL) to 900 x 900 x 2400 mm. These changes will allow the manufacturer to double the efficiency of the furnaces in one technological process.
