Solar Manufacturing, Inc. products

The HFL-IQ is a horizontal front-loading internal quench vacuum furnace designed to meet the rigorous demands of high production commercial and captive heat treating shops. It operates as a batch-type furnace with a high-temperature capability and employs electric resistance heating elements to ensure precise temperature control. This furnace is versatile, accommodating processes like heat treating, hardening, brazing, and more, and it supports low pressure carburizing (LPC) to enhance the fatigue life and wear properties of components. Its construction is engineered for efficient performance with minimal downtime, featuring options for metallic shielded or graphite insulated hot zones. The integrated control system, SolarVac®, ensures efficient operation and remote monitoring. Energy-saving options further enhance its efficiency, making it a robust solution for industrial vacuum heat treating applications.

The Horizontal External Quench Vacuum Furnaces (HFL-EQ model) by Solar Manufacturing are designed for high-production environments typical of commercial and captive heat treating facilities. These advanced furnaces feature a batch-type configuration with electric resistance heating elements and operate at high temperatures under high vacuum conditions. They are specifically engineered for versatile applications, including heat treating, hardening, brazing, stress relieving, normalizing, annealing, tempering, sintering, homogenizing, degassing, diffusion bonding, and creep forming. The system is built with meticulous attention to form, fit, and function to ensure easy maintenance and minimal downtime. Solar Manufacturing offers two types of hot zones, either metallic shielded or graphite insulated, to meet diverse processing requirements. The SolarVac® control system, integral to the furnace's functionality, allows for remote monitoring and control. The furnaces are equipped with an appropriately sized power supply, vacuum pumps, gas quenching systems, and a robust control cabinet enhancing operational efficiency and energy savings.

The Mentor HFL-2018-2IQ is a horizontal, front-loading, compact vacuum furnace designed for efficient heat treating and brazing applications. Engineered to handle small to mid-size loads, this furnace operates at high temperatures and utilizes a high vacuum batch process with electrical resistance heating elements. The system's innovative design facilitates ease of shipment and maneuverability by mounting on a single portable platform. The Mentor® furnace is versatile, capable of conducting multiple processes including heat treating, hardening, brazing, stress relieving, normalizing, annealing, tempering, sintering, homogenizing, degassing, diffusion bonding, and creep forming. It is equipped with the SolarVac Essentials control system, a PLC-based technology enabling precise monitoring and control through an operator interface, recipe storage, alarm management, and data acquisition. This setup ensures optimal operation and maintenance, housed in a NEMA-rated control cabinet.

The Mentor Pro Vacuum Furnace, model HFL-3036-2IQ, is designed to provide efficient and economical vacuum heat treating and brazing for mid-sized applications. This horizontal, front-loading furnace features a high-temperature and high-vacuum batch-type system with electric resistance heating elements. It is built to facilitate processes such as hardening, brazing, stress relieving, and others, accommodating mid-size loads effectively. The furnace is mounted on a portable platform, ensuring ease of transport and maneuverability. The integrated SolarVac® Essentials control system offers a PLC-based interface for recipe storage, alarm management, and data acquisition, housed within a NEMA-rated control cabinet. This comprehensive system allows operators to efficiently monitor and control furnace operations, making it ideal for various industrial applications.