PROENERGY Orders Four Ipsen Furnaces for Houston Operation

PROENERGY, a vertically integrated manufacturer of power generation equipment and services, has placed an order for four Ipsen vacuum furnaces to help meet growing demand for new fast-start gas turbines and lifecycle maintenance.

PROENERGY selected three Ipsen TITAN furnaces and a TurboTreater for use at its new location in Houston, Texas. This 455,000-square-foot Center for Excellence in Lifecycle Care will serve customers with turbine overhauls, maintenance, and onsite part repair capabilities.

“PROENERGY customers demand high-quality turbine components to satisfy the exacting requirements of the fast-start power industry. As we expand production of the PE6000 aeroderivative engine, we also needed additional vacuum furnace capacity,” says John Spilker, Senior Vice President of Operations. “Ipsen furnaces have served us well for years in both manufacturing and repairing turbine parts. Based on the accuracy and reliability of these furnaces, we worked closely with the Ipsen team to meet operational requirements, optimize cost, and minimize lead time.” Included in this order:

• (1) TITAN H2 2-bar vacuum furnace with an 18 × 18 × 24-inch work zone and 1,000-pound weight capacity
• (2) TITAN H6 2-bar vacuum furnaces, each with a 36 × 36 x× 48-inch work zone and a 3,000-pound weight capacity
• (1) TurboTreater model H6672 featuring a 48 × 48 × 72-inch work zone and a 3,500-pound capacity

Ipsen USA will deliver and install these units, chosen for their efficiency and reliability across several industrial sectors.

“We have seen steady demand from customers like PROENERGY who have come to rely on Ipsen for our extensive knowledge in heat treating high-tech alloys and regional service resources in place throughout the United States,” noted Matt Clinite, Ipsen Sales Director. “We are excited to work with PROENERGY as they continue to deliver fast-start dispatchable power solutions to customers looking for safe, reliable power.” To learn more about vacuum furnaces and heat-treatment, visit https://ipsenglobal.com/vacuum-furnaces/