During a visit to the Remscheid, Germany location of commercial heat treater “Aalberts Surface Technologies” Gord Montgomery of “The Monty Heat Treat News” had the chance to see a recent install at the firm which took the shape of an Ipsen XXL batch IQ line. (The original story can be found at https://themonty.com/aalberts-surface-technologies-remscheid-germany/). 

As a footnote to this story we see that Aalberts issued this formal press release about the line earlier this week; “Our fully automated IPSEN XXL batch furnace line in Remscheid sets new standards in advanced heat treatment technology. Designed for high-volume production, it is perfectly suited for components like bolts, screws, and other serial parts, particularly in the automotive industry where precision and demanding geometries are key. By integrating automated charging systems, the efficiency of the line is further enhanced. This allows us to increase throughput and reduce cycle times even more, ensuring precise and reliable handling of large volumes. It’s the ideal solution for industries that require both maximum productivity and consistent quality.”

What this press release doesn’t mention is that there are plans to add another 1 or 2 identical lines as future demand increases, although these pictures don’t show it the pits are already in place for future additions. Aalberts is one of the “50 Largest Commercial Heat Treaters in North America” as ranked by “The Monty” and also one of the largest in Europe.

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