Hybrid Cars, Now Hybrid Furnaces?
From commercial heat treater Crio, in Mexico (one of the largest in the country) we have this news item an investment the company recently made in a hybrid gas/electric batch IQ furnace. "Crío Invests in Hybrid Gas-Electric Technology for Sustainable Heat Treatment. As part of its commitment to...
Largest North American Commercial Heat Treaters-Vac Aero
April 5th of this year "The Monty Heat Treat News" will be presenting our 2025 list of "The 50 Largest North American Commercial Heat Treaters"-a heat treat industry exclusive. A name which has appeared on our list for the past number of years is "Vac Aero" , a company with a very clear focus on...
Used Furnace And Equipment Listings
“The Monty” has one of the largest listings for used heat treating equipment in North America. Below you will find our two most recent additions and also a categorized listing by furnace type. If you don’t find what you are looking for let us know and we will find it for you. Have equipment to sell? We are here to find you a buyer, just drop a line to [email protected]
“The Monty Heat Treat News” March 2025 Edition
The link below will take you to the March 2025 Edition of "The Monty Heat Treat News", the world's best known source for heat treatment news and trends. A few of the stories included in this issue are these; FNC of Brake Rotors-A New Approach Massive Fire at Captive Heat Treater Fire Devastated Heat...
Massive Batch IQ Furnace Sale!
We have a complete, good condition AFC-Holcroft UBQ Line available which includes 3 high heat furnaces, gas fired with working dimensions of 36" X 48" X 36" "Available". Also available is all ancillary equipment. The entire line is in great shape and currently in operation-the owner has authorized...
SECO/WARWICK China Lands “CAB Order”
"A Chinese car parts manufacturer ordered a fully electric furnace for brazing aluminum in a protective atmosphere from SECO/WARWICK. This partner specializes in the production of radiators and air conditioning systems for automobiles. The furnace is designed for the production of tubular and...
An Interview with Ms. Kirsten Baston CEO of Eltropuls
Today we have the privilege of speaking with Ms. Kirsten Baston, CEO of Eltropuls, one of the globes leading providers of “Plasma Nitriding” Systems. Kirsten, please give us some background on yourself, your brother and the company. “Let’s start with our business. Eltropuls is a family-owned...
Fastener Manufacturers “Ditches” In House Heat Treat-Outsources Work
"Commercial Spring & Tool Company Ltd." in Ontario, Canada has since 1973 been producing a wide variety of fasteners, stampings and clips, many of which are destined for the automotive market. During this time the firm has largely done their austempering in house, originally in a variety of mesh...
Aerospace Supplier Grows Vacuum Heat Treatment Capabilities
"A firm which supplies metal injection molded components for the aviation industry has added to its production capabilities with a vacuum furnace. This solution will increase the capacity to provide hardening process services while meeting aviation standards required by the industry. The...
Powdered Metal Company Sending Sintering Furnaces to Auction
All of the equipment at what was formerly “Metal Ceramics Company” of Bensenville, Illinois, USA will shortly be going to auction-this includes the entire heat treating department. In addition to the continuous furnaces the auction will also include machinery, customer lists and intellectual...
Complete Batch IQ Heat Treatment Department Available
A captive heat treater has shut down his entire batch IQ heat treatment department and all of the equipment is available. Equipment consists of the following; 2 Surface Combustion Internal Quench Furnaces “Super 30” with working dimensions of 30” X 48” X 30”, rated for 2500 pounds each. Dual quench...
Is Elon Musk Going to Make Your Alloy Fixturing More Expensive?
"The Monty Heat Treat News" has long pointed out that the price of alloy furnace components and fixturing is largely dependant upon a very volatile material-nickel. Several readers recently pointed out to us that as electric vehicles grow in popularity so also does nickel demand. A good example can...
Furnaces North America 2022 Offers FREE Entry Pass
"The Monty Heat Treat News" is looking forward to attending FNA 2022 in Indianapolis, IN on October 3-5. This will be by far and away the largest heat treat show in North America for 2022. For more details about the show please take a look at the press release below. We look forward to seeing you...
First Ever Hip Cycle for Aerospace in Mexico
Why Did HT-MX Company Invest in Hot Isostatic Pressing System-“The Monty Heat Treat News” Will Tell You Commercial heat treater HT-MX in Chihuahua, Mexico is justifiably very proud of the fact that they just ran their first HIP cycle for the Aerospace Industry, a milestone for Hot Isostatic Pressing...
Aerobraze Engineered Technologies Receives F-15 Heat Exchanger Contract
(Oklahoma City, OK) Aerobraze Engineered Technologies Oklahoma City is pleased to have been awarded a five-year contract with the United States Air Force (USAF). The contract includes the overhaul/remanufacture of F-15 fighter aircraft tubular heat exchangers and C-130 heat exchangers at the Tinker...