What’s it Worth? A Guide to Used Furnace Values

From time to time over the years “The Monty Heat Treat News” plays the “What’s it Worth” game where we look at a used furnace and give our readers an idea about what it is worth in current market conditions.
 
Today we look at a complete furnace line located at a captive heat treater in the US Midwest. The line consists of the following;
 
  • 24” x 36” x 24” Pacific Scientific IQ Furnace
    • Electrically Heated
    • SSI Controls
    • Electronic Flowmeters from Waukee
  • Pacific Scientific Electrically Heated Endo Generator
    • With AE Endoinjector
  • 24” x 36” x 24” Beavermatic Washer 
    • Smart Skim System

  • SBS Chiller
    • Serial # 4382
The vendor in this case is trying to decide whether this line is worth marketing or straight off to the “scrappers.”
 
The plus is that this is a complete line with updated controls, in good condition and ready to go. The minus is the brand (Pacific Scientific-as far as we know the company disappeared long ago) and the size. 24″ X 36″ X 24″ is far too small a size for anybody other than a captive heat treater with small lot sizes or a commercial heat treater in a market with small lot sizes such as the western and north eastern areas of the USA and British Colombia, Canada.
 
“The Monty” has a strong idea about the value of this furnace line but we will leave it up to you, our readers-make an offer or scrap? Cast your vote with Jordan Montgomery; [email protected]. Subject line Keep it or Scrap it-yes it has value; no call, in the scrap guys. We will let you know next Monday.