Vacuum Furnaces, Draws/Tempers
Vacuum Pumps & Helium Leak Detectors, Autoclaves

A.1.  Vacuum Heat Treating Furnaces:

Item # 3305  -  Ipsen VFC-321 Vacuum Furnace:

Ipsen Model VFC-321R
Work Zone:  24”W x 36”D x 12”H
Max. Design Temperature (with current style hot zones):  2100F
Hot Zone Condition:  Described as “excellent, recently new”
Hot zone was replaced and only had a few runs before this furnace was put in mothballs
for capacity reasons 3 years ago.  Operation was typically in the 1400-1650F range.
Has been stored in place (indoors) and still connected until just recently disassembled
for removal.
Vacuum Pumps:
            12” Ipsen Diffusion Pump (removed from chamber for shipment)
            Stokes 212H-11 Mechanical Pump with Gas Blower (Stokes or Roots)
Controls:  Honeywell 7700 Temperature Control
Current Status:  Disassembled, Shrink wrapped and ready for loading
Approx. Shipping Weight:  17,000 lb.
Price:  $45,000  (or buy both Item #3305 and #3306 together for a discounted package price)

Item # 3306  -  Ipsen VFC-321R Vacuum Furnace:

Ipsen Model VFC-321R
Work Zone:  24”W x 36”D x 12”H
Max. Design Temperature (with current style hot zones):  2100F
Hot Zone Condition:  Described as “good condition, almost as good as V1” (See above)
Furnace was running until just 4 months ago when removed to make room for a new one.
Operation was typically in the 1400-1650F range.
Vacuum Pumps:
            12” Varian Diffusion Pump (Missing)
            Stokes 212H-11 Mechanical Pump with Gas Blower (Stokes or Roots) is Missing
Controls:  Had been upgraded to computer based controls, but computer, touch screen and PLC have
                been removed (were leased) and are not included.  Fenwal 921G Controller with Fenwal
                overtemp and Fenwal Diffusion Pump Controller.  We think all this needs is a temperature
                controller to put it back into original Ipsen control configuration.  All relay logic is still in
                place.
Current Status:  Disassembled, Shrink wrapped and ready for loading
Approx. Shipping Weight:  17,000 lb.
Price:  $32,000  (or buy both Item #3305 and #3306 together for a discounted package price)

Item # 3313:  Abar 3000ºF, All-Metal HR-20x24 Vacuum Furnace:

1981 Abar Model HR-20x24, 1-Bar Vacuum Furnace, Ser# BM-721, 3000°F Rating (3050°F Short Term),
All-metal 6-Layer Moly Hot Zone in good condition, Work Zone:  18"W x 10"H x 24"D,
(wider alternate work zone by raising hearth level), Moly Elements and Moly Hearth, 400 lb Load
Rating at 2400°F, Honeywell DCP-551 upgraded temperature control (out of panel in photo), Fredericks
cold cathode/TC combination vacuum instrument, Honeywell recorder(s), W-WRh control thermocouples,
Single Owner since new, Design Uniformity:  +/- 10°F, Diffusion pumped with refrigerated cryotrap,
Varian/NRC Model HS-16 diffusion pump, Stokes Model 212MB mechanical pump and blower pump
package, vane-style holding pump, No gas-cooling fan or heat exchanger (can be added at additional
cost), 80 kVA VRT, heating power with SCR rectifier, NEMA-12 Control Panel,  Abar LT-20 Loader,
Utilities:  115 kVA total power, 220V/3ph/60Hz input power, Water requirement is
15 GPM at 60-90 PSI, 90°F min., 80-120 PSI Air, 25 SCF Nitrogen per cycle for backfill,
OEM Parts & Service still fully supported by Ipsen (Rockford, IL) 800-727-7625, ext 253
Price:  $98,500 (discount available if purchased before moved to storage)       Location:  East Coast US

Item # 3278  -  40+ Bar Brew Sinterhip Vacuum Furnace:         Price Reduced May 7, 2007

Rebuilt 1987 Brew Sinterhip Vacuum Furnace, max. 1400°C, (approx. 1000°C
with retort), Stokes 212H-11 with Stokes 401 Blower (rebuilt by United Vacuum
approx.  10 operational hours ago), No diffusion pump, Ultimate Vacuum is 30 microns
(clean, dry & empty), Rated for 600 PSIG (Code Stamp says 660 PSIG) internal
pressure for HIP operation, Operating pressure range:  50 microns to 500 PSIG. 
Useable work area:  18" Dia. x 24"   Electrical:  480V/3Ph/260 kVA, 350 Amp Breaker,
Cooling water reqm't:  50 GPM at 50 PSIG and 70°F.  Chamber has been Ultrasonic
inspected for integrity.  Practically new condition, less than 100 hours estimated total use. 
VRT Power Supply with water-cooled cables.  Bottom elements are not installed in
photos below, and retort door is not shown.    Location:  Western U.S.
Price:  $125,000   Offers considered

Item # 3318/VF169 Ipsen Model VFC-427-R:

Built in 1966. Working dimensions of 24” X 36” X 12”. Operating temperature of 2400°F.
1 Bar Nitrogen quenching. The hot zone has been removed for maintenance. Construction is
Graphite board with graphite rod elements but it will require work.
Price $20,000US

Item #3314/VF177 High Temp Sintering Furnace:

2006 "The Furnace Source" High-Temperature Sintering Furnace Barely Used - As New Condition
16" X 16" X 31" Graphite Work Box Pallet full of Misc Graphite Trays for Production
Cold Wall Furnace Argon/Nitrogen Backfill Yokogawa Programmer to 2200 C Max Rated
Furnace Operating Temperature C-More Micro-Graphic Programming Software DirectSOFT5
Programming Software Thermocouple Retractor and Optical Pyrometer This vacuum furnace is
capable of achieving low vacuum levels and 2200 C Temperature Equipped with mechanical vacuum
pump and Roots blower Graphite Heater Elements Operates at vacuum, partial pressure, or atmosphere
The furnace is designed to run in rough vacuum, partial pressure, or atmosphere whereby all valves and
controls are directed by the furnace's PLC. Partial Pressure - 2 Torr Roughing Torr Setpoint - 1 Torr
The "ding" in the lower panel was caused by a rigger - it has since been repaired. Winner Pays All
Freight and Rigging Package Sold "AS IS".
Price: $200,000US

Item # 3330/VF181 Surface Combustion 1Bar Vacuum Furnace:

1HVP-243618-2, 1980 vintage. Work zone of 24" wide x 36" deep x 18" high. Temperature 1200-2400F. 
Blower 30 HP. Upgraded controls. The furnace is in excellent condition and currently used daily for
hardening tool steel. It will be offline mid August. It does need a new hot zone. The shell was recently
ultrasound tested and found to be in good condition. Extras include replacement heating elements.
Price $35,000 USD.

Item # 3304:  6-Bar Vacuum Heat Treating Furnace:

1996 Vac Aero, 6-Bar Pressure Quench Vacuum Heat Treating Furnace,
Model # VAH 4848 MP6, Work Zone:  36"W x 48"D x 30"H, (Alternate load size
by raising hearth:  48"W x 48"L x 22"H), 2400°F, 200 HP 10,000 CFM External
Cooling Blower, 480V/3Phase/60Hz, 285kVA, Hunterdon VRT Power Supply,
2,000,000 BTU/hr Gas Cool Heat Exchanger, Load Rating:  2500 lb. at 2400°F,
Vacuum Pumps:  Stokes 412-11 with Roots 615RGS Blower, Honeywell S9000
Temperature Controller with UDC3000 Hi-Limit, Edwards AGC Vacuum Control.
Currently still installed, but will be removed for storage later in December.  Removal
costs will be added to price.  Includes water cooling system and Loader
Price:  $295,000    Location:  Midwestern U.S.

Item # 3315/VF175 Vac Aero Model HR-20 Vacuum Furnace

Work zone is 16 " wide x 12 " high x 24 " long. Electrical 600 V,3 Ph, 60 Hz, 80 KVA.
Gas quenching pressure 5" Hg. New in 1978. Control System upgraded in 1993 includes
AB SLC500 PLC with Honeywell DCP-700 Programmer. PLC replaced in 2000.
Hot Zone upgraded in 1997. Included is a spare diffusion pump and spare parts valued
at $10,000. Currently installed and in excellent condition!
Price $45,000.00

Item # 3261/VF158 Surface Combustion 2 Bar Vacuum Furnace:

Item # 3251  -  Like New, Vacuum Industries Centorr Vacuum Furnace: 

1989, but like new, used only 6 months, Vacuum Industries Centorr Series 3500,
Model 363672-1500C, vacuum heat treating furnace, 2-Bar capable, but this
furnace has no internal heat exchanger, so it not a fast cooler.  Internal 25 H.P.
cooling/circulation fan in door.  Work Zone:  36"W x 72"D x 36"H, 1500°C (2732°F),
3,000 lb load, including  end elements for tighter temperature uniformity, Hot zone is
moly lined with 2 layers of Safil™ (alumina ceramic fiber) insulation and stainless steel
outer layer,  moly rod elements, moly hearth,  600kVA VRT Power Supply, 665Amp total
service, 460V/3Ph/60Hz, Vacuum Pumps:  Stokes 412MB combination mechanical
pump and blower with oil mist separator and particulate filter.  Controls are Honeywell
DCP-700 with Honeywell DPR-1500 recorder.  Full opening doors at both ends
make maintenance much easier.  Set up for both nitrogen and argon gases.  70 GPM
cooling water requirement @ 40 PSIG max.
Price:  $175,000                Location:  U.S.  West Coast  

Item # 3331/VF180 Abar 3000F, All Metal HR-20x24 Vacuum Furnace:

1981 Abar Model HR-20x24, 1-Bar Vacuum Furnace, Ser# BM-721, 3000°F
Rating (3050°F Short Term), All-metal 6-Layer Moly Hot Zone in good condition,
Work Zone: 18"W x 10"H x 24"D, (wider alternate work zone by raising hearth level),
Moly Elements and Moly Hearth, 400 lb Load Rating at 2400°F, Honeywell DCP-551
upgraded temperature control (out of panel in photo), Fredericks cold cathode/TC
combination vacuum instrument, Honeywell recorder(s), W-WRh control thermocouples,
Single Owner since new, Design Uniformity: +/- 10°F, Diffusion pumped with refrigerated
cryotrap, Varian/NRC Model HS-16 diffusion pump, Stokes Model 212MB mechanical
pump and blower pump package, vane-style holding pump, No gas-cooling fan or heat
exchanger (can be added at additional cost), 80 kVA VRT, heating power with SCR
rectifier, NEMA-12 Control Panel, Abar LT-20 Loader, Utilities: 115 kVA total power,
220V/3ph/60Hz input power, Water requirement is 15 GPM at 60-90 PSI, 90°F min.,
80-120 PSI Air, 25 SCF Nitrogen per cycle for backfill, OEM Parts & Service still
fully supported by Ipsen (Rockford, IL) 800-727-7625, ext 253
Price: $98,500US (discount available if purchased before moved to storage) Location: East Coast US

Item # 3233 (VF-150)  -  Vacuum Deoiler:

Purchased New in 1993. Model HR 50x48DG. Nominal Work Zone: 36" x 30"H x 48"D.
Max. Load & Temperature: 3000lbs @ 650°F. Operating Temp: 250-650°F +/-10°F.
Cleanup Temp: 800°F (Max. 2 hours). Roughing Pump: 400/300 CFM.
Partial Pressure: Nitrogen. Gas Cooling: 50 HP Motor, external. Backfill Gas: Nitrogen. 
Programmer: Honeywell DCP-200(single channel). Overtemperature Instrument:
Honeywell UDC-2000. Vacuum Instrument: Leybold Inficon PG-3.
Asking Price: $80,000

Item # 3200, VF144  -  C.I. Hayes Vacuum Carburizing/Oil Quench Furnace:

C.I. Hayes Vacuum Carburizing/Oil Quench Furnace with updated Honeywell control system.
Working dimensions are 48" deep, 30" wide by 32" high. Equipped with an automated vacuum
carburizing system. The furnace includes two load carts and a wash system. Furnace is in good
operating condition and was in use until very recently.
Asking Price: $49,000

Item # 3316/VF174 CI Hayes Vacuum Oil Quench Furnace:

Model VSQD091824, built in 1989. Work zone is approximately 9" high x 18" wide x 24 " long.

Capacity approximately 200 pounds. Insulation is graphite, heating elements are solid graphite.

Maximum operating temperature is 2400 degree F. Hearth level is 48 1/2". Total power 75 KW,

connected load 60 KW (heating chamber). Operating range 500 microns. Voltage: 575v.

Footprint:

O/A Width: 12’-2”

O/A Depth: 14’-4” + 26” (Stationary roller table) + 30” (load cart) = 19’-0”

Vessel Height: 3’-0” deep pit + 9’-0” above floor = 12’-0”

O/A Height (with piping and relief valve): 3’-0” deep pit = 11’-2” above floor = 14’-2”

Roller table and load cart heights (from floor with vessel recessed 3’-0” into floor): 48.5”

Our room size: 19’-6” wide x 24’-0” deep

Min. comfortable room size: 16’-0” wide x 23’-0”

Load Cart: Yes, Gas Quenching: Yes

Furnace is currently installed. Overall this unit is in excellent condition! New Price: $60,000.00.

Item # 3192  -  Lindberg Bottom Load Vacuum Furnace:

1972 Lindberg, Model 22-MO-6060-24, Vertical Bottom Loading Vacuum Furnace,
60" Diameter x 60" High, 2500°F, Moly/Graphite Felt Hot Zone Insulation,
Diffusion-Pumped, 450KVA Heating Power, 1-Bar Circulated Gas Cooling, 2,000 lb.
Gross Load Capability @ 2250°F, Varian 35" Diffusion Pump; Liquid Nitrogen Cryo-Baffle;
Disassembled and ready for shipment.    Many spare elements.  Much more info and many photos.
(Owner keeping Stokes 1722 Mechanical Pumping Skid.  See available replacement below)
Good Condition.  Some minor repairs needed.
Price:  $39,500 As-Is, Where-Is
Estimated Shipping based on quotes:  $20-30,000 depending upon your location.  (If you prefer
we can add the shipping costs to the selling price and deliver it to your location.)
Option (from GVT, Inc.):  Rebuilt Stokes 1722 Pumping Skid (412/615RGS):  $19,500 warranty (see photo)
Your total estimated cost:  $79-89,000 depending upon your location.

Item # 3319/VF168 Lindberg 2 Chamber Vacuum Furnace:

Working dimensions of 24” X 36” X 20”. Capable of both .85 Nitrogen quenching and oil quenching.
Operating temperature of 2150°F. Complete but in need of some work.
Price $20,000.00

Item # 3320/VF167 Ipsen Model VFC-321:

Working dimensions of 24” X 36” X 12”. Operating temperature of 2400°F.
1 Bar Nitrogen quenching. Hot zone needs work.
Price $20,000.

Item # 3321/VF166 Surface Combustion Vacuum Furnace

Working dimensions of 24” X 36” X 12”. 2400°F operating temperature. 1 Bar Nitrogen quenching. Asking $20,000.00. Complete but will need hot zone repairs.

Item # 3317/VF172 Ipsen Bottom Loading Vacuum Furnace

Model VVFC(BL) 48X60(24)R. For operating temperatures to 2400°F with inert gas partial
pressures: Vacuum Chamber - 76" diameter x 95" high, stainless steel with carbon steel water jacket.
Hot Zone - 48" diameter x 60" high, graphite element Graphite fiber insulation 3,000 lbs. gross load
at 2400°F Pumping System - Mechanical booster pumping system not included 32" diameter,
32,000 l/s diffusion pump. Power Supply - 450 kW, 460 volts, 3 phase, 60 Hertz, VRT.
Cooling System - 40hp, recirculated inert gas at 700 torr. Control Instrumentation - Honeywell DCP700
temperature controller - Honeywell DC300 overtemperature limit Vacuum Instrumentation - Televac II -
2 station TC gauge.
Price: $50,000US

Item # 3322/VF154 Large Diameter Crystal Growth Furnace based on patented process:

Can be used as a large vacuum annealer. 12 foot diameter by 16 foot tall. 2ea 20" diffusion pumps and pneumatic valves. Comes complete with Allen Bradley Slick 500 control panel with ladder logic controlling two each 120KW power loops manufactured by Spang Electronics. All schematics included. Vacuum levels sustained at 0.5mmTorr at temps of 1600°C. Graphite resistive heaters used along with Polycarbon rigid felt insulation.
Price: $110,000US

Item # 3173  -  New, Unused Halmar Robicon/NWL Power Supplies and Controls:

Item# 3012 -   Ipsen VFC2-724  with 8 ft Long Work Zone

Ipsen VFC2-724, Moly/Kaowool Hot Zone, Graphite Elements & Hearth, 30"W x 96"D x 20"H Work Zone,
With brand new Univac 400 series mechanical pump and 600 series blower (1700 Series Skid Package) ,
Diffusion pump (freshly rebuilt),  Hot zone in very good condition, a few spare parts.  This is a double length
model with two top cooling fans.  It has a completely upgraded instrument panel.  Pumps to 10-5 range in approx. 45 minutes. 
Furnace is currently being rebuilt.

Price:  $120,000

Item # 3341/B180     VAC AERO Vertical Retort Furnace:

with Avesta 253MA retort working size 32" high X 29" diameter. Retort equipped for
vacuum pumping (pump not included). Max operating temperature 2000 degrees F.
Water cooled o-ring seal on retort lid. Cooling stand. Power supply: Hunterdon transformer
150kVA, 3 phase, 60 Hz, primary input voltage 575V. Honeywell DCP700 controller.
Gas control: 3 rotometers - one Matheson 0-4 scfm air, two Air Products HA6 0-150
graduation. Attached picture is when the furnace was in production, the control panel on
the right is part of the system. Capable of Nitrogen or Argon addition. Very good condition. 
Asking Price: $19,000US.

 Other:  Equipment from VFS:  Please also go to the VFS Corp. page on this web site (click Home, VFS)
       and see what is available IN STOCK from Vacuum Furnace Systems Corp. currently in both new and used
       vacuum furnaces.  Please tell them we sent you.

A.2.  Vacuum Melting Furnaces and Related Equipment

Item # 3139 - Titanium Centrifugal Casting Vacuum Furnace:

New, Almost Completed Titanium Vacuum Arc Melt Casting Furnace with Centrifugal
Casting Design.  State-of-the-Art Technology with improved yield features.  Also
have innovative ceramic mold technology for improved quality and reduced costs.
20 pound Titanium Capacity, 6,000 Amp. Power Supply, Up to 4"  Diameter
x 48" Long Electrodes,  Stokes 412 Mechanical Pump with Stokes 615 Blower.
Ideal for small parts production or rapid prototyping.  Less than one second pour time,
Capability of Very Thin Cross Sections, Ability to Pour into Cold Molds reduces 
Reaction with Mold and Results in Very Low Alpha Case.  From wax pattern to metal
casting in less than 12 hours.  Furnace and process designer available for consulting or 
full time work with buyer of equipment and process.

B.  Loaders / Unloaders for Vacuum Furnaces:

Item # 3325 -  Ipsen Vacuum Furnace Load Cart for H5448-2 TurboTreater:

Ipsen Vacuum Furnace Load Cart, Manual with hydraulic lift, Fits Ipsen H5448 size
TurboTreater vacuum furnace (or ?), New, never used, (hydraulic jack missing),
Price:  $3,500                     Location:  West Coast U.S.

Item # 3109:  Factory Reconditioned and New Loaders / Unloaders:
3,000 lb. Capacity Loaders, Factory Reconditioned and New, Then Customized to Your Vacuum Furnace,
Polyurethane Wheels, Heavy Duty Guide Shafts, Self-Propelled or Manual, Hydraulic Lift, with
Integral Battery Charger.  Other Sizes Also Available.  
Prices:  On Request - Very Competitive!   

C.  Vacuum Pumps & Related Items:

Item # 3292  -  Rebuilt Varian 16" Diffusion Pump:

Varian Model HS-16,  16" Diffusion Pump, Good working condition. 
Pumping Speed Rated at 10,000 liters/sec.   480Volt,
Shipping Info:  Approx. 550 lb, 3ft x 4ft Pallet, Approx. 48" High.
Recently rebuilt.  Offered with 30 day right of full refund
Price:  $7,600            Location:  Coeur d'Alene, ID (GVT, Inc.)

Item # 3145 -  Two (2) Each, 6000CFM Roots Blowers

2 each, 1024 Roots RGSHVB Vacuum Blowers available. 6000 CFM each, with motors and stands.  
Serial Nos. 49469-RP36 and 48349.  Came out of a Pratt & Whitney plant.
30 H.P. Motors, 230V/60Hz/3Phase or 460V/60Hz/3Phase, 12" Inlet & 10" Outlet,
Price:  $13,900/Each Loaded on your truck.    As-Is, Where-is,  East Coast Location.
Offered with 30 Day Return Privilege 

Item # 3161:  35" Diffusion Pump and 35” Cryo-Trap ("Refrigerated Trap"):    

Warranty Rebuilt CVC Model PMC-32C, 35 inch, 50,000 l/s, 440Volt Diffusion Pump, 
Direct replacement for Varian NHS-35, with minor change in foreline piping length,
Also available:  Torr Vacuum Products Model RVS322C Cryogenic Baffle
All components are rebuilt, primed and painted, ready for immediate use.
Price:  Warranty Rebuilt:
  35" Diffusion Pump Alone                $12,900
  35" Ref. Cryobaffle* Alone                $13,500  
  (12 Mo. Warranty)      Discounted price available, if you purchase both items at once.
West Coast Location (Coeur d'Alene, ID    Zip 83814)

*   Also called "cryotrap", "refrigerated baffle" or "refrigerated trap"

  Photo - in rebuilt condition now (Right Angle Valve has been sold)

D.  Helium Leak Detectors & Vacuum Instruments:    

Item # 3325  -  Veeco Helium Leak Detector:

Veeco Model MS-20T, Turbomolecular-pumped Helium Mass Spec. Leak Detector,
Portable unit with cart and roughing pump, Needs Filament Change (new ones included),
Price:  $5,100 As-Is or consider offer
Alternate Price is $9,400 with 6 Mo. Warranty Rebuild (2-3 week estimated lead time for rebuild)
Location:  West Coast U.S. 

Item# 3016 -   Varian Portatest™  938-41 Helium Leak Detectors:     

Varian Model 938-41, Diffusion  pumped portable leak detectors, 
rebuilt with 6 month warranty, Cart Mounted, with Alcatel 2008A or equivalent
mechanical pump.  Rebuilt, 6 Month Warranty Price is $9,500   Typically 2 Weeks ARO
(Similar to the unit shown in this photo).

Item# 3017 -   Veeco Diffusion-pumped Leak Detector:

Veeco MS-20, Bench Model with digital display,  Diffusion Pumped, includes roughing 
pump, Has gross leak checking capability, Starts up in approx. 10 minutes.  Cart and 
external roughing pump available but not included at this price.
Rebuilt Price:  $8,800 rebuilt with 6 month warranty.    1 Week ARO

Item# 3019 -   Alcatel Leak Detector:        

We have an Alcatel Model ASM110T  Turbomolecular-pumped helium 
leak detector available in rebuilt, warranted condition.  Operates using a
throttle valve for leak testing at higher pressures, 5 minute start-up, Quiet, Good Shape,
Bench Model, Alcatel 2008 Mechanical pump, 
Price:   $8,450  rebuilt with 6 month warranty    2 Weeks ARO 

Item# 3058 -  Helium Leak Detectors (in general):

Rebuilt, warranted helium leak detectors of many makes and models are available
through GVT, Inc.   If we don't have the model or price range you need, we can
usually find it within a few weeks.  Please don't hesitate to contact us, if you don't
see what you need listed here.

Item# 3059 -    WANTED:   USED LEAK DETECTORS

We'll pay cash for your used leak detectors.  Contact us to learn more.

E.  Item # 3083  "Portable Instrument Cart"

Go to the home page and look under Instrument Carts on the left margin to learn
about our new, portable instrument carts.  A must for field service engineers.

F.  Power Supplies for Vacuum Furnaces

Item # 3173  -  New, Unused Halmar Robicon/NWL Power Supplies and Controls:

Item # 3098

Hunterton VRT Vacuum Furnace Power Supply,  128KVA 460V/74V 3 ph to 2Ph, 
(Each with 2 ea 64 KVA VRT's inside) 74V Secondary.    Price:   $3,700/each

Item # 3099

170 KVA VRT Vacuum Furnace Power Supply, 460/66V. 3-2 Phase (Actually in 
one enclosure 2 each 85kKVA VRT's) 
2 Each available.  Price:  $4,500/each.