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

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A.1.  Vacuum Heat Treating Furnaces:

Item # 3411  -  Ipsen 48"Dia. x 72"H Bottom Load Vacuum Furnace:

1965 Ipsen Model VVFC(BL)48X72(30)RS Bottom Loading Vacuum Furnace,
Work area 48" Diameter x 72" Tall, Possibly a 3000ºF unit (still checking on this),
Older Honeywell controls, Diffusion Pumped, Currently has moly/ceramic fiber hot zone
insulation package but can be relined with materials of your choice.  Complete rebuilding & upgraing
services are available through GVT, Inc.  Water cooling system for furnace is also available. 
More information coming soon along with photos.  (We apologize for the poor photos.)
Price:  $75,000 with cooling system

Item # 3410/VF186 -  Vac Aero 2-Bar Vacuum Furnace:  Price reduced for quicker sale

1997 Vac Aero Model 4848 2Bar Vacuum Furnace, Work Zone:  36"W x 48"D x 30"H, 2400ºF,
Graphite Felt/Foil Hot Zone insulation package, needs reline probably, Moly elements, Older Honeywell
controls (DCP-700 Controller, UDC-3000 Overtemp, DPR-3000 Recorder, Edwards Vacuum Gage,
Power is 600Volt/3Ph so you'll probably need a step-down transformer for US or Mexico service,
Stokes 1722 mechanical pumping package, 4500 CFM/75 HP gas cooling system, Up to 2-Bar
pressure quench capability, Loader included, Condition professionally rated as "overall good".  Pumps
rated as "reasonable condition".  Location:  Central-Eastern Canada,    Installed & Operational.
Asking Price:  $180,000 Canadian (approx. $136,000 USD currently)  There's one condition
with this new, lower price:  It must be removed by the end of December, 2008. 

Item # 3408/ME1034 - VFS HL-50 Vacuum Furnace:

VFS Model HL-50 Vacuum Furnace, 2400ºF, Work Zone Size:  36"W x 50"D x 30"H, Hearth Height
is currently adjusted for a work zone of 34"W x 32"H x 50"D, 460V/3Ph/60Hz, 290 kW, Controls are
Honeywell DCP-550 Temperature Controller, UDC-2000 Overtemp, Televac MM200 Vacuum Instrument, Honeywell Digital Chart Recorder, Stokes 212 Mechanical Pump, Stokes 615 Blower, and
Varian 16" Diffusion Pump, Graphite Hot Zone Insulation with Moly Elements, Moly Hearth, Loader
is included, 1200 CFM External Gas-Cooling, 1-Bar.  Needs Hot Zone reline soon.
Price:  165,000  Location NE US

Item # 3407/ME1046 - Ipsen VTTC-324R-5Bar Vacuum Furnace:

Ipsen Model VTTC-324R 5Bar Vacuum Furnace, 2400ºF, Work Zone Size:  24"W x 36"D x 12"H (may be 14"H), Graphite Insulated Hot Zone with Graphite Elements, 460V/3Ph/60Hz, 112.5kW Heating, 154kW Total Connected Load, Controls are Honeywell DCP-550, UDC-200 Overtemp, Laybold TM22 Vacuum Gauge, Digital Chart Recorder, Stokes 212 Mechanical Pump with Stokes 307 Blower, Loader
included, 125 HP Gas-Cooling Quench System, 5-Bar Capability, Includes Inert Gas Surge Tank, and a
very nice Dry Coolers Air-Cooled Closed Loop Water Cooling System.  Location:  NE US
Price:  175,000 

Items # 3405 & 3406 -  Demtec & Lindgren 6-Bar Vacuum Furnaces:

Item # 3406:  (1)  1988 Demtec Vacuum Furnace s/n DP88/006/1,  built in 1988 and rebuilt in 1997;  
Work Area:   24” wide x 36” deep x 24” high, 2450ºF max, 6 bar quench, graphite elements, autoclave style front door, 230/3/60—130kw, Leybold diffusion pump, Ruvac mechanical pumps, 150HP cooling fan,
"in mint condition" per owner.   
Item # 3405:  (1)  1996 Lindgren Vacuum Furnace s/n 286-96 is built in 1996 and has same specs. as it is a duplicate design. 
There is a powered charge car loader/unloader(rails go with system), a nitrogen batch tempering furnace, a batch deep freezer, 2 sets of alloy work baskets, cooling water tank with pumps, and storage rack….controls are all Honeywell Digital controls…..we’re pricing each vacuum furnace at $265,000.00 or taking offers on entire line

Item # 3414/VF187 and 3415/VF187 -  Surface Combustion Vacuum Furnaces (2):

Surface Combustion Vacuum Furnace, Two (2) Availalbe.  Both of these units are mid-1980’s vintage and have operating temperatures of 800 to 2400°F with 10 PSI Nitrogen quench. Work zone is 36” x 48” x 30” high. Both have Stokes 412 roughing pumps with Stokes 615 blowers. The first unit has a moly-faced hot zone with fiber insulation. The second has graphite, foil faced board hot zone with graphite felt insulation.
The process controls for both furnaces were updated in 1998. They are identical Tempmate controllers with recipe and Network trending capability. The vacuum controllers are Inficon. The furnaces are in good condition, still installed and ready to go.  Photos on request.
Asking price is $59,000 USD each.  

Item # 3413/VF184 -  C.I. Hayes Semi-Continuous Vacuum Furnace:

CI Hayes Continuous 2 Bar Vacuum Furnace. Used, 1985, C.I. Hayes, model CVPQ-091872, 2 bar pressure quench furnace system rated for 2400°F and continuous, batch-indexing operation. Every 15 to 20 minutes another completed load exits the furnace and a new load enters the furnace. Each load is 9" high x 18" wide x 24" long with a gross weight capacity of roughly 125 lbs. Ideal customers are those who vacuum braze (i.e., fuel filter canisters), who need to thru-harden machined parts (pins, shafts, tool steels, high speed steels, etc.) or who need to bright vacuum anneal. The equipment is fully connected and running parts - available for immediate resale. (Note: No vacuum pump sold with package.... customer wants to hold onto his pump as a back-up for other vacuum pumps in their shop.) There is a large spare parts list - including a spare, never used, fully relined heating cage, heating elements, hearth rails, etc.  (We can assist you in
locating the needed vacuum pump for purchase.
Price:  Please call for pricing.

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 # 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 $10,000US

 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 # 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 with Soft Start, 480V/3Phase/60Hz, 285kVA, Hunterdon VRT Power Supply,
Hot Zone is graphite insulation with moly inner liner, moly elements and moly hearth,
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:  $350,000    Location:  Midwestern U.S.

Item # 3251  -  Vacuum Industries Centorr Vacuum Furnace: 

1989, but very nice, 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 # 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 $10,000.00

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 $10,000.

Item # 3321/VF166 Surface Combustion Vacuum Furnace

Working dimensions of 24” X 36” X 12”. 2400°F operating temperature. 1 Bar Nitrogen quenching. Asking $10,000.00. 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 Ipsen:  Please also go to the Ipsen, Inc. page on this web site (click Home, Ipsen) and see what is available IN STOCK from Ipsen, Inc. 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, (small hydraulic jack missing),
Price:  $3,500                     Location:  West Coast U.S.

Item # 3398  -  Ipsen Vacuum Furnace Loader:

1995 Ipsen 3000 lb. Vacuum Furnace Loader, Manual Hydraulic Style,
Manufactured for a 48" Wide x 48' Deep furnace, but can probably be used on a
wide range of furnace sizes.  3000 pound design capacity.   Only has a year or so
of use on it.  Has been stored since.     Photos Available (Had trouble loading them on the site)
Price:  $2,500     Location:  Western 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 # 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 # 3326  -  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. 

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.

Questions?

If you have questions on the items on this page, please email us at bobgrammer@aol.com and
be sure to tell us the item number in the email for reference.  Or give us a call at 208-765-6854
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