AICHELIN VKEs 3-60/65/110 Multi-Chamber Furnace – Year 2008
Machine Overview
AICHELIN VKEs 3-60/65/110 Multi-Chamber Furnace, Year 2008, designed for high-performance industrial heat treatment processes under controlled protective atmospheres. This fully PLC-controlled furnace system features two independent chambers, a maximum operating temperature of 1,100°C, a maximum batch load of 650 kg, and an integrated loading table. The furnace is ideal for carburizing, carbonitriding, nitriding, annealing, hardening and other precision thermal processing applications.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AICHELIN | AICHELIN |
| Model | VKEs 3-60/65/110 | VKEs 3-60/65/110 |
| Machine Number | 3079241-0010 | 3079241-0010 |
| Year of Manufacture | 2008 | 2008 |
| Condition | Used | Used |
| Functionality | Fully Functional | Fully Functional |
| Machine Type | Multi-Chamber Heat Treatment Furnace | Multi-Chamber Heat Treatment Furnace |
| Number of Chambers | 2 | 2 |
| Heating System | Electric | Electric |
| Connected Load | 175 kW | 237.93 HP |
| Input Voltage | 400 V | 400 V |
| Input Current | 253 A | 253 A |
| Input Frequency | 50 Hz | 50 Hz |
| Power Supply | Three Phase | Three Phase |
| Maximum Operating Temperature | 1,100 °C | 2,012 °F |
| Maximum Batch Load | 650 kg | 1,433 lbs |
| Overall Machine Weight | 21,000 kg | 46,297 lbs |
| Control System | PLC Controlled | PLC Controlled |
| Loading System | Integrated Loading Table | Integrated Loading Table |
| Furnace Atmosphere | N₂, Methanol, NH₃, Air, Natural Gas, Propane | N₂, Methanol, NH₃, Air, Natural Gas, Propane |
Description
The AICHELIN VKEs 3-60/65/110 is a heavy-duty multi-chamber furnace developed for demanding industrial heat treatment applications requiring precise atmosphere and temperature control. The furnace provides fully automatic operation through a PLC-based control system and offers excellent temperature uniformity, repeatability and process reliability.
Its robust construction and protective atmosphere capability make it suitable for continuous production environments where consistent metallurgical properties and high product quality are essential. The integrated loading table improves handling efficiency while reducing loading and unloading cycle times.
Heat Treatment Applications
| Process | Description |
|---|---|
| Gas Carburizing | Controlled atmosphere carburizing for case hardening |
| Carbonitriding | Combined carbon and nitrogen diffusion treatment |
| Gas Nitriding | Surface hardening with nitrogen atmosphere |
| Nitrocarburizing | Low-temperature nitrogen and carbon diffusion process |
| Oil Hardening | Heat treatment with subsequent quenching |
| Annealing | Stress relieving and soft annealing |
| Tempering | Controlled post-hardening treatment |
| Normalizing | Microstructure refinement process |
Equipped With
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Electric Heating |
| Control | PLC Controlled Operation |
| Loading System | Integrated Loading Table |
| Multi-Chamber Design | 2 Independent Furnace Chambers |
| Protective Atmosphere System | N₂, Methanol, NH₃, Air, Natural Gas & Propane Compatible |
| Heavy-Duty Construction | Industrial Continuous Production Design |
Applications
| Industry | Typical Components |
|---|---|
| Automotive | Transmission Gears, Shafts, Bearings |
| Aerospace | High Strength Mechanical Components |
| Tool Manufacturing | Cutting Tools, Dies and Molds |
| General Engineering | Precision Heat Treated Components |
| Heavy Industry | Large Mechanical Parts |
Highlights
✔ Multi-Chamber Furnace System (2 Chambers)
✔ Maximum Temperature: 1,100°C (2,012°F)
✔ Maximum Batch Capacity: 650 kg (1,433 lbs)
✔ Powerful 175 kW Electric Heating System
✔ PLC Controlled Automatic Operation
✔ Protective Atmosphere Heat Treatment
✔ Compatible with N₂, NH₃, Methanol, Air, Natural Gas & Propane
✔ Integrated Loading Table Included
✔ Heavy-Duty 21 Ton Industrial Construction
✔ Ideal for Carburizing, Carbonitriding, Nitriding & Annealing
