Why Heat Treat Leaders Choose the VersaQuench® Quick Quench Furnace
Manufacturing engineers and plant managers select the VersaQuench® Quick Quench Furnace for compelling operational advantages:
The VersaQuench® is capable of running both cast and wrought products. The furnace can perform solution heat treating, annealing, stress relieving, aging, water quench, and air quench (optional). The furnace has also been designed for manual loading and automatic discharging from the furnace, utilizing the rear handler adapted from the standard Allcase® product line.
Surface has designed the VersaQuench® Quick Quench Furnace using a proven, rugged, load-handling system. The load-handling features include a custom braking system to complete faster load transfers and minimize quench delay to satisfy AMS2771 specification and Nadcap. The hearty elevator design is robust with fork loading onto elevator rollers.
The thermally-efficient round furnace casing and recirculating fan facilitates improved flow and temperature uniformity. Radiation shields for indirect heating requirement ensure consistent thermal processing. The water quench tank designed specifically for non-ferrous materials processing features recipe-controlled VFD quench agitation. Temperature rise of ≈10 °F (-12 ºC) when quenching a 1,500 lb (680.4 kg) load demonstrates excellent thermal control.
Ceramic fiber insulation has desirable thermal properties allowing for faster process changes. The compact footprint and lower overhead requirement optimize facility space utilization. Gas or electrical heated system options provide flexibility for energy source selection.
Surface Combustion provides the expertise to maximize your heat treatment capabilities. We will work with you to develop the best processing solution for your thermal heat treating requirements. This starts with developing a complete process solution and continues through shipment, installation, and equipment commissioning. Once your furnace is in place we continue working with you for the life of the equipment through our industry-leading aftermarket services including Field Service, After-Market Parts and Rebuild and Upgrade.
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Metallurgical Versatility Through Multiple Non-Ferrous Processes
VersaQuench® excels in diverse thermal processing applications:
- Solution Heat Treating
- Annealing
- Stress Relieving
- Aging
- Water Quench
- Air Quench (optional)
Production Efficiency Driven By Advanced Load Handling
The double-deck quench elevator design allows recharging of the furnace while work is being quenched. The 15-second quench delay standard (10-second optional) minimizes transfer time to satisfy AMS2771 for casting requirements, AMS2770 for wrought materials, and Nadcap specifications.
Standard Effective Load Sizes
The VersaQuench® is available in two standard configurations:
- 48″ x 48″ x 48″ (122 cm x 122 cm x 122 cm) — 2,750 lbs. (1,247.4 kg)
- 36″ x 36″ x 36″ (91 cm x 91 cm x 91 cm) — 1,500 lbs. (680.4 kg)
Heating System Options
- Gas or electrical heated system
- 1200 °F and up (649 ºC)
- Class 2 furnace
Thermal Uniformity Through Advanced Design
The VersaQuench® incorporates Surface’s proprietary VF® fan which extends fan life by minimizing vibration and gives uniform atmosphere distribution. The thermally-efficient round furnace casing and recirculating fan facilitates improved flow and temperature uniformity throughout the heating chamber.
Process Optimization Utilizing Specialized Quench Technology
The water quench tank designed specifically for non-ferrous materials processing features stainless steel construction and recipe-controlled VFD quench agitation. The quench system is capable of running both cast and wrought products with temperature rise of ≈10 °F (-12 ºC) when quenching a 1,500 lb (680.4 kg) load, demonstrating exceptional thermal management.
Control Systems and Instrumentation
- PLC Control System
- Type B or C instrumentation
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Ideal For:
The VersaQuench® Quick Quench Furnace is ideal for aluminum and other non-ferrous materials processing:
- Aluminum components
- 2xxx & 7xxx series alloys
- Extrusions
- Tubing
- Plate
- High-pressure die casting
- Fittings
- Aerostructure sub-assemblies
Frequently Asked Questions About Quick Quench Furnaces
What is a quick quench furnace?
A quick quench furnace is a heat treating system designed for rapid thermal processing followed by fast quenching. The VersaQuench® Quick Quench Furnace maximizes capacity while minimizing required floor space and is specifically designed for aluminum and other non-ferrous materials processing.
What load sizes are available for the VersaQuench®?
The VersaQuench® is available in two standard effective load sizes: 48″ x 48″ x 48″ (122 cm x 122 cm x 122 cm) handling 2,750 lbs. (1,247.4 kg), and 36″ x 36″ x 36″ (91 cm x 91 cm x 91 cm) handling 1,500 lbs. (680.4 kg).
What heating systems are available?
The VersaQuench® is available with gas or electrical heated system operating at 1200 °F and up (649 ºC). It is a Class 2 furnace.
What are the space requirements for the VersaQuench®?
The VersaQuench® features a compact footprint and lower overhead requirement, solving challenges for facilities needing a smaller footprint and lower overhead clearance.
What processes can be performed in a VersaQuench® furnace?
The VersaQuench™ can perform solution heat treating, annealing, stress relieving, aging, water quench, and air quench (optional).
What materials can be processed in the VersaQuench®?
The VersaQuench® processes aluminum components including 2xxx & 7xxx series alloys, extrusions, tubing, plate, high-pressure die casting, fittings, and aerostructure sub-assemblies. The furnace is capable of running both cast and wrought products.
What specifications does the VersaQuench® meet?
The VersaQuench® satisfies AMS2771 for casting requirements, AMS2770 for wrought materials, and Nadcap specifications.
What is the quench delay for the VersaQuench®?
The VersaQuench® features 15-second quench delay standard with 10-second optional. The load-handling features include a custom braking system to complete faster load transfers and minimize quench delay to satisfy AMS2771 specification and Nadcap.
How does the loading system work?
The furnace has been designed for manual loading and automatic discharging from the furnace, utilizing the rear handler adapted from the standard Allcase® product line.
How does the double-deck elevator design work?
The double-deck quench elevator design allows recharging of the furnace while work is being quenched. The hearty elevator design is robust with fork loading onto elevator rollers.
What control systems are available?
The VersaQuench® features PLC Control System with Type B or C instrumentation options.
What temperature control can I expect during quenching?
The VersaQuench® maintains temperature rise of ≈10 °F (-12 ºC) when quenching a 1,500 lb (680.4 kg) load, demonstrating excellent thermal control.
How does the VersaQuench® achieve temperature uniformity?
The thermally-efficient round furnace casing and recirculating fan facilitates improved flow and temperature uniformity. The proprietary VF® fan extends fan life by minimizing vibration and gives uniform atmosphere distribution.
How is the quench system designed for non-ferrous materials?
The water quench tank is designed specifically for non-ferrous materials processing with stainless steel construction and recipe-controlled VFD quench agitation.
What insulation is used?
The VersaQuench® uses ceramic fiber insulation which has desirable thermal properties allowing for faster process changes.
Equipment Design Features
- Effective load sizes:
- 48” x 48” x 48” (122 cm x 122 cm x 122 cm) 2,760 lbs. (1,247.4 kg)
- 36″ x 36″ x 36″ (91 cm x 91 cm x 91 cm) 1,500 lb. (680.4 kg)
- Gas or electrical heated system
- 1200°F and up (649 ºC)
- Class 2 Furnace
- PLC Control System
- Type B or C instrumentation
- Thermally efficient round furnace casing and recirculating fan facilitate improved flow and temperature uniformity
- Radiation shields for indirect heating requirement
- Ceramic fiber insulation has desirable thermal properties, allowing for faster process changes
- Compact footprint and lower overhead requirement
Quench Design Features:
- Capable of running both cast and wrought products
- Temperature rise of ~10°F (-12ºC) when quenching a 1,500 lbs. (680.4 kg) load
- Water quench tank designed specifically for non-ferrous materials processing
- Stainless steel construction
- Recipe-controlled VFD quench agitation
Age Hardening
Aging
Air Quench
Annealing
Quenching
Solution Treatments
Solutionizing
Stress Relieving
T6 Heat Treatment
Water Quench
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Aerospace
Agricultural
Aluminum Processing
Appliances
Automotive
Military & Defense
Ordnance
Power Distribution
Thermal Management (HVAC)
Tubing / Fittings
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Aerospace Components
Aluminum
Extrusions
Fittings
High Pressure Die Casting
Plates
Tube
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Air Cool Station
Aging Furnaces
Storage Tables
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