Solar Atmospheres Increases Capacity with All-Metal Hot Zone Furnace
January 1, 2026
Solar Atmospheres has increased capacity at its Hermitage, PA, facility with an all-metal hot zone furnace. This installation marks the second all-metal hot zone vacuum furnace added to the climate-controlled processing area. The new system expands the company's capacity to heat treat highly sensitive materials such as precipitation-hardened stainless steels, nickel-chrome-based superalloys, titanium, and niobium.
Engineered for precision and performance, the furnace incorporates strategically placed isolation valves, an oversized main valve, a high-capacity diffusion pump, and a polished stainless steel chamber. Together, these features create an ultra-clean processing environment that meets the stringent demands of the aerospace and medical industries. Capable of achieving vacuum levels below 5 x 10-6 Torr, the system enables bright, contamination-free results.
Michael Johnson, Sales Director at Solar Atmospheres of Western Pennsylvania, stated: "The all-metal vacuum furnace plays a critical role in delivering the purest possible processing environment. This level of cleanliness and control results in pristine end products that meet the most demanding industry standards. We are proud to partner with the engineers at Solar Manufacturing to bring this advanced technology to fruition."
For more information contact:
Mike Johnson
Solar Atmospheres of Western PA
30 Industrial Road
Hermitage, PA 16148
866-982-0660 ext. 2223
mikej@solaratm.com
www.solaratm.com
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