The Mentor®, model HFL-2018-2IQ, is a horizontal, front loading, compact, vacuum heat treating and brazing furnace generally designed and developed to accommodate small to mid-size furnace loads in an efficient and economic manner. It is a high temperature, high vacuum, batch-type furnace with electrical resistance heating elements. The Mentor® is mounted on a single, portable platform for easy shipment and maneuverability. Designed for heat treating, hardening, brazing, stress relieving, normalizing, annealing, tempering, sintering, homogenizing, degassing, diffusion bonding, and creep forming.
Features and Benefits
Designed for easy maintenance and minimal downtime
Hot zone measuring 12″ H x 12″ W x 18″ D
Weight capacity of 250 pounds
Energy efficient graphite felt insulation for operating temperatures up to 2800°F
Temperature uniformity of approximately ±10°F
High performance 7.5 HP internal gas quenching up to 15 PSIG (2 Bar)
2-gas backfill (Argon and Nitrogen)
3-gas partial pressure (Nitrogen, Argon, and Hydrogen)
SolarVac® Essentials fully automated and programmable industrial controls package
Backed by fully stocked spare parts warehouse and the best technical support
Full one year warranty
Hot Zone
Insulation: six layers of 1/2″ thick high purity rayon graphite felt with a Flexshield hot face
Insulation and heating elements are mounted on a heavy duty (0.090″) stainless steel support structure
Vacuum Chamber
All stainless steel, double wall, water cooled, horizontal front loading vacuum chamber
Hinged and bolted front door permits the furnace to safely quench at positive pressures
Oversized water inlets and outlets assure maximum water flow