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IVA Schmetz GmbH
About us
IVA Schmetz GmbH is specialized in the production of atmosphere and vacuum furnaces for the heat treatment industry. For almost 80 years, our enthusiasm for industrial furnace systems, coupled with exceptional service, has been based in Menden, Germany.
Vacuum furnaces:
Horizontal high temperature vacuum chamber furnaces
Vertical high temperature vacuum furnaces
SYSTEM CARB PLUS LPC vacuum furnace
For heat treatment, as well as for hardening, tempering, sintering, annealing, and brazing of tools, drills, milling cutters, pelleting dies, heat exchangers, stainless steel components, PM materials, turbine blades, and aircraft components.
Atmosphere furnaces:
Retort furnaces
Pit type furnaces
Sealed quench furnaces
For heat treatment, as well as for case hardening, carbonitriding, nitrocarburizing, nitriding, oxidizing, annealing, tempering, and deep cooling of highly stressed precision parts, such as gearwheels, extrusion dies, camshafts, synchronous rings, and injection nozzles - every furnace is unique!
Our qualified service team is intimately familiar with each furnace and stays up to date through continuous training. We provide worldwide support through regular maintenance, modernization, and spare parts replacement.
Products
Vertical high temperature vacuum furnace
Vertical vacuum furnace with round heating chamber for high temperature processes such as hardening, brazing, sintering, etc. Version with heating chamber insulation made of graphite Version with heating chamber insulation made of molybdenum + stainless steel The vertical vacuum furnace design as a lift car furnace is often used for large, rotationally symmetrical components such as engine parts or larger dies, alternatively the vertical vacuum furnace is also available as a pit type furnace.
SYSTEM CARB PLUS - Low Pressure Carburizing
Carburizing is a thermochemical heat treatment process for hardening steel components in which the surface hardness is increased by the addition of carbon. The aim here is to increase wear resistance in order to achieve a longer component service life. Low-pressure carburizing in the vacuum furnace with the CARB PLUS system is carried out using acetylene. This case hardening process is carried out at low pressures and temperatures in the range of up to 1070°C. Benefit from the man advantages of low-pressure carburizing compared to conventional carburizing processes!
Horizontal high temperature vacuum chamber furnace
Horizontal vacuum chamber furnace with round or square heating chamber for high temperature processes such as hardening, brazing, sintering, etc. Version with heating chamber insulation made of graphite Version with heating chamber insulation made of molybdenum + stainless steel The horizontal vacuum chamber furnace is the universal equipment for a wide range of applications and is available in small or large series.
Retort Type Furnaces
Retort type furnaces can be used in a variety of ways. Be it for tempering and annealing of tools previously processed in vacuum hardening furnaces, as well as for a number of other heat treatment processes. The latter include in particular the processes of gas nitriding, nitrocarburizing in conjunction with corrosion-protective post-treatment (oxidizing). Our retort furnaces are available in a wide variety of designs. You can choose between electric heated or gas heated versions.
Sealed quench furnace
The IVA Schmetz multi-purpose chamber furnaces offer an excellent price-performance ratio, as well as a wide range of possible applications. The high degree of flexibility goes hand in hand with state-of-the-art technology for smooth integration into existing furnace systems and an optimum energy balance.
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Do you need spare parts for your vacuum or atmosphere furnaces or modernization / maintenance? • Quality: Our spare parts are manufactured to the highest standards, ensuring longevity and reliability. • Fast shipping: We know how important it is that your machines work. That's why we offer fast and reliable shipping. We have thousands of spare parts in stock - in manufacturer quality. • Customer Support: Our dedicated team is available to answer any questions or concerns you may have at any time. The modernization and maintenance of vacuum furnaces is crucial for their efficiency and lifespan. Modernization involves updating control systems and integrating new technologies to enhance performance. Maintenance includes regular inspections, calibrations, and repairs to ensure smooth operation and minimize downtime. These measures reduce operating costs and increase the reliability of your furnaces.
Predictive Maintenance beats Downtime - PREVISION®
With the predictive capability and newfound insights based on the analysis results, you avoid damage to your equipment and batch before it occurs. Your advantages at a glance: Maximum plant availability (optimum planning capability and early prediction of maintenance requirements) Minimal service and maintenance costs Reduction of damage risk (transparent condition monitoring & prediction of operating condition) Dashboarding 24/7 (retrieve furnace data online at any time) Maximum data security Existing and new plants (equipment ex works or retrofits)