PIT FURNACE

The pit furnace is vertical orientation

batch furnace used for a variety of
processes. Designs can be provided for
atmosphere or direct fired processes.
Furnaces are available with retorts or
without depending on process
requirements.

INSTALLED BASE
Surface Combustion has an installed
base of over 200 furnaces worldwide.

TYPICAL PROCESSES
Ferritic nitrocarburizing (FNC), nitriding, carburizing, hardening, tempering, stress relieving,
annealing, bluing

PROCESSING ATMOSPHERES
Ammonia, disassociated ammonia, endothermic (RX®), exothermic (DX®), nitrogen, air,
carbon dioxide, steam, nitrous oxide, hydrogen or other custom atmosphere mixes

MATERIALS PROCESSED
Steel, stainless steel, cast iron, aluminum

PRODUCTS PROCESSED
Gears, bearings, shafts, large components, bars

STANDARD SIZES
 Standard work space diameters between 24” and 120”
 Standard loading heights between 36” and 144”
 Standard loading weight up to 30,000 pounds
 Custom size and weights available upon request

TYPICAL DESIGN FEATURES

 Electric, direct gas fired (recuperative and regenerative), and radiant tube systems
available.
 Maximum operating temperatures up to 2400F.
 Top or bottom load supports available.
 Hydraulic cover lift and rotate systems available.
 Manual or automatic controls meeting the requirements of AMS-2750 can be
provided as requested.
 Companion equipment including washers, temper furnaces, gas generators, loading
systems and quenches.

 Surface Combustion, Inc.  1700 Indian Wood Circle  Maumee, Ohio 43537 
 Email: info@surfacecombustion.com  Phone (419) 891-7150  Fax (419) 891-7151