
About Fulcrum – Decades of expertise in vacuum furnaces
At Fulcrum, we specialize in the design and manufacturing of high-performance vacuum furnaces for a wide range of heat treatment processes, including high-pressure gas quenching, oil quenching, tempering, brazing, low-pressure carburizing (LPC), and nitriding. Our advanced technologies ensure precision, repeatability, and efficiency, meeting the highest industry standards for thermal processing.
Our vacuum furnaces serve demanding industries such as aerospace, automotive, tooling, mold manufacturing, and bearing production, where metallurgical consistency and process reliability are essential: designed for high uniformity, energy efficiency, and process optimization, Fulcrum furnaces deliver superior performance in critical applications.
Founded in 2013 in Shanghai, Fulcrum is a fast-growing international manufacturer, employing a team of 90 highly skilled professionals with rich practical experience in vacuum furnace engineering. With professionalism at the forefront of the company and innovation-driven experts, we are able to provide tailor-made solutions to the increasing needs of the customer.
With a yearly output of well over 100 heat treatment furnaces delivered globally, Fulcrum continues to expand its global footprint. Our state-of-the-art R&D department, led by experienced metallurgists and process engineers, collaborates closely with customers to refine existing processes, develop new applications, and push the boundaries of vacuum heat treatment technology.
At Fulcrum, we are committed to delivering next-generation vacuum furnace solutions, allowing our customers to have a single source for the complete heat treat reference.
Established in 2013, with 11 years of industry experience
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Over 550 heat treatment furnaces manufactured
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Producing over 100 heat treatment furnaces annually
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Satisfied customers
Why choose a Fulcrum vacuum furnace
When it comes to investing in a vacuum furnace, you need to choose a solution that offers unrivaled quality, timely technical support, and the best value for money.
At Fulcrum, we offer all three, without compromise.

Quality
We adhere to scrupulous attention to detail and ensure that our furnaces pass numerous levels of inspection, both during the development and testing phases. This meticulous process ensures that our customers' specifications are fully satisfied and that our furnaces meet the most rigorous uptime requirements.

After-Sales
Our dedicated team of expert engineers is available 24/7 to support customers with preventive maintenance, predictive troubleshooting, and emergency interventions. With worldwide presence and prompt response, Fulcrum helps maintain your furnace in peak performance with minimal downtime.

Cost-Efficiency
Fulcrum vacuum furnaces offer a superior price-performance ratio, thanks to optimized manufacturing processes, best-in-class engineering efficiencies, and a strategically designed supply chain. The value of your long-term investment is guaranteed by the quality and reliability of our furnaces, without cutting corners.
Our vacuum furnaces
Discover high-quality, scalable, and cost-effective vacuum furnace solutions designed to maximize efficiency and performance. Choose Fulcrum for superior heat treatment technology that meets your production needs without compromise.
Our single-chamber vacuum furnaces offer versatile and high-performance solutions for numerous vacuum heat treatment applications, such as aging, annealing, tempering, hardening, carburizing, nitriding and nitro-carburizing.
For greater efficiency and process separation, Fulcrum multi-chamber vacuum furnaces deliver integrated heating and quenching in a controlled environment. They are therefore the best answer to the demand for repeatability and high production levels.
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