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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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Choosing the right vacuum furnace maximizes your return on investment
In heat treatment applications, achieving accuracy, efficiency, and long-term dependability requires selecting the right vacuum furnace. A well-designed system guarantees consistent metallurgical qualities and the best possible energy economy. Focusing on important characteristics helps manufacturers maximize performance, save running costs, and improve process control for their most demanding applications.
Unmatched reliability
Vacuum furnaces must be manufactured to the most stringent quality and safety standards, especially in compliance with NADCAP and AMS2750 if they are to be used in the most demanding sectors such as the aerospace industry.
Premium components
The quality of a vacuum furnace is also measured by the quality of its components: vacuum pumps, graphite components, motors and instruments can make the difference by ensuring stable operations, minimizing machine downtime and extending the furnace's operational lifespan.
Process consistency
Precision engineering ensures repeatability in every cycle, maintaining consistent metallurgical properties. Advanced process control systems regulate gas flow, temperature, and pressure to provide exact vacuum treatment settings for consistent outcomes over all batches.
Simplified maintenance
A well-designed vacuum furnace should ensure easy maintainability by implementing an ergonomic workspace, ensuring widespread availability of spare parts and providing rapid intervention solutions via remote control systems.
Why buy a Fulcrum vacuum furnace
Fulcrum offers high-quality vacuum furnaces at competitive prices, ensuring superior value for money without compromising on performance or reliability. Thanks to an optimized supply chain and cutting-edge engineering, our solutions deliver proven reliability, meeting the needs of even the most demanding industrial applications.
Superior value for money
Fulcrum vacuum furnaces combine high-end quality with cost efficiency, leveraging an optimized supply chain and streamlined production. Competitive prices help our clients to maximize return on investment without compromising performance or durability.
Proven expertise and reputation
Fulcrum has manufactured numerous LPC (Low-Pressure Carburizing) and LPC/CN (Low-Pressure Carburizing & Carbonitriding) vacuum furnaces, establishing a solid reputation in the field. Additionally, as a specialist in heat treatment lines, we provide state-of-the-art industrial automation solutions.
Reliability and technical mastery
Backed by the expertise of engineers trained in leading German furnace manufacturing practices, Fulcrum’s furnaces incorporate world-class components, including Pfeiffer vacuum pumps, Festo pneumatics, Leybold vacuum gauges, and Siemens electronics.
Customization and scalability
Fulcrum uses customer-driven development methodologies while maintaining a continuous dialogue with the client. Our solutions are modular and designed for scalability, thus ensuring a profitable and long-lasting investment.
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.
Single-Chamber Vacuum Furnaces
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.
Multi-Chamber Vacuum Furnaces
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.
Automated Vacuum Heat Treatment Modular Line
For high-volume automated manufacturing, our automated heat treatment line offers a modular and highly scalable solution, integrating vacuum furnaces, quenching chambers and load shuttle modules, which can be freely assembled according to customer needs.
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Our company
Fulcrum specializes in advanced vacuum furnaces for a wide range of heat treatment processes, including gas and oil quenching, tempering, brazing, LPC, and nitriding. Our furnaces meet the highest industry standards, providing a cost-effective solution without compromising on quality.
Serving aerospace, automotive, industrial manufacturing, and heat treatment contractors, Fulcrum furnaces deliver scalable solutions tailored to evolving production demands, ensuring precision, efficiency, and repeatability in every cycle.
Established in 2013 in Shanghai, Fulcrum has rapidly grown into an international manufacturer with 90 skilled engineers and a global presence, producing over 100 furnaces per year. Our commitment to next-generation technology provides customers with a single-source solution for complete heat treatment processes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you interested in our vacuum furnaces?
Please, read the answers to frequently asked questions about our solutions.
- Why should I choose a vacuum furnace over traditional heat treatment methods?
Vacuum furnaces provide contamination-free processing, superior temperature uniformity, and repeatability, making them ideal for applications such as aerospace, automotive, and industrial manufacturing.
Unlike traditional methods, they prevent oxidation, ensuring high-quality, defect-free components.
- How does Fulcrum ensure reliability in its vacuum furnaces?
Fulcrum uses world-class components like Pfeiffer vacuum pumps, Festo pneumatics, and Siemens electronics, ensuring long-lasting performance. Our engineering is backed by expertise in leading European heat treatment technologies, making Fulcrum a trusted provider.
- How does Fulcrum ensure competitive pricing without compromising on quality?
Fulcrum optimizes manufacturing efficiency and leverages a well-integrated supply chain to offer cost-effective solutions. The company sources high-quality components from global suppliers while maintaining strict quality standards, ensuring that customers receive the best value for their investment.
- What certifications do Fulcrum vacuum furnaces comply with?
Fulcrum furnaces meet industry-leading standards such as NADCAP, AMS2750, and ISO, ensuring compliance with aerospace, automotive, and medical regulations. Our commitment to quality guarantees traceability and precision in every process.
- How does Fulcrum support customers after installation?
Fulcrum provides comprehensive after-sales support, including preventative maintenance, rapid response service, remote diagnostics, and spare parts availability. Our global service network ensures minimal downtime and continuous operational efficiency.
- When should I choose a multi-chamber vacuum furnace?
A multi-chamber vacuum furnace is ideal for high-throughput production that requires efficient heat treatment cycles with minimal downtime. Unlike single-chamber furnaces, which require cooling before reloading, a multi-chamber system separates the heating, transfer, and quenching processes, allowing for continuous operation and increased productivity.
Fulcrum's multi-chamber vacuum furnaces feature customizable configurations, advanced low-pressure carburizing (LPC) options, and high-pressure gas or oil quenching, ensuring optimal performance and scalability for demanding applications.
- Can a vacuum furnace integrate into an existing production line?
Absolutely. Fulcrum’s vacuum furnaces are scalable and customizable, designed to integrate seamlessly into automated production lines. Our modular systems enable flexible manufacturing while maintaining high throughput.
- Are vacuum furnaces energy-efficient?
Yes. Vacuum furnaces consume less energy compared to atmosphere furnaces by optimizing heat distribution and thermal insulation. Fulcrum designs furnaces with high-efficiency components, reducing operating costs while meeting sustainability regulations.
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