Astro Vertical Bell Furnace, 1980 – Hydrogen Annealer – Battery Alloy Processing

Astro vertical bell furnace designed for hydrogen atmosphere annealing applications, commonly used in battery alloy processing and precision heat treatment. This system provides controlled, oxidation-free annealing with uniform temperature distribution, making it ideal for non-ferrous metals, strip, and specialty alloy production.

Type: Vertical Bell Furnace
Process Type: Hydrogen Annealing
Furnace Configuration: Bell Type (Vertical Lift Design)
Atmosphere: Hydrogen Or Hydrogen/Nitrogen Protective Gas
Maximum Temperature: Up To 1650°F (900°C)
Temperature Uniformity: High Uniformity With Forced Circulation
Heating System: Electric Or Gas Fired Bell Heating Chamber
Cooling System: External Cooling Bell / Controlled Cooling Cycle
Load Configuration: Bottom Loading Hearth With Removable Bell
Control System: Automated Temperature And Atmosphere Control
Atmosphere Control: Oxygen Reduction / Bright Annealing Capability
Application: Battery Alloys, Strip, Wire, And Non-Ferrous Metals

Equipped With:

Hydrogen Atmosphere System
Vertical Bell Lift Assembly
Inner Cover And Sealed Base System
Heating Bell And Cooling Bell Configuration
Automated Temperature Control System
Gas Flow And Pressure Control System
Forced Circulation Fan System
Heavy Duty Base For Coil Or Batch Loads
Industrial Safety Interlocks
Designed For Bright Annealing Processes