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Universal Batch Quench Austemper Furnace UBQA

AFC-Holcroft UBQA austemper batch furnace – advanced molten salt quench technology

Product details

  • Operating quench mediumMolten salts
  • Quench temperature range180 – 430 °C (350 – 800 °F)
  • Special featurePatented water-injection quench (water-like severity)
  • Load capacityup to 20,000 lbs depending on model
  • Materials supportedSteel + ADI (Austempered Ductile Iron)
Universal Batch Quench Austemper Furnace UBQA
Universal batch quench austemper system for molten salt heat treatment

The AFC-Holcroft UBQA furnace is engineered specifically for molten salt quench applications, delivering controlled austempering and carbo-austempering performance across a wide range of component sizes and geometries. With industry-leading salt reclaim efficiency and precise temperature control, UBQA systems support high-quality results with optimized media usage.

Technical features at a glance:

  • Patented water injection for water-equivalent quench severity.

  • 99% quench salt reclaim efficiency.

  • Under-atmosphere load transfer to quench.

  • Compliant with current NFPA safety requirements.

  • Modular design for simplified maintenance and future capacity expansion.

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Key Benefits for Your Operation

High metallurgical performance
Accurate austemper results — including deep sections up to 6" (152 mm).

Superior operating economy
Salt reclaim >99% reduces running cost and media replacement.

Built for flexibility
Handles a wide range of sizes and part geometries — from standard to oversized loads.

Digital process assurance
BatchMaster™ control captures and stores up to 10 years of furnace data for full traceability.

Technical data
UBQA technical data

The following table outlines available sizes and load capacity data for Universal Batch Quench Austemper furnaces.

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Our Service & Support
Reliable service throughout your entire system lifecycle

We support our customers throughout the entire lifecycle of their systems – from commissioning to ongoing operation, modernization and digital integration.

Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ – AFC-Holcroft UBQA
A universal batch molten salt quench furnace designed for austempering steel and ADI.<br>
The UBQA uses molten salt media, enabling austempering, carbo-austempering, and marquenching with low distortion.<br>
With patented water-injection technology, quench severity can match water quench behavior.<br>
UBQA systems reclaim more than 99% of the salts.<br>
Yes — the system can integrate into modular automated production cells including handling equipment and companion furnaces.<br>
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