Ringoes, N.J. January 15, 2013 – HED International, foremost designers of advanced thermal systems are developing rotary furnaces with\u00a0Rutgers Material Science Engineers for processing nano powders.\u00a0 The goal is production of advanced submicron particle size material under precisely controlled thermal and atmosphere conditions to make stronger, lighter, energy efficient ceramics and metals.<\/p>\n
For over five decades, many university and industrial researchers have turned to HED for expertise to design process equipment for creating products such as improved titanium metal alloys, barium titanate tape cast capacitors, fiber optic glass and boron carbide body armor.\u00a0 To develop more effective armor, the Army has enlisted the help of industry and several universities, including the Rutgers Ceramic Composite and Optical Materials Center.\u00a0 There, the Center Director, Richard Haber professor of material science and engineering selected HED to design a new continuous rotary furnace for the production of redesigned boron carbide crystals at the atomic level suitable for fabrication into large shapes.\u00a0 While boron carbide already in armor applications is very tough and lightweight, its current atomic structure is insufficient as armor to withstand the kind of high pressure impacts that many new powerful weapons can inflict.\u00a0 \u201cThe goal is to revolutionize armor\u201d Haber said.\u00a0 \u201cHED has the technical expertise and the rotary furnace designed to help us reach our objective.\u201d<\/p>\n
The HED RTC Rotary Furnace Atmosphere Sealing System (TSS\u2122) designed for this project is an exclusive Unique\/Pereny design featuring gas purged, double mechanical seals capable of operating with near zero pressure losses and system air ingress for the best performance, efficiency and safety available.\u00a0 Seal performance may be continuously monitored and adjusted simplifying routine maintenance and maximizing seal service life.\u00a0 The TSS\u2122 sealing system is designed for processing a wide range of materials and atmospheres including some which may be reactive, flammable, or explosive.\u00a0 The thermal rating up to 1800*C is available with precise control of atmosphere and temperature gradient profiles.<\/p>\n