RUBIG Heat Treatment

GAS NITRIDING

Maximum oven usable space: Ø 1.500 mm / 2.400 mm height
Maximum batch weight: 7.500 kg

 

BENEFITS

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Short process chain

Minimization of hard fine machining by the slightest distortions

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Stability

Safety through reproducible processes

Diversity

Further tribology- and corrosion-critical applications through the GASOX® process are possible

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Controllability

Optional KN control enables optimal reproducibility

Gas nitriding system RUBIG GASCON K2 with open chamber – glowing interior for heat treatment of parts.

In gas nitriding, nitrogen is provided in the form of ammonia gas. The process takes place in bell and pit type furnaces at temperatures of 500°C to 600°C. Due to the chemical decomposition of the ammonia on the component, the nitrogen diffuses into the surface and forms a diffusion and bonding coating.

Process duration and temperature have a direct influence on the result. Hardness, nitration or hardening depth and coating thicknesses can be influenced by targeted process control. The additional enrichment of the surface with carbon is referred to as nitrocarburizing. A subsequent oxidation can be carried out during the cooling process or separately.

Low to medium alloyed steels are nitridable, but no passivated metallic surfaces. Component cleaning before treatment is of the greatest importance.

necessary information

  • Material
  • Surface hardness
  • Nitriding hardness depth
  • Compound layer thickness
  • Oxide layer thickness
  • Possible pre-treatments
  • Should areas be protected (covered) before nitriding?

PROCEDURE

Short-term nitriding (nitrocarburizing)

Short-term nitriding + oxidizing

Normal nitriding

Long-term nitriding

Oxidize

GASOX®

If a nitriding layer is not sufficient on its own, subsequent oxidation (directly in the nitriding process or as a separate process) can further improve corrosion resistance and coefficient of friction.

TECHNICAL INFO

Gas nitriding system RUBIG with R.NIT + and GASOX + – fully automated heat treatment in the furnace line

Suitable for:
Mechanical engineering, precision components, tool making, automotive industry, plastic injection molding technology, etc.

Material:
Low to medium alloyed steels are nitridable

Possible surface preparation for an optimal surface condition:
Free of greases, oils, processing agents or drawing and casting skins as well as sanding slips (barrel finishing)

Industrial Furnaces

Our gas nitriding system

RÜBIG GASCON K2 – state-of-the-art gas nitriding system for precise heat treatment of metal components

GASCON K2

RUBIG's GASCON K2 system is the result of decades of experience and further developments. RUBIG Industrial Furnaces' GASCON Technology  is highly efficient and advanced.

DI David Unterberger, Vertriebsleiter Härtetechnik bei RÜBIG

ANY QUESTIONS?

RUBIG Heat Treatment combines state-of-the-art technology and in-depth industry knowledge to optimise the finishing of your steel products.

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DI David Unterberger

Head of Sales – Heat Treatment

+43 7242 660 60

Gas Nitriding