Solar Atmospheres of Michigan expands capabilities

Solar Atmospheres of Michigan, a provider of vacuum heat-treating services, is adding new, advanced air tempering and cryogenic equipment to its Chesterfield, Michigan facility. These investments mark a significant step forward in expanding the company’s processing capabilities and enhancing customer support across various industries.

The new equipment includes a 6ft 6” wide x 4ft high x 14ft long car-bottom air furnace, designed and manufactured by Heat Treat Equipment Inc. With a robust weight capacity of 30,000 lb and temperature uniformity within ±10°F from 300°F to 1400°F, this unit is for processing large, heavy components that require precise temperature control. Also joining the lineup is a DMP “Cryo/Temper Systems” unit, offering a 42” wide x 60” deep x 36” high hot/cold zone. This system achieves temperature uniformity within ±10°F across a critical range of -300°F to 1,200°F, supporting cryogenic treatment and high-temperature tempering in one integrated solution.

Bob Hill, president of Solar Atmospheres of Michigan states, “These new systems further reinforce our commitment to providing our customers with more flexibility with their thermal processing solutions. We’re excited to enhance our service capabilities while continuing to meet the evolving needs of the industries we serve.”

These two units mark the beginning of a broader expansion effort. They are the first of several planned new equipment investments to be housed within Solar Michigan’s new 50,000-square-foot facility along with the 12 existing production vacuum furnaces.