Heat Treating Analyzer IR-GAS-600

Heat Treating Analyzer IR-GAS-600

Heat Treating Analyzer IR-GAS-600

Introduction

Heat treating gas analyzer IR-GAS-600 can continuously measure the concentration of ambient gas in a heat treatment process. Can accurately measure CO, CO2, CH4 gas concentration. One unit can continuously measure the gas concentration of two components at the same time.

A heat treating gas analyzer is an instrument used to measure the concentrations of various gases emitted from a furnace during a heat treatment process. The analyzer can be used in batch processing or continuous monitoring applications. And it provides real-time information on the quality of the process, allowing operators to make adjustments as necessary and ensure that products meet their desired specifications. By accurately measuring the concentration of these gases, the analyzer can also be used to ensure that emissions do not exceed legal limits or cause environmental pollution. treatment processes, allowing for improved efficiency and quality control.
INFRARED NDIR DETECTOR
GASLowest RangeHighest RangeLR resolutionHR resolutionAccuracy FS
CO0-5%0-100%0.001%0.01%≤ ±2%
CO20-5%0-100%0.001%0.01%≤ ±2%
CH40-5%0-100%0.001%0.01%≤ ±2%
THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY DETECTOR (TCD)
H20-20%0-100%0.01%0.01%≤ ±3%
ELECTROCHEMICAL DETECTOR (ECD)
O20-25%0.01%0.01%≤ ±3%

What is the heat treatment process?

Heat treatment process involves the use of heating or chilling, to achieve a desired outcome in terms of mechanical properties. Depending on the metal type, temperatures and cooling rates used in heat treatment can vary widely. Heat treating is often used for strengthening materials by changing their physical structure and grain size. The process also helps to restore ductility and malleability after a metal has been worked.

According to the highest temperature: the furnace temperature is greater than 1000 ℃ for high temperature heat treatment furnace; 650 ~ 1000 ℃ for medium temperature heat treatment furnace; below 650 ℃ for low temperature heat treatment furnace. According to the main heat treatment process types : chemical heat treatment furnaces such as solid, quenching, normalizing, tempering, annealing and carburizing

Therefore, no matter what kind of heat treatment atmosphere control is used, there is a very strict control on the concentration of gas components. Usually, the content of a certain component (such as water vapor, carbon dioxide (CO2), oxygen (O2 ) is measured by a gas analyzer. ) to provide signals to the control system to adjust the gas supply composition in time to change the carbon potential in the furnace.

A heat treating analyzer is a specialized device used to analyze and assess the properties of materials that have undergone heat treatment processes. Heat treatment is a controlled process used to alter the physical and mechanical properties of materials, typically metals and alloys, to improve their hardness , strength, toughness, and other desired characteristics.

The importance of a heat treating analyzer can be summarized as follows:

  1. Quality Control: Heat treating analyzers are used in quality control processes to ensure that materials have been properly heat treated and meet the desired specifications. By analyzing the material’s microstructure, hardness, and other relevant properties, the analyzer can determine if the heat treatment process has achieved the desired results.
  2. Process Optimization : Heat treating analyzers provide valuable information for optimizing heat treatment processes. By analyzing the material before and after heat treatment, the analyzer can assess the effectiveness of different process parameters, such as temperature, time, and cooling rates, and help identify the optimum conditions for achieving the desired material properties.
  3. Material Selection : Heat treating analyzers aid in material selection by assessing the suitability of different alloys and materials for specific applications. By analyzing the response of materials to heat treatment, the analyzer can provide insights into their potential performance and properties, helping engineers and designers make informed decisions regarding material selection.
  4. Failure Analysis : In cases where heat-treated materials fail or exhibit unexpected behavior, heat treating analyzers can be used for failure analysis. By examining the microstructure and properties of the material, the analyzer can help identify the root causes of failure, such as improper heat treatment, inadequate material quality, or other factors.
  5. Research and Development : Heat treating analyzers are valuable tools in research and development activities related to material science and heat treatment processes. They provide data and insights for studying the effects of different heat treatment techniques, developing new alloys, optimizing process parameters, and advancing the understanding of material behavior under various conditions.

Heat treating analyzers utilize various techniques depending on the specific properties being analyzed. These may include hardness testing, metallography (microstructural analysis), non-destructive testing methods like ultrasonic testing or magnetic particle inspection, and spectroscopy for elemental analysis.

Overall, heat treating analyzers play a critical role in ensuring the quality, performance, and reliability of heat-treated materials. They are used in industries such as automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, and construction, where the properties of heat-treated materials are of utmost importance for safety, durability, and efficiency.

1) What kinds of gases can a heat treating analyzer measure?

A heat treating analyzer is designed to monitor the key gases that determine furnace atmosphere quality and carbon potential. Typical measurable gases include:

  • CH₄ (Methane)
  • CO (Carbon Monoxide)
  • CO₂ (Carbon Dioxide)
  • O₂ (Oxygen)
  • H₂ (Hydrogen)
  • CnHm (Hydrocarbons)
  • C₂H₂ (Acetylene)

These gases directly affect carburizing, nitriding, annealing, and other heat treatment processes by controlling the reducing or oxidizing atmosphere inside the furnace.

 

2)What are the advantages of ESEGAS heat treating analyzer compared with other brands?

ESEGAS provides a more flexible and complete solution for furnace gas analysis:

  • Both online heat treating analyzerand portable heat treating analyzer are available
  • Customizedonline heat treating analysis systems based on different furnace types
  • Advanced sensor technologies: NDIR, TDLAS, and Paramagnetic
  • Designed specifically for harsh industrial heat treatment environments
  • Fast delivery time and OEM/ODMcapability for system integrators

This makes ESEGAS not only an instrument supplier, but a heat treatment gas analysis solution provider.

 

3) Why is a heat treating analyzer necessary in a heat treatment furnace?

The furnace atmosphere directly determines:

  • Carbon potential during carburizing
  • Oxidation or decarburization risk
  • Hardness, surface quality, and metallurgical structure
  • Fuel efficiency and emission compliance

Without real-time gas monitoring, furnace operators rely on experience instead of data, which leads to inconsistent product quality and higher defect rates.

A heat treating analyzer enables real-time control of furnace atmosphere, ensuring stable and repeatable heat treatment results.

 

4) What are the main applications of a heat treating analyzer?

Heat treating analyzers are widely used in:

  • Carburizing and carbonitriding furnaces
  • Annealing and tempering furnaces
  • Mesh belt furnaces and pusher furnaces
  • Vacuum furnaces with protective gas
  • Hydrogen and nitrogen atmosphere furnaces
  • Metallurgical plants and heat treatment workshops

They are essential wherever precise furnace atmosphere control is required.

 

5) What is the delivery time of ESEGAS heat treating analyzer?

The standard delivery time is within 2 weeks.

ESEGAS keeps key modules in stock and supports fast assembly and air shipment, helping customers reduce downtime and project waiting time.

 

6) How does gas composition affect carbon potential in a carburizing furnace?

In a carburizing furnace, the carbon potential is mainly determined by the balance between CO, CO₂, and CH₄.

  • Higher CO and CH₄ increase carbon potential
  • Higher CO₂ reduces carbon potential
  • Excess O₂ causes oxidation and decarburization

By continuously monitoring these gases with a heat treating analyzer, operators can precisely adjust the gas ratio and maintain a stable carbon potential, ensuring uniform case depth and surface hardness.

 

7) Where should the sampling probe be installed in a heat treatment furnace?

  • The sampling probe should be installed at a location where:
  • The gas is well mixed and representative of the furnace atmosphere
  • Temperature is stable and not excessively high
  • Dust, soot, and oil vapor are minimal

Typical positions include the furnace exhaust, circulation duct, or atmosphere return line. Proper probe location is critical for accurate gas analysis.

8) How can sensor damage be avoided in high-temperature furnace gas?

High-temperature furnace gas often contains dust, oil vapor, and carbon particles. To protect the analyzer:

  • Use a proper gas sampling and cooling system
  • Install filters and moisture removal devices
  • Avoid direct exposure of sensors to hot raw gas
  • Perform regular cleaning of sampling lines

A well-designed sampling system greatly extends sensor life and measurement stability.

9) How often does a heat treating analyzer require calibration?

Calibration frequency depends on operating conditions, but generally:

  • Every 3–6 months for stable furnaces
  • More frequently in harsh environments with heavy soot or dust
  • After sensor replacement or abnormal readings

Regular calibration ensures long-term accuracy and reliable furnace control.

10) Can a heat treating analyzer help detect furnace leakage?

Yes. Abnormal increases in O₂ or unexpected changes in CO/CO₂ ratio often indicate:

  • Furnace door leakage
  • Seal failure
  • Gas supply fluctuation

The analyzer acts as an early warning system to prevent quality issues.

11) What happens if furnace atmosphere is not monitored continuously?

Without continuous monitoring:

  • Carbon potential fluctuates
  • Surface oxidation or decarburization occurs
  • Product hardness becomes inconsistent
  • Energy consumption increases
  • Reject rate rises

A heat treating analyzer eliminates guesswork and ensures data-driven furnace control.

12) Is a portable heat treating analyzer useful for maintenance and inspection?

Yes. A portable analyzer is ideal for:

  • Checking multiple furnaces
  • Troubleshooting atmosphere problems
  • Temporary measurements during maintenance
  • Verifying online analyzer accuracy

It is a valuable tool for heat treatment engineers and maintenance teams.

13) How does real-time gas analysis improve heat treatment quality?

Real-time data allows operators to:

  • Immediately adjust gas ratios
  • Maintain stable reducing atmosphere
  • Optimize carburizing and annealing cycles
  • Achieve repeatable metallurgical results

This leads to higher product quality and lower production cost.

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A heat treating gas analyzer is an instrument used to measure the concentrations of various gases emitted from a furnace during a heat treatment process. The analyzer can be used in batch processing or continuous monitoring applications. And it provides real-time information on the quality of the process, allowing operators to make adjustments as necessary and ensure that products meet their desired specifications. By accurately measuring the concentration of these gases, the analyzer can also be used to ensure that emissions do not exceed legal limits or cause environmental pollution. treatment processes, allowing for improved efficiency and quality control.

INFRARED NDIR DETECTOR
GASLowest RangeHighest RangeLR resolutionHR resolutionAccuracy FS
CO0-5%0-100%0.001%0.01%≤ ±2%
CO20-5%0-100%0.001%0.01%≤ ±2%
CH40-5%0-100%0.001%0.01%≤ ±2%
THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY DETECTOR (TCD)
H20-20%0-100%0.01%0.01%≤ ±3%
ELECTROCHEMICAL DETECTOR (ECD)
O20-25%0.01%0.01%≤ ±3%
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