The Role of Wirco's Endothermic Gas Generator Tubes for Our Heat-Treating Customers
Endothermic Gas Generator Tubes are utilized by many Wirco customers engaged in the carburizing of metal. Many agriculture equipment components, automotive electric powertrains, fasteners, and thousands of other metal components are hardened through the carburizing process. There are hundreds of companies in the United States that exist with their singular manufacturing process being carburizing. To conduct the carburizing process in a heat treatment furnace, you need a carbon-rich gas (endothermic gas) to harden the parts being run. This gas is produced in many cases with endothermic gas generators, which are supplied by a small handful of OEMS in the North American market. There are over 5000 endothermic gas generators in operation across the North American continent, and each of those generators requires from 1 to 5 cast tubes. The tubes are used to retain catalyst balls used to convert natural gas to endothermic gas under high temperatures and as the gas processing vessel that will be raised to 2000F to get the process to the proper temperature for endothermic gas production. For many years, Wirco has stocked the common tube sizes in our Avilla facility so a quick lead time can be offered. Wirco has a long history of supplying endothermic generator tubes to both end-use customers and furnace OEMs.
Why Choose Wirco's Endothermic Gas Generator Tubes?
Our gas generator tubes are engineered to deliver superior performance and longevity in the harshest heat treatment conditions. Here’s why they’re trusted by industry leaders:
- High Durability: Made from high-temperature resistant alloys, these tubes are engineered to withstand temperatures up to 2000°F, ensuring long-lasting reliability.
- Efficient Carburizing: Essential for the carburizing process, they ensure the optimal production of endothermic gas for hardening metal components.
- Fast Turnaround: We stock common tube sizes for quick shipping, reducing downtime in your operations.
- Versatile Applications: Our tubes are trusted by industries such as automotive, agriculture, fasteners, and more for their efficiency and consistency.
How Endothermic Gas Generator Tubes Work
Endothermic gas generator tubes are a vital part of the carburizing process. These tubes act as the housing and processing vessel for natural gas, converting it into a carbon-rich gas necessary for hardening steel and other metals. This process is essential for industries that require precise heat treatment for hardening components, such as automotive parts or industrial fasteners.
We maintain the highest standards for the quality of our products. For more information about our Endothermic Gas Generator Tubes, please get in touch with our team today!
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