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Use of OXYVITAL PSA Nitrogen Generators in Heat Treatment (Nitriding and Annealing) Processes

Use of OXYVITAL PSA Nitrogen Generators in Heat Treatment (Nitriding and Annealing) Processes

In heat treatment processes, nitrogen gas is a critical component for protecting metal surfaces from oxidation, enhancing material durability, and creating a controlled atmosphere. OXYVITAL PSA Nitrogen Generators provide high-purity nitrogen for nitriding, annealing, and other thermal applications, improving production efficiency and material quality.

Applications of PSA Nitrogen Generators in Heat Treatment

1. Nitriding (Nitrocarburizing) Processes

  • Nitriding is a heat treatment applied to increase the hardness and wear resistance of steel surfaces.

  • Nitrogen diffuses into the steel surface, forming a harder, more wear-resistant layer.

  • Used in industrial gears, shafts, die parts, and automotive components requiring high durability.

2. Annealing Processes

  • Provides a nitrogen-controlled atmosphere to reduce internal stresses, improve ductility, and achieve desired mechanical properties in metals.

  • Prevents surface oxidation and discoloration by eliminating oxygen exposure during annealing.

  • Ensures uniform thermal treatment in materials such as stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, and carbon steels.

3. Heat Treatment in Vacuum and Controlled Atmosphere Furnaces

  • In vacuum furnaces and inert gas atmosphere furnaces, nitrogen preserves the structural integrity of materials.

  • Nitrogen-supported heat treatment processes prevent metal surface degradation when operating at high temperatures.

4. Preventing Oxidation and Enhancing Surface Quality

  • A nitrogen atmosphere prevents oxygen from reacting with materials during annealing and nitriding.

  • Ensures treated metals have brighter, cleaner surfaces with enhanced mechanical properties.

Advantages of OXYVITAL PSA Nitrogen Generators in Heat Treatment

  • Protects materials from oxidation with high-purity nitrogen.

  • Supports nitrogen diffusion into metal surfaces during nitriding, increasing wear resistance.

  • Enhances ductility and imparts desired mechanical properties in annealing processes.

  • Removes oxygen in vacuum and atmosphere-controlled furnaces, improving process efficiency.

  • Eliminates dependence on oxygen cylinders and liquid nitrogen, providing a continuous, low-cost nitrogen supply.

OXYVITAL PSA Nitrogen Generators optimize heat treatment processes by improving efficiency and enabling the production of high-quality, durable, and oxidation-free metal surfaces.

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