Solar Manufacturing (Telford, Pa.; http://www.solarmfg.com) shipped a horizontal vacuum furnace to OC Tanner Co. (Salt Lake City, Utah), a provider of employee recognition solutions. The furnace, which has a maximum operating temperature of 2500ºF and a load capacity of 500 pounds, was purchased to heat treat tool steel dies. In addition, Solar Manufacturing shipped a car-bottom furnace that supports a 50,000-lb workload to Solar Atmospheres (Hermitage, Pa.) in April 2006. This furnace is rated for 2650ºF and incorporates the SolarVac 3000 interactive control system.

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