Shital Vacuum Treat, one of India's leading metal heat treatment service providers, has ordered their third vacuum furnace from SECO/WARWICK. This time, the company has opted for a standard, high-pressure quench vacuum furnace, manufactured locally under the "Made in India" program.
The new vacuum device will be used for a wide range of processes such as vacuum hardening, tempering, solution treatment, aging, annealing, brazing and high-pressure gas quenching. The furnace will comply with the NADCA (North American Die Casting Association) global standard for the heat treatment of tools and dies and enable Partner to prepare for NADCAP certification.
Commercial hardening plants as a pillar of Indian industry
Shital Vacuum Treat Pvt Ltd is a recognized brand in the Indian market, not only providing comprehensive heat treatment services but also acting as a technology advisor. The partner serves clients from various sectors: automotive, aerospace, toolmaking and machinery. Commercial hardening plants like those at Shital Vacuum Treat play a crucial role in India’s rapidly developing economy — enabling access to high-quality processes even for small and medium-sized enterprises.
The new furnace is a response to increased demand for services. The partner, who previously invested in SECO/WARWICK furnaces in 2015 and 2021, has again chosen to trust a proven supplier. For the second time, the equipment ordered will be fully manufactured in India.
“Shital Vacuum Treat is a long-standing partner, promoter and a true ambassador of SECO/WARWICK technology in the Indian market. The fact that they have chosen our solution for the third time demonstrates that they not only trust SECO/WARWICK, they recognize the real value we bring to this business. We are delighted that the factory opened last year in Pune, just 25 km from the client’s headquarters, was able to produce and deliver this furnace under the Made in India program,” said Arvind Agarwal, Managing Director, SECO/WARWICK India.
Trust built over the years
Thanks to local production in India, rapid service and technology tailored to the realities of commercial hardening plants, SECO/WARWICK is becoming the first choice for many independent heat treatment service providers. Their furnaces operate across the country — from Pune, through Delhi, to Chennai — providing customers with access to reliable and efficient heat treatment processes.
The single-chamber Vector vacuum furnace will be equipped with an advanced 15 bar (abs) gas cooling system, enabling rapid and uniform cooling of loads with complex geometries. Its design is based on SECO/WARWICK’s proven furnace standard, featuring a round heating chamber with high temperature uniformity (±5°C), convection heating up to 850°C, and an efficient vacuum system based on Leybold mechanical and Roots pumps
“SECO/WARWICK is not just a supplier – they are part of our family. Their technology, support and quality of service are irreplaceable. The new furnace will allow us to increase our production capacity and serve customers better. Quality and repeatability are paramount for us – that’s why choosing SECO/WARWICK was obvious. The Vector furnace meets our real needs – compact, economical, and technologically advanced. Thanks to high-pressure cooling and the ability to work with different process gases, the furnace fits perfectly with the requirements of a commercial hardening plant that serves clients from various industrial sectors. Its NADCA compliance and readiness for NADCAP certification allows us to provide services to clients from the most demanding industries, such as aerospace and automotive,” commented Mr. Vilas Kolekar, Marketing Director, Shital Vacuum Treat Pvt. Ltd.
