ATMOSPHERE FURNACE CONTROL SYSTEMS

WHY CHOOSE VAS?

VAS can supply and install hardware and software across any of the machines listed above to businesses throughout the UK. Being modular, our control systems can be adapted by our in-house team of software architects and control engineers to meet your specific requirements.

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CONTROL SYSTEMS

BRAND NEW CONTROL SYSTEMS

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VAS are extremely proud to have developed VCS+ & ACS+, a brand new vacuum furnace control system and atmosphere furnace control system.
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VCS+ and ACS+ has been developed over a nine month period with heat treatment specialists whom have in excess of 200 years of experience working on both vacuum and atmosphere furnaces.

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Both VCS+ and ACS+ are fully compatible with all major manufacturers of PLC’s. With a vast experience of automation systems, our control system engineers are extremely adaptable to customer needs and requirements, finding a solution for the most complex systematic issues.
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Our VCS+ and ACS+ control systems are bespoke systems that can be modified and amended to suit the needs of every customer & every user.
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At VAS, we understand that the furnace control system will be used for a vast number of processes, from general furnace operation to presenting and printing recipes, charts and production run alarms for quality departments. Both VCS+ and ACS+ are fully NADCAP compliant and can incorporate various features to assist our customers with NADCAP paperwork, processes and audits.
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Proudly VAS have installed 14 vacuum furnace and atmosphere furnace control systems globally. After releasing, VCS+ and ACS+ Version 2.0, VAS have seen an influx of interest and orders. The first system was manufactured and installed in 2021 and VAS are currently manufacturing three systems for a customer within the aerospace industry.

UPGRADES & REFURBISHMENTS

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VAS can offer upgrades, refurbishments and new control systems on existing vacuum furnaces and associated equipment. The aspect of upgrading the current system is more cost effective, especially when funding is limited, this would include instrumentation, PLC or Thyristor replacements.
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Refurbishments consist of an upgrade to the instrumentation, with potentially a refurbishment of the existing switchgear and a new control system would include an all-new cabinet, switchgear, instrumentation, PLC and Thyristor, along with the latest technology.

WHY CHOOSE VAS?

VAS can cater for all needs regarding customers control systems, which play an integral part on a vacuum furnace. A site evaluation can be carried out to determine customers specification and what can be achieved. All electrical component manufacturers can be catered for, please see a selection of potential hardware producers:

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Allen Bradley

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Siemens

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B&R

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Eurotherm / Schneider

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Honeywell

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