CM FURNACES INC.
Treatment equipment and furnaces
Company Overview and History
CM Furnaces, established in 1946 by Seth Combs and James Murphy, specializes in the design and manufacturing of high-quality industrial and laboratory electric furnaces. Initially producing refractory metal coils, the company evolved to make furnace manufacturing its core business. Located in Bloomfield, N.J., all CM furnaces are designed and built in the USA, embodying a 'no-shortcuts' philosophy focused on durability and longevity.
Product Portfolio and Capabilities
CM Furnaces offers a comprehensive range of precision heating solutions including box, tube, batch, and continuous production furnaces, alongside specialized muffle, retort, pusher, and strand annealing systems. These furnaces support diverse atmospheres such as air, hydrogen, inert gases (nitrogen, argon, helium), oxygen, and reducing mixtures. Operating temperatures span from 1000°C to 2200°C. Key technical features include rapid heating/cooling, exceptional thermal uniformity, double-wall stainless steel construction, high-purity alumina fiber insulation, and advanced molydisilicide or silicon carbide heating elements. Furnaces are equipped with programmable controls, water-cooled seals, and robust hydrogen safety systems, ensuring precise and safe operation.
Key Applications and Industries Served
CM Furnaces' products are essential for a wide range of demanding applications. They are widely used by national laboratories, universities, and research facilities for material testing, crystal growing, and fiber optics. Industrially, CM furnaces are crucial for 3D additive manufacturing (sintering/debinding metal parts), ceramic injection molding (including BASF Catamold processes), glass manufacturing (melting/fritting), and have over 50 years of experience in nuclear fuel sintering (e.g., UO₂ pellets). Other sectors served include powdered metals, refractory metals, tungsten heavy alloy, fuel cell/solar, and wire/rod/strip annealing. Customization options are available to meet specific process needs.
Commitment to Quality and Support
Recognized as a 'Cadillac manufacturer,' CM Furnaces prioritizes reliability, accuracy, and performance, resulting in low maintenance and reduced lifetime ownership costs. The company provides extensive customer support, including replacement parts, comprehensive documentation, and a dedicated team of in-house and field service technicians for global troubleshooting, repair, and training, with remote diagnostics capabilities. This commitment ensures high-quality, long-lasting industrial heating solutions for clients worldwide.
