Air Products in , US (United States)

The technology involves using industrial gases such as nitrogen, hydrogen, carbon dioxide (CO2), argon, helium and methanol, instead of generated atmospheres, in heat treatment furnaces to modify the properties of ferrous castings. 

The technology involves using industrial gases such as nitrogen, hydrogen, argon and helium, instead of generated atmospheres, in heat treatment furnaces to modify the properties of non-ferrous metals. 

Allan Cooper, Managing Director, "This move has been prompted by an awareness amongst South African manufacturing companies that we need to commit resources and invest in technologies which limit the use of asbestos in any manufacturing process. 

Air Products provides industrial gases and applied technology to maximise efficiency and reduce costs in the production and heat treatment of ferrous metal castings. 

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