HORIBA Launches FA-100 Acetylene Control System for Smart Carburizing

HORIBA Introduces FA-100 for Advanced Carburizing Processes

HORIBA Ltd announced on August 18 the release of the FA-100 acetylene control system for carburizing processes used to enhance the durability of metal parts in automobiles and other products. The system is designed to support next-generation atmospheric pressure smart carburizing technology, which uses acetylene instead of conventional converted gas. The FA-100 combines real-time measurement of acetylene concentration inside the furnace with control of the feeding volume, addressing process requirements related to stability and quality. The development leverages HORIBA Ltd’s capabilities in infrared radiation measurement and fluid control technologies, with the company targeting improved control of carburizing conditions through integrated measurement and feeding management.

Acetylene-Based Technology Targets More Efficient Carburizing

Carburization is a surface heat treatment technology that increases the carbon concentration of the surface layer of metal materials such as low-carbon steel. In conventional gas carburizing, metal materials are generally hardened by diffusing carbon from the surface in a high-temperature gas furnace operating at approximately 900 degrees centigrade. The atmospheric pressure smart carburizing approach supported by the FA-100 replaces conventional converted gas with acetylene, while integrating measurement and feeding-volume control. By providing real-time information on the acetylene concentration inside the furnace, the system is intended to help maintain stable carburizing conditions and improve process quality for applications involving durable metal components.

FA-100 Integrates Measurement and Fluid Control

The FA-100 reflects HORIBA Ltd’s expertise in infrared radiation measurement and fluid control by combining these capabilities within an acetylene management system. Real-time measurement of in-furnace acetylene concentration is an important requirement for controlling carburizing conditions because process stability and consistent treatment quality depend on managing the atmosphere inside the furnace. The system also incorporates feeding-volume control, allowing acetylene supply to be managed alongside concentration measurement. This integrated approach is intended to support the stability and quality improvement requirements associated with next-generation atmospheric pressure smart carburizing technology, providing manufacturers with a more controlled method for managing the carburizing environment.

Technology Could Cut Carburizing CO2 Emissions

A key expected benefit of the next-generation technology is its potential environmental impact. According to HORIBA Ltd, the technology is expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 90 percent compared with conventional gas carburizing that uses modified gas. This potential reduction positions acetylene-based atmospheric pressure smart carburizing as an alternative approach for manufacturers seeking to improve the environmental performance of metal heat-treatment processes. At the same time, the FA-100 focuses on maintaining the process control needed for stable carburizing and consistent quality, linking emissions reduction with measurement, atmosphere management, and feeding-volume control rather than treating environmental performance as a separate process objective.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the HORIBA FA-100 Acetylene Control System?
The HORIBA FA-100 Acetylene Control System is designed for carburizing processes that improve the durability of metal components used in automobiles and other products. It supports atmospheric pressure smart carburizing technology by replacing conventional converted gas with acetylene and integrating real-time measurement of acetylene concentration inside the furnace with feeding-volume control. The system uses HORIBA’s infrared radiation measurement and fluid control technologies to support stable process conditions and improved carburizing quality. The technology is also expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 90 percent compared with conventional modified-gas carburizing processes.