Business Details
33 Years
experience
Custom Industrial Heat Treating Equipment & Services
Great Lakes Industrial Furnace has been a trusted provider of industrial heat treating equipment since 1993. Our team combines over 60 years of collective experience to design, build, and service custom furnace systems tailored to meet specific client needs. We specialize in gas, electric, and hybrid heat processing equipment for industries including automotive, fastener manufacturing, and stamping. Our engineering approach prioritizes reliability, ease of maintenance, and energy efficiency while delivering temperature ranges up to 2100F. With in-house fabrication capabilities and field service technicians, we handle complete system installations, rebuilds, and retrofits.Our proven track record demonstrates consistent success in solving complex heat treating challenges through customized solutions. We maintain direct collaboration with clients throughout every project phase, from initial process analysis to final implementation. Our equipment innovations deliver measurable improvements in thermal uniformity, production throughput, and operational efficiency. As a Michigan-based manufacturer, we remain committed to providing responsive technical support and long-term equipment reliability. Our comprehensive service portfolio includes furnace upgrades, atmosphere conversions, and complete system insulation services.
Services
Industrial Furnaces
Hot-Stamping Systems
Brazing & Annealing
Atmosphere Generators
Rebuilds & Retrofits
Spare Parts Supply
Furnace Upgrades
Thermal Processing
Field Service
Equipment Relocation
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer 60+ years combined experience in heat treating equipment design
- Our in-house fabrication facility handles complete system construction
- We provide custom-engineered solutions for specialized thermal processing needs
- Our team services all aspects of heat treating equipment maintenance
- We serve diverse industries including automotive and metal manufacturing
Services
Industrial Furnaces
Custom-designed industrial furnaces for heat treating applications up to 2100F. Our systems optimize thermal uniformity and production efficiency for automotive and metalworking industries. Equipment incorporates advanced control systems and durable construction for reliable operation.
Hot-Stamping Systems
Specialized hot-stamping furnace systems for high-strength metal forming processes. Designed to maintain precise temperature control during forming operations. Systems integrate with production lines for automotive component manufacturing applications requiring tight thermal tolerances.
Brazing & Annealing
Precision brazing and annealing furnaces for metal component assembly and stress relief. Atmosphere-controlled systems ensure consistent metallurgical results. Available in batch and continuous processing configurations for various production volumes.
Atmosphere Generators
Exothermic and endothermic gas generators for controlled atmosphere heat treating. Systems provide consistent gas mixtures for carburizing, bright annealing, and other process-specific applications requiring precise atmospheric control.
Rebuilds & Retrofits
Comprehensive furnace rebuild and retrofit services to extend equipment life and improve performance. Includes control system modernization, hot zone replacements, and efficiency-enhancing modifications for existing thermal processing systems.
Questions
What industries do you serve?
We primarily serve automotive manufacturers, fastener producers, and metalworking operations requiring specialized heat treating solutions.
Do you offer custom equipment design?
Yes, all our furnace systems are custom-engineered to meet specific process requirements and facility constraints.
What temperature ranges do you handle?
Our equipment operates from ambient up to 2100°F for various heat treating applications.
Do you provide aftermarket support?
Yes, we offer field service technicians, spare parts supply, and complete system maintenance programs.
What control systems do you use?
We implement PLC-based control systems tailored to each application's monitoring and automation needs.
