MAHLER Ammonia Crackers

Reliable Generation of Dissociated Ammonia for Industrial Heat Treatment

MAHLER Ammonia Crackers produce high-purity dissociated ammonia from gaseous ammonia, providing a proven and cost-effective solution for protective atmosphere heat treatment processes. They deliver consistent gas quality, high plant availability, and maximum operational safety, making them ideal for applications in metallurgy, commercial heat treatment facilities, and industrial furnace systems.

MAHLER systems reliably meet the protective gas requirements of small to medium-sized production lines.

Operating Principle – Efficient Conversion of Ammonia into N₂/H₂ Protective Gas

The thermal cracking of ammonia produces a gas mixture consisting of approximately 75% hydrogen and 25% nitrogen, creating a versatile protective atmosphere for reducing heat treatment applications.

MAHLER technology ensures

• Stable gas composition
• High gas purity
• Reliable temperature control
• Energy-efficient continuous operation

Technical Features – Robust, Safe, and Durable

Designed for continuous industrial operation, MAHLER Ammonia Crackers feature a high-quality, service-friendly design.

Key Features

• Heat-resistant catalyst-filled retort
• Electric heating with precise temperature control
• Refractory lining with lightweight insulation
• Dissociated ammonia cooler with thermostatic cooling water control
• Nitrogen safety purge system for maximum operational safety
• Flow meter with analog output signal
• CE-compliant design according to European industrial standards

Automation & Control – Advanced Technology as Standard

MAHLER Ammonia Crackers are equipped with modern, fully integrated automation and visualization systems that ensure safe, reproducible, and energy-efficient operation. The modular control architecture provides comprehensive monitoring of temperature, atmosphere conditions, energy consumption, and gas usage.

Your Benefits

• Intuitive touchscreen operator interface
• Clear visualization of all process conditions
• Comprehensive data acquisition, trend analysis, and archiving
• Precise alarms and diagnostics in the operator's preferred language
• Recipe management and timer functions
• Data storage and remote service capabilities
• Flexible interfaces for data export, remote access, and customer-specific IT integration
• Future-proof, modular software architecture

Safety & Service – Maximum Plant Availability

MAHLER places the highest priority on operational safety and serviceability:

• Nitrogen safety purge protects both equipment and personnel
• Continuous monitoring of all critical temperatures and pressures
• Redundant components for uninterrupted operation
• Fast installation and commissioning by experienced service technicians

Typical Applications

• Protective atmosphere annealing
• Hardening processes
• Reducing heat treatment applications
• Heat treatment of precious metals, tool steels, and specialty alloys
• Atmosphere supply for continuous and batch furnace systems

MAHLER Ammonia Crackers: Efficient. Safe. Industrial-Grade.

With their robust construction, advanced control technology, and high operational reliability, MAHLER Ammonia Crackers are the ideal solution for companies requiring a dependable and economical supply of protective gas.

Key Advantages

• Stable dissociated ammonia quality
• High equipment availability
• Redundant design of critical components
• Intuitive operation
• Maximum safety
• Professional factory service, including catalyst replacement

MAHLER Ammonia Crackers are a future-proof investment for modern heat treatment operations.