Advanced Flame Hardening Technology

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Our History

Mervin M. Sirrine

Mervin M. Sirrine founded Flame Treating Systems near Pittsburgh, PA, in 1973, after working for Dow Chemical (the developers of Mapp gas), Airco, and Pennsylvania Flame Hardening. Merv believed that he could solve almost any hardening problem using a controlled flame hardening system at a fraction of the cost of an induction system. Unfortunately, we lost Mervin on June 20, 2018. He left an incredible legacy, and he will be dearly missed. *Mervin Sirrine: October 13, 1930 – June 20, 2018.

Mervin M. Sirrine
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Mark M. Sirrine

Mark M. Sirrine took over as president and owner of Flame Treating Systems from his father in 1995. With over 30 years of experience, Mark has continued to uphold the philosophy of providing excellent flame-hardening solutions. Under his leadership, Flame Treating Systems has become an expert in flame system control. Our company combines reliable, time-tested techniques with modern technology to offer smarter solutions for hardening needs. In addition to flame hardening, our equipment has been used for:

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    Brazing

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    Forging

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    Welding

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    Coatings Fusion

Company Profile

Flame Treating Systems, Inc.

For over 50 years, Flame Treating Systems, Inc. has specialized in building custom-designed flame hardening systems based on client specifications. Though flame hardening is one of the oldest methods of surface hardening metal, recent advancements have made it even more attractive. New computerized equipment reduces capital and operational costs, making it highly efficient. Our equipment is also user-friendly and adaptable for treating specific part areas. At Flame Treating Systems, we offer solutions for all flame hardening methods:

  • Stationary Flame Hardening
  • Progressive Hardening
  • Spin Hardening
  • Combination Hardening

We can design new systems, retrofit/rebuild old equipment, or provide parts to keep your current system operational.

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Applications

Flame hardening is effective for a wide range of products. We’ve designed and built systems to harden:

Worm Gear
Worm Gear
Gears
Gears
Crane wheels
Crane wheels
Camshafts
Camshafts

What Our Customers Say About Us

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'Not only did Flame Treating Systems design an updated and innovative machine for us, their persistence in meeting our needs was outstanding.'

Chrysler Corporation

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'Flame Treating Systems successfully built a machine for us halfway around the world. They continue to supply us with quality components and great service.'

Konecranes International Corp

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'We consulted with Mark Sirrine at Flame Treating Systems on a flame hardening machine. We found him to be an expert in his field. We had our custom-built machine within four months of our purchase order.'

Oliver Gear

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'We continue to be satisfied with the quality components built by Flame Treating Systems.'

Quality Rolls

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'Flame Treating Systems has worked with us for a number of years. We have seen the expertise in this company, both with the machine built for us and the quality of the relationship between our companies.'

Ramsey Products

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'Rexnord has done business for several years with Flame Treating Systems, from having a machine updated to having worm shafts flame hardened. We would highly recommend their services.'

Rexnord Corporation

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'Flame Treating Systems has been involved with several projects of ours. We continue to enjoy a successful relationship with this company and would highly recommend them.'

Waupaca

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'Flame Treating Systems showed true diligence in working for us on a lathe rebuild. We have been quite pleased with their services and are currently negotiating yet another big project with Flame Treating Systems.'

Union Electric Steel

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'We have done business with Flame Treating Systems for a number of years. They have impressed us not only with a custom-built machine and good customer relations, but also with the security of providing custom parts as needed.'

Xtek, Inc.

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Contact Us

If you have questions about using flame hardening for your heat-treating solution, please email Mark at [email protected] or call (919) 956-5208.

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