VACUUM FURNACE ENGINEERING LTD (VFE) was established in 1985 by a team of ex Abar and Ipsen engineers, to offer a service and design capability to users of all makes of vacuum furnace.
The confidence built up in our customer base over the years through VFEs hands-on service support and proven engineering solutions has enabled the company to enjoy continual growth resulting in VFE becoming the leading specialist in redesign, overhaul and repair of vacuum furnaces. The experience in problem solving and novel engineered solutions offered by VFE covers all makes of equipment and all aspects of vacuum furnace technology including Vacuum Heat Treatment, Vacuum Brazing, Vacuum Melting & Casting, Diffusion Bonding, Vacuum Sintering and many other processes.

From our base in the heart of the industrial West Midlands in the U.K., VFE are able to offer the timely services of a large team of experienced engineers backed by the very latest in computer aided design technology and integrated quality assurance system.
Our hands-on service together with innovation, technical ability and a commitment to customers needs has resulted in a world-wide portfolio of high profile customers. Our clients for new furnace systems, major hot zone replacements and control system refurbishment cover all sectors of manufacturing industry including Aerospace, Land Based Power Generation, Automotive, Medical, General Engineering and Sub-Contract Heat Treatment industries.
Management system approved and in accordance with Quality Standard BS EN ISO 9001 : 2000 ![]()
Our customers know they can count on VFE for the Ultimate in Vacuum, the Ultimate in Service
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