Baskets
Precision-engineered for high-heat performance, EQI cast baskets withstand heavy-duty loading requirements and outlive and outperform standard designs. Our durable, heat-resistant baskets are designed for superior dimensional stability and a more consistent end product, have higher loading capacities, and help you achieve optimal loading.
why choose eqi
Engineered to Increase
Basket Life Expectancy by 50%
Outperforming Industry Standards
EQI baskets are engineered with a superior alloy that increases longevity and outlasts standard OEM designs. They maintain structural integrity under repeated thermal cycling—resisting distortion, sagging, and premature failure.
Throughput-Driven Engineering
With more capacity and less downtime, our basket designs maximize usable space and product density without compromising airflow or part quality–so your furnace runs leaner and faster.
Standard or Custom Fit
We manufacture baskets for all major furnace brands and offer custom options. Whether you’re reordering a standard size or retrofitting a legacy system, our team will help you identify the best size, shape, and combination of components to optimize your loads.
our heaviest cast basket
PowerStack
Engineered for our most demanding customers, PowerStack leads the industry in durability and load-bearing strength. Its robust, investment-cast construction delivers exceptional stability and consistent performance under the heaviest workloads.
Fully customizable by design and alloy, PowerStack is tailored by EQI’s engineers to meet each customer’s exact production requirements—making it the trusted solution for high-capacity, high-intensity heat-treating environments.
out lightest cast basket
SureStack
SureStack strikes the perfect balance of efficiency, toughness, and smart design in a lightweight, investment-cast basket that boosts furnace throughput and maintains its integrity over time. Its single-piece, non-welded construction provides superior stability and prevents the distortion common in traditional rod-frame baskets.
With alloys tailored by EQI’s engineers to each customer’s specific application, SureStack is the ideal choice for maximizing productivity and minimizing downtime in production heat-treating operations.
Ask Our Experts
Need help deciding which basket is right for you? Our experts are on hand to understand your needs and determine the best basket for your application.
Opportunities for Customization
Have a specific design request? We can customize our cast baskets to fine-tune lifting points, dividers, liners, and more. We also offer a variety of standard mesh lines and can affix alignment screens to any basket.
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Wireframe Baskets: A Practical Solution for Lighter Loads
Lightweight and lower cost, fabricated wireframe baskets feature an open design that allows for maximum airflow and uniform heat distribution.
How to Maximize Your Basket Life
Your baskets are an investment that you need to protect. EQI helps by extending every unit’s lifespan with expert guidance on maintenance, loading practices, and application fit.
Use proper racking techniques to avoid distortion
Match alloy type to temperature and atmosphere
Rotate baskets to prevent localized fatigue
Inspect regularly for thermal shock damage or structural fatigue
EQI Specialty Products
We’re bringing together decades of metallurgical and engineering expertise through the combined strength of Ferralloy and Pro-Tech–two of the most respected names in high-temperature alloy fabrication. Our team understands the demands of heat treating from the inside out, delivering smarter designs, longer-lasting materials, and consistent global supply.
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