ThermaRose© heat-treating compounds are made in the USA at our ISO9001:2000 certified facility. These products are formulated to be effective and easy to use. ThermaRose compounds are commonly used on all forms of steel parts: tool steel, free-machining steel, hot-rolled, cold-rolled, and other grades.

ThermaRose heat-treating compounds are used by: machine shops, blacksmiths, knife makers, fastener manufacturers, maintenance professionals, tool & die shops, metal fabricators, contractors with heavy equipment, and many other metalworking industries.

Cherry Red© is our instant case hardening compound that imparts a tough, hard case on steel parts. No special equipment required. Does not contain cyanide! Perfect for field locations, short-run jobs, maintenance areas, heavy industry, utilities, small shops, and blacksmiths. New! Click here for our demonstration video. Click here for our printed "how-to" instructions. Click here to purchase.

PBC© is an anti-scale compound that prevents the scaling, pitting, rust, and de-carburization that is associated with heat treated steel parts. Use our PBC compound to save the time and cost associated with post-heating clean-up, machining, and buffing. PBC is effective at temperatures up to 1650F while PBC Special is formulated for steels that treat at temperatures to 2200F. Click here for our "how-to" instructions. Click here to purchase.

WILCARBO© is our pack hardening compound. WILCARBO provides a deep, hard case on steel parts when packed around parts and placed inside of a box. Perfect for fasteners, hand tools, wear parts, and other machined and fabricated items. Click here for our "how-to" instructions. Click here to purchase.