Compact Benchtop Tube Furnace for Laboratory Applications

Introduction

This benchtop tube furnace features compact size, high performance, very popular in labs. It has a generous, 7” colored graphic touch panel with which the furnace can be controlled and complex heating process can also be programmed. Clear heating curves ; can store and preset temperature curves to avoid the trouble caused by repeated settings of different experimental processes.

Satisfy the vacuum sintering of the vast majority of materials, the sintering of the protective atmosphere and all kinds of CVD experiments, etc.

Key Features

1. High purity quartz tube as furnace tube, Max. Temperature 1200C, working temperature 300 –1150C.
2. 30 segments programmable and auto control.
3. 7”Color Touch screen LCD man-machine English interface, more intuitive and convenient operation, the graph of sintering curve with temperature changes makes you clear at a glance.
4. Can presetting 15 sintering curves to avoid the trouble caused by repeated settings of different experimental processes.
5. High purity alumina inorganic refractory, overall vacuum molding chamber, energy saving and ensure uniformity of temperature zone and a fast heating rate.
6.By using special lining import from Japan and high quality resistance wire, protected against chemical contamination at the best and longer service life.
7. Double layers steel casing with fan cooling, to ensure the surface of furnace below 50C, safety for the operator.
8.Ring heating, open structure, convenient observation for operator, able to meet rapid sintering of small sample.
9.Unique flange has a multi-function test holes, insert the corresponding electrode to test tube temperature or atmosphere environment.
10. Can add modules to contol and download data remotely(optional).
11. Low power consumable, exquisite structure and light weight, it is the ideal tube furnace for material research labs.

Which Kinds of Industry Can Use This Small Benchtop Tube Furnace?

Materials Science, Metallurgy, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Energy Research, University Labs & R&D Centers, etc.

Applications

• Material synthesis, including nanomaterials, powder metallurgy, and ceramic materials.
• Heat treatment processes such as annealing, calcination, and sintering.
• Experiments requiring controlled atmospheres, including inert gas protection, reducing atmosphere, and vacuum processing.
• Thermal decomposition, pyrolysis, and gas-solid reactions.
• Chemical vapor deposition (CVD) for thin-film preparation and surface coating.
• Catalyst preparation, activation, and performance testing.
• Research and development in material science, chemistry, and physics.

Compact Size

Small split tube furnaces are small and portable, making them suitable for use in limited laboratory spaces or in field applications where space is constrained. Their compact design also allows for easy integration into existing experimental setups.

Versatility

These furnaces can be used for a wide range of applications, including material synthesis, annealing, sintering, thermal analysis, crystal growth, catalysis studies, and more. Their versatility makes them valuable tools in various industries and research fields.

Precise Temperature Control

Small split tube furnaces offer precise temperature control, allowing users to heat samples to specific temperatures with high accuracy. This precision is crucial for reproducible experiments and ensures reliable results.

Uniform Heating

Small split tube furnaces provide uniform heating throughout the heating zone, resulting in consistent treatment of samples. This uniformity is essential for achieving homogeneous material properties and reliable experimental outcomes.

Controlled Atmosphere

Small split tube furnaces offer the ability to control the atmosphere within the heating chamber, allowing users to carry out experiments under specific gas environments (e.g., inert, oxidizing, reducing). This feature is particularly useful for studies involving sensitive materials or catalytic processes.

Ease of Operation

Small split tube furnaces are designed for ease of operation, with user-friendly interfaces and intuitive controls. This simplifies setup and operation, allowing researchers to focus on their experiments rather than technical details.

Energy Efficiency

Despite their small size, small split tube furnaces are energy-efficient, consuming relatively low amounts of power compared to larger industrial furnaces. This can lead to cost savings on energy bills and make them environmentally friendly options.

Safety Features

Small split tube furnaces are equipped with safety features such as overtemperature protection, thermal insulation, and automatic shutdown mechanisms. These features help prevent accidents and protect both the user and the equipment.

Affordability

Compared to larger industrial furnaces, small split tube furnaces are more affordable, making them accessible to a wider range of users, including small laboratories, educational institutions, and startups.

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