Large-Diameter Multi-Zone Tube Furnace – Precision Heat Treatment for Large Samples and Batch Processing

Introduction

The ZYLAB Large-Diameter Multi-Zone Tube Furnace is an advanced high-temperature processing system specifically designed for efficient and precise heat treatment. Featuring a tube diameter of 200 mm, it is ideal for batch processing and pilot-scale experiments involving metals, non-metals, and composite materials under vacuum or controlled atmosphere conditions. Typical applications include sintering, melting, and analysis.

The furnace is equipped with three independently controlled temperature zones, each monitored by a dedicated thermocouple, allowing the establishment of a temperature gradient within the chamber. This design makes it particularly suitable for various CVD (Chemical Vapor Deposition) processes.

Key Features

1. Large Diameter Design:

• Features a 200 mm diameter tube, allowing of processing bulky samples samples and batch materials.

2. High Precision Temperature Control:

• Incorporates an advanced PID fuzzy self-learning control system, maintaining a high temperature accuracy of ±1°C.

• Ensures stable and reliable temperature control for consistent thermal processing.

3. Multi-Zone Temperature Regulation:

• Equipped with three independently controlled temperature zones, each monitored by a dedicated K-type thermocouple.

• Enables the establishment of temperature gradients within the furnace chamber, ideal for complex CVD processes and advanced material treatment.

• Supports customizable thermal profiles for precision heating and cooling.

4. Advanced Sintering System:

• Adopts a resistance wire ring heating method, providing more uniform temperature distribution across the heating zones.

5. Efficient Electrical Control System:

• Equipped with a 7-inch touchscreen control panel for intuitive operation.

• Utilizes PID regulation via a temperature controller, ensuring precise and dynamic adjustment during heat treatment.

6. Versatile Atmosphere and Vacuum Capability:

• Operates efficiently under vacuum and controlled gas atmospheres, including inert, reducing, or reactive environments.

• Suitable for both atmosphere sintering and vacuum sintering, providing flexibility for diverse processing requirements.

7. Robust and Reliable Performance:

• Engineered with high-purity alumina lightweight fiber insulation, ensuring superior thermal efficiency and energy savings.

• Enhanced safety features and user-friendly interface, providing reliable operation and convenient control.

8. Smart Control and Data Management:

• Integrated IoT functionality (Wi-Fi) for remote monitoring and operation via smartphone or computer.

• Data storage capability for up to 30 days of essential parameters (assuming 8-hour daily operation).

• Recipe storage feature allows pre-programming of up to 20 customized heating profiles, facilitating quick setup and repeatable processing.

• Equipped with networking capabilities (RJ45 interface) using the TCP/IP protocol, enabling seamless connectivity with upper-level control systems (requires compatible software).

Applications of Large-Diameter Multi-Zone Tube Furnace

• Material Science: Sintering, annealing, and heat treatment of metals, ceramics, and composite materials.

• Metallurgy: Melting, refining, and alloy development.

• Chemical Processing: CVD reactions, catalyst preparation, and controlled thermal decomposition.

• Electronics Manufacturing: Sintering of semiconductor components and other electronic materials.

• Research and Development: Pilot-scale experiments and academic research requiring high-temperature precision.