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U Type Silicon Carbide Heating Element | High Temperature SiC Heater

ZYLAB U Type Silicon Carbide Heating Element is a high-performance, double-leg SiC heater designed for use in high-temperature electric furnaces up to 1500°C. With two heating legs connected by a non-heating cold end, this element is ideal for vertical or horizontal installation, offering uniform heating, long service...

U Type Silicon Carbide Heating Element

Introduction

ZYLAB U Type Silicon Carbide Heating Element is a high-performance, double-leg SiC heater designed for use in high-temperature electric furnaces up to 1500°C.

With two heating legs connected by a non-heating cold end, this element is ideal for vertical or horizontal installation, offering uniform heating, long service life, and excellent oxidation resistance.

ZYLAB provides a wide range of standard sizes and supports custom fabrication based on your furnace design and process requirements.

Applications of U Type Silicon Carbide Heating Element

  • Laboratory Furnaces
    For materials testing, thermal analysis, and academic research requiring temperatures up to 1500°C.

  • Ceramic and Glass Processing
    Used in sintering, annealing, glazing, and softening processes of technical ceramics and specialty glass.

  • Metallurgical Heat Treatment
    Suitable for hardening, tempering, and annealing of metal components and powder metallurgy sintering.

  • Electronic Component Aging
    Applied in burn-in ovens and thermal aging chambers for testing electronic parts under high temperatures.

  • Debinding and Pre-sintering
    For binder removal and pre-sintering of metal, ceramic, and composite parts in additive manufacturing.

  • Industrial Box and Tunnel Kilns
    As heating elements in continuous or batch kilns for production-scale thermal processing.

  • Crystal Growth and Semiconductor Processing
    Supporting high-purity, high-temperature processes in crystal growth and material research.

Features & Benefits

  • Maximum Operating Temperature: 1500°C

  • U-shaped structure with dual heating legs for even temperature distribution

  • Oxidation-resistant recrystallized SiC material for stable performance in air

  • Available in various diameters, hot zone lengths, and cold end configurations

  • Easy to replace and install, suitable for vertical or horizontal mounting

  • Custom design available for different furnace shapes and power ratings

  • Compatible with lab furnaces, industrial kilns, and thermal processing systems

Technical data

Specifications

Figures below are the manufacturer data for this model. Anything not listed is confirmed in writing with the quotation rather than estimated here.

OD(mm)HZ(mm)CZ(mm)A(mm)Resistance Range
14200250402.4-4.6
14250300503.0-6.0
14300350603.6-7.0
16200250401.4-2.8
16250300501.8-3.6
16300350602.0-5.0
18300350602.0-5.0
18400400702.8-5.8
18500450753.6-7.2
20250300501.8-3.6
20300350602.0-5.0
20400400702.8-5.8

Processes This Unit Supports

These are the applications ZYLAB lists this model under. Each link opens the full equipment set for that process, which is useful when a project needs more than one machine.

  • General laboratory sample preparation

Who Orders It

Fields this model already works in, plus what ZYLAB puts behind it: a 2-year warranty on most products, glass excluded, spare parts in stock and free application support by WhatsApp or email.

  • University and institute research laboratories
Buyer questions

Ordering U Type Silicon Carbide Heating Element | High Temperature SiC Heater

What is U Type Silicon Carbide Heating Element | High Temperature SiC Heater typically used for?

ZYLAB U Type Silicon Carbide Heating Element is a high-performance, double-leg SiC heater designed for use in high-temperature electric furnaces up to 1500°C. With two heating legs connected by a non-heating cold end, this element is ideal for vertical or hori

Can U Type Silicon Carbide Heating Element | High Temperature SiC Heater be customised for our process?

Yes. Chamber or tube size, temperature profile, atmosphere, gas path, control system and data recording can all be adapted. Send us your process conditions and sample details and our engineers work out a configuration with you.

What warranty comes with U Type Silicon Carbide Heating Element | High Temperature SiC Heater?

Most ZYLAB products carry a 2-year warranty, glass components excluded; the exact term for this model is the one printed in its specification table and repeated on the quotation. Within the warranty period any part that fails through no misuse of your own is replaced free of charge.

How can we pay for U Type Silicon Carbide Heating Element | High Temperature SiC Heater?

Bank (wire) transfer, letter of credit for larger orders, major credit and debit cards, and PayPal. Bank details are printed on the invoice; send us the transfer confirmation and we start processing straight away.

How is U Type Silicon Carbide Heating Element | High Temperature SiC Heater packed for export?

Packing is chosen for the safety of the machine against freight cost, typically a plywood or wooden crate with internal padding and vacuum-sealed accessories. Export documents such as Form A, Form E and Form F can be issued to help you save duty.

Quote For U Type Silicon Carbide Heating Element | High Temperature SiC Heater

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