Hot air drying chamber FD 260

Product description
The BINDER FD 260 is a forced-convection drying and heating chamber designed for applications requiring rapid drying, heating and sterilization. The unit delivers homogeneous temperature distribution and fast dynamic response thanks to a powerful fan and APT.line™ temperature control, making it suitable for industrial and laboratory processes up to 300 °C.

Benefits

• Optimised energy consumption (up to 30% lower vs. conventional units)
• High temporal and spatial temperature accuracy
• USB interface for data logging; Ethernet option for network integration
• Wide temperature range up to 300 °C

Key features

• Temperature range: from ambient +10 °C to 300 °C
• Temperature uniformity at 150 °C: 1.9 ± K; fluctuation: 0.4 ± K
• Forced convection with powerful fan for homogeneous conditions
• Controller with LCD display and data recording via USB
• Integrated adjustable Class 2 overtemperature limiter (DIN 12880) with visual alarm
• 2 chrome-plated racks standard (extendable up to 8)
• Nominal power: 2.3 kW (230 V) / 2.5 kW (240 V)
• Air change rate at 100 °C: 9 exchanges/hour

Technical data
Article numbers: 9010-0309 | 9010-0310
Designation: FD260-230V | FD260UL-240V
Temperature range: ambient +10 °C to 300 °C
Heating time to 150 °C: approx. 19 min; recovery time after 30 s door opening at 150 °C: approx. 5 min
Temperature uniformity at 150 °C: 1.9 ± K; fluctuation: 0.4 ± K

Electrical data
Rated voltage: 230 V (FD260-230V) | 240 V (FD260UL-240V)
Power frequency: 50/60 Hz (230 V) | 60 Hz (240 V)
Nominal power: 2.3 kW (230 V) | 2.5 kW (240 V)
Unit fuse: 12.5 A (230 V) | 16.0 A (240 V)

Dimensions & weight
Interior usable volume: 259 L
Interior dimensions (W x H x D): 650 x 780 x 515 mm
Housing net dimensions (W x H x D): 810 x 940 x 825 mm
Net weight (empty): 85 kg
Permitted total load: 270 kg; load per rack: 40 kg
Wall clearance rear/side: 160 mm / 100 mm

Options & accessories

• Viewing window (triple-glazed 370 x 370 mm) and interior lighting
• Access ports with silicone plugs (various diameters and positions)
• Interior lighting 27 W (230/240 V)
• HEPA fresh-air filter (H14)
• Gas-tight models and inert-gas connection (Ø 10 mm)
• Ethernet interface for APT-COM™
• Calibration certificates, temperature mapping (9/18/27 points) and maintenance/service contracts

Applications & services

• Industrial drying, heat treatment and sterilization processes
• Laboratory applications requiring controlled and repeatable temperature profiles
• IQ/OQ/PQ, commissioning and extended service agreements available

Technical summary

• Model: FD 260
• Brand: BINDER
• Function: Drying and heating chamber with forced convection
• Temperature range: ambient +10 °C to 300 °C
• Interior volume: 259 L
• Temperature uniformity (150 °C): 1.9 ± K; fluctuation: 0.4 ± K
• Power: 2.3 kW (230 V) / 2.5 kW (240 V)
• Shelves (std./max.): 2/8
• Net weight: 85 kg