Our 3000°C top loading graphite furnace with a near 2 cubic foot work area will satisfy all your ultra-high temperature requirements. The graphite hot zone is rated for operation to 3000°C in inert gas. Operation in vacuum is limited to 2200°C to maximize lifetime of the heating element and shields.
This batch furnace features repeatable, accurate and recorded processing. The top loading configuration provides excellent thermal uniformity and is a proven economical design. The access lid is pneumatically operated for easy access.
General Specifications
20″ diameter x 16″ high element (508 mm x 406 mm)
Top loading with pneumatic cover lift
Graphite heating element and heat shielding
Available in smaller sizes
Optical pyrometer & retractable thermocouple for temperature measurement
Details
CHAMBER AND HOT ZONE
The furnace chamber is round and is supplied with a pneumatic top cover. The top heat shielding is attached to the cover to facilitate loading and unloading. The chamber is double-walled, manufactured from stainless steel, and is electro-polished for a clean, shiny and durable finish. The top cover is pneumatically lifted for easy, full access to the hot zone. All chamber components are water cooled.
In our graphite type zones, we utilize fibrous graphite insulation with excellent insulation value. A resistance heated graphite heating element surrounds the work area. Power to this element is delivered through a set of six unique tapered graphite pins that requires no threaded connections. The elimination of graphite threads greatly simplifies the design and reduces down time for element replacement.