Thoughtventions Unlimited LLC
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Furnaces We specialize in custom research laboratory furnace systems of all types at low cost - High Temperatures (2400oC), High Pressures (150 atm), Transparent/Optical Access, Gas and Vacuum Atmospheres, Fast Heating, and other types. High Temperature and Pressure Viewports and Sapphire Systems |
| Thoughtventions Unlimited (TvU) is a multidisciplinary research, development, and manufacturing organization dedicated to the advancement, application, and commercialization of advances in the physical sciences. TvU, founded in 1993, currently pursues a wide variety of Research and Development goals and is a manufacturer of laboratory furnaces, sapphire viewports, and a wide variety of custom scientific equipment. | 40 Nutmeg Lane Glastonbury, CT 06033 Tel: (860) 657-9014 Fax: (860) 657-2666 Email: thought@tvu.com |
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| High Temperature Furnaces | Oxidizing | Inert | Vacuum | Reducing | ||
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High Temperature Vacuum /Inert Gas Laboratory Furnace Why Unique? |
Small vacuum high temperature lab furnace. Over 2000°C From $10000 |
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High Temperature Air Laboratory Furnace Why Unique? |
Small air high temperature furnace. 2400°C From $10000 |
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High Temperature Mini Laboratory Furnace Why Unique? |
Very small vacuum high temperature furnace. Over 2000°C From $4000 |
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Fully Transparent Laboratory Furnace Why Unique? |
Uncoated fully visible quartz tube lab furnace. 700°C From $9500 |
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1200oC Transparent Laboratory Furnace Why Unique? |
Gold-coated quartz tube laboratory furnace. 1200°C From $15000 |
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Multizone Transparent Laboratory Furnace Why Unique? |
Gold-coated multizone quartz tube lab furnace. 1200°C From $19000 |
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| Vacuum Furnaces | Oxidizing | Inert | Vacuum | Reducing | ||
Multizone Vacuum Tube Furnace Why Unique? |
Inexpensive Vacuum Furnace rated above 1000°C. From $9000 |
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1600oC Vacuum Tube Furnace Why Unique? |
Vacuum Tube Furnace rated at 1600°C. From $10000 |
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| Furnace designed to pump specific gases in a high vacuum environment |
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Fast Furnace Why Unique? |
Fast heat/cool tube lab vacuum furnace with sample insertion. 1500°C From $9500 |
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High Heating Rate Furnace Why Unique? |
Controlled, high heating rate furnace. E-mail for price. |
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HPHT Furnace Why Unique? |
High pressure, High Temperature, 2500 psi, 170 atm, 1900°C. From $40000 |
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Furnace Temperature Controllers |
Temperature feedback controllers for laboratory furnaces. From $1250 | |||||
Vacuum and Gas Systems |
We also supply used or new vacuum systems and gas controls. Quote on request. |
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| Special Purpose Furnaces |
| Heat a sample to 1500 C for inspection |
Vacuum Pedestal Laboratory Furnace |
Small platform heated to 1500°C in vacuum. |
| Silicon Refining in 2-Zone Furnace |
2-Zone 1600oC Furnace |
Furnace used to remelt, resolidify, and refine silicon in inert gas. |
| Vibration Testing up to 1000oC in controlled atm. |
Shaker Furnace |
Furnace for vibration testing at high temperatures and different gases. |
| Radioactive Carbon Burning Furnace |
Double Shell Incineration Furnace |
Furnace built to safely burn/dispose of radioactive carbon flakes (Fusion). |
| Rapid oil quenching of samples from 1800oC |
Oil Quench Furnace |
High temperature furnace for high speed oil quenching of samples. |
| Rapid air quenching of samples from 1200oC |
Air Quench Furnace |
Inexpensive furnace for air quenching samples from 1200oC. |
| Microscopic Imaging of Heated Samples to 1000oC |
1000oC Imaging Furnace |
Small samples can be inspected with a microscope while heated 1000°C. |
| Microscopic Imaging of Heated Samples to 1400oC |
1400oC Imaging Furnace |
Small samples can be inspected with a microscope while heated 1400°C. |
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Meller Optics - TvU's Sapphire Window Source | |
High Temperature/High Pressure Viewports |
Sapphire viewports for high pressures and temperatures up to 700°C | |
High Temperature/Vacuum Viewports |
Sapphire viewports for high temperatures in vacuum up to 700°C | |
High Pressure/Moderate Temperature Cells |
Opposing sapphire windows in a small fixture rated for 300 atm and 500°C. | |
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High Temperature Alumina / Sapphire Bonding System |
Join sapphire to alumina or metals at temperatures up to 1000°C or 1400°C | |
| Meller Optics - TvU's Sapphire Window Source | ||
High Temperature/High Pressure Viewports |
Sapphire viewports for high pressures and temperatures up to 700°C | |
High Temperature/Vacuum Viewports |
Sapphire viewports for high temperatures in vacuum up to 700°C | |
High Pressure/Moderate Temperature Cells |
Opposing sapphire windows in a small fixture rated for 300 atm and 500°C. | |
High Temperature Fluid Optical Cell |
Quartz tube for high temperature fluid viewing up to 1000°C at 1 atm. | |
Extreme Temperature Viewports |
Sealed sapphire windows in an alumina fixture rated for extreme temperature and moderate pressure. | |
Furnace View Systems |
Process inspection / viewing systems for furnace hot zones up to 3000°C | |
Gold Coated Parts/Tubes/Windows |
Semi-transparent IR reflecting windows and mirror surfaces. | |
Gas Cooled Endoscope Shells |
Full internal inspection of hot systems up to 1000°C | |
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High Vacuum Station |
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TvU High Vacuum Station |
Portable, general purpose high vacuum station | |
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Are you doing anything about Global Warming? TvU is trying to. We are developing a technique to capture CO2 from hydrocarbon fuel combustion exhausts. Results are promising, but we need funding! Initial work has been funded by TvU and the National Science Foundation.
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| Honest(!) evaluation of technology programs, science, state of the art, equipment, technology value. |
| We will work with you to find out the right questions to ask and solutions to your problems? |
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Optical Windows
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Specialties: Sapphire windows, borescope endoscope vision systems, sapphire brazing |
| Meller Optics | Video Systems for Access to Harsh Environments |
TvU's Sapphire Window Source |
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Contact Thoughtventions: thought@tvu.com 860-657-9014 |
Page last updated: | 23 January, 2009 |
