1700°C Vacuum Tube Furnace

Thoughtventions Unlimited, LLC is offering the Model 1700VF100, 1700°C Vacuum Tube Furnace.  This low priced vertical vacuum furnace operates at temperatures up to 1700°C with bottom loading access.  The furnace uses a proprietary design to reach high temperatures at moderate power.   Stable, programmable, temperature control uses a Type C thermocouple, controller and a feedback controlled SCR power supply.   Other furnace sizes are available. (March, 2006)

Specifications:

Physical Characteristics:

Overall Size of Furnace	Base 45 cm x 60 cm, 1.5 m Tall
Overall Size of Controller	30 cm Wide x 30 cm High x 25 cm Deep
Nominal Hot Zone Size	30 cm Long x 3 cm Diameter
Thermocouple	Type B
Heating Elements	SiC
Power Supply	240 VAC/70A Phase Control SCR
Weight	Approximately 10 kg

Operating Characteristics:

Temperature Control	Standard PID automatic control.
Power at 1700°C	Approximately 15 kW
Operating pressure	High vacuum to 2 atm
Operating atmosphere	Arbitrary
Cooling	Water cooled outer shell
Peak Operating Temperature of Hot Zone	1700°C
Temperature at center (+/- 1 cm)	Constant within accuracy of a Type B thermocouple

Contact Stephen Bates (thought@tvu.com) with questions or to discuss your application.

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Last updated: June 2010