LABORATORY FURNACES




Title : LABORATORY FURNACES

Content : Whether you need a small bench mounted affordable solution or a high temperature furnace built to the highest quality, Carbolite Gero has a model that is sure to meet your needs and budget. Ranging from the entry level ELF models at 1100°C through to the laboratory sized HTF model with a maximum temperature of 1800°C our experience of building quality furnaces for customers around the globe over the last eight decades has ensured that the Carbolite Gero name is synonymous with Leading Heat Technology.




Title : LABORATORY CHAMBER FURNACE - ELF

Content : The ELF laboratory furnaces comprise 3 bench mounted models designed for light duty and general use up to 1100 °C. STANDARD FEATURES 1100°C maximum operating temperature 6, 14 or 23 litre chamber volumes Drop down door with air gap to minimise external temperature Carbolite Gero 301 controller, with single ramp to set-point & process timer Delayed start / process timer function as standard Vacuum formed, low thermal mass insulation Hard ceramic hearth fitted as standard Ventilated via top mounted ceramic chimney




Title : LABORATORY CHAMBER FURNACE - CWF

Content : The CWF range of general purpose laboratory chamber furnaces is bench mounted. Models are available in five sizes with a maximum operating temperature up to 1300 °C. STANDARD FEATURES 1100°C, 1200°C or 1300°C maximum operating temperature 5, 13, 23, 36 or 65 litre chamber volumes Carbolite Gero 301 controller, with single ramp to set-point & process timer (CWF & CWF-B) 3216CC controller, with single ramp to set-point & process timer (CWF-BAL) Vertical lift door keeps heated surface away from the user Soft closing door on 5, 13, 21 & 23 litre models Delayed start / process timer function as standard Hard wearing alumina element carrier, furnace entrance and hearth Energy efficient low thermal mass insulation Free radiating wire wound elements for optimum uniformity Easy access to elements & controls simplifies maintenance & servicing CWF-B: Enhanced airflow from tall chimney & door vents for full combustion CWF-BAL: With integrated balance that runs independently of the furnace control system CWF-BAL: Software supplied with the balance may be used to monitor the balance reading via a computer CWF-BAL: Maximum capacity of balance is 3 kg with a resolution of 0.01 g (other capacities available)




Title : RAPID HEATING CHAMBER FURNACE - RWF

Content : The RWF rapid wire chamber furnaces are available in three chamber sizes with maximum operating temperatures of 1100 °C or 1200 °C. STANDARD FEATURES 1100°C or 1200°C maximum operating temperature 5, 13 or 23 litre chamber volumes Ambient to 1000°C in as little as 10 minutes Rapid thermal response from free radiating coiled wire elements Low thermal mass insulation for high energy efficiency Soft closing, vertical lift door keeps heated surface away from the user Carbolite Gero 301 controller, with single ramp to set-point & process timer Soft closing parallel action door keeps heated surface away from the user Hard wearing hearth




Title : TOP LOADING CHAMBER FURNACE - VCF

Content : These top loading chamber furnaces are particularly suited for applications involving tall crucibles and heavy components. STANDARD FEATURES 1200°C maximum operating temperature 5, 10, 23 or 100 litre chamber volume Free radiating wire elements in all 4 sides of chamber Vented top opening door Angled control panel, protected but clearly visible Carbolite Gero 301 controller, with single ramp to set-point & process timer Thermocouple protected by ceramic sheath




Title : HIGH TEMPERATURE LABORATORY FURNACE - RHF

Content : The RHF range of silicon carbide heated high temperature chamber furnaces comprises four chamber sizes, each available with three maximum operating temperatures of 1400 °C, 1500 °C and 1600 °C. STANDARD FEATURES 1400°C, 1500°C or 1600°C maximum operating temperature Carbolite Gero 301 controller, with single ramp to set-point & process timer 3, 8, 15 or 35 litre chamber volumes Vertical lift door keeps heated surface away from the user Soft closing door (3 & 8 litre models only) Silicon carbide heating elements provide long life and are able to withstand the stresses of intermittent operation RHF 3 & 8 litre have a cast alumina hearth; RHF 15 & 35 have silicon carbide hearth Low thermal mass insulation for high energy efficiency




Title : HIGH TEMPERATURE LABORATORY FURNACE - HTF

Content : The laboratory HTF high temperature furnace range comprises 1700 °C and 1800 °C models. STANDARD FEATURES 1700°C & 1800°C maximum operating temperature From 4 to 10 litre capacities High quality molybdenum disilicide heating elements Vertical lift door keeps heated surface away from the user Advanced refractory interior, used in combination with energy efficient low thermal mass insulation Programmable EPC3016P1 controller Over-temperature protection Ethernet communications Fan cooling for low external case temperature




Title : HIGH TEMPERATURE BOTTOM LOADING FURNACE - BLF

Content : BLF bottom loading furnaces use an electrically operated elevator hearth, which as it rises into the furnace chamber, lifts the load into the heated zone. STANDARD FEATURES 1600°C, 1700°C & 1800°C maximum operating temperature 3 to 21 litre capacities Programmable EPC3016P1 controller Ideal for: sintering high performance ceramics, melting glass under high temperature or working with modified atmospheres Rapid heating & cooling cycles can be achieved through raising & lowering the hearth Electrically operated elevator hearth protects operator from the chamber's radiant heat Hearth cage with safety interlock Excellent temperature uniformity as a result of the hexagonal chamber Overtemperature protection to protect load or furnace during unattended operation 1600 °C model heated by silicon carbide elements 1700 °C & 1800 °C models heated by molybdenum disilicide elements Ethernet communications