VBF1200X6A 1200°C Atmosphere Controlled Automatic Bottom Loading Furnace with 6″ Quartz Tube and Touchscreen Control
The VBF1200X6A furnace is designed for precise thermal processing tasks requiring controlled atmospheres and high temperatures up to 1200°C. It is particularly suited for applications involving sensitive materials that demand uniform heating within a vertical quartz tube environment. The automatic bottom loading mechanism facilitates safe and efficient sample handling, minimizing exposure and contamination risks during insertion and removal.
This furnace operates with a 6-inch outer diameter fused quartz tube, providing a 144 mm inner diameter and 600 mm length processing zone. The heating system consists of two zones totaling 350 mm in length, delivering a uniform temperature zone of 120 mm with ±2°C stability. Heating elements are FeCrAlMo wire, capable of reaching 1200°C for short durations (up to 30 minutes) and sustaining 1100°C for extended periods. Temperature control is managed via a programmable touchscreen panel with two 50-segment controllers and K-type thermocouples, achieving ±1°C accuracy. An optional Eurotherm controller upgrade can improve accuracy to ±0.1°C.
Wichtigste Merkmale
- Automatic bottom loading stage for safe, repeatable sample handling
- 6″ OD fused quartz tube (150 mm OD × 144 mm ID × 600 mm L) for high purity processing
- Maximum temperature 1200°C (short term), stable long-term operation at 1100°C
- Two heating zones totaling 350 mm length with ±2°C uniformity over 120 mm
- Touchscreen programmable control panel with remote PC interface via DB9 port
- Water-cooled SS304 sealing flanges with integrated vacuum and gas ports
- Included 16 L/min recirculating water chiller for flange cooling and O-ring protection
- Optional vacuum system with mechanical or molecular pumps for low-pressure processing
- Capability for multi-furnace operation and integration with robotic arms for 24/7 autonomous use
Technische Daten
| Parameter | Spezifikation |
|---|---|
| Stromversorgung | 220 VAC ±10%, 50/60 Hz, single-phase |
| Rated Power | 6 kW max |
| Höchsttemperatur | 1200°C (≤30 minutes) |
| Long-Term Temperature | 1100°C |
| Heizelemente | FeCrAlMo wire |
| Heizzonen | Two zones: 175 mm + 175 mm (total 350 mm) |
| Uniform Temperature Zone | 120 mm ±2°C |
| Erwärmungsgeschwindigkeit | Suggested 10°C/min |
| Temperaturregelung | Touchscreen panel, two 50-segment controllers, K-type thermocouples, ±1°C accuracy (±0.1°C optional) |
| Processing Tube | Fused quartz, 150 mm OD × 144 mm ID × 600 mm L |
| Sample Stage | 130 mm diameter quartz plate, supports large or multiple crucibles |
| Sealing Flanges | Water-cooled SS304 with vacuum gauge, pressure gauge, gas inlet, KF25 vacuum port |
| Mitgeliefertes Zubehör | One 1-1000 sccm MFC, 16 L/min recirculating water chiller |
| Gewicht | 120 kg |
Typische Anwendungsbereiche
- Controlled atmosphere thermal treatments for materials research and development
- High-temperature annealing and sintering of ceramics, semiconductors, and thin films
- Rapid thermal processing with programmable temperature profiles
- Automated multi-sample processing with robotic integration
Hinweise zur Konfiguration und zum Betrieb
The furnace can be optionally equipped with a vacuum system using mechanical or molecular pumps to achieve vacuum levels down to 10⁻⁵ Torr. It can also be upgraded to an automatic hydrogen furnace by adding a gas delivery unit, hydrogen burner, and leak detector. The included PC interface and software enable remote operation and multi-furnace control. Water cooling is essential to protect sealing components and maintain system integrity during operation.
Versandinformationen
The furnace weighs approximately 120 kg and requires appropriate handling for transport and installation.
