High-temperature laboratory furnace for precise heating applications
Achieve rapid and uniform heating for high-temperature applications, ensuring precise thermal processing essential for developing advanced materials and conducting rigorous scientific research.
The RHF series from Carbolite Gero comprises silicon carbide heated chamber furnaces designed for demanding high-temperature applications in research and industrial settings. With maximum operating temperatures of 1400 °C, 1500 °C, and 1600 °C, these furnaces are tailored for precise thermal processing of materials such as ceramics, advanced composites, and metal alloys. The robust construction features rapid heating rates, reaching 1400 °C in under 40 minutes, and long-lasting silicon carbide heating elements that withstand intermittent operation. Available chamber volumes from 3 to 35 liters cater to batch processing needs, while advanced digital controllers offer multisegment programming for detailed process control. Energy efficiency is enhanced by low thermal mass insulation, and optional over-temperature protection safeguards valuable contents. Ideal for industries like ceramics, metallurgy, and electronics, the RHF series ensures uniform heating and reliable operation, backed by options for comprehensive customization and engineering support.
Benefits
- Achieves reliable high-temperature processing with silicon carbide heating elements that extend operational life.
- Ensures energy efficiency through low thermal mass insulation, reducing operating costs.
- Enhances safety with optional over-temperature protection for unattended operation.
- Facilitates precise process control with customizable digital controllers and multisegment programming.
- Supports versatile industrial and research applications with a range of chamber sizes and operating temperatures.
- Applications
- Thermal processing,Scientific research,Heat treatment processes,Industrial materials,High-temperature applications,Material testing,Laboratory materials
- End products
- Geological samples,Ceramics,Glass products,Advanced composites,High-performance polymers,Coal ash,Metal alloys,Catalysts
- Steps before
- Sample Preparation,Material Loading,Pre-heating,Calibration
- Steps after
- Cooling,Analysis,Storage,Data Logging
- Input ingredients
- samples,materials to be heated,intermittent operation material,experimental samples
- Output ingredients
- heated samples,high temperature treated material
- Maximum Operating Temperature
- 1400°C,1500°C,1600°C
- Heating Rate
- Reaches 1400°C in under 40 minutes
- Chamber Volume
- 3,8,15,35 litres
- Controller
- Carbolite Gero 301 controller
- Door Type
- Vertical lift door
- Door Mechanism
- Soft closing for 3,8 litre models
- Hearth Material
- Cast alumina for RHF 3,8,silicon carbide for RHF 15,35
- Insulation
- Low thermal mass
- Heating Elements
- Silicon carbide
- Optional Feature
- Over-temperature protection
- Data Communication Options
- Available with digital communication
- Programmable Controls
- Available with multi-segment programmers
- Maximum operating temperature
- 1400°C,1500°C,or 1600°C
- Heat-up time
- Reaches 1400°C in under 40 minutes
- Chamber volume
- 3,8,15,or 35 litre
- Door mechanism
- Vertical lift door
- Soft closing door
- 3,8 litre models only
- Element type
- Silicon carbide heating elements
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Chamber Size
- 3,8,15,or 35 litre
- Maximum Operating Temperature
- 1400°C,1500°C,or 1600°C
- Door Type
- Vertical lift door
- Heating Element Material
- Silicon carbide
- Insulation Type
- Low thermal mass insulation
- Hearth Material (3,8 litre)
- Cast alumina
- Hearth Material (15,35 litre)
- Silicon carbide
- Control panel type
- Carbolite Gero301 controller,EPC3008P10 programmer
- Heating element protection
- SiC protection tiles
- Over-temperature protection
- Available
- Data logging capability
- Digital communication options
- Temperature control options
- Single ramp to set-point,process timer,multi-segment programmers
- Door type
- Vertical lift door with soft closing (3,8 litre models)
- Hearth material
- Cast alumina (3,8 litre),Silicon carbide (15,35 litre)
- Energy efficiency
- Low thermal mass insulation
- Market info
- Carbolite Gero is renowned for designing and manufacturing high-temperature laboratory and industrial furnaces and ovens, offering expertise in heat treatment solutions, with a reputation for quality, reliability, and precise thermal processing across various industries.