Muffle Furnaces

ThermConcept KLS Muffle Frurnace for Ambitious Laboratory Applications

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ThermConcept Laboratory Large Chamber Furnace KLS series, 1100-1300 °C

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Tube Furnace 1-Zone and 3-Zone, by ThermConcept

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Furnaces for the Lab: High Temperature Heat Treatment and Precise Process Control

Welcome to the Furnaces category at Labotal. Furnaces are essential instruments in research, development, and quality control laboratories, used for heating materials to extremely high temperatures, sometimes exceeding 1700°C. They serve as a central tool for heat treatment, ashing, sintering, and many other applications requiring precise temperature control in extreme temperature environments.

Principles of Operation: Precise Heating in Extreme Temperature Environments

Furnaces operate based on high-resistance heating elements (such as silicon carbide or special resistance wire), located within a heated and well-insulated chamber. High-quality thermal insulation (usually made from advanced ceramic materials) is essential for maintaining a stable and uniform temperature within the chamber and reducing heat loss. A precise digital temperature controller, connected to sensors (thermocouples), allows for setting and maintaining specific temperature profiles, including heating rate, holding time at temperature, and cooling rate.

Common types of furnaces include Muffle Furnaces with a closed working chamber, and Tube Furnaces which allow for work under controlled atmosphere or vacuum conditions. Common to all is the need for temperature uniformity within the working chamber to ensure reproducible results.

Key Applications of Furnaces in the Lab and Industry

Furnaces are essential tools in a wide range of disciplines and applications:

• Ashing of samples to determine organic content or prepare for analysis of inorganic components.
• Sintering of ceramics, metals, and powders.
• Heat Treatment of materials to alter their structural or mechanical properties (e.g., annealing, hardening).
• Testing the durability of materials at high temperatures.
• Melting of small quantities of metals or other materials.
• Production of research samples or small components requiring extreme temperature conditions.
• Gravimetric Analysis requiring sample combustion.

High-Quality and Reliable Furnaces from Labotal

Labotal offers a comprehensive selection of furnaces for the lab from the world’s leading laboratory equipment brands. We represent manufacturers known for high construction quality, precise temperature control, durability under challenging working conditions, and advanced safety features. In our catalog, you will find muffle furnaces and tube furnaces in various volumes, temperature ranges (up to 1700°C and even higher in specific models), and special features suitable for various applications.

We understand the stringent demands of high-temperature work and the importance of reliable and safe equipment. The Labotal team of experts is at your service with extensive knowledge and experience to help you choose the most suitable furnace for your lab or industry’s specific needs, considering the type of materials, required temperature, work volume, and safety requirements. Choosing Labotal guarantees you not only equipment of the highest standard but also uncompromising customer service and technical support.

We invite you to browse the full catalog of furnaces offered by Labotal. To find the ideal furnace for your lab, or for any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact our team of experts today. We are here to provide you with the best solutions.