How to choose a 1600 degree vacuum atmosphere tube furnace?

As a commonly used high-temperature heat treatment equipment in laboratories, the 1600 degree vacuum atmosphere tube furnace is favored by major university laboratories and working condition laboratories. So, what should be noted when choosing a 1600 degree vacuum atmosphere tube furnace? Let’s take a look below!

Commonly used high-temperature vacuum tube sintering furnace (click on the picture to view product details)

1. Heating element and temperature control
Heating element: For tube furnaces that require a high temperature of 1600 degrees, high-temperature resistant heating elements such as silicon molybdenum rods are usually selected. This type of heating element can work stably at high temperatures, meeting experimental requirements.
Temperature control: To ensure the temperature control accuracy and stability of the furnace, choose a furnace with a high-precision temperature control system, such as a PID controller, to ensure the accuracy and stability of the temperature during the experimental process.

2. Furnace tube material
Material selection: Considering the high temperature of 1600 degrees, furnace tubes should be made of materials that can withstand high temperatures and have good chemical stability, such as corundum tubes. Corundum tubes have characteristics such as high temperature resistance and corrosion resistance, making them suitable for use in high-temperature vacuum atmospheres.

3. Vacuum system
Vacuum degree requirement: Select the appropriate vacuum degree according to the experimental requirements. For example, some experiments may require a high vacuum environment, in which case a furnace with high vacuum should be selected and equipped with a corresponding vacuum pump system.
Sealing performance: Ensure good sealing performance of the furnace to avoid air leakage in a vacuum environment, which may affect the experimental results.

4. Function and Configuration
Multifunctionality: Choose a furnace with multifunctionality according to experimental needs, such as the ability to set up multiple temperature rise and fall programs, and having fast temperature rise and fall functions.
Configuration options: Consider whether optional accessories such as a mobile furnace frame, bellows, digital vacuum gauge, etc. are needed to facilitate the operation and control of the furnace during the experiment.

5. Sample size and heating zone length
Sample size: Select the appropriate furnace size and heating zone length based on the size of the experimental sample. Ensure that the heating zone is long enough to cover the entire sample and ensure uniform heating.
Constant temperature zone length: The constant temperature zone length is also one of the factors to consider when choosing a furnace. The length of the constant temperature zone should be greater than the length of the sample to ensure that the sample is subjected to uniform temperature during the heating process.

6. Safety and reliability
Safety performance: Choose a furnace with complete safety protection devices, such as over temperature protection, leakage protection, etc., to ensure safety during the experimental process.
Reliability: Choose furnaces produced by well-known brands and manufacturers with good reputations to ensure the quality and reliability of the furnaces.

Rotating vacuum rotary tube furnace (click on the image to view product details)

In general, when choosing a 1600 degree vacuum atmosphere tube furnace, the following points should be noted. It is recommended to communicate the configuration plan with relevant technical personnel before selecting, so as to choose the suitable vacuum atmosphere tube furnace for oneself!Click to learn more 1600C tube furnaces! Or click on online customer service to learn more about product information!