Product Description
The NACRWF rapid wire chamber furnaces are available in three chamber sizes with maximum operating temperatures of 1100 °C or 1200 °C.
The free radiating wire elements in combination with low thermal mass insulation are designed to provide rapid thermal response within the chamber.
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
- Up & away door keeps heated surface away from the user
- Carbolite 301 controller, with single ramp to set-point & process timer
- Hard wearing hearth
Options (specify these at time of order)
- Over-temperature protection (recommended to protect valuable contents & for unattended operation)
- A range of sophisticated digital controllers, multi-segment programmers and data loggers is available. These can be fitted with RS232, RS485 or Ethernet communications
Control Options
- 301 Standard Controllers
- nanodac Record / Control / Programmer
- 3216 Programmable Controllers
- 3508 Programmable Controllers
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Precision Heating and Reliable PerformanceNACRWF furnaces are engineered for laboratories requiring fast, reliable, and accurate thermal processing. The advanced Kanthal A-1 coils combined with superb ceramic fiber insulation ensure a rapid heat-up and excellent temperature uniformity, making them suitable for demanding research and quality control applications.
Safety-First Design FeaturesWith multiple safety components including an over-temperature cutoff, insulated outer surfaces, and a secure safety door lock, users are protected during high-temperature operations. The robust, double-walled chamber construction and ergonomic front-opening door provide both convenience and safety for repeated laboratory use.
User-Friendly Controller and Versatile UseThe digital microprocessor PID controller with an LED display offers easy programming of temperature profiles, ensuring accuracy within 1C throughout the 0C to 1200C range. This adaptability allows users to run a variety of thermal processes, supporting everything from ceramics testing to complex metallurgical research.
FAQs of NACRWF - Rapid Heating Chamber Furnaces:
Q: How does the NACRWF Rapid Heating Chamber Furnace achieve such a fast heating rate?
A: The furnace utilizes high-performance Kanthal A-1 coil heating elements and advanced ceramic fiber insulation, enabling it to reach an average heating rate of 40C per minute. This design ensures quick ramp-up times and efficient thermal processing for laboratory applications.
Q: What safety features are incorporated into NACRWF furnaces?
A: Each unit includes an over-temperature cutoff system, insulated outer surfaces, and a safety door lock. The front-opening chamber is also lined with ceramic fiber, minimizing heat loss and ensuring safe operation for laboratory personnel.
Q: When should I use the NACRWF furnace for my research or laboratory work?
A: These furnaces are ideal for heat treatment, annealing, ashing, sintering, and other rapid heating processes typically required in research institutions, material testing labs, ceramics, and metallurgical laboratories.
Q: Where can NACRWF furnaces be installed and used?
A: They are designed for use in laboratories, research facilities, and industrial material testing centers. The units operate best in ambient conditions of 5C to 40C in non-condensing environments.
Q: What process does the microprocessor-based digital controller support?
A: The digital PID controller allows for precise temperature programming, monitoring, and control. It facilitates accurate heating profiles with minimal deviationideal for applications requiring strict temperature consistency and uniformity.
Q: How do I benefit from the optional accessories offered with NACRWF furnaces?
A: Optional accessories such as safety gloves, tongs, and a digital temperature recorder enhance operational safety and allow for precise process documentation, making the furnace more adaptable to specific laboratory protocols.
Q: What makes the NACRWF furnace energy efficient and durable?
A: Double-walled construction, high-grade ceramic fiber insulation, Kanthal A-1 elements, and a corrosion-resistant powder-coated cabinet combine to ensure long-lasting, energy-efficient performance, even during continuous high-temperature use.