High temperature tube furnaces achieve excellent temperature uniformity at 1700°C with rapid heat-up, recovery and cool-down. Moldatherm® graduated density insulation adds to safety and performance by forming enhanced insulation protection between the high temperature chamber and exterior cabinet surface. Moldatherm® graduated density insulation, combined with molybdenum disilicide heating elements, provide superior radial and linear temperature uniformity with resistance to thermal shock. The independent digital temperature control (ordered separately) has 300 programmable segments useful for a wide range of applications.

• Heating elements with unique right angle bend and sidewall mounting deliver exceptional energy release, fast heat-up and recovery, reduced thermal process cycle time, and cost savings through quicker throughput and energy efficiencyHeating elements tolerate rapid cycling over extended periods; elements are easily replaceable without the need to match resistance values
  
• Heating elements are sidewall mounted to protect integrity of chamber roof; roof penetrations are avoided
  
• Type "B" thermocouples assure accurate temperature measurement and long thermocouple life; 10" compensated lead wire with polarized plug included
  
• Moldatherm® end vestibules accept 3" O.D. process tube (customer supplied)
  
• Optional Moldatherm® vestibules permit operation with 1", 2" and 3" O.D. process tubes for increased versatility
  
• Double shell construction and convection cooling design reduces exterior surface temperature
  
• Removable louvered panels provide easier access to heating elements and thermocouple

Lindberg/Blue M 1700°C Programmable Controllers provide 300 programmable segments for a variety of ramp (up and down) and dwell (timed holds) settings. Controller will accept up to 30 individual programs with up to 99 segments per program. The controller visually displays ramp rate, dwell time, program segment and percent power output. A holdback feature allows the operator to set a -process vs. setpoint" temperature value which, when exceeded, holds the program to allow the process to catch up. The controller includes an advanced self-tuning feature which automatically sets the best PID settings for the thermal process. Two digital displays simultaneously indicate actual temperature and setpoint temperature. High limit overtemperature protection is standard. The control console includes a circuit breaker, power module, transformer and cooling fans.

Controllers include RS485 data port (communications card and port) for connection to remote computer, allowing modification, interrogation and data transfer of all instrument control and configuration parameters. Software not included, but is available as an accessory.