Product Description
| Construction : Outer body is made of thick Mild Steel. Furnace is lagged with ceramic wool and hysil blocks for insulation. Heaters are made of 80/20 Nichrome wire, uniformly wound on the muffle. A safety thermal fuse is provided to fuse of when the temperature exceeds the set temperature. Mild steel control box is fitted on the right side of the furnace. It consists of indicating lamps, On/Off switch, contactor and digital temperature controller along with Cr/Al thermocouple sensor. |
| Model | HMF : 4 | HMF : 5 | HMF : 6 | | Chamber Size | 4" x 4" x 9" (HWD) | 5" x 5" x 10" (HWD) | 6" x 6" x 12" (HWD) | | Maximum Temperature | 950oC | 950oC | 950oC | | Working Temperature | 930oC | 930oC | 930oC | | Type Of Control | Digital Temperature Controller | Digital Temperature Controller | Digital Temperature Controller | | Input Power | 1.6 kW | 2.6 kW | 3.3 kW | | Input Supply | 230 V Single Phase AC, 50 Hz. | 230 V Single Phase AC, 50 Hz. | 230 V Single Phase AC, 50 Hz. | |
Precision Temperature ControlThis Muffle Furnace employs a PID thermoregulator with digital display, allowing highly accurate temperature adjustments up to 1200C. The clear interface ensures users can easily set and monitor temperatures, making it suitable for precise laboratory processes such as ashing, annealing, and heat treatment.
Robust Construction and SafetyThe furnace features a ceramic chamber insulated with ceramic fiber, ensuring excellent heat retention and low energy loss. Its front-loading door with a heat-resistant handle facilitates safe sample handling. Over temperature protection is integrated to safeguard both users and samples during extended operations.
Versatile Laboratory ApplicationsDesigned for laboratory use, the Muffle Furnaces 4-liter chamber size accommodates various sample sizes and experimental setups. Its reliable high-temperature operation supports a broad range of scientific, research, and industrial applications, from material analysis to quality control.
FAQs of Muffle Furnace:
Q: How does the PID thermoregulator benefit my heating processes?
A: The PID thermoregulator provides precise control over the furnace temperature, minimizing fluctuations and maintaining stable conditions necessary for accurate laboratory results. The digital display further allows for easy setting and monitoring.
Q: What safety features are incorporated in the Muffle Furnace?
A: The furnace is equipped with over temperature protection, which automatically shuts off the heating elements if the temperature exceeds the set limit. The heat-resistant handle on the front door also ensures safe sample handling.
Q: When should I use a Muffle Furnace in my laboratory work?
A: Use the Muffle Furnace for high-temperature applications such as ashing, material testing, or heat treatment processes that require stable, precisely controlled environments up to 1200C.
Q: Where is the heating element located and what material is it made from?
A: The heating element is positioned within the chamber walls and is made from Kanthal coils, which provide efficient and uniform heating throughout the ceramic chamber.
Q: What is the internal size and volume of the furnace chamber?
A: The internal chamber measures 125 x 125 x 250 mm, offering approximately 4 liters of usable space, making it suitable for a range of heat treatment applications.
Q: How should the furnace be powered and what voltage does it require?
A: The Muffle Furnace operates at a power rating of 2.5 kW and requires a 220/230 Volt (V) electrical supply, which is standard in most laboratory and industrial settings.