1100°C Max IR Fast Heating / Cooling & Atmosphere Controlled Bottom Loading Furnace VBF1100XRTPASD

Three-phase AC 208V, 50/60Hz

18 kW

• Ultra-fast Shortwave Infrared Heating rate of up to 50°C/s.
• Seamlessly integrates with robotic arms for efficient and automated sample placement.
• Automated Process Execution –  sample loading/unloading, flange, inert gas purging, automated gas flow control, heating, temperature holding, and cooling via a Laptop
• Supporting multiple cycle operations
• High-throughput sintering Capability by deploying multiple units with the help of a single robotic arm.
• A dual-layer Chamber with an Air Cooling System ensures efficient thermal management and system durability.
• Integrated Vacuum Control with a resistance vacuum gauge, enabling micro-positive pressure control (103,000–120,000 Pa) to maintain stable furnace pressure.
• High-purity alumina Fiber Insulation provides superior energy efficiency and thermal insulation.
• Comprehensive Data Logging software records temperature, pressure, and other critical parameters, with the ability to upload data via communication interfaces.

K-type thermocouple

• Maximum Operating Temperature: 1000℃ (≤ 30 minutes)
• Long-Term Operating Temperature: 900℃
  
• Heating Elements: 12 shortwave infrared lamps, 1.5 kW per lamp
• Heating Zone: Φ210mm × 100mm
  
• Heating Rate: Room temperature to 900℃: Recommended 10℃/s, Maximum 50℃/s
• Cooling Rate (in a sealed furnace environment):
  • 800℃ to 350℃: 55℃/min
  • 350℃ to 200℃: 5℃/min
• Cooling Rate (in an open furnace environment):
  • 800℃ to 350℃: 200℃/min
  • 350℃ to 50℃: 35℃/min

• PID Automatic Temperature Control via touch screen om a separated unit
• Intelligent 50-segment programmable temperature control
• ±1℃ Temperature Control Accuracy (Optional upgrade: ±0.1℃ with Eurotherm controller)
• High-precision SCR (Silicon-Controlled Rectifier) intelligent power regulation: 
• Default DB9 PC communication port for remote monitoring and control.

• A set of water-cooled sealing flanges
• The upper flange has a resistance vacuum gauge, K-type thermocouple, mechanical pressure gauge, and G1/4 double ferrule gas inlet.
• The upper flange has a KF25 vacuum port reserved.
  
• The quartz tube plug and sample stage are placed on the lower flange.

• Tube Block: Made of white quartz, with two white quartz baffles fixed by three ceramic rods.
• Sample Stage: Diameter: 105mm, featuring a rectangular recess (76×58mm) for sample placement (customizable based on customer requirements).

• Operation software is included to connect PC
  
• Supports multi-units 

• Set temperature profile, gas flow rate, and sample loading/unloading cycles.

• With the help of a robotic system(optional at extra cost) can execute the following workflow:

  1. Loads the sample and closes the chamber door automatically .
  2. Vacuum evacuation and purging, followed by a protective gas introduction (also configurable for air sintering or vacuum sintering).
  3. Multi-segment heating, holding, and cooling program execution (up to 50 segments).
  4. Stops gas supply, and the chamber door can open at 300°C for sample exchange.
  5. Open-source software supports embedded loop process control for robotic integration.
  6. The entire process is automatically recorded and uploaded via communication protocols.

   

• Software displays the following parameters:

  • Furnace tube pressure values (including vacuum level).
  • Built-in mass flow controller (MFC) with a range of 0-5000sccm.
  • Cleaning Cycles: 0 to 3 cycles Configurable.

• Rated Load: 5 kg
• Working Radius: 900 mm
• Maximum Arm Reach: 1096 mm
• Rated Voltage: DC 48V
• Robot Weight: 25 kg
• Repeat Positioning Accuracy: ±0.02 mm
• Communication Protocols: TCP/IP, Modbus, Wireless Network
• Typical Power Consumption: 150W

Water Chiller (Optional)

KJ6500

• Power: 220-415 VAC, 3 phase
• Frequency: 50 Hz/60 Hz
• Nominal Cooling Capacity: 51880 BTU/h,  12897 Kcal/h
• Compressor Power:
  • 4.6 kW, 6.16 HP(50Hz)
  • 5.12 kW, 6.86 HP(60Hz)

• Mechanical Pump: Achieves a vacuum level of 10⁻² Torr.
• Molecular Pump: Achieves a vacuum level of 10⁻⁵ Torr.

 

Application Notes

• The internal pressure of the quartz tube must not exceed 0.02 MPa.
• A pressure regulator must be installed on the cylinder before introducing gas into the quartz tube.
  • For safety, it is recommended to use a pressure below 0.02 MPa.
  • We recommend purchasing a MTI pressure regulator , which has a range of 0.01 MPa – 0.1 MPa, ensuring greater accuracy and safety.
• For sample heating experiments, it is not recommended to operate with both the exhaust valve and gas inlet valve on the furnace tube flange closed.
  • If gas valves must be closed during sample heating, the pressure gauge reading must be monitored at all times.
  • If the pressure exceeds 0.02 MPa, the release valve must be opened immediately to prevent potential hazards such as quartz tube rupture or flange detachment.
• We do not recommend using flammable, explosive, or toxic gases.
  • If the process requires the use of such gases, customers must take appropriate protective and explosion-proof measures.
  • Our company is not responsible for any issues arising from the use of flammable, explosive, or toxic gases.