Carbolite TF1 & TF3 Tube Furnaces 1600°C

Carbolite Gero TF1, TF3 Tube Furnaces, maximum temperature 1600°C

TF tube furnaces achieve exceptional performance with low power consumption and low case temperature, thanks to the use of high-quality heating elements and a well-designed thermal insulation. A maximum temperature of 1600 °C is available.

The TF1 is a single-zone furnace, and the TF3 is a three-zone furnace, which further extends the uniform heated length.

The use of an accessory slide-in work tube protects the heating element and is required to support the workpiece.

3-zone TF3 furnaces offer excellent temperature uniformity, achieved by dividing the heated length into three zones with their own controllers and thermocouples. Should a vacuum or a modified atmosphere be required, it is necessary to use a slide-in work tube of adequate length needed to fit the end seals. In certain circumstances, a work tube with different physical or chemical properties may be required.

The benefit of this design is its flexibility; with the use of tube adapters, the same furnace can be used with a variety of tube diameters.

Standard features

• 1600°C maximum operating temperature.
• Programmable temperature controller with 24 segments.
• TF1 fitted with Carbolite Gero EPC3016P1.
• TF3 fitted with Carbolite Gero CC-T1.
•  Over-temperature controller with an independent thermocouple.
•  Ethernet Communications.
• TF1 (1-zone) Heated length range from 180 to 600 mm.
• TF3 (3-zone) Heated lengths of 450 and 600 mm.
• Accepts work tubes with outer diameters from 60 mm up to 100 mm.
• Silicon carbide elements ensure fast heat-up and excellent temperature uniformity.
• Horizontal configuration mounted on the control module.
• Furnace body is detachable from the control box to allow the use of optional mounting arrangements.
• Control module with a 2-metre cable to the furnace, featuring a plug and socket.

Options

• A range of sophisticated digital controllers, multisegment programmers and data loggers with digital communication options.
• A range of additional work tubes, end seals, and work tube packages for use with modified atmosphere and/or vacuum.
• Vacuum packages with a choice of rotary vane pump or turbomolecular pump.
• A wide selection of tube diameters and materials.
• Insulation plugs and radiation shields to prevent heat loss and improve uniformity.
• A vertical mounting stand for the furnace body, including a bracket for mounting the furnace body to the customer’s equipment.
• A 4 m long extension cable is used to provide a total of 6 m of cable length between the furnace body and the control box.
• Gas packages with a manual valve.
• Gas packages with an electrically operated valve for up to 3 gases.

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