Fast cooling system for high-temperature furnaces

Optimize your production line with rapid cooling solutions designed to prevent thermal stress and maintain material integrity during high-temperature processes. This advanced system ensures faster throughput and precise temperature control, crucial for enhancing quality and reducing cycle times in critical manufacturing and research applications.

Enables Rapid Cooling After Heat Treatment

The Fast Cooling Furnace from Carbolite Gero is designed to address the critical need for rapid temperature transitions in high-temperature processes. Utilizing a combination of inert gas cycling and water-cooled heat exchangers, this furnace significantly reduces cooling time, which is essential for applications such as soldering, brazing, debinding, and calibration in industries like aerospace, automotive, and electronics. The furnace can be quickly integrated into your production line, offering PLC controls and automatic operations to streamline processes and ensure precise temperature management. With options for custom builds, it accommodates specific requirements, including material compatibility with stainless steel and the ability to maintain inert atmospheres when cooling semiconductor components, advanced ceramics, and protective glass coatings. Its energy-efficient design not only minimizes thermal stress on materials but also optimizes gas consumption, reducing operational costs. Additionally, Carbolite Gero provides comprehensive engineering support for customization requirements, ensuring that your fast cooling solution meets all industry standards and process demands.

Benefits

  • Reduces production cycle time with rapid cooling capabilities.
  • Minimizes thermal stress to enhance material longevity.
  • Lowers operational costs through efficient gas consumption.
  • Integrates seamlessly into existing processes with automated control features.
  • Customizable design to meet specific industry compliance requirements.

General


Applications
Calibration furnaces,Ceramics,Metallurgy,Soldering,Heat treatment,Material science,Electronics manufacturing,Research laboratories,Brazing,Industrial manufacturing,Vacuum processing,Aerospace components,High-temperature processes,Thermal testing,Debinding,Glass processing,Automotive parts
End products
Silicon wafers,Advanced ceramics,Protective glass coatings,Electronic circuit boards,High-performance coatings,Automotive brake discs,Semiconductor components,Laboratory testing samples,Stainless steel heat exchangers,Hydrogen-treated materials,Brazed joints,Industrial machinery parts,Tungsten carbide tools,Refined metal powders,Metallic alloys,Aerospace engine components
Steps before
Preheating,Sample Preparation,Atmosphere Setting
Steps after
Cooling,Unloading,Quality Inspection
Input ingredients
sample,materials,inert gas,ambient air,quartz glass retort
Output ingredients
cooled sample,cooled materials,warmed cooling air,exhausted air,cold gas
Market info
Carbolite Gero is renowned for designing and manufacturing high-temperature laboratory and industrial furnaces and ovens, offering expertise in heat treatment solutions, with a reputation for quality, reliability, and precise thermal processing across various industries.

Technical Specifications


Cooling Method
Fast cooling
Cooling Medium
Ambient air / Inert gas
Cooling Temperature Range
Varies by method
Temperature Range
Up to 3000°C
Cooling Time
80 seconds (1600°C to under 800°C)
Capacity
25 litres and above
Automation
Manual / Automatic
Sample Movement
Manual / Automatic lowering
Atmosphere Control
Inert Gas
Insulation Panels
Removable / Automatic
Heat Exchanger
Water cooled
Airflow Control
Blown ambient air
Heating Elements
Split half shells
Furnace Type
BLF Bottom loader / LHT Vacuum
Gas Cycling
Inert gas with roots pump
Cooling Enhancement
Inert gas blasters

Operating Characteristics


Cooling Methods
Movable insulation panels,ambient air blow,inert gas cycling
Cooling Speed
Fast cooling options available
Automation Level
Manual / Automatic
Sample Movement
Moving to cool zone,bottom loading
Control Options
PLC control,automation
Coolant Type
Water-cooled,air-cooled
Low Thermal Stress
Design to avoid rapid temperature changes
Fast Changeover
Rapid sample transfer for cooling

Material Compatibility


Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
High
Thermal stability
High temperatures (up to 3000°C)
Inert atmosphere compatibility
Yes
Mechanical stress durability
High stress resistance
Thermal shock resistance
Resistant


ISO Certification
ISO 9001 / ISO 14001

Physical Characteristics


Movable insulation panels
Manual / Automatic
Sample movement method
Bottom loading / Chamber transfer
Cooling zone design
Water cooled chamber / Ambient air
Footprint
Customizable / Varies with model
Safety features
Safety hearth cage / Radiation shutter
Loading mechanism
Automatic lowering / Manual operation
Atmosphere control
Inert gas retort / Ambient air cycling
Cooling system
Blowers / Heat exchanger
Heating element configuration
Fixed / Split,moveable shells

Custom Options


Fast Cooling Option
Sample moved to water-cooled chamber with inert gas blasters
Movable Insulation Panels
Auto raise for fast cooling
Inert Gas Atmosphere Cycling
Through water-cooled heat exchanger