Table-top bottom loading furnace for high-temperature applications

For precise thermal processing and advanced experimental setups, this table-top bottom loading furnace offers unparalleled temperature control and optional stirring capabilities, ensuring consistent and reliable results across various high-temperature applications.

Heats and Stirs High-Temperature Materials

The BLF1200 Table-Top Motorized Bottom Loading Furnace by Across International provides a robust solution for high-precision heat treatment and stirring applications. Featuring Kanthal spiral wire coils and Mitsubishi alumina fiber insulation, it minimizes heat loss while delivering efficient thermal processing. Equipped with a Eurotherm controller, it offers precise temperature management, ideal for operations in metallurgy, material science, and semiconductor industries. With a working capacity suitable for tasks like crystal growth and solid-state chemistry, its motorized bottom elevator simplifies loading, and its optional stirring functionality enhances material uniformity. The furnace complies with stringent industry standards, ensuring reliability for applications demanding meticulous process control and material handling. It integrates seamlessly into lab or industrial setups, offering customizable options to fit specific processing needs, including chamber sizes and safety features like overheat and power failure protection.

Benefits

  • Enhances precision and consistency in high-temperature processing with motorized control.
  • Reduces heat loss, resulting in lower energy consumption and operational costs.
  • Increases material uniformity and quality with optional stirring functionality.
  • Integrates seamlessly into existing setups with customizable configurations.
  • Ensures safety and reliability with overheat and power failure protective features.

General


Applications
Ceramics,Metallurgy,Heat treatment,Crystal growth,Material science,Laboratory testing,Solid state chemistry,Industrial processing
End products
Sapphire crystals,Laboratory test specimens,Porcelain tiles,Industrial catalysts,Engine turbine blades,Carbon steel components,Lithium-ion battery electrodes,Superconductor materials
Steps before
Material Preparation,Pre-heating,Loading Sample
Steps after
Cooling,Unloading Sample,Inspection
Input ingredients
heat energy,ambient temperature materials,materials for thermal processing
Output ingredients
processed materials at 1200°C,materials with modified thermal properties,overhead stirred materials
Market info
Across International is known for manufacturing high-quality thermal management equipment, such as vacuum ovens, furnaces, and laboratory equipment, with a strong reputation for reliability and innovation in industries like materials research, cannabis processing, and laboratory testing.

Technical Specifications


Max working temperature
1200°C (2192°F)
Max constant working temperature
1100°C (2012°F)
Heating element type
Kanthal A1 2.0 resistance coil wire
Temperature controller
Eurotherm 3204 Controller (UK) 5 Programs – Each program has 8 segments
Refractory lining
Mitsubishi 1600 grade fiber alumina
Thermocouple type
K
Max heating rate
< 30°C / min
Recommended heating rate
15°C / min
Furnace housing temperature
< 45°C
Bottom elevator hearth
Motorized
Chamber size (diameter x height)
6x8"
Chamber size (diameter x height)
8x12"
Chamber capacity
0.13 cu ft
Chamber capacity
0.35 cu ft
Power
3 kW
Power
5 kW
Dimensions
27x31x46"
Dimensions
29x33x47"

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Motorized bottom elevator hearth
Temperature control
P.I.D. multi-segment controller
Overheat protection
Automatic shut-off
Power failure protection
Automatic resume
Heating rate
Max < 30°C/min
Automation level
Manual / PLC
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch
Safety mechanism
Overheat protection and power failure protection

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Product type Characteristics


Optional features
Overhead stirring system

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
27x31x46" or 29x33x47"
Chamber size
6x8" or 8x12"
Chamber capacity
0.13 cu ft or 0.35 cu ft
Discharge method
Motorized bottom elevator hearth
Construction
Double walled steel internal housing

Custom Options


Control panel type
Eurotherm with multi-segment PID control