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Testimonials Since its foundation in 1998 Elite has focused on providing customer satisfaction through its philosophy of supplying quality products at competitive prices, supported by high level customer service. This strategy has enabled the Elite brand to develop strong recognition in both UK and International markets. Since its inception Elite has developed an extensive portfolio of standard and custom designed electric furnaces and ovens which are used widely throughout the world in diverse and demanding thermal process applications. Elite's main strengths are:- High level customer service, from the initial enquiry through to supply & installation of the equipment, and beyond ....... . 40 years of furnace design experience enabling it to develop innovative designs tailored to meet the ever increasing demands of cutting-edge advanced materials research and development. Elite recognises the importance of customer trading relationships, in that, once they are established Elite actively seeks to nurture and cultivate them into mutually beneficial long term partnerships. By trading with Elite you can be assured that, YOU our customer, will be our main focus of attention. Yours Sincerely Dr Jonathan Pearce Head of Contact Thermometry, Temperature & Humidity Group National Physical Laboratory Fred Bateman, Chief Analyst Hydro Polymers We needed a system that would determine the amount of acid gas evolved during combustion of PVC compounds. Hydro considered various suppliers and selected Elite as being the best solution. Elite's expertise and knowledge in building full test systems of this nature made them our first choice Elite have supplied several customised high temperature furnaces over the past 5 years for top-level metrology applications. We have been very impressed with their build quality and the professionalism of the staff Retort Furnace for Debinding Metal Injection Moulding/Ceramic Injection Moulded Products Retort Furnace for Debinding Metal Injection Moulding/Ceramic Injection Moulded Products Alf Roberts Managing Director 2 Servicing the needs of Scientific research and Industrial processes worldwide Company Philosophy
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Model Max Temp. Page Capacity (Litres) 24 0 0 Electric Furnaces & Ovens from 80 C to 2000 C Contents Air Re-circulating furnaces Economy Chamber furnaces General purpose furnaces General Purpose Chamber furnaces Bottom Loading Chamber furnaces Rapid Heating Chamber furnaces Vacuum (cold/wall) Chamber furnaces Top Loading Chamber furnaces Light Industrial Chamber furnaces Options & Accessories for Chamber furnaces High Temperature Chamber furnaces BAF7 BCF & BMF BSF12 BCF BEB BCFR BVT20 TLCF BIF BRF 0 750 C 0 1100 C 0 1200 C 0 1300 C 0 1200 C 0 2000 C 0 1200 C 0 0 1200 C to 1700 C 0 0 1400 C to 1800 C 0 0 1700 C and 1800 C 15 to 45 7 to 15 4 to 45 5 to 55 5 5 to 25 3 to 5 5 to 125 72 to 227 5 to 35 7 7 8 8 11 9 11 9 12 13 10 Chamber Furnaces 6-13 Custom Designed Chamber Furnaces 14-16 Custom Designed Chamber Furnaces 14-16 GPIS GPIW GPO BAF4, 5, 6 GPI MEO 0 100 C 0 0 250 C & 300 C 0 0 400 C, 500 C & 0 600 C 0 100 C 0 250 C 0 250 C 0 0 200 C to 600 C ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. General Purpose Incubators Moisture Extraction Ovens Hot Air Steriliser High Temperature Ovens Wax Incubator Heavy Duty Ovens General Purpose Ovens 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 Laboratory Ovens, Incubators & Sterilisers 17 Custom Designed Ovens Custom Designed Ovens 18 18
Contents 5 Model Max Temp. Page Hot Zones (mm) 0 0 Electric Furnaces & Ovens from 80 C to 2000 C Custom Designed Tube Furnaces 28-29 Custom Designed Tube Furnaces 28-29 Service, Maintenance, Upgrades & Repairs 32 Service, Maintenance, Upgrades & Repairs 32 Tube Furnaces Single Zone Tube Furnaces Single Zone (available in vertical format only) Three Zone Tube Furnaces Vacuum Tube Furnaces - Single Zone Options & Accessories for Tube Furnaces Split Tube Furnaces - Single Zone Split Tube Vertical Furnaces - Single Zone TSH TSV175 TMH TSHH11 & 12 TSVH17 TSHVC 0 1750 C 0 0 1100 C to 1700 C 0 1700 C 0 0 1200 C to 1850 C 0 0 1200 C and 1500 C 0 0 1200 C to 1800 C 250 to 940 200 to 350 500 to 940 450, 600 305 to 940 200 21-23 23 24 26 27 25 25 0 Tube Furnaces up to 1850 C 19-27 Temperature Control Systems 30-31 Temperature Control Systems 30-31 Thermal Analysers Ash Fusion Determinators 34-36 Thermogravimetric Analysers 37-39 33-39
Laboratory & Industrial Chamber Furnaces & Ovens up to 2000 °C Standard and Customized Chamber Furnaces & Ovens for Research & Industrial Applications Elite offers a wide range of standard and custom-designed chamber furnaces and ovens that are widely used in educational, research and industrial organisations throughout the world. This design and engineering capability enables Elite and its representatives to service contracts ranging from laboratory scale through full-scale batch and continuous production equipment. Elite offers a wide selection of chamber sizes in front loading, top loading, bottom loading, vacuum condition and numerous customizations for its chamber furnace and oven products. These products are intended for usage in the temperature range of 80°C to 2000°C.
0 BAF 750 C - The BAF air re-circulating furnaces provide good temperature uniformity and rapid thermal transfer to the load at lower temperatures. Applications include annealing, stress relieving, tempering and normalising. BCF & BMF - These models have been developed to meet the need for basic specification products at economical prices Available in 15, 31 & 45 litre capacities as standard, with larger units made to customer specifications Stainless steel liner Standard Features: Standard Features: Technical Data: Technical Data: Options: Over temperature protection controller Model BMF11/7 BCF11/8 BCF11/15 1100 1050 125x178x305 490x433x446 7 2.5 230 1 39 N/A 180x190x235 490x433x446 220x220x310 585x550x510 1100 8 2.0 230 1 30 S-C 1100 15 3.0 230 1 62 S-C 1100 1100 Max Temp 0 ( C) Max Cont 0 ( C) Max Chamber Dims (mm) HxWxD External Case Dims (mm) HxWxD Chamber Capacity (Litres) Max Power (Kw) Volts Phase Hearth Tile Net Wt. (kg) Economy Chamber Furnaces 0 1100 C Maximum Air Re-circulating Furnaces 0 750 C Maximum Model Max Temp 0 ( C) BAF7/15 BAF7/15 BAF7/31 BAF7/45 750 750 750 Max Cont 0 ( C) Max Chamber Dims (mm) HxWxD External Case Dims (mm) HxWxD Chamber Capacity (Litres) Max Power (Kw) Volts Phase Net Wt. (kg) 250x250x500 892x803x865 300x300x500 892x803x865 700 31 6.0 6.0 1 130 700 45 6.0 6.0 1 135 700 220x220x305 727x582x770 15 3.0 3.0 1 88 MI heating elements, which are isolated from the liner The external case depth dimensions include the rear-mounted motor BMF11/7 BCF11/8 Custom Designs For those “one off” specialist requirements Elite’s inhouse design team is able to work with you on a “one to one” basis to develop a cost effective design solution to meet your specific needs. Product Quality All Elite Chamber Furnaces are designed and manufactured to meet the highest standards of Quality, Reliability and Operator Safety. Laboratory Chamber Furnaces The BCF is suitable for light-duty general laboratory work and provides satisfactory performance for many firing applications The BMF is designed for ashing applications and features a pre-heated airflow system and large chimney to ensure good combustion conditions within the chamber 7, 8, 15 litre are available chamber volumes Drop down door with air gap to minimise the external temperature This furnace comes with Single ramp & set point and process timer 7
BSF – The BSF furnace is designed for general laboratory use, especially ashing, its design makes it ideal for treating heavier loads, and the processing of material that could contaminate floor mounted heating elements through spillage BCF – The BCF is a fast heating furnace for general purpose use, where clean operating conditions prevail. Good temperature uniformity is achieved by the use of open heating elements retained in low thermal mass chamber wall panels. Vertical lifting door protects operator from heat when the door is opened Positive break door safety switch isolates chamber from power supply when door is open This furnace comes with Single ramp & set point and process timer 4 side heating elements is available for when heavier loads or metal retorts are fitted Over temperature protection controller An ashing option is available which provides combustion conditions within the chamber, and improved process fume removal from the chamber Ceramic liners protects from chemical attack, minimise dust and facilitates use of inert gases Standard Features: Standard Features: Options: Options: General Purpose Furnaces General Purpose Chamber Furnaces 0 1200 C Maximum 0 1300 C Maximum Protection of the elements from carbon buildup or corrosive atmosphere, using silicon tile 2 sided heating Replaceable ceramic hearth tile Ideal for ashing foods, plastics, coal & other hydrocarbon materials 1150 203x228x454 780x632x692 22 5.0 230 1 125 203x305x454 892x803x740 305x305x454 892x803x740 1150 30 5.0 230 1 130 1150 45 6.0 230 1 132 Model BSF12/4 BSF12/6 BSF12/6 BSF12/10 BSF12/22 BSF12/30 BSF12/45 1200 1150 101x152x254 675x532x520 4 1.5 230 1 47 127x152x305 727x582x645 127x178x406 727x582x645 1150 6 2.0 230 1 54 1150 10 2.5 230 1 64 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 Max Temp 0 ( C) Max Cont 0 ( C) Max Chamber Dims (mm) HxWxD External Case Dims (mm) HxWxD Chamber Capacity (Litres) Max Power (Kw) Volts Phase Hearth Tile Net Wt. (kg) Model BCF13/5 BCF13/12 BCF13/25 BCF13/42 BCF13/55 1300 1250 150x150x200 675x530x520 5 2.0 230 1 41 200x200x300 730x580x665 250x250x400 305x305x450 350x350x450 780x802x740 892x802x740 1050x950x950 1250 12 3.0 230 1 S-C S-C 54 1250 1250 1250 25 42 55 6.0 9.0 9.3 230 400 400 1 3 3 S-C S-C S-C 67 117 180 1300 1300 1300 1300 Max Temp 0 ( C) Max Cont 0 ( C) Max Chamber Dims (mm) HxWxD External Case Dims (mm) HxWxD Chamber Capacity (Litres) Max Power (Kw) Volts Phase Hearth Tile Net Wt. (kg) Laboratory Chamber Furnaces Vertical lifting door provides protection to operator from heat Positive break door safety switch isolates chamber from power supply when door is open BCF13/5 28
BCFR – These models have been developed for applications when rapid heating/cooling are required. This design is ideal for light/medium duty applications, but is not suitable for applications where the sample is large with a high mass. TLCF – These are suited to application which involve heavy loads, where samples are contained in tall crucibles, or where there is a danger of spillage onto the base of the chamber Available in 5,15 & 25 litre capacities as standard, with larger units made to customer specifications Heating is by free radiating wire elements located on 2 sides and roof of the chamber Relative ease and safety to the operator These heating elements are robust cast refractory panels mounted on all 4 sides Exhaust port to remove fumes Standard Features: Standard Features: Options: Over temperature protection controller Tinted sight glass Monitoring probes Options: Over temperature controller & Multi segment controllers Top Loading Chamber Furnaces Rapid Heating Chamber Furnaces 0 1200 C Maximum Technical Data: Technical Data: Model BCFR12/5 BCFR12/5 BCFR12/15 BCFR12/25 1200 1100 150x150x150 685x532x515 5 2.75 230 1 45 S-C 230x230x300 727x582x645 250x250x400 777x632x692 1100 15 5.0 230 1 58 S-C 1100 25 9.0 400 1 72 S-C 1200 1200 Max Temp 0 ( C) Max Cont 0 ( C) Max Chamber Dims (mm) HxWxD External Case Dims (mm) HxWxD Chamber Capacity (Litres) Max Power (Kw) Volts Phase Hearth Tile Net Wt. (kg) This furnace comes with Single ramp & set point and process timer Rapid thermal response from free radiating coiled wire elements Soft closing vertical door keeps heated surface away from the user Swing aside door keeps hot door surface away from operator 0 1200 C Maximum Model Max Temp 0 ( C) TLCF12/5 TLCF12/5 TLCF12/10 TLCF12/25 TLCF12/125 1200 1200 1200 1200 Max Cont 0 ( C) Max Chamber Dims (mm) HxWxD External Case Dims (mm) HxWxD Chamber Capacity (Litres) Max Power (Kw) Volts Phase Net Wt. (kg) 365x185x155 770x575x450 450x250x225 620x450x450 875x625x550 1175x950x950 10 3.0 230 1 130 25 125 6.0 18.0 230 400 1 3 135 1150 1150 1150 1150 260x155x130 670x550x425 5 2.5 230 1 88 Custom Designs For those “one off” specialist requirements Elite’s inhouse design team is able to work with you on a “one to one” basis to develop a cost effective design solution to meet your specific needs. Product Quality All Elite Chamber Furnaces are designed and manufactured to meet the highest standards of Quality, Reliability and Operator Safety. Laboratory Chamber Furnaces 9
BRF – The BRF models form a comprehensive range of high thermal efficiency, rapid 0 0 heating chamber furnaces with operating temperatures of 1400 C to 1800 C. The 1400, 1500 & 1600 models are heated by silicon carbide rod elements Silicon carbide heating elements provide long life and are able to withstand the stress of intermittent operation The 45 litre furnace is floor standing and all other capacities are bench mounted Standard Features: Options: Over temperature controller & Multi segment controllers High Temperature Chamber Furnaces 0 0 1400 C to 1800 C Maximum The 1700, 1800 models are heated by molybdenum disllicide and molybdenum tundsten disillicide elements Vertical lift door keeps hot face away from user A door switch isolates power from the heating elements whever door is opened for operator safety Overtemperature protection is included in the standard specification Electric doors are available as chargeable option (E) BMF11/7 BCF11/8 BCF11/15 BCF11/15 BCF11/15 BCF11/15 BCF11/15 BCF11/15 BCF11/15 BCF11/15 BCF11/15 BCF11/15 BCF11/15 BCF11/15 BCF11/15 BCF11/15 1500 150x140x250 730x580x645 5 5.0 (12.8) 400 3 59 190x180x310 780x630x692 290x270x340 150x140x250 190x180x310 255x300x340 255x300x465 160x150x215 160x150x215 230x230x230 300x300x300 170x150x200 170x150x200 220x200x300 220x200x400 300x300x300 892x802x740 730x580x670 780x630x715 1050x950x823 1475x1100x1000 635x900x695 635x900x695 1550x850x740 1600x880x800 635x900x785 635x900x785 1600x880x800 1600x880x800 1600x1050x880 1500 10 10.0 (13.2) 400 3 74 1500 1600 1600 1600 1600 1700 1700 1700 1700 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 26 35 27 27 27 5 5 12 27 5 5 13 18 27 14.0 (26.2) 16.0 12.0 (21.6) 12.0 (21.6) 12.0 (21.6) 4.4 4.4 7.6 12.0 4.7 4.7 9.0 11.6 15.0 400 400 400 400 400 230 230 230 400 230 230 230 230 400 3 3 3 3 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 3 110 380 110 110 110 128 128 230 316 170 170 287 365 494 Model BRF14/5 BRF14/10 BRF14/27 BRF15/5 BRF15/10 BRF15/27 BRF16/5 BRF16/10 BRF16/26 BRF16/35 BRF17/5M BRF17/5E BRF17/12M & E BRF17/27M & E BRF18/5M BRF18/5E BRF18/13M/E BRF18/18M/E BRF18/27E 1400 1400 5 3.5 (5.29) 230 1 58 S-S S-S S-S S-S S-S S-S S-S S-S S-S S-S S-F S-F S-F S-F S-F S-F S-F S-F S-F 150x140x250 730x580x645 190x180x310 780x630x692 290x270x340 892x802x740 1400 10 7.5 (14.4) 230 1 74 1400 27 12.0 (21.6) 400 3 110 1400 1400 1600 Max Temp 0 ( C) Max Cont 0 ( C) Max Chamber Dims (mm) HxWxD External Case Dims (mm) HxWxD Chamber Capacity (Litres) Max Power (Kw) Volts Phase Hearth Tile Net Wt. (kg) Technical Data: BRF15/5 BRF18/5M BRF18M/E Laboratory Chamber Furnaces 1500 1500 1500 1600 1600 1600 1700 1700 1700 1700 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 210
BEB – The electrical operated elevator hearth facilitates smooth loading / unloading of the sample/crucible. The design provides a fast hearth ascent/decent therefore making it ideal for rapid load transfer applications such as glass melting and firing of advanced ceramics. All instrumentation and control gear is housed in a separate free standing console. Rapid heating & cooling cycles can be achieved through raising and lowering the hearth 4 side heating provides good temperature uniformity Heated by Molybdenum disilicide/Molybdenum tungsten disilicide elements Choice of high or low vacuum Heating by high grade graphite elements Fully automatic "fail safe" system is fitted as standard The top loading swing door is fully interlocked for safety 0 Temperature control is by thermocouple up to 1800°C and by optical pyrometer above 1800 C Standard Features: Standard Features: Options: Pneumatic elevator mechanism available Flow meters for air or inert gases Ceramic liners are available for use where corrosive fumes are generated or for use with protective atmospheres Multi segment controller and compatible crucibles Bottom Loading Chamber Furnaces 0 0 1700 C and 1800 C Maximum Technical Data: Model Max Temp 0 ( C) BEB17/5 BEB18/5 BEB17 & 18 1700 1800 Max Cont 0 ( C) Max Chamber Dims (mm) HxWxD External Case Dims (mm) HxWxD Chamber Capacity (Litres) Max Power (Kw) Volts Phase Net Wt. (kg) Control Console Control Console 1700 1800 5 5 5.0 6.0 240 240 1 1 190 200 170x170x170 170x170x170 1060x550x650 810x550x650 810x550x650 1060x550x650 0 0 BVT 2000 C – The BVT is a cold wall vacuum furnace designed to operate at 1800 C in 0 vacuum and 2000 C in neutral or reducing atmosphere. Vacuum (cold/wall) Chamber Furnaces Technical Data: Model Max Temp 0 ( C) BVT20/3 BVT20/3 BVT20/5 2000 2000 Max Cont 0 ( C) Max Chamber Dims (mm) HxWxD External Case Dims (mm) HxWxD Chamber Capacity (Litres) Max Power (Kw) Volts Phase 150dia x 200 1400x1150x650 4.7 24.0 400 2 2000 2000 100dia x 150 1400x1150x650 2.4 16.0 400 2 Custom Designs For those “one off” specialist requirements Elite’s inhouse design team is able to work with you on a “one to one” basis to develop a cost effective design solution to meet your specific needs. Product Quality All Elite Chamber Furnaces are designed and manufactured to meet the highest standards of Quality, Reliability and Operator Safety. Laboratory Chamber Furnaces 11
BIF – The BIF 12 furnaces are designed for general purpose industrial heat treatment applications which include-stress relieving normalising and annealing. Elite offers a bespoke design service to tailor the BIF design to meet your specific process requirements. BIF – The BIF furnaces are designed for high temperature heat treatment applications for high temperature materials such as precious metals & technical ceramics. The applications include sintering of Engineering Ceramics, Metal Heat Treatments and Glass Melting and Processing. Elite offer a bespoke design service to tailor the BIF design to meet your specific process requirements. Retorts and gas control systems are available for when processes involve inert or reducing atmospheres Independent monitoring probes Loading/unloading systems Calibration/furnace surveys Options: Light Industrial Chamber Furnaces Light Industrial Chamber Furnaces 0 1200 C Maximum Technical Data: Technical Data: Model Model Max Temp 0 ( C) Max Temp 0 ( C) BIF12/72 BIF14/102 BIF15/102 BIF15/102 BIF17/82 BIF12/102 BIF12/102 BIF14/203 BIF15/203 BIF17/91 BIF17/227 BIF12/203 1200 1400 1500 1700 1700 1200 1200 1400 1500 1700 Max Cont 0 ( C) Max Cont 0 ( C) Max Chamber Dims (mm) HxWxD Max Chamber Dims (mm) HxWxD External Case Dims (mm) HxWxD External Case Dims (mm) HxWxD Chamber Capacity (Litres) Chamber Capacity (Litres) Max Power (Kw) Max Power (Kw) Volts Volts Phase Phase 350x450x650 450x600x750 450x600x750 450x450x450 610x610x610 450x600x750 1800x950x1150 1950x1275x1225 1950x1275x1225 1960x1510x1125 2150x1610x1200 1950x1275x1225 102 203 203 91 227 203 20 45 45 24 36 35 400 400 400 400 400 400 3 3 3 3 3 3 1150 1400 1500 1700 1150 1400 1500 1700 1700 1150 72 102 102 82 14 30 30 24 400 400 400 400 3 3 3 3 300x400x600 350x450x650 350x450x650 450x300x610 860x825x945 1800x950x1150 1800x950x1150 1830x1010x1000 0 0 1400 C to 1700 C Maximum Custom Designs For those “one off” specialist requirements Elite’s inhouse design team is able to work with you on a “one to one” basis to develop a cost effective design solution to meet your specific needs. Product Quality All Elite Chamber Furnaces are designed and manufactured to meet the highest standards of Quality, Reliability and Operator Safety. Light Industrial Chamber Furnaces 212
Chamber Furnaces l Options & Accessories 13 Access/Viewing Ports Various designs can be tailored to suit specific applications Used in conjunction with gas tight end seals Metal Atmosphere Retorts 0 For use up to 1150 C when controlled atmposphere condtions are required and to protect the furnace insulation & heating elements from chemical attack (it may be necessary to update the furnace power when this option is selected) Ceramic Liners For general use to protect against chemical attack, to provide a “dust free” environment and a “non gas tight” environment for inert gases Powered Exhaust/chimney A “Venturi – action” chimney system to improve the rate of fume/binder removal Temperature Indicator An independent digital temperature indicator is built into the furnace control panel and wired a panel mounted thermocouple socket. (for use with an independent monitor thermocouple) Gas Inlet/Outlet For use in conjunction with gas tight end seals for applications using inert gases Solenoid valves An electric valve can be fitted to either start or stop a gas flow This can be activated manually by a panel mounted switch, but more typically it is controlled automatically through a program controller Flammable Gas control/Safety system A fully safety system for use with Hydrogen Two system types are available providing timed purging and gas monitoring Process Timer For use when a basic controller is fitted for automatically shut down the furnace/oven after pre-set time Time Switch An independent digital temperature indicator is built into the furnace control panel and wired to a panel mounted thermocouple socket. (for use with an independent monitor thermocouple) Monitor thermocouple An independent thermocouple for use in conjunction with a digital temperature indicator Digital communications Digital Communications ports can be fitted to furnaces for external programming or data logging from the temperature controller / programmer(s) Connections provided for single instrument RS232 or RS485 standards Multi instrument RS485 standard Digital communications Software We offer the i-Tools software package for communication between a computer and control instruments This software allows setting of instrument control parameters and time/temperature programs from a computer plus starting & stopping of programs and data logging from one or more computers Chart recorders Various chart recorders can be supplied rainging from simple single pen with 100mm wide chart paper or multipoint paperless models Furnace stands A range of horizontal, vertical and universal stand options are available for bench and floor standing furnaces Tiles and trays A broad range of shapes and sizes are available in various grades of ceramics and metals Crucibles, Boats, Ignition Dishes & Plates A wide variety of shapes and sizes are available in various grades of ceramics and metals
Custom Designed Chamber Furnaces Temperature-1100°C Capacity- 32 litres Application: For treatments of magnetic steels Retort Chamber Furnace Multi chamber gradient furnace Temperature-1200°C Application: For Production of YBCO super conducting magnets 214 Double Furnaces Rig Temperature-1200°C Application: For optoelectronics material research 2 zone precision controlled furnace Temperature-1700°C Capacity- 122 litres Application: For R&D in precision ceramics Precision in ceramics Temperature-1800°C Capacity- 11 litres Application: For precision in ceramics Precious metals treatment Temperature-1400°C Capacity- 350 litres Application: For heat treatment of Precious metals in protective atmosphere 3 zone temperature control furnace Temperature-1700°C Capacity- 72 litres Application: For processing ceramic fuel cell parts Temperature-1700°C Capacity- 50 litres Application: For processing of ceramic medical implants Ceramic medical implants processing Sintering Furnace Temperature-1500°C Capacity- 91 litres Application: For sintering of technical ceramics
Custom Designed Chamber Furnaces 15 Top loading single crucible Furnaces Temperature-1200°C Capacity- 27 litres Application: For Glass & Non-Ferrous Metal processing Miniature Furnace Temperature-1800°C Application: For rapid sintering of tungsten electrodes Special elevator retort sintering furnace Application: Sintering of specially lined “Heat Pipe” devices General R & D furnace Temperature-1800°C Capacity- 27 litres Application: For general R&D work on ceramics & cements Ceramic electronic components processing Temperature-1600°C Capacity- 122 litres Application: For processing ceramic electronic components Top loading double chamber furnace Temperature- 1200°C Capacity- 144 litres Application: For Fusion applications
Split Chamber furnace Temperature-1200°C Application: For heating racing car parts under fatigue test conditions Custom Designed Chamber Furnaces 216 Retort Furnaces Temperature-1000°C Capacity- 340 litres Application: For debinding of metals and ceramics injection moulded parts prior to sintering Rapid loading / unloading furnaces Temperature-1200°C Capacity- 45 litres Application: With powered doors for batch heat treatment of springs High mechanical testing furnaces Temperature-1200°C Capacity- 250 litres Application: For heating large concrete beams under high temperature mechanical testing Elevator Hearth Furnaces Temperature-1800°C Capacity- 5 litres Application: For laboratory processing of special glasses Trolley loading Elevator Hearth Furnaces Temperature-1700°C Capacity- 270 litres Application: For sintering high precision technical ceramics
Laboratory Ovens, Incubators & Sterilisers Ovens Heating Heating Heating Temperature Range Temperature Range Temperature Range Chamber Interior Chamber Interior Chamber Interior Over temp. Protection Over temp. Protection Over temp. Protection Controls Controls Controls Electrical Supply Electrical Supply Electrical Supply Forced Extraction 0 GPIW-100 C 0 BAF-400 C 0 GPO-250 C 0 GPIS-250 C 0 MEO-250 C 0 GPI-100 C 0 GPI-500 C 0 GPI-300 C Options Options Options Options Options 0 BAF-600 C Options Convection Fan Fan Fan Convection Convection Convection Alu-clad ST/ST ST/ST ST/ST Alu-clad Alu-clad Alu-clad 0 Amb + 5 C 0 to 100 C 0 0 40 C 400 C 0 0 40 C 500 C 0 0 40 C 600 C 0 0 40 C - 250 C 0 0 40 C - 300 C 0 0 30 C - 250 C 0 0 40 C - 250 C 0 Amb + 10 C 0 to 100 C Hydraulic Thermostat Hydraulic Thermostat Hydraulic Thermostat Hydraulic Thermostat Hydraulic Thermostat Hydraulic Thermostat Fan - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Fan Fan 20-355 L Fan Fan Fan ST/ST ST/ST ST/ST ST/ST ST/ST ST/ST Digital Digital Digital Digital Digital Digital Digital Digital Digital n/a n/a n/a n/a Digital Digital Digital Digital Digital Digital Digital Digital Digital Standard n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 220/230V-1ph 220/230V-1ph 220/230V-1ph 220/230V-1ph 220/230V-1ph 220/230V-1ph 220/230V-1ph 220/230V-1ph 220/230V-1ph General Purpose Incubators (GPI) / Hot Air Steriliser (GPIS) / Wax Incubator (GPIW) High Temperature Ovens (BAF) 0 Heavy Duty Ovens (200 to 600 C) We also offer a Custom Design & Build Service for Specific Applications General Purpose Ovens (GPO) / Moisture Extraction Ovens (MEO) Thermostat with indicator Thermostat with indicator Thermostat with indicator Thermostat with indicator Thermostat with indicator Thermostat with indicator Litres 10 20 30 40 50 60 75 100 120 150 180 210 240 280 350 355 GPO-250 GPO-300 GPI-100 A comprehensive range of robust ovens is available in varying sizes up to 1000 litres capacity. Sizes above this can be designed to specific customer process requirements. GPIS-250 GPIW-100 BAF-400 BAF-500 BAF-600 MEO-250 17
0 450 C - Capacity 75mm diameter x 500mm heated length 3 Zone tube oven with loading system for treatment of indium wafers 0 400 C- Capacity 730 litres Designed for corrosion resistance for barium bromide production 0 400 C- Capacity 27 litres per compartment Designed for curing of powder coated parts 0 600 C- Capacity 250 litres Designed for annealing thermionic valve glass envelops 0 400 C Oven with jigs for flow soldering of heat sink assemblies 0 300 C Oven with variable speed rotating jig having capacity for 8 acid digestion vessels 218 0 500 C- Capacity 610 litres General purpose air recirculating ovens 0 0 300 C & 600 C Dual oven rig-Designed for thermal performance testing on insulation materials - Sample size 300mm x 300mm Custom Designed Ovens Ovens
Horizontal & Vertical Tube Furnaces up to 1850 °C Standard and Customized Tube Furnaces for Research & Industrial Applications
Elite offers a wide range of standard and custom designed tube furnaces which are widely used in Educational, Research and Industrial organisations throughout the world. This design and engineering capability enables Elite, and its representatives, to service contracts ranging from laboratory scale to full scale batch and continuous production of equipment. The tube furnaces from Elite are intended for use at up to 1850°C. They come in a variety of tube diameters / lengths single and multi-heated zones, split (horizontal or vertical), rotating, vacuum options and many other configurations. Tube Furnaces up to 1850 C Single Zone, Multi Zone Horizontal, Vertical, Split Rotating, Vacuum & Custom Designed 20
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Single zone Tube furnaces for temperatures 1200 C, 1400 C, 1500 C, 1600 C, 1700 C, 1750 C, 1800 C, 1850 C 0 TSH – This comprehensive range of furnaces offers 43 standard model with an operating temperature range 1200 C 0 to 1850 C. 0 0 0 0 1200 C, 1400 C, 1500 C & 1600 C models are all bench mounted and have protective outer mesh covers for improved operator safety with all other models being floor standing. Optional separate worktubes are available for containment of atmosphere or protection against process contaminants Multi segment controller and Over temperature controller Vertical versions are available as a optional, which have a separate console Options: Tube Furnaces Single Zone Technical Data: Model Max Temp 0 ( C) TSH12/25/250 560x335x315 TSH12/38/500 560x585x315 TSH12/75/610 620x700x330 TSH12/25/500 560x585x315 TSH12/38/250 560x335x315 TSH12/50/300 560x385x315 TSH12/50/610 620x700x330 TSH12/75/750 620x840x330 TSH12/100/940 650x1025x370 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 Max Cont 0 ( C) Tube Diameter (ID) (mm) Heated Length (mm) Max Power (Kw) Volts Phase Ext Dimensions (mm) H x W x D Net Wt. (kg) 16x350 16x500 25x600 25x750 60x900 60x1050 16x600 16x750 25x350 25x500 38x400 38x600 38x700 38x900 60x900 60x1050 75x1050 75x1500 Short Long Worktubes (ID x Length) nom 1150 25 250 0.8 230 1 11 1150 38 250 1.0 230 1 12 1150 50 610 2.0 230 1 21 1150 38 500 1.7 230 1 16 1150 75 610 2.8 230 1 26 1150 25 500 1.2 230 1 16 1150 50 300 1.7 230 1 14 1150 75 750 3.0 230 1 30 1150 100 940 4.3 230 1 45 0 0 1200 C to 1850 C Maximum 0 1200 C Maximum This model is heated by high grade resistance wire wound onto a ceramic tube Low thermal mass insulation is used throughout for rapid response rates and maximum efficiency and stability The furnace design incorporates an integral elemental-worktube For aggressive processes, we recommend the use of a separate worktube to minimise the risk of contaminating the elementalworktube The TSH12 furnace range is ideal for most general laboratory thermal processing applications Standard Features: A rugged metal sheathed thermocouple is protected from accidental damage and allows full use of work tube bore Horizontal models are supplied as standard with controls in the base Tube Furnaces TSH12/38/500 21 TSH 12 TSVH12/40/305
A wide range of work tubes are available for containment of atmosphere or protection against process contaminants Multi segment controller and Over temperature controller Vertical versions are available as a optional, which have a separate console Radiation screens Various style end seals to allow processing under vacuum or gas atmospheres Options: TSH 14, 15 & 16 Technical Data: Model Max Temp 0 ( C) TSH14/25/180 TSH15/25/180 TSH16/25/180 TSH14/50/450 TSH15/50/450 TSH16/50/450 TSH14/50/610 TSH15/50/610 TSH16/50/610 TSH14/50/180 TSH15/50/180 TSH16/50/180 TSH14/25/450 TSH15/25/450 TSH16/25/450 TSH14/75/450 TSH15/75/450 TSH16/75/450 TSH14/25/610 TSH15/25/610 TSH16/25/610 TSH14/75/610 TSH15/75/610 TSH16/75/610 Max Cont 0 ( C) Heated Length (mm) Max Power (Kw) Volts Phase Ext Dimensions (mm) H x W x D Net Wt. (kg) Short Long Worktubes (ID x Length) nom 610x585x415 715x1000x460 715x1150x460 610x585x415 715x1000x460 715x1000x460 715x1150x460 715x1150x460 25x600 25x750 50x1050 50x1200 50x1200 50x1350 50x600 50x800 25x1050 25x1200 75x1050 75x1200 25x1200 25x1350 75x1200 75x1350 25x600 25x750 50x1050 50x1200 50x1200 50x1350 50x600 50x800 25x1050 25x1200 75x1050 75x1200 25x1200 25x1350 75x1200 75x1350 25x600 25x750 48x1050 48x1350 48x1200 48x1500 48x600 48x900 25x1050 25x1200 75x1050 75x1350 25x1200 25x1350 75x1200 75x1500 25 230 1 22 25 230 1 70 25 230 1 75 50 230 1 70 50 230 1 75 50 230 1 22 75 230 1 70 180 450 610 450 610 180 450 610 180 450 610 450 610 180 450 610 180 450 610 450 610 180 450 610 75 230 1 75 1.5 (3.6)* 4.5 (5.8)* 6.0 (10.1)* 4.5 (5.8)* 6.0 (10.1)* 1.5 (3.6)* 4.5 (5.8)* 7.0 (10.1)* 1.5 (3.6)* 4.5 (5.8)* 6.0 (10.1)* 4.5 (5.8)* 6.0 (10.1)* 1.5 (3.6)* 4.5 (5.8)* 7.0 (10.1)* 1.5 (7.7)* 5.0 (33.0)* 7.0 (29.0)* 5.0 (33.0)* 7.0 (29.0)* 1.5 (7.7)* 5.0 (33.0)* 8.0 (29.0)* 610x585x415 715x1000x460 715x1150x460 610x585x415 715x1000x460 715x1000x460 715x1150x460 715x1150x460 25 230 1 22 25 230 1 70 25 230 1 75 50 230 1 70 50 230 1 75 50 230 1 22 75 230 1 70 75 230 1 75 610x585x415 715x1000x460 825x1150x562 610x585x415 715x1000x460 715x1000x460 825x1150x562 825x1150x562 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1400 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 25 230 1 22 25 400 3 70 25 400 3 75 50 400 3 70 50 400 3 75 50 230 1 22 75 400 3 70 75 400 3 75 These models are heated by axially mounted silicon carbide elements around the worktube. these ensure fast heat up and excellent temperature uniformity Horizontal configuration mounted on control module Standard Features: This furnace design requires the use of a separate work tube of a grade suitable for the maximum temperature rating of the respective furnace model This family of furnaces is ideal for most laboratory high temperature processing applications Tube Furnaces TSH14/50/450 Tube Diameter (ID) (mm) * denotes supply peak power requirement. 22 TSVH15-25-450
TSH 17 , 18 & 185 Technical Data: Technical Data: Model Model Max Temp 0 ( C) Max Temp 0 ( C) TSH17/75/150 TSH18/75/450 TSH17/75/300 TSH17/75/450 TSH18/75/150 TSH185/40/300 TSH18/75/300 Max Cont 0 ( C) Max Cont 0 ( C) Heated Length (mm) Heated Length (mm) Max Power (Kw) Max Power (Kw) Volts Volts Phase Phase Ext Dimensions (mm) H x W x D Ext Dimensions (mm) H x W x D Net Wt. (kg) Net Wt. (kg) Short Short Long Long Worktubes (ID x Length) nom Worktubes (ID x Length) nom 1500x475x650 1550x825x650 1500x625x650 1500x775x650 1550x525x650 1550x675x650 75x600 75x900 75x900 75x1200 75x700 75x1000 75x900 75x1200 75x600 75x900 75x700 75x1000 38x650 38x900 230 1 180 230 1 265 230 1 220 230 1 265 230 1 220 230 1 180 150 450 300 450 300 150 300 4.4 9.0 6.0 9.0 6.0 4.4 8.1 230 1 1600x600x575 226 1700 1700 1800 1800 1700 1700 1700 1700 1800 1800 1800 1800 1850 1850 These models are heated on both sides of the chamber by molybdenum desillicide elements or molybedunum tungsten disllicide elements These furnaces are constructed using high grade insulation materials throughout for rapid response rates and maximum thermal efficiency and stability The TSH185 is a standalone unit for the processing of small samples up to 1850°C, only available in horizontal format with a 300mm heated zone length and fitted with a 40mm O/D maximum work tube Standard Features: Standard Features: 0 0 1700 C and 1800 C Maximum Tube Furnaces TSH17/75/450 Over temperature protection is fitted as a standard A wide range of furnace worktubes is available Various style end seals to allow processing under vacuum or gas atmospheres Options: Tube Diameter (ID) (mm) Tube Diameter (ID) (mm) 75 75 75 75 40 75 75 TSV175 (available in vertical format only) These model are heated by lanthanum chromite elements suspended parallel to the work tube Work tube is not a standard supply TSV175 50x900 50x1200 65x1000 65x1350 110x1000 110x1500 200 350 350 8.3 12.0 12.0 1525x940x1000 1600x940x1000 1600x940x1000 230 1 100 400 3 145 1750 1750 400 3 120 1750 1750 1750 1750 75 110 TSV175/50/200 50 TSV175/75/350 TSV175/110/350 23
Tube Furnaces Technical Data: TMH – The TMH furnaces are designed to give a longer uniform centre zone temperature than that of the single zone tube furnace models. All TMH models are controlled by retransmission of set point Standard Features: Over temperature protection A wide range of furnace worktubes is available Various style end seals to allow processing under vacuum or gas atmospheres Options: 0 0 0 0 0 Three Zone Tube Furnaces 1200 C, 1500 C, 1600 C, 1700 C and 1800 C Maximum This system provide a longer uniform zone temperature than that achieved by the use of single zone furnace of the same length Independent control of each zone is also available Horizontal models are supplied as standard with the controls in the base Vertical versions are available at extra cost, which will have separate temperature console Model Max Temp 0 ( C) TMH12/38/500 560x605x315 TMH15/50/610 715x1000x460 TMH16/50/610 825x1150x562 TMH17/75/450 1550x835x650 TMH15/75/610 715x1150x460 TMH16/75/610 825x1150x562 TMH17/50/610 1550x995x650 TMH12/50/610 620x720x330 TMH12/75/750 620x860x330 TMH12/100/940 650x1045x370 TMH15/50/450 715x1000x460 TMH16/50/450 715x1000x460 TMH15/90/610 715x1150x460 TMH16/90/610 825x1150x562 TMH17/75/610 1550x995x650 TMH15/75/450 715x1000x460 TMH16/75/450 715x1000x460 TMH17/50/450 1550x835x650 Max Cont 0 ( C) Heated Length (mm) Max Power (Kw) Volts Phase Ext Dimensions (mm) H x W x D Net Wt. (kg) Short Long Worktubes (ID x Length) nom Tube Diameter (ID) (mm) TMH18/75/450 1550x835x650 TMH18/50/610 1550x995x650 TMH18/75/610 1550x995x650 TMH18/50/450 1550x835x650 1200 1150 1500 1500 1600 1600 1200 1150 1200 1150 1200 1150 1500 1500 1600 1600 1700 1700 1500 1500 1600 1600 1700 1700 1500 1500 1600 1600 1700 1700 1500 1500 1600 1600 1700 1700 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 38 1 16 75 1 30 100 1 45 75 3 55 75 3 60 50 1 280 50 3 65 50 3 70 75 1 280 75 3 65 75 3 70 50 1 310 50 3 60 90 3 70 75 1 310 50 1 21 50 3 55 90 3 68 50 1 280 75 1 280 50 1 310 75 1 310 500 1.8 230 750 2.7 230 940 5.2 230 450 5.0 (22.0) 400 450 6.0 (9.9) 400 610 10.0 230 610 6.0 (23.0) 400 610 6.0 (9.3) 400 610 9.0 (11.3) 400 610 7.5 (23.0) 400 450 9.0 230 450 9.0 230 610 2.0 230 450 4.5 (22.0) 400 450 4.0 (9.3) 400 610 5.0 (23.0) 400 610 6.0 (9.4) 400 610 10.0 230 450 9.0 230 450 9.0 230 610 10.0 230 610 10.0 230 25x600 25x750 75x1200 90x1200 50x900 90x1200 50x900 75x900 75x1350 75x1450 50x1200 90x1450 50x1200 75x1200 38x700 38x1050 57x900 75x1050 57x1050 75x1500 50x1050 50x1050 50x1200 50x1200 75x1050 75x1050 75x1200 50x1200 75x1200 75x1200 75x1350 50x1500 75x1500 50x1200 75x900 50x1200 50x1350 75x1200 50x1500 50x1200 75x1350 75x1350 75x1200 75x1500 TMH 14-15-16 Style-3 Zone 24 TMH17/75/600 TMV15/65/610
Split Tube Furnaces – Single Zone Technical Data: Model Max Temp 0 ( C) TSHH11/90/305 TSHH12/90/610 TSHH12/90/940 TSHH11/90/457 TSHH11/90/610 TSHH12/90/305 TSHH12/90/457 Max Cont 0 ( C) Heated Length (mm) Max Power (Kw) Volts Phase Ext Dimensions (mm) H x W x D Net Wt. (kg) Short Long Worktubes (ID x Length) nom 538x405x660 538x710x660 538x1040x660 538x557x660 538x710x660 538x405x660 538x557x660 75x450 75x700 75x750 75x1050 75x1050 75x1500 75x600 75x900 75x750 75x1050 75x450 75x700 75x600 75x900 230 1 37 230 1 72 230 1 46 72 90 230 230 1 1 230 1 46 230 1 37 305 610 457 610 940 457 305 2.1 4.2 3.0 5.0 6.0 2.8 2.1 1100 1050 1200 1150 1100 1050 1100 1050 1200 1150 1200 1200 1150 1150 0 0 0 1100 C, 1200 C and 1700 C Maximum 0 0 1100 C & 1200 C Maximum TSHH & TSVH furnaces are designed to meet the needs of “in line” heating and/or when rapid cooling rates are required. (Note: The TSVH 17 is only available in vertical format). TSHH 11 & 12 These model are heated by free radiating high grade resistance wire elements supported on ceramic tubes This Horizontal furnace body is split into two halve and hinged at the rear Standard Features: Standard Features: The ability to open the furnace makes it easier to operators to exchange the work tube or insert vessels Work tube available optionally and other End flanges are available for other gases and vacuum Worktubes with end seals allow processing under vacuum or gas atmospheres Optional: Optional: TSVH 17 Technical Data: Model Max Temp 0 ( C) TSVH17/90/250 Max Cont 0 ( C) Heated Length (mm) Max Power (Kw) Volts Phase Ext Dimensions (mm) H x W x D Net Wt. (kg) Short Long Worktubes (ID x Length) nom 1700 1650 250 4.5 230 1 570x650x650 70 75x600 75x900 This model is heated by molybdenum disillicide elements Work tube is not a standard supply and available as optional Tube Furnaces Tube Diameter (ID) (mm) 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 Tube Diameter (ID) (mm) 90 TSHH12/90/305 The TSVH model is available in only one standard format as set out in the table below. Alternative heated lengths and/or tube diameters can be manufactured to meet specific customer requirements. TSVH17/90/250 25
Vacuum Tube Furnaces – Single Zone Elite laboratory scale vacuum furnaces provide high specification systems at very competitive prices. The specifications -5 can be tailored for high vacuum or low vacuum processing specifications with an ultimate vacuum 10 mbar (with clean empty tube) The standard systems are only supplied in horizontal format Vacuum vessel – ceramic tube with SS end seals Rotary pump – two stage sliding vane pump Water cooled of diffusion pump or turbo molecular pump Standard Features: Backing/roughing & baffle valve (manual) Pirani guage – Low vacuum monitoring Penning gauge – high vacuum monitoring 0 0 1200 C and 1500 C Maximum Tube Furnaces TSHVC12/75/600 3 zone control Semi/fully automatic vacuum and Heating cycles Low vacuum systems Gas control/safety systems Gas inlets Vertical format available as optional Optional: Technical Data: Model Max Temp 0 ( C) TSHVC12/50/600 TSHVC12/75/600 TSHVC15/50/450 TSHVC15/75/450 Max Cont 0 ( C) Heated Length (mm) Max Power (Kw) Volts Phase Ext Dimensions (mm) H x W x D Net Wt. (kg) Ceramic Metalic Radiation Screens 1450x1700x600 1450x1700x600 1500x1700x600 1500x1700x600 230 1 195 230 1 195 230 1 195 230 1 195 600 450 600 450 2.5 5.0 3.5 5.0 1200 1150 1500 1500 1200 1150 1500 1500 Tube Diameter (ID) (mm) 50 50 75 75 26
Work tube end seals Work tube end seals are required to use with modified atmosphere and for working with vacuum (levels up 10-6 mbar.) applications (water cooling options are available) Tube Furnaces l Options & Accessories 27 Crucible boats Ignition dishes tiles A wide variety of shapes and sizes are available in metal and various grades of ceramics and metals Gas Tight End Seals Types “UNIVERSAL” and “TRIPLE FLANGE” are available for use with gas atmosphere and vacuum applications. (water cooling options are available) Gas Inlet / Outlet For use in conjunction with gas tight end seals for applications using inert gases Ceramic worktubes A wide range of tube diameters and lengths are available in various grades of ceramics, metal and quartz silica glass Vacuum Flanges For use in conjunction with gas tight end seals for vacuum applications Access/Viewing Ports Various designs can be tailored to suit specific applications Used in conjunction with gas tight end seals Flow meter With control valve for air or inert gases. For use with gas inlets, retorts/liners and work tubes with gas tight end seals Solenoid valves An electric valve can be fitted to either start or stop a gas flow This can be activated manually by a panel mounted switch, but more typically it is controlled automatically through a program controller Flammable Gas control/Safety system A fully safety system for use with Hydrogen Two system types are available providing timed purging and gas monitoring Powered Exhaust/chimney A “Venturi – action” chimney system to improve the rate of fume/binder removal Temperature Indicator An independent digital temperature indicator is built into the furnace control panel and wired a panel mounted thermocouple socket. (for use with an independent monitor thermocouple) Monitor thermocouple An independent thermocouple for use in conjunction with a digital temperature indicator Process Timer For use when a basic controller is fitted for automatically shut down the furnace/oven after pre-set time Time Switch An independent digital temperature indicator is built into the furnace control panel and wired to a panel mounted thermocouple socket. (for use with an independent monitor thermocouple) Digital communications Digital Communications ports can be fitted to furnaces for external programming or data logging from the temperature controller / programmer(s) Connections provided for single instrument RS232 or RS485 standards Multi instrument RS485 standard Digital communications Software We offer the i-Tools software package for communication between a computer and control instruments This software allows setting of instrument control parameters and time/temperature programs from a computer plus starting & stopping of programs and data logging from one or more computers Chart recorders Various chart recorders can be supplied rainging from simple single pen with 100mm wide chart paper or multipoint paperless models Furnace stands A range of horizontal, vertical and universal stand options are available for bench and floor standing furnaces Ceramic Insulation Plugs These are designed to reduce the heat loss from the tube ends and to improve the temperature uniformity They are helpful for vertical tubes . different insulation plugs are supplied for use with standard length work tubes
Custom Designed Tube Furnaces Multi-position furnace Temperature-1100°C Capacity: 50mm diameter x 750mm heated length Application: For use in tensile, fatigue and creep testing equipment Tube Furnaces with Lift/lower system Temperature-1100°C Application: For use with proprietary electrical test probe equipment 3 zone vertical tube furnace Temperature-1500°C Capacity- 65 mm diameter x 610 mm heated length Application: For biomass fuel research Research Furnace Temperature-1500°C Capacity- 75 mm diameter x 900 mm heated length Application: For research and production of carbon nanotubes Temperature-1300°C Capacity- 200 mm diameter x 600 mm heated length Application: For treatment of semi conductor wafers 3 zone tube furnace Split tube furnace with load device Temperature-1050°C Capacity- 90 mm diameter retort x 600 heated height Application: For testing of thermal insulation materials Tube Furnaces with Lift/lower system with probe Temperature-1000°C Application: For use with proprietary electrical test probe equipment Research Furnace Temperature-1700°C Capacity- 75 mm diameter x 450 mm heated length Application: Horizontal furnace for general high temperature research Vertically split Furnaces Temperature-1200°C Capacity- 50 mm diameter retort x 305 heated height Application: For use with materials testing probe system 28
Custom Designed Tube Furnaces Quartz reactor Tube Furnace Temperature-1200°C Application: Quartz reactor for determination of oxide content of copper powders Rotary reactor Furnaces Temperature-1000°C Capacity- 15 litres Application: Refractory metal reaction vessel for research in use of coal & coke by products Rotary reactor Furnaces Temperature-1100°C Application: Quartz reactor for R &D in novel powders Twin tube furnace Temperature-1200°C Application: Twin 3 zone vertical furnaces used with a winding rig for annealing fine precious metal wires 3 zone research Furnace Temperature-1700°C Capacity- 75 mm diameter x 900 mm heated length Application: 3 zone horizontal furnace for general high temperature research Vertical split tube Furnaces Temperature-1100°C Capacity : 75mm diameter x 600mm heated length Application: For general research work Horizontal split tube Furnaces Temperature-1100°C Capacity : 75mm diameter x 600mm heated length Application: For general research work 3 zone vertical Split furnace Temperature-1200°C Application: For use in tensile, fatigue and creep testing equipment Special Furnaces for Electrical cable insulation Temperature-1200°C Application: For determination of evolved gases from heated electrical cables insulation 29
Temperature Control Systems Elite offer a selection of microprocessor based control instruments from the Eurotherm range, the following is a guide to the capabilities of the standard range of controllers offered:- [Other types of instrumentation can be supplied in accordance with your instructions.] Dual Dual Dual Dual Dual Dual Yes Yes Yes Yes 1 1 1 1 Yes Yes None (Ramp to set point) N/A N/A N/A N/A Type Model Controller size (mm) (Height x width) Communications Display 3216i 3216cc 3216cp 3508 p1 3216i 3016cp 3016p1 48 x 48 48 x 48 96 x48 48 x48 48 x 48 48 x 48 Optional RS232 or Rs485 Optional RS232 or Rs485 Optional RS232 or Rs485 Optional RS232 or Rs485 8 3216-4 fixed format segment pairs 20 8 segment 25 segment (Free Format) Optional RS232 or Rs485 Optional RS232 or Rs485 48 x 48 Optional RS232 or Rs485 Indicator PID Programmer Level 1 Advanced Programmer Level 1 Advanced Programmer Level 2 Programmer Level 2* Overtemperature Protection Number of Segments per Program Typical Profiles Alarm Display Number of Programmes Temperature Controllers, Programmers & Indicators Over Temperature Protection PID Controller Programmable Controllers Temperature Indicator Eurotherm 3216i This controller forms part of an independent overtemperature protection system which operates in conjunction with its own independent thermocouple and contactor to shut the furnace down if the controller setpoint is exceeded Eurotherm 3216CC This 3000 series instrument is a dual display PID controller which features a scrolling help screen. A single ramp to setpoint followed by a dwell facility is a standard feature Eurotherm 3216CP The features are as the 3216CC but also includes a single program of 4 fixed format segment pairs, in which each segment pair is a ramp followed by a dwell. [Note: the dwell can be of zero time, at the expense of a segment] Eurotherm 3508 P1 The 3508P1 is a larger format programmer with multi-line display. It has a single program storage of up to 20 free format segments. It can also be supplied as a dual loop instrument for either cascade control or dual zone control Eurotherm 3508 P10 & P25 These versions are like the 3508P1 but have more programming capability. The 3508P1O has 1O programs with a combined total of 500 segments. The 3508P25 has 25 programs with a combined total of 500 segments Eurotherm 3216i An independent digital temperature indicator which is built into the furnace control panel and wired to a panel mounted thermocouple socket. [Theis for use with an independent monitor thermocouple] Note: Indicators can also be supplied in a separate mini-console so that, with the addition ofa suitable thermocouple, it can be used as an independent portable temperature checker *10 & 25 program versions of this controller are available. Dual No N/A N/A N/A Eurotherm 3016 CP 3016 CP is a PID Controller with programmer. It has a single program storage of 8 free format segments Eurotherm 3016 P1 3016 P1 is a PID Controller with larger format programmer. It has a single program storage of 25 free format segments. It is also possible for two relay operated options also 230 Controller and Programmer Features Guide
1) Three Zone Controls - Designed to provide a longer uniform hot zone 2) Cascade Control - Designed to allow furnace loads to be heated at a faster rate, with more precise control than the standard control system 3) PLC Control Systems - Programmable Logic Controllers Differential (Back to Back) This is the standard configuration where by the two end zone controller thermocouples are coupled (back to back) with a centre zone thermocouple. This control system adds another thermocouple and controller to the basic furnace control system. The additional thermocouple is placed close to, or in, the load and connected to the main controller (load control). The other thermocouple senses the temperature close to the heating elements and is connected to the second controller (element control) Where process applications require the furnace temperature to be integrated with atmosphere control equipment,and/or, other mechanical devices then Elite is able to provide integrated bespoke PLC control solutions to meet your specific needs. Digital communications are available in RS232, & RS485 standards. The controller communications module is wired to a panel mounted 'D' socket which is normally mounted on the furnace side panel for ease of access. Note. The communications software, cables & converters are all chargeable options, and therefore if required should be ordered separately. Retransmission of Setpoint This method has the centre zone programmer digitally sending its setpoint to the other zone controllers so ensuring that all instruments follow the same profile. This method is recommended where controlled cooling is required. Independent This method provides three independent controllers each with their own thermocouple. If programming features are required for the application then all zones must be fitted with a programmable controller. Digital Communications RS232 RS485 Ethernet Software Converters Allows a single controller to communicate with a single computer. Allows multiple controllers to communicate with a single computer. Ethernet connection for LAN and Remote communications with the controller. (Enabled controller only).” RS232/RS485 converters allow the connection of a RS485 control system to a computer fitted with RS232 communications. Elite offers the I-Tools software package to control the communications between the computer and the temperature controller(s). Other software can be supplied to suit the customers specific requirements. Special Control System Options Standard Control Cascade Control Peak Electrical Current Requirement Explained It will be observed that the power requirement columns of the catalogue, for certain furnaces, list a second figure in brackets after the Max Power Kw figure. With these furnaces, power to the heating elements is regulated on a time basis by reducing the"ON" time to give an average power output. However, during the "ON" time the elements will be consuming the power listed in brackets. Electrical supplies should therefore be rated to carry power stated in brackets. If in doubt, please contact our technical department for advice. Furnaces Supplied Without Controls 1) The full cost of a controller cannot be passed on to the customer because each furnace has to be individually tested which requires a controller to be configured, fitted and removed after testing. 2) The furnace is supplied without any warranty because the controller setting/ performance is critical to the life of the furnace. 31
Service, Maintenance, Upgrades & Repairs Checklist of information required to place an order. Typical Supply Voltages Typical single phase voltages are: 100,110,115,200,208,220,230 & 254 volts • Typical 3 phase voltages without neutral are: 220,380,400,415 & 440 volts • Typical 3 phase voltages with neutral are: 220/127, 380/220, 400/230 and 440/254 Peak Electrical Current Requirement Explained Elite's technical team have over 40 years experience in the design and maintenance of both laboratory and production scale furnaces. Elite personnel take pride in providing the highest possible standard of customer care, together with the delivery of a comprehensive range of services designed to ensure that your furnaces will run safely and efficiently. The range of services include:- We are pleased to assist in the repair and refurbishment of equipment not of our manufacture Furnace maintenance contracts Furnace temperature distribution surveys Calibration checks on thermocouples & instrumentation Certificates can be supplied with results traceable to U.K. National Standards Results can be certified either on an "In House" basis or, to UCAS standards Certificates of accuracy can be issued for:- Full refurbishment service covering insulation, electrics & instrumentation Thermocouple repair & replacement Equipment upgrades Operator training System safety checks Emergency breakdown attendance The control thermocouple(s) showing accuracy at the number of test temperatures required The temperature controller/programmer(s) can be certified at several different test points, or certified over the full working range The temperature controller/programmer and thermocouple together as a unit The following information is essential to enable our sales engineers to identify your precise requirements:- The intended use of the furnace together with a description of the process This should include:- Have you identified a furnace type / model from our literature What type of controls do you require - PID or Programmable controls The electrical supply, current rating that you have available. (refer below for supply information) Do you have any furnace size/ location restrictions (ie. does it need to fit in a fume cupboard, etc.) The maximum & continuous operating temperature required What the process is and whether it generates aggressive volatiles or corrosive fumes, etc The load material, type, size & weight Do you need to process under atmosphere or vacuum It will be observed that the power requirement columns of the catalogue for certain furnaces list a second figure in brackets after the Max Power Kw figure With these furnaces, power to the heating elements is regulated on a time basis by reducing the "ON" time to give an average power output However, during the "ON" time, the elements will be consuming the power listed in brackets. Electrical supplies should therefore be rated to carry power stated in brackets. If in doubt, please contact our technical department for advice 232
Thermal Analysers Ash Fusion Determinators & Thermogravimetric Analysers Elite offers Thermal analysers for the analysis of Coal, Fuels and Minerals. Elite has been manufacturing Ash fusion determinators for over ten years now and has recently launched their Thermogravimetric Analysers
Ash Fusion Determinator EATC16 is designed for the heating of coal ash, coke ash or biomass ash samples for the determination of fusibility temperatures the instrument complies to as per ISO, ASTM, CEN/TS, DIN, CEN/TR and other standards EATC16 automatically determines four critical temperatures: Initial Deformation Temperature (IT), Softening Temperature (ST), Hemispherical Temperature (HT) and Fluid Temperature (FT). Observation and comparison of the sample deformations when compared to the relevant specification guidelines will enable specific deformation points to be recognised. Ash Fusion Determinator Features: Precisely controlled high temperature horizontal resistance furnace Programmable furnace temperature ranges Furnace is capable to work at both oxidizing and reducing atmospheres A grid overlay feature is provided within the software for each sample. The grids are positioned to identify the samples for automatic analysis or are used to assist manual analysis. They ensure accurate comparison of the height and width of the sample melt points. The position and scale of each grid is easily adjustable For each batch up to 12 samples are able to be analysed Three thermocouples are fitted to the furnace, all accessible via the furnace upper and rear panel. One thermocouple for high temperature control is fitted through a gland on the rear tube flange, one for lower temperature control and one for over temperature protection EATC16 EATC16 Ash Fusion Determinator 234
Furnace View inside 1600 °C tube furnace with integral SiC elements Flow meters for oxidising, reducing gas flow (dependant on the requirements of the standards) External link to embedded PC & software Camera for fast and accurate image recording Gas inlets for reducing, oxidising & purge gasses Alarms are fitted to indicate when supply gas pressure are running low. Pressure switches are fitted to all three gas lines, purge gas, CO2 process gas and H2 High Resolution Integrated camera - to capture complete Ash Fusion temperatures A high-resolution monochrome camera with a manually adjustable lens mounted on a suitable arm is used to view the samples being tested. This allows for easy movement away from the furnace for work tube access The video image is sent to a high-end computer system where it will be recorded and displayed in a specially created logging program Grid overlay feature for accurate comparison of sample height and width Accepts specimen shapes as per standards Camera arrangement (EATC16 & EATC17) EATC16 Ash Fusion Determinator 35
Elite’s Ash Fusion Determinator, EATC17 is the High temperature floor-mount model works similar to the standard model, but for higher samples which fuse at higher temperatures. A maximum temperature of 1700 degrees can be achieved using heating elements consisting of molybdenum disilicide. The results obtained are similar for both the 1700 deg C and 1600 deg C models. Ash Fusion Determinator ( High Temperature Model ) EATC17 EATC17 Ash Fusion Determinator 236 Front view of Camera arm Camera arrangement Control panel without Camera
TGA et500 & TGA et250 Thermogravimetric Analyser 37 Elite’s Thermogravimetric Analysers (TGAs) are high-performance proximate analysers that measure the weight change of a sample as a function of temperature. They are used to study the thermal stability and composition of materials. Elite’s thermogravimetric analysers are used for the determination of Moisture, Ash, Volatile Matter, Fixed Carbon and Loss on Ignition (LOI) in a wide range of organic, inorganic & synthetic materials. Elite offers a range of TGAs to meet the needs of different applications. The TGA et500 is a versatile instrument that features a programmable furnace and an integrated balance, which allows for fast and accurate measurements. The TGA et500 can be used to analyse upto 19 samples simultaneously. TGA et500 employs a dual carousel design for automatic placement and removal of crucible lids. The TGA et250 is a cost-effective instrument that is ideal for basic TGA applications with manual handling of crucible lids. Elite’s Thermogravimetric analysers replaces the traditional analytical techniques that are labour intensive, slow and susceptible to operational errors. Both models of TGAs from Elite come with an integrated balance that combines drying, ashing and weighing processes. This improves efficiency, precision and provides high sample throughput. Elite’s TGA are compliant with several international standards such as ASTM, ISO, DIN, EN and more. Elite’s TGAs are applicable for use in various industries and applications including coal, coke, mineral ores, cement, limestone, foodstuffs, feeds and many more. Typical coal analysis method consists of determination of moisture, volatile matter and ash content. The software allows for customisation of the analysis steps such as temperature ramping, start temperature & end temperature, programmable gas flows, placement/removal of crucible lids and mass constancy criteria for a fully flexible instrument optimized for every users unique needs. Thermogravimetric Analysers Dual Carousel design Analysis of up to 19 samples Fully Automatic analysis Samples: Organic, Inorganic & Synthetic Parameters: Moisture, Volatiles, Ash, LOI & Fixed Carbon TGA et500 Single Carousel design Analysis of up to 19 samples Manual handling of Crucible lids Samples: Organic, Inorganic & Synthetic Parameters: Moisture, Volatiles, Ash, LOI & Fixed Carbon TGA et250
TGA et500 Thermogravimetric Analyser 238 Elite’s TGA et500 is a Dual Carousel Thermogravimetric Analyser. The unique capability of the TGA et500 involves its control over crucible covers. This thermogravimetric analyser has the ability to both place and remove crucible lids during the analysis process. This functionality enables precise determination of volatile content in substances such as coal and coke, among other applications. Thermogra hermogravimetric vimetric Analyser | TGA et500 TGA et500 Crucible lids open Weighing with crucible lids open Weighing with crucible lids closed Crucible lids closed Dual Carousel Benefits TGA 3000 uses High Strength, Corrosion Resistance Dual carousel Configuration - One for holding crucibles and the other for holding crucible lids Second carousel allows for automatic placement and removal of crucible lids inside the furnace without any manual intervention Dual carousel design provides superior volatile matter accuracy and ensures that the sample does not oxidise Exceptional Performance High powered heating elements provide exceptional ramp rates and excellent temperature stability in the furnace chamber User programmable methods, automatic end point recognition, skipping of empty crucibles, bi-direction movement of the carousels allow for optimized analysis times High precision balance accurate to 0.1 mg for precise weight measurements Insulated balance that is isolated from the heat and ambient atmosphere for stable and precise measurements Two TGAs can be connected to a single PC for higher throughput Cooling process with user programmable furnace lid opening to improve the cool down time Maximum E ciency & Enhanced Precision High performance Thermogravimetric Analyzer Automated Analysis of up to 19 samples Capable to accept maximum sample weight up to 5 grams, higher range can be offered on request Programmable heating ramp rates as per test methods Windows based control software for operation of the analyzer Graphic display of temperature vs. weight loss measurements 16 Editable programs and data transmission to LIMS
TGA et250 Thermogravimetric Analyser 39 The TGA et250 is a powerful thermogravimetric analyser that combines best-in-class hardware with an intuitive software housed in a rugged design providing best analytical performance. TGA et250 simultaneously analyses up to 19 samples in a single run. For volatile matter analysis, the crucible lids are to be placed and removed manually. TGA et250 and TGA et500 are available in dual furnace package, which allows for two TGAs to be operated from a single PC for laboratories that require the highest sample throughput. Both TGA et250 & TGA et500 are capable to work in oxidising and inert atmospheres to comply with ASTM and other international standards. TGA et250 and TGA et500 come with 20 position carousel made of special material which are not susceptible to warping under high temperature stress. TGA et250 & TGA et500 are provided with blowers for reliable and effective cooling. The cooling process is automatically started with user programmable furnace lid operation to improve the cool down time. For situations necessitating even swifter cooldown periods, the option of integrating an external blower is available for both TGA et250 & TGA et500. Thermogra hermogravimetric vimetric Analyser | TGA et250 TGA et250 If you are looking for a reliable and versatile TGA, Elite has the perfect instrument for you. Contact us today to learn more about our TGAs and how they can help you with your application. Innovative Design Software Features High powered embedded heating element design ensures that temperatures are uniform throughout the furnace chamber Pneumatic carousel mechanism increases the long-term reliability by eliminating oscillation and increasing position accuracy Two lifting cylinders for programmable furnace lid operation for better stability and longevity Easy to use Windows based software ensures precise control and operation with display of current parameters such as real time furnace temperature, sample status and time remaining The software provides the user with upto 16 editable programs, with LIMS data transmission functionality Real-time graphical display of temperature vs. weight loss measurements throughout the analysis Coke Coal Ore Tobacco Cement Food grains Typical Sample Materials
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