PERMANENT LINEAR CHANGE (PLC) – ASTM C113

The VBCC High Temperature Laboratory Furnace is a versatile and customizable heating system designed for laboratory, research, quality control, and pilot-scale thermal processing applications. The furnace is suitable for high-temperature heat treatment, sintering, calcination, annealing, material characterization, ceramic processing, and advanced materials research.

The system is engineered with high-quality insulation, precision temperature control, and advanced SCR-based power regulation to ensure excellent temperature uniformity, energy efficiency, and reliable long-term operation. Available with Kanthal APM, Silicon Carbide (SiC), or Molybdenum Disilicide (MoSi?) heating elements, the furnace can be configured for temperatures up to 1800°C depending on application requirements.

Applications

  • Ceramic Sintering Studies
  • Refractory Material Processing
  • Heat Treatment Operations
  • Calcination Applications
  • Material Characterization Studies
  • Advanced Materials Research
  • Powder Processing Applications
  • Thermal Stability Testing
  • Academic Research Applications
  • Industrial Laboratory Testing


Technical Data

Maximum Temperature 1800°C
Continuous Operating Temperature 1700°C
Hot Zone Size Customizable
Heating Elements Kanthal APM / SiC / MoSi2
Thermocouple K / R / B Type
Insulation Low Thermal Mass Fibre Insulation
Temperature Controller 144 Segment TAIE PID Programmer
Power Control Phase Angle SCR Thyristor Control
SCR Make SEMIKRON, Italy
Temperature Accuracy ±1°C
Temperature Programming Multi-Segment Programmable
Furnace Construction Heavy Duty Steel Structure
Power Supply 415 V AC, 50 Hz, 3 Phase

Optional Features

Heating Element Upgrades
Atmosphere Control Systems
Vacuum Processing Options
Automation & Data Acquisition
Software & Data Management
Safety & Protection Systems
Utilities & Accessories
Research-Oriented Add-Ons