GTF-MD-16 Series (1600°C)—Horizontal Gradient Furnace

The Orton GTF-MD-16 is a specially designed horizontal tube furnaces with controlled, reproducible, linear thermal gradients of approximately 10-12°C per inch. This gradient allows you to study the effects of temperature on properties at various temperatures. As a liquidus furnace it is useful for determining the maximum temperature at which crystallization will form in a glass, and theminimum temperature at which a glass can be held for extended periods of time without crystal formation and growth.

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Includes

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• 1600°C Box furnace with 2.875 ID Alumina core tube

• Programmable process controller

• Alumina D-Tube hearth

• 9 Type "S" thermocouples spaced every 2 inches in the monitored zone

• 5KVA power transformer and 8 position temperature display meter.

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  Power Requirements

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  • 240vac/220vac/208vac, 30amp, 50/60Hz

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    Specifications

    Model:GTF-1616

    Warranty:12 Months

    Temperature Range:RT to 1600°C

    Furnace:Tube style, 16 inch heated zone

    Thermocouples:Type "S

    D-tube hearth:Alumina - 2.5 wide, 23 long

    Thermocouple spacing:2 inches

    Heating elements:Molybdenum Disilicide

    Temperature Control:Honeywell UDC 3200 Process controller

    Power Control:4-20ma / SCR

    Total Gradient (minimum):160 - 192°C

    Heating/Cooling Rate:1 to 10°C/minute

    Power Requirements:208-240vac, 30amp, 50 or 60Hz

    Computer Interface:Optional

    Atmosphere:Optional

    Furnace Dimensions:32 x 15 x 18 (82 x 38 x 46 cm)

    Controller Console:17 x 14 x 5.5

    Transformer:15 x 9 x 10

    Temperature Display:10 x 8 x 4.5

    Shipping Weight/Dimensions:200 lbs. / 49 x 26 x 31 (1 carton on 1 pallet)

    

    Image Credit: Orton Ceramic Foundation