STA-1700X-60-VTQ is a UL standard Vertical Quenching Tube Furnace with 60mm Dia. alumina tube and sealed the liquid container, which is designed for a quenching sample from high temperature ( Max. 1700°C) into ice water or oil rapidly to study material phase transition and microstructure.
SPECIFICATIONS
Furnace Structure | Double-layer steel casing. High purity 1800℃ grade fibrous alumina insulation Alumina processing tube, vacuum & gas sealing flange with valves, vacuum gauge, thermal blocks are included A quenching liquid tank is built on the bottom for immediate use Quench sample up to 50mm dia, x 65 mm L under inert gases and vacuum |
Power Input | Single Phase, 220V AC +/- 10%, 50/60 Hz Max. 4000W (4 KW ) 20A air breaker required 10 feet long 10-3 AWG heavy duty UL approved power cable is included. Extra length cable can be ordered The plug is not included. Browse our catalog for compatible plugs or obtain one from a local hardware store. |
Working Temperature: | Max. working temperature: 1700 ℃ (3092 ℉) for < 1 hours Continous working temp.: 800-1600℃(3002 ℉) |
Heating / Cooling Rate | 5 ℃ / min above 1200 ℃ 10 ℃/min below 1200℃ |
Heating Elements & | 4 pcs of U-shaped 1800 grade MoSi2 Heating Zone Length: 130mm Constant Temperature Zone: 60 mm within +/- 5℃ |
Temperature Controller | Standard temperature controller: Proportional–integral–derivative control (PID control) and auto-tune function 30 segments programmed with ramping, cooling, and dwelling steps Built-in over-temperature alarm and thermocouple failure alarm +/- 1 ºC temperature control accuracy Default DB9 PC communication port (PC control module and software are sold separately. See optional. Optional: MTS-02 PC control module (also including cable and software) is an add-on option for PC control. It is recommended to purchase the module together with the furnace. We install and test it before shipping. It is recommended to purchase the laptop (with software pre-installed) from us to avoid software conflict. Please note the module is not sold solely in the future. Eurotherm 3008 Temperature Controller with +/- 0.1ºC accuracy is optional for an additional $950 including installation and testing. This package also includes the communication cable (RS485 - USB) and software CD. |
Processing Tube | 99%High purity Al2O3 Ceramic, ID: 54mm; OD: 60 mm x Length 850 mm Two fibrous ceramic tube blocks are included for blocking heat radiation from the inside tube. (Ceramic blocks must be fully inserted into the furnace chamber before heating) You may consider using a tungsten wire to hang up a crucible or sample to quench sample |
Vacuum Sealing and Valve | Vacuum pressure can reach 50 mTorr by a quality mechanical vacuum pump and 10^-5 torr by turbo molecular pump. Optional: You may consider using the parts below to increase the vacuum efficiency order a digital vacuum gauge for precision vacuum control up to 10-4 torr KF25 Stainless steel Bellows KF25 Quick Clamps Mechanical pump for 10-2 torr or turbopumps for 10-4 torr vacuum |
Electromagnet Sample Release Flange & Quenching | Full automatic electromagnet sample release flange The hinged plate hooks the cable, which pulls the sample. The hinged plate drops when the electromagnet powers off. The sample and the cable fall into the quenching tank. Rings are available for hanging the tube block with cables. The bottom flange is connected with a 4" gate valve ( manual operated ) via CF-100 adaptor The gate valve is connected with a quenching media container in size 400 x400 x 200 H ( mm ) Caution: You must use ice water or cooled oil as a quenching media if quenching under a vacuum. |
Quenching operation | One stainless steel tank is located on the bottom of the furnace to contain quenching liquid. One large gate valve is built on the bottom tube One electromagnet is installed on the top flange and holds sample hanging wire up to 500 g Touch the release button of the electromagnet on the temperature control unit, the sample will drop into the liquid tank. Before release, the sample must fill argon gas to 5 psi and open the gate valve |
Gas Purification and Circulation | EQ-RMP-1 is automatic recirculating moisture and oxygen purification system, which can provide an environment with moisture and oxygen concentrations lower than 1 ppm for STA's furnaces and gloveboxes. Two columns of Molecular sieves are Built-in in into the system. One is for removing oxygen and another is for removing moisture up to < 1 PPM The automatic pressure control system is built in to keep the pressure at a constant level 6" color PLC touch panel is included which can set and display the humidity and pressure level The oxygen sensor and moisture sensor are included. |
Hermetic Quenching Tank | A hermetic quenching tank is optional for air-sensitive materials, which enables the entire quenching process under atmosphere control Please contact STA for further inquiries. |
Dimension | 1080×650×1600 mm |
Net Weight | 190 kg (330 lbs) |
Shipping Dimensions | 48" x 40" x 76" |
Shipping Weight | 665 lbs |
Warranty | One-year limited warranty (Consumable parts such as processing tubes, O-rings, and heating elements are not covered by the warranty, please order the replacement at related products below.) |
Laptop, software & WiFi Control (Optional) | Brand new laptop with Microsoft Windows 10 and Microsoft Office 2013 (30 days free trial) for immediate use. Labview Based Temperature Control System (EQ-MTS01) enables the user to edit temperature profiles, manage heat-treatment recipe, record and plot data for STA furnaces. A wireless remote control provides up to 300 meters of operating range. The above features are available upon request at an extra cost (up to $1,000). Please contact us for more information. Note: The software is only compatible with STA’s Yudian Temperature Controller |
Certificates | CE Certified NTL(UL61010) or CSA certification is available at extra cost. |
Warning
| MoSi2 heating element is used in high temperatures under an oxidizing atmosphere. During the oxidizing process, the SiO2 protective film is formed again the heating element from melting during sustained use. The MoSi2 heating element must not be used at the temperature between 400 ℃ and 700℃ for a long time, otherwise, the element will be cremated under the strong oxidizing atmosphere at low temperatures. |
Application Notes learn more about the installation of a gas regulator. | In order to obtain accurate temperature inside the tube furnace, you need to calibrate the temperature before use, How to set up a ceramic tube and vacuum flange for STA Tube furnace. The tube furnaces with alumina tube are designed for use under vacuum and low pressure < 0.02 Mpa / 0.2 Bar/ 3 PSI Never use graphite crucible in the alumina tube. Attention: A two-stage pressure regulator must be installed on the gas cylinder to limit the pressure to below 3 PSI for safe operation. The flow rate for gasses should be limited to < 200 SCCM ( or 200ml/min ) Vacuum limit definition for all alumina tube furnaces: *Vacuum pressures may only be safely used up to 1500°C |
STANDARD PACKAGE
No. | Description | Quantity | STA-1700X-80VTQ-UL |
01 | 4 pcs of MoSi2 Heating Elements | Pre-installed | STA-HEL1800T-30300 |
02 | Vacuum Gauge and Connecting Flanges with 1/4" hose fitting. | 1 set | STA-HFR-80 |
03 | Pt-Rh to Pt-Rh Thermal Couples ( B Type ) with alumina protective tube | 1 set | STA-TC-B-STA-16 |
04 | Al2O3 Furnace Tube | 1 pcs | |
05 | Foam Al2O3 Tube Block | 4 pcs | STA-F-T-block-70 |
STA-1700X-60-VTQ is a UL standard Vertical Quenching Tube Furnace with 60mm Dia. alumina tube and sealed the liquid container, which is designed for a quenching sample from high temperature ( Max. 1700°C) into ice water or oil rapidly to study material phase transition and microstructure.
SPECIFICATIONS
Furnace Structure | Double-layer steel casing. High purity 1800℃ grade fibrous alumina insulation Alumina processing tube, vacuum & gas sealing flange with valves, vacuum gauge, thermal blocks are included A quenching liquid tank is built on the bottom for immediate use Quench sample up to 50mm dia, x 65 mm L under inert gases and vacuum |
Power Input | Single Phase, 220V AC +/- 10%, 50/60 Hz Max. 4000W (4 KW ) 20A air breaker required 10 feet long 10-3 AWG heavy duty UL approved power cable is included. Extra length cable can be ordered The plug is not included. Browse our catalog for compatible plugs or obtain one from a local hardware store. |
Working Temperature: | Max. working temperature: 1700 ℃ (3092 ℉) for < 1 hours Continous working temp.: 800-1600℃(3002 ℉) |
Heating / Cooling Rate | 5 ℃ / min above 1200 ℃ 10 ℃/min below 1200℃ |
Heating Elements & | 4 pcs of U-shaped 1800 grade MoSi2 Heating Zone Length: 130mm Constant Temperature Zone: 60 mm within +/- 5℃ |
Temperature Controller | Standard temperature controller: Proportional–integral–derivative control (PID control) and auto-tune function 30 segments programmed with ramping, cooling, and dwelling steps Built-in over-temperature alarm and thermocouple failure alarm +/- 1 ºC temperature control accuracy Default DB9 PC communication port (PC control module and software are sold separately. See optional. Optional: MTS-02 PC control module (also including cable and software) is an add-on option for PC control. It is recommended to purchase the module together with the furnace. We install and test it before shipping. It is recommended to purchase the laptop (with software pre-installed) from us to avoid software conflict. Please note the module is not sold solely in the future. Eurotherm 3008 Temperature Controller with +/- 0.1ºC accuracy is optional for an additional $950 including installation and testing. This package also includes the communication cable (RS485 - USB) and software CD. |
Processing Tube | 99%High purity Al2O3 Ceramic, ID: 54mm; OD: 60 mm x Length 850 mm Two fibrous ceramic tube blocks are included for blocking heat radiation from the inside tube. (Ceramic blocks must be fully inserted into the furnace chamber before heating) You may consider using a tungsten wire to hang up a crucible or sample to quench sample |
Vacuum Sealing and Valve | Vacuum pressure can reach 50 mTorr by a quality mechanical vacuum pump and 10^-5 torr by turbo molecular pump. Optional: You may consider using the parts below to increase the vacuum efficiency order a digital vacuum gauge for precision vacuum control up to 10-4 torr KF25 Stainless steel Bellows KF25 Quick Clamps Mechanical pump for 10-2 torr or turbopumps for 10-4 torr vacuum |
Electromagnet Sample Release Flange & Quenching | Full automatic electromagnet sample release flange The hinged plate hooks the cable, which pulls the sample. The hinged plate drops when the electromagnet powers off. The sample and the cable fall into the quenching tank. Rings are available for hanging the tube block with cables. The bottom flange is connected with a 4" gate valve ( manual operated ) via CF-100 adaptor The gate valve is connected with a quenching media container in size 400 x400 x 200 H ( mm ) Caution: You must use ice water or cooled oil as a quenching media if quenching under a vacuum. |
Quenching operation | One stainless steel tank is located on the bottom of the furnace to contain quenching liquid. One large gate valve is built on the bottom tube One electromagnet is installed on the top flange and holds sample hanging wire up to 500 g Touch the release button of the electromagnet on the temperature control unit, the sample will drop into the liquid tank. Before release, the sample must fill argon gas to 5 psi and open the gate valve |
Gas Purification and Circulation | EQ-RMP-1 is automatic recirculating moisture and oxygen purification system, which can provide an environment with moisture and oxygen concentrations lower than 1 ppm for STA's furnaces and gloveboxes. Two columns of Molecular sieves are Built-in in into the system. One is for removing oxygen and another is for removing moisture up to < 1 PPM The automatic pressure control system is built in to keep the pressure at a constant level 6" color PLC touch panel is included which can set and display the humidity and pressure level The oxygen sensor and moisture sensor are included. |
Hermetic Quenching Tank | A hermetic quenching tank is optional for air-sensitive materials, which enables the entire quenching process under atmosphere control Please contact STA for further inquiries. |
Dimension | 1080×650×1600 mm |
Net Weight | 190 kg (330 lbs) |
Shipping Dimensions | 48" x 40" x 76" |
Shipping Weight | 665 lbs |
Warranty | One-year limited warranty (Consumable parts such as processing tubes, O-rings, and heating elements are not covered by the warranty, please order the replacement at related products below.) |
Laptop, software & WiFi Control (Optional) | Brand new laptop with Microsoft Windows 10 and Microsoft Office 2013 (30 days free trial) for immediate use. Labview Based Temperature Control System (EQ-MTS01) enables the user to edit temperature profiles, manage heat-treatment recipe, record and plot data for STA furnaces. A wireless remote control provides up to 300 meters of operating range. The above features are available upon request at an extra cost (up to $1,000). Please contact us for more information. Note: The software is only compatible with STA’s Yudian Temperature Controller |
Certificates | CE Certified NTL(UL61010) or CSA certification is available at extra cost. |
Warning
| MoSi2 heating element is used in high temperatures under an oxidizing atmosphere. During the oxidizing process, the SiO2 protective film is formed again the heating element from melting during sustained use. The MoSi2 heating element must not be used at the temperature between 400 ℃ and 700℃ for a long time, otherwise, the element will be cremated under the strong oxidizing atmosphere at low temperatures. |
Application Notes learn more about the installation of a gas regulator. | In order to obtain accurate temperature inside the tube furnace, you need to calibrate the temperature before use, How to set up a ceramic tube and vacuum flange for STA Tube furnace. The tube furnaces with alumina tube are designed for use under vacuum and low pressure < 0.02 Mpa / 0.2 Bar/ 3 PSI Never use graphite crucible in the alumina tube. Attention: A two-stage pressure regulator must be installed on the gas cylinder to limit the pressure to below 3 PSI for safe operation. The flow rate for gasses should be limited to < 200 SCCM ( or 200ml/min ) Vacuum limit definition for all alumina tube furnaces: *Vacuum pressures may only be safely used up to 1500°C |
STANDARD PACKAGE
No. | Description | Quantity | STA-1700X-80VTQ-UL |
01 | 4 pcs of MoSi2 Heating Elements | Pre-installed | STA-HEL1800T-30300 |
02 | Vacuum Gauge and Connecting Flanges with 1/4" hose fitting. | 1 set | STA-HFR-80 |
03 | Pt-Rh to Pt-Rh Thermal Couples ( B Type ) with alumina protective tube | 1 set | STA-TC-B-STA-16 |
04 | Al2O3 Furnace Tube | 1 pcs | |
05 | Foam Al2O3 Tube Block | 4 pcs | STA-F-T-block-70 |
