As a commonly used heat treatment equipment in university laboratories and industrial and mining enterprise laboratories, customized tube furnaces for small laboratories have the advantages of easy operation and uniform temperature field, and are widely loved. So, what should be paid attention to when choosing? Let's take a look below!

A commonly used small laboratory tube furnace (click on the image to view product details)

1. Clarify experimental requirements
Temperature range: Determine the maximum temperature and constant temperature accuracy required for the experiment. Different experiments have different temperature requirements, so it is necessary to choose a tube furnace that can meet the temperature requirements of the experiment.
Heating rate: If there are requirements for heating rate in the experiment, a tube furnace with corresponding heating capacity needs to be selected.
Atmosphere control: Determine whether an atmosphere control function is needed based on experimental requirements, such as inert gas, reducing gas, or oxidizing atmosphere.

2. Focus on key performance parameters
Heating element: High quality heating elements (such as resistance wires, silicon carbon rods, silicon molybdenum rods, etc.) have the characteristics of fast heating speed, uniform heating, and long service life. Choose the appropriate heating element based on the experimental temperature, for example, silicon molybdenum rods are suitable for high temperature experiments (up to 1800 ℃), while silicon carbon rods are suitable for medium high temperature experiments (up to 1300 ℃).
Temperature control system: A high-precision temperature control system is important for the reproducibility of experimental results. Choose a temperature control system with PID regulation, multi-stage program control, and other functions to meet complex heating, constant temperature, and cooling needs. At the same time, pay attention to temperature control accuracy and stability to ensure the accuracy of experimental results.
Furnace material: High quality furnace materials (such as alumina polycrystalline fibers) have good insulation performance and corrosion resistance, which can improve the thermal efficiency and extend the service life of the furnace.

3. Consider furnace size and design
Furnace size: Select the appropriate furnace size based on the size and quantity of the experimental samples. Ensure that the sample can be smoothly placed into the furnace and leave enough space for heating and processing.
Furnace structure: Consider whether the furnace structure is easy to operate and maintain. For example, whether the furnace door is easy to open and close, and whether the furnace is easy to clean.

4. Evaluate security performance
Safety protection function: Ensure that the selected furnace has complete safety protection functions, such as over temperature alarm, leakage protection, emergency shutdown, etc., to ensure the safety of personnel and equipment during the experimental process.
Sealing: For experiments that require atmosphere control, the sealing of the furnace is crucial. Choose a furnace with good sealing performance to prevent atmosphere leakage and external air from entering.

5. Consider the convenience of operation and the degree of intelligence
Operation interface: Choose a furnace that is easy to operate and has a user-friendly interface to improve work efficiency. Modern operating methods such as touchscreen mode are usually more popular among users.
Intelligent function: Consider whether the furnace has intelligent functions such as remote monitoring, data recording and analysis. These features help improve the convenience and accuracy of experiments.

6. Understand the brand and after-sales service
Brand reputation: Choose a brand with good reputation and rich experience to ensure product quality and service reliability. You can understand the brand's reputation by consulting user reviews, industry experts, and other methods.
After sales service: Understand the manufacturer's after-sales service policy and service network to ensure timely technical support and maintenance services during use.

7. Budget and cost-effectiveness
Budget planning: Select a suitable tube furnace based on the laboratory's budget planning. The price is influenced by multiple factors such as temperature limit, atmosphere control, heating elements, etc., and needs to be considered comprehensively.
Cost effectiveness evaluation: Evaluate the cost-effectiveness of different products within the budget range. Consider factors such as consumable costs, energy consumption, and after-sales service during long-term use, and choose products with high cost-effectiveness.

Customized small laboratory vacuum tube furnace (click on the picture to view product details)

In general, when choosing a customized tube furnace for a small laboratory, it is important to pay attention to the following points. You can communicate with relevant technical personnel about the parameters you need before selecting, so as to choose a customized tube furnace that is more suitable for your experimental needs!Click to learn more Customized tube furnaces! Or click on online customer service to learn more about product information!