Description
BLF1700 series desktop bottom loading furnaces feature Molybdenum Silicide (MoSi2) Type 1800 heating elements with Mitsubishi (Japan) 1800 grade alumina fiber insulation. A double walled steel internal housing helps minimize heat loss to exterior surface.
Features
- Motorized bottom elevator hearth
- Eurotherm with multi-segment PID control provides optimum thermal process with minimal overshooting.
- Built-in ammeter and dual voltmeters for easy monitoring and troubleshooting.
- Built-in computer interface.
- Optional stirring fuction
Safety
- Overheat protection shuts down the furnace if temperature is outside of acceptable range (refer to controller’s manual) or when the thermocouple is broken or malfunctions.
- Power failure protection resumes furnace operation right after the point of failure when power is reestablished.
BLF with Optional Overhead Stirring System
Specifications
| Model | BLF1700 |
| Electrical requirements | 208-240VAC, 50/60 Hz, single phase |
| Min. working temperature | Ambient |
| Max. working temperature | 1700°C |
| Max. constant working temperature | 1600°C |
| Refractory lining | Mitsubishi (Japan) high quality 1600 grade fiber alumina |
| Heating element type | Molybdenum Silicide (MoSi2) Type 1800 |
| Thermocouple type | B |
| Temperature controller | Eurotherm3204 Controller (UK) 5 Programs – Each program has 8 segments |
| Max heating rate | < 30°C / min |
| Recommended heating rate | 15°C / min |
| Furnace housing temperature | < 45°C |
| Bottom elevator hearth | Motorized |
| Warranty | 1 year |
Size Comparison
| Chamber size (diameter x height) | 6×8″ | 8×8″ |
| Chamber capacity | 0.13 cu ft | 0.23 cu ft |
| Power | 5 kW | 7 kW |
| Dimensions | 27.5×31.5×47″ | 29.5×33.5×47″ |
Standard Package
| Part description | Quantity | Part image |
| 1700C max bottom loading furnace | 1 pc | |
| Thermocouple – type B | 1 pc |  |
| Thermal gloves | 1 pair |  |
| Eurotherm USB software | 1 pc |  |
| Furnace and Eurotherm or Shimaden controller manual | 2 pcs |  |
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