CM Furnaces Rapid Temp furnaces are used widely in mechanical test applications. Front loading box furnace can be modified with ports for introduction of pull/push rods and provide fast heat up and cool down, and easy access to test samples.

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Rapid Temp High Temperature Laboratory Furnaces
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High Temperature Laboratory Furnaces 1000 SERIES Tube furnaces to 1200C (2200F) featuring lightweight fiber insulation and separate half round ceramic plate heaters. Standard construction includes a rugged hinged steel shell, unheated vestibules and single or multi-zone configurations, as well as mounting brackets for either horizontal or vertical operation.   1200 SERIES Box furnaces to 1200C (2200F) featuring alumina fiber insulation and separate ceramic plate heaters on four sides for unparalleled temperature uniformity . Ruggedly built for reliability and long life. Ideal for use in the laboratory or for small production. Standard air operation or available with a high temperature metallic retort for inert and hydrogen atmosphere applications.   1300 SERIES Diffusion tube furnaces to 1300C (2372F) featuring lightweight fiber insulation and a continuous heavy gauge element winding. Standard construction features a round stainless steel outer shell and end caps. Single and multi-zone configurations offered along with universal mounting pads for horizontal or vertical operation.
1400 SERIES Gradient tube furnaces to 1700C (3100F) featuring lightweight fiber insulation and a platinum alloy element winding. All 1400 Series furnaces include polished stainless steel shells and end caps as well as high purity recrystallized alumina tubes. Selective shunting provides control to allow gradient profiles for particular applications. Three temperature levels are offered including 1425C (2597F), 1540C (2804F) and 1700C (3100F).
1600 SERIES Tube, box and custom configuration furnaces with a maximum continuous operating temperature of 1600C (2900F) in air. The 1600 Series utilizes high purity alumina fiber insulation and Kanthal molydisilicide heating elements. Ideal for rapid heating and cooling rates and available in gas-sealed configurations for inert atmosphere applications to 1500C (2730F).
1700 SERIES Tube, box and custom configuration furnaces with a maximum continuous operating temperature of 1700C (3100�) in air. The 1700 Series utilizes high purity alumina fiber insulation and Kanthal molydisilicide heating elements. Ideal for rapid heating and cooling rates and available in gas-sealed configurations for inert atmosphere applications to 1600C (2900F).
1800 SERIES Tube, box and custom configuration furnaces with a maximum continuous operating temperature of 1800C (3270F) in air. The 1800 Series utilizes high purity alumina fiber insulation and Kanthal molydisilicide heating elements. Ideal for rapid heating and cooling rates and available in gas-sealed configurations for inert atmosphere applications to 1700C (3100F).
Gas Control System for High Temperature Tube Furnace Systems Atmospheric Furnace Gas Control System using mass flow controller,vacuum pump(optional), and computer Application Example of Gas Control System   Diagram Enlarged	Apex Mass Flow Controller (PDF)
Rapid Temp 1730 Specifications Universal Laboratory Tube Furnace with Multiple Atmosphere Capability:     Air     Vacuum     Inert Gas     Reducing Gas
Stainless Steel Double Wall Construction Alumina Insulation 3 inch diameter x 12 inch long Hot Zone Microprocessor Programmer, CSR Power Supply Separate Overtemperature Instrumentation Platinum Alloy Thermocouples Three Temperature ranges: 1600, 1700, 1800oC Gas FlowmetersVacuum System: Materials Pump or Turbopump Table Stand208/220/240 VAC single Phase Power.	Alumina Process Tube Stainless Steel Water-cooled End Seals Hydrogen Safety System