OTF-1200XS6-ASD is a 6" OD automated tube furnace up to 1100°C. It automates the pump-purge cycles, gas flow, vacuum, heating, and cooling in a sequence. The sliding flange simplifies sample loading and retrieval for conventional tube furnaces. With assistance of a robotic arm, it realizes continuous operation 24×7 to accelerate next-generation material discovery. It also supports remote PC control, monitoring, and data logging and links up to 8 furnaces.
Note: Please check out Prof. Ceder's Group using this furnace for an excellent article:
An autonomous laboratory for the accelerated synthesis of novel materials
SPECIFICATIONS:
Utility
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- 208-240VAC, 50/60Hz, 6 kW
- Recirculating chilled water
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Automation Process
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- Sample loading (assisted by a robotic arm)
- Pump-purge cycles
- Steady gas flow
- Heating, dwelling, and cooling
- Sample retrieval (assisted by a robotic arm)
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Furnace
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- Double-layer steel structure with cooling fans
- High-purity alumina fibrous insulation for better energy saving
- Motorized sliding sample stage for sample loading and retrieval.
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Working Temperature
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Heating Area
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- 175+175 mm, dual heating zones
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Temperature Uniformity |
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Heating Element
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Thermocouple
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Heating Rate
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Tube |
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Temperature Controller
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- PID programmable temperature controller
- Up to 50 temperature segments.
- Control accuracy ±1°C
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Flange Set |
- 304 stainless steel water-cooled flanges
- Ø12 push-to-connect chilled water inlet/outlet
- One 1/4" compression tube fitting each side as gas inlet and outlet
- One 1/4" quick-connect port for in-situ temperature measurement
- One KF25 port for vacuum generation
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Pressure Gauge |
- Inficon PCG 554 ceramic coated Pirani capacitance diaphragm pressure gauge, 3.8e-5 … 1125 torr
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Gas Flow |
- 1-1000 sccm mass flow controller
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Sample Stage
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- A quartz sample stage with 8 cavities.
- 8 quartz crucibles Ø21 × 25 mm (6 mL)
- Crucibles in different materials, such as alumina, graphite, magnesia, are available upon request.
- Wafer holders for 1-4" are also available upon request.
- Customized sample holder/crucible is also available upon request
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Thermal Block
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Control Panel & Software
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- LabVIEW based software for remote PC control, monitoring, and data logging
- Complimentary Python API
- Ethernet TCP/IP communication port
- PC operation software supports 8 sets of furnaces
- One laptop with preinstalled software and communication cables.
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Robotic Arm (Optional)
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- Automated sample loading and retrieval via an integrated robotic arm.
- Power: 48VDC, 150W
- Maximum load: 5kg
- Accuracy: ±0.02 mm
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- 240L/min rotary vane pump is included.
- Pump is connected with and controlled by the furnace.
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Chilled Water
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Application Notes
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- The furnace can be integrated with dosing, mixing, milling, and pellet pressing equipment to achieve an automated high temperature materials synthesis platform.
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Compliance
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- NRTL or CSA certification is available upon request at an extra cost.
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