OTF-1500X-8Z is an eight-zone tube furnace with a mullite tube and conventional flange working up to 1500°C.. Each SiC heating element is controlled by an independent temperature controller to create various thermal gradient for special processing in material research, such as gradient functional material, high-through phase transition re-crystallization, etc.SPECIFICATIONS: Power Input 9KW Working Voltage AC208 - 240V, Single phase 50/60Hz ( 50 A breaker required) Max. Working Temperature 1500°C Working Temperature 1400°C (Continuously) Recommend Heating rate 5°C/min. Processing Tube Material: Mullite Ceramic Made in the USASize: 84 O.D x 73 I.D x 1219mm L Heat Zone Length Eight heating zones: 50 mm / each (Including 20 mm spacing) Total heating zone length: 400 mm Constant Temperature Zone length: 300mm (If set 8 zones at the same temperature) +/- 2ºC. Max. Temperature gradient: 100°C/inch Note: Thermal gradient can be adjusted by inserting thermal insulation spacing element between each heat. Please contact our technical support to learn how Temperature Controllers 8 channels touch screen temperature controller for each heating element independently. PID automatic control with 30 programmable segments for precise control of heating rate, cooling rate and dwell time in each channel Over-temperature protection and alarm allow for operation without attendant(s). +/- 1 ºC temperature accuracy. 8 pcs S-type thermocouples (one for each zone). RS485 Communications Port to connect Laptop computer to show temperature profile. Vacuum Level 10E-2 torr by quality mechanical vacuum pump 10-5 torr by molecular pump Thermal Block Placement Two thermal blacks are included. Please picture below to learn how to place them inside the tube You may order flange support to avoid tube rotating ( click Pic below right ) Heating Elements & T/C 16 pcs 1500ºC grade Silicon carbide rod (14mm Dia. x 150mm heating x 413mm length) The heating element is consumable, Please click the picture below to order a spare and replacement. 8 pcs S type thermal couple built-in Application Notes The tube furnaces with mullite tubes are designed for use under vacuum and low pressure < 0.02 Mpa Never use graphite crucible in 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. Please click here to learn the installation of a gas regulator. The flow rate for gases should be limited to < 200 SCCM ( or 200ml/min ) Vacuum pressures may only be safely used up to 1300°C Laptop, software & WiFi Control (Optional) Brand new laptop with Microsoft Windows 10 and Microsoft Office 2013 (30 days free trial) Labview Based Temperature Control System (MTS01) enables users to edit temperature profiles, manage heat-treatment recipes, and record and plot data for MTI furnaces. A wireless remote control provides up to 300 meters of operating range. Compliance CE Certified NRTL or CSA certification is available at extra cost. pls click the mark below to learn details