Thermic Edge’s range of laboratory vacuum furnaces provide a user-friendly interface promoting their ease of use via modern touchscreen HMI display which allows control of all furnace pumping, gas processing and venting features. With multiple screens for operation, interlock displays and mimic with valve states.

The HMI allows the user to control the automated pump down sequence which is designed to remove residual oxygen from the chamber and intern increasing the life of the hot zone and avoiding the possibility of oxidation occurring.

Two independent gas inputs are also controlled via the arm mounted HMI with their individual flows manually adjusted, via needle valves, to the user’s requirements. Pumping speeds are also regulated manually via a vacuum Speedi valve mounted on the front of the vacuum furnace, enabling manual control of chamber pressure and gas flow rates.

Temperature and datalogging are controlled via a Eurotherm Nanodac PID temperature controller / data logger which can be connected to a remote PC for data analysis. Software is provided to allow for multi-step process cycles to be programmed allowing for simple repeat testing and easy adjustment to programs.

The fully water-cooled vacuum chamber and power feedthroughs keep the exterior of the chamber at ambient temperature and preventing overheating, allowing for extended periods of operation.