An industrial furnace is a type of laboratory equipment designed to provide high-temperature heating for industrial applications. It is used for various purposes such as melting metals, heat-treating materials, and performing chemical reactions at high temperatures.
Industrial furnaces are typically constructed from heat-resistant materials such as ceramic, refractory bricks, and steel. They come in various shapes and sizes depending on the specific application and the required temperature range. Some common types of industrial furnaces include box furnaces, tube furnaces, rotary furnaces, and crucible furnaces.
Box furnaces are the most common type of industrial furnace and are typically used for general-purpose heating and annealing. They are rectangular in shape and have a door that opens to allow for easy loading and unloading of samples.
Tube furnaces are cylindrical in shape and are used for high-temperature applications such as calcining, sintering, and melting. They have a long, narrow heating chamber that is surrounded by an insulating material.
Rotary furnaces are used for the continuous processing of materials such as metal ores and cement. They have a rotating chamber that is heated to high temperatures and is used to continuously mix and process the materials.