The BIF17 High-Temperature Chamber Furnace is purpose-built for demanding high-temperature heat treatment applications, making it ideal for processing precious metals, technical ceramics, and advanced high-temperature materials. Standard chamber capacities range from 82 to 227 litres, with additional custom-built volumes available to meet specialised industrial requirements.

Key Features

• Durable Molybdenum Disilicide (MoSi₂) heating elements mounted on two chamber sides, delivering exceptional temperature capability and long service life.

• Hybrid insulation system featuring dense refractory materials in high-impact areas (front vestibule, chamber floor, partial side walls) combined with low thermal mass ceramic fibre for efficient heat retention and fast response times.

• Heavy-duty rolled hollow-section steel framework with folded-edge infill panels, finished in a tough stoved epoxy enamel for superior durability.

• Standard overtemperature protection system to ensure safe operation in high-temperature environments.

• Electrically operated upward-opening door on a parallel link mechanism, keeping the hot face away from the operator for maximum safety.

• High-accuracy B-type thermocouple for reliable measurement in extreme temperature ranges.

• Advanced microprocessor PID controller for precise and consistent temperature control.

• Small ceramic chimney included as standard to manage exhaust and airflow.

• Phase Control System featuring a phase-angle-fired thyristor unit and low-voltage isolating transformer, ensuring optimal operating parameters for the heating elements.

Optional Enhancements

• Retorts and gas control systems for inert or reducing atmosphere heat-treatment processes.

• Independent monitoring probes for enhanced temperature accuracy.

• Calibration and complete furnace survey services.

• Additional overtemperature protection controller options.

• Automated loading and unloading systems.

• Multi-segment, multi-program controllers for advanced thermal cycle customisation.