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High-Performance Benchtop Furnaces Overview

Thermic Edge supply a range of Benchtop Furnaces for use in smaller laboratories for small sample testing, thermal processing, vacuum sintering, and heat treatment in an extremely high purity and clean environment.


The Benchtop offers a small footprint, lightweight unit with simple one-touch control via HMI touchscreen display with integrated power supply, rotary pump, and manual flow control. Temperature control and data logging is performed via a Eurotherm Nanodac controller with an option for remote PC control and data analysis.


Benchtop Furnaces (Crucible & Wafer Sizes)

2000˚c Graphite Crucible Furnace 1.5kW DC PSU – Ø20 x 30mm, Ø30 x 40mm, Ø40 x 50mm

3000˚c Graphite Crucible Furnace 6kW DC PSU – Ø20 x 30mm, Ø30 x 40mm, Ø40 x 50mm

2000˚c Graphite Wafer Furnace 1.5kW DC PSU – 1”, 2” & 3”


We also specialise in meeting the requirements of our customers with custom options for their system designed specifically for their needs and applications.

Benchtop Furnaces - Key Features

  • Temperatures up to 2000˚c
  • Ramp rate ≈ 100˚c/min
  • Base pressure <5×10⁻²mBar
  • Automatic pump purge sequence to remove residual Oxygen
  • Processing in vacuum & atmospheric pressure
  • Top loading furnace chamber
  • Fully Water-cooled furnace, stainless steel chamber and lid
  • Electrically driven lid with interlock sensors
  • Crucible & wafer / flat sample heating
  • Simple & safe operation with full protection interlocks
  • Fully interlocked system providing safety for both user and system
  • Semi-Automatic control via HMI Touchscreen
  • Light weight DC switch mode power supplies (no bulky transformers)
  • DC power supply controlled via Eurotherm Nanodac
  • High performance and responsive control
  • Manual pressure and gas flow rate regulation with automatic over pressure release valve
  • Compact design, lightweight & small footprint

Benchtop Furnaces - Options

  • Turbo Pump (Ultimate Vacuum 5×10⁻⁵mBar)
  • Additional process gas options
  • Laptop PC for full data logging and multi-step programmable thermal process control
  • Pyrometer – Auto change over
  • Water chiller
  • Hot zone thermocouples
  • Oxygen compatible to 1400˚c with SiC coated graphite hot zone and alumina insulation

Benchtop Furnaces - Gas Processing

The Benchtop Furnace offers flexibility in its process gas options using the Gas Supply Box to allow multiple gasses to be connected and only a single gas supplied into the rear of the furnace. The chamber has a single gas supply into the hot zone with a manual flow control, but using the Gas Supply Box the user can switch between different process gasses during their heating process — all controlled by the HMI touchscreen.

Benchtop Furnaces - Service Requirements

All Benchtop laboratory vacuum furnaces require an electrical supply, chilled water supply and drain, Argon gas for venting, process gas supplies and exhaust line.

Benchtop Furnaces - Service Specifications

  • Total Supply Power: 2.0kVA, 220v single phase 13A
  • Water Connections: ¾” BSPT threaded ends to both flow and return
  • Flow rate min: 6 litres / min of water @ ambient temperature
  • Process gas inlet: ¼” Swagelok line with VCR Swagelok valve
  • Vent inlet: ¼” Swagelok line with VCR Swagelok valve
  • Pneumatics (if fitted): 60–80 psi compressed air – 6mm push fit
  • N₂/Ar supply for venting/processing: <40 psi – ¼” Swagelok fitting
  • Pumping port size: 2.75” CF – KF25 adapter

FAQs

Are Thermic Edge benchtop furnaces suitable for small sample testing?

Yes. Thermic Edge benchtop furnaces are designed for smaller laboratories that need controlled thermal processing, vacuum sintering, heat treatment, and small sample testing in a clean processing environment. Their compact design makes them suitable for universities, research laboratories, development teams, and facilities where floor space is limited. For larger or more specialised furnace systems, see the Thermic Edge vacuum furnaces range.

Which sample formats can Thermic Edge benchtop furnaces support?

Thermic Edge benchtop furnaces are available for crucible heating, wafer heating, and flat sample heating. Crucible furnace options are available in several small hot zone sizes, while graphite wafer furnace options are available for 1 inch, 2 inch, and 3 inch samples.

This makes the system suitable for laboratories that need flexibility across different material types, sample shapes, and test programmes.

What temperature and process performance can be specified?

Thermic Edge benchtop furnaces are available with temperatures up to 2000°C, with graphite crucible options listed for both 2000°C and 3000°C systems. Standard ramp rates of 100°C, with higher ramp rates available upon request.

The correct specification will depend on the sample material, required temperature profile, vacuum level, gas environment, and whether the system is being used for testing, development, or routine processing.

Can process gases be changed during a heating cycle?

Yes. Thermic Edge benchtop furnaces can be used with a Gas Supply Box, allowing multiple process gases to be connected while supplying a single gas feed into the rear of the furnace.

This allows users to switch between different gases during the heating process through the HMI touchscreen, which is useful for applications where atmosphere control forms part of the thermal cycle.

What information should be provided when requesting a benchtop furnace quote?

Before requesting a quote, it is useful to confirm the required maximum temperature, sample size, sample format, process gas requirements, vacuum level, heating cycle, cooling needs, and available site services. Thermic Edge benchtop laboratory vacuum furnaces require an electrical supply, chilled water supply and drain, argon gas for venting, process gas supplies, and an exhaust line. To discuss a benchtop furnace requirement, use the Thermic Edge contact page or email sales@thermic-edge.com.

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High-Performance Benchtop Furnaces Overview

Thermic Edge supply a range of Benchtop Furnaces for use in smaller laboratories for use on small sample testing, thermal processing, vacuum sintering, and heat treatment in an extremely high purity and clean environment.

The Benchtop offers a small footprint, lightweight unit with simple one-touch control via HMI touchscreen display with integrated power supply, rotary pump, and manual flow control. Temperature control and data logging is performed via a Eurotherm Nanodac controller with an option for remote PC control and data analysis.

We also specialise in meeting the requirements of our customers with custom options for their systems designed specifically for their needs and applications.

Benchtop Furnaces - Key Features

  • Temperatures up to 2000˚c
  • Ramp rate ≈ 100˚c/min
  • Base pressure <5×10 ̄²mBar
  • Automatic pump purge sequence to remove residual Oxygen
  • Ramp rate ≈ 60˚c/min (Can be faster with bigger power supply)
  • Processing in vacuum & atmospheric pressure
  • Top loading furnace chamber
  • Fully Water-cooled furnace, stainless steel chamber and lid
  • Electrically driven lid with interlock sensors
  • Crucible & wafer / flat sample heating
  • Simple & safe operation with full protection interlocks, ideal for Universities or inexperienced operators
  • Fully interlocked system providing safety for both user and system
  • Semi-Automatic control via HMI Touchscreen
  • Light weight DC switch mode power supplies (no bulky transformers)
  • DC power supply controlled via Eurotherm Nanodac
  • High performance and responsive control
  • Manual pressure and gas flow rate regulation with automatic over pressure release valve
  • Compact design, lightweight & small footprint

Benchtop Furnaces - Options

  • Turbo Pump (Ultimate Vacuum 5×10 ̄⁸mBar)
  • Additional process gas options
  • Laptop PC for full data logging and multi-step programmable thermal process control
  • Pyrometer – Auto change over
  • Water chiller
  • Hot zone thermocouples
  • Oxygen compatible to 1400c with SiC coated graphite hot zone and alumina insulation.

Benchtop Furnaces - Gas Processing

The Benchtop Furnace offers flexibility in its process gas options using the Gas Supply Box to allow multiple gasses to be connected and only a single gas supplied into the rear of the furnace. The chamber has as single gas supply into the hot zone with a manual flow control but using the Gas Supply Box the user can switch between different process gasses during their heating process all controlled by the HMI touchscreen.

Benchtop Furnaces - Service Requirements

All Benchtop laboratory vacuum furnaces require an electrical supply, chilled water supply and drain, Argon gas for venting, process gas supplies and exhaust line.

Benchtop Furnaces - Service Specifications

  • Total Supply Power : 2.0kva, 220v single phase 13A
  • Water Connections: – ¾” BSPT threaded ends to both flow and return.
  • Flow rate min: 6 litres / min of water @ ambient temperature
  • Process gas inlet: ¼ Swagelok line with VCR Swagelok valve
  • Vent inlet: ¼ Swagelok line with VCR Swagelok valve.
  • For Pneumatics (if fitted) – 60 – 80 psi. compressed air – 6mm push fit.
  • N2/ Ar supply for venting/processing – <40 psi – ¼” Swagelok fitting
  • Pumping port size: 2.75” CF – KF25 adapter

FAQs

Are Thermic Edge benchtop furnaces suitable for small sample testing?
Yes. Thermic Edge benchtop furnaces are designed for smaller laboratories that need controlled thermal processing, vacuum sintering, heat treatment, and small sample testing in a clean processing environment. Their compact design makes them suitable for universities, research laboratories, development teams, and facilities where floor space is limited. For larger or more specialised furnace systems, see the Thermic Edge vacuum furnaces range.

Thermic Edge benchtop furnaces are available for crucible heating, wafer heating, and flat sample heating. Crucible furnace options are available in several small hot zone sizes, while graphite wafer furnace options are available for 1 inch, 2 inch, and 3 inch samples.

This makes the system suitable for laboratories that need flexibility across different material types, sample shapes, and test programmes.

Thermic Edge benchtop furnaces are available with temperatures up to 2000°C, with graphite crucible options listed for both 2000°C and 3000°C systems. Standard ramp rates of 100℃, higher ramp rates available upon request. 

The correct specification will depend on the sample material, required temperature profile, vacuum level, gas environment, and whether the system is being used for testing, development, or routine processing.

Yes. Thermic Edge benchtop furnaces can be used with a Gas Supply Box, allowing multiple process gases to be connected while supplying a single gas feed into the rear of the furnace.

This allows users to switch between different gases during the heating process through the HMI touchscreen, which is useful for applications where atmosphere control forms part of the thermal cycle.

Before requesting a quote, it is useful to confirm the required maximum temperature, sample size, sample format, process gas requirements, vacuum level, heating cycle, cooling needs, and available site services. Thermic Edge benchtop laboratory vacuum furnaces require an electrical supply, chilled water supply and drain, argon gas for venting, process gas supplies, and an exhaust line. To discuss a benchtop furnace requirement, use the Thermic Edge contact page or email sales@thermic-edge.com.

Request a Quote