Small Vacuum Oven
1-1
VWR Collection
Section 1
Description
The vacuum ovens covered in this manual are designed for drying
applications under controlled conditions at either normal atmosphere or a
vacuum of up to 30-inches of mercury. The ovens have use in desiccating,
vacuum embedding, plating and electronic component processing
applications. Nitrogen, CO2 and other noncorrosive, non-flammable gases
can be used in the oven.
Control panels include a lighted power switch, temperature control dial
and heat-indicating light.
The vacuum control and release valves are on top of the oven. Vacuum
levels are precisely controlled between 0 and 30-inches of mercury, with
the door gasket assuring a tight seal at all vacuum levels. The inner
window is high-strength tempered glass and the outer door incorporates a
safety shield of shatter-proof polycarbonate.
Radiant, warm-wall heat surrounds the chamber for uniform heating. Two
solid aluminum shelves provide heat conduction to the load. Three inches
of glass-wool insulation assure optimum temperature control.
