In order to fulfill the high demands regarding a good temperature uniformity, high temperature top-hat and elevator furnaces are used. In the LB version the hat is stationary and the table is mobile. This layout is only recommended if furnace must be opened hot. As additional equipment for opening in hot condition the furnace frame is additionally insulated in order to avoid burns of the system. The LT version with mobile top-hat and stationary table is recommended when sensitive settings are charged.
Open furnace at 1600 oC with lowered table |