GCF1400.12.8.8 is the 12 x 8 x 8 inch chamber variant from Across International's GCF1400 controlled atmosphere muffle furnace series. The live Across page describes the series as using Mitsubishi (Japan) high-quality alumina fiber insulation and silicon carbide heating elements inside a double-walled steel housing to reduce heat loss.

Across lists Eurotherm and Shimaden multi-segment digital controller options with built-in communications port and USB adapter for PC-based remote control, monitoring, and export of test results. The page also notes that multiple atmosphere processes can be run in a single cycle, such as binder burn-out in air followed by sintering under rough vacuum or inert gas.

Features

• Multiple gas inlets and outlets with stainless steel ball valves and flow control.
• Welded, leak-tested chamber with high-temperature silicone gasket sealing.
• Built-in stainless steel water-cooling panel to protect the door seal during heavy use.
• Microprocessor-based self-tuning PID control for consistent thermal processing.
• Built-in ammeter, dual voltmeters, and computer interface for monitoring and troubleshooting.
• ETL and CE certified on the standard listing.

Important

Across notes that GCF furnaces are not designed to operate as vacuum furnaces. The vacuum function is mainly for pre-evacuating the chamber before adding inert or protective gases.