Choosing the right lab oven is vital for drying, heating, sterilization, sample conditioning and quality control. This guide will look at the different types of lab ovens on the market today including gravity convection, forced air convection and vacuum ovens. We will also provide information on the functioning of each oven type, specifications, temperature range, chamber capacity, and applications. We will further compare the different laboratory ovens to assist in making decisions regarding temperature uniformity, sensitivity of samples, daily output, controls, voltages, and documentation. Lab ovens are utilized in the pharmaceutical industry QC, food and agriculture testing, research labs, industrial R&D and material testing. This guide will give you an insight into how the cost of a lab oven varies with regard to the size of the chamber, controller, material of construction, and additional specifications.
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Vacuum ovens are special laboratory ovens used for drying heat-sensitive items through the reduction of atmospheric pressure within the chamber. This article will explain the process of operation of a vacuum oven, including heating, drawing down of a vacuum, temperature measurement, and control. The types of work for which vacuum ovens are used include pharmaceutical powder drying, solvent removal, degassing of resins and epoxies, moisture analysis, curing of electronic components, and general laboratory drying. This article will also provide details on the important specifications of vacuum ovens including temperature range, vacuum level, chamber material, shelving system, capacity, controllers, and important safety features. Operating temperatures for various applications along with factors influencing the cost of vacuum ovens including chamber volume, vacuum pump, SS304 or SS316, controller features, and other configurations are also provided.
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