Blue M® Box Furnace series retorts are ideal for a wide range of controlled
atmosphere processes. Designed for use with Blue M box furnace and control
console systems, these retorts provide maximum operational convenience,
reliability and process repeatability.
Unique construction allows maximum
heated chamber size for Blue M box furnaces. High temperature alloy provides for
maximum continuous use temperature of 1090°C (1995°F). O-ring seal embedded in a
machined groove allows positive seal between door plug and retort top plate.
Toggle clamps for positive plug seal and fast opening. Custom designed retorts
are available for individual applications.
Features
- Designed to be compatible with specific Blue M box furnaces
- Heliarc-welded heavy gauge stainless steel construction
- Atmosphere inlet and outlet tube and one monitor thermocouple port
- Silicone rubber O-rings end seals (optional Viton seals also available)
- Atmosphere sealed chamber
- Hinged door plug (included in all retorts with - H
designation)
Options
- Maximum temperature of 1250°C
- Circulating fans on 1100°C Utility Box Retorts
- Inert atmosphere flowmeters
- Roller cart
- Retort thermocouples
- Retort locks offer automatic locking of the retort plug for combustible
atmospheres. Must be used in conjunction with atmosphere control system.
- When working with combustible atmospheres, an automatic combustion
atmosphere safety system must be used. See Atmosphere Control System.
- When box furnace is purchased with a retort, a separate door plug is
included for use when the retort is not utilized. Hinged door plug normally
supplied with non retort box furnaces is not included.