
Blue M 146 Series Inert Gas Mechanical Convection Oven
The Blue M Inert Gas Mechanical Convection Oven, which we pressure-test at normal operating levels, is ideal for industrial oven applications that involve processing materials in a controlled atmosphere environment, as well as dry packaging of electronic components.
Benefits of the Blue M 146 Series Inert Gas Mechanical Convection Oven
- High quality design and simple operation
- Prevents oxidation
- Impervious barrier between the process chamber and the insulation material
- Easily maintain inert atmosphere
- Horizontal air flow assures uniform thermal performance under all loading conditions
- Differential Air Pressure Switches alert you if loss of pressure or airflow is detected
- Multiple model options for custom test needs
- Quick access for simple inner chamber cleaning
- Easy to use controller
Features
- Heavy gauge steel exterior made from 16 gauge panels
- Enhanced cooling by aluminum finned water stainless steel cooled coil
- High purge cycle removes ambient air
- Pressure relief valve on vent port on top of chamber
- Inert gas flow and chamber pressure regulation monitors
- Water supply connections
- Interior welded vapor tight
- Gas injection systems
- Interior features reinforced 304 stainless steel
- 4 inches of fiber glass insulation
- Exclusive Blue M Eternal heating elements
- Direct drive blower multi-blade centrifugal blower with high-volume air delivery.
- Profiling or single setpoint temperature controls
- High-volume air delivery via a multi-blade centrifugal blower
The following inert gases are approved for these ovens.
- Argon
- Carbon Dioxide
- Helium
- Nitrogen
Performance
- NFPA 86 Class B oven
- Temperature range: 15°C above ambient to 350°C (662°F)
- Uniformity: +/-2% of setpoint
- Control Accuracy: +0.5°C
- Resolution: ±0.1°C
- Performance data (typical): Run-up to 300°C 60 minutes or less
Inert Gas Oven Options
- Stainless steel slotted shelves
- 24-hour, 7-day digital process timer
- Circular chart recorder
- Reverse door hinge
- Floorstands
- Casters
- Comm-Link RS-485 to RS-232computer interface
- Control and monitor software
Engineered Oven Options
- Lead-in pipes
- Redundant over-temperature protection
- Rear access door(s)
- All stainless steel exterior construction
- Special control systems
- Space-saving stack oven design
Warranty
Blue M warrants that from the date it ships and, if applicable, installs a product, or finishes performing a service, the product Blue M manufactured shall conform to written specifications that Blue M approved, and the product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for twenty-four (24) months (with the exceptions of the Ultra Temp and LO/GO series, which have a 12 month warranty). Blue M further warrants that any service it performs shall conform to written specifications that Blue M approved and be free from defects in workmanship for twenty-four (24) months (with the exceptions of the Ultra Temp series, which are covered for 12 months. No service warranty for LO/GO series). If a purchaser purchases a TPS Preventive Maintenance & Calibration plan at the end of the warranty period, these limited warranties shall each be extended by twelve (12) months (with the exceptions of the LO/GO series) , subject to the exclusions below. If, within that time period, the original purchaser notifies Blue M in writing of an alleged non-conformity, and Blue M determines, to its reasonable satisfaction, that a product or service is, in fact, non-conforming, then Blue M shall, at its option and expense, repair or replace the non-conforming product or correct the non-conforming service, either at the original purchaser’s or Blue M’s factory. Click here for additional warranty details.
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Specifications
Blue M 146 Series Inert Gas Mechanical Convection Oven Specifications
Recommended Gas Flow Rates | ||
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Model | Purge (SCFH) | Run (SCFH) |
146 | 100 SCFH for 11 minutes | 20 |
206 | 120 SCFH for 27 minutes | 25 |
256 | 200 SCFH for 18 minutes | 30 |
136 | 200 SCFH for 30 minutes | 60 |
336 | 200 SCFH for 30 minutes | 60 |
1406 | 600 SCFH for 24 minutes | 120 |
Condensed Specifications | |||||||
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Model | DCI-146 (Bench model) | DCI-206 (Bench model) | DCI-256 (Bench model) | DCI-296 (Floor model) | DCI-136 (Floor model) | DCI-336 (Floor model) | DCI-1406 (Floor model) |
Interior Volume | 1.6 cu. ft. | 4.2 cu. ft. | 5.8 cu. ft. | 9.0 cu. ft. | 11.0 cu. ft. | 11.0 cu. ft. | 24 cu. ft. |
Interior Dimensions W x D x H (mm) |
14 x 14 x 14 (356 x 356 x 356) | 20 x 18 x 20 (508 x 457 x 508) | 25 x 20 x 20 (635 x 508 x 508) | 25 x 25 x 25 (635 x 635 x 635) | 38 x 20 x 25 (965 x 508 x 635) | 25 x 20 x 38 (635 x 508 x 965) | 48 x 24 x 36 (1219 x 635 x 940) |
Exterior Dimensions W x D x H (mm) |
34 x 30 x 51 (864 x 762 x 1295) | 40 x 34 x 57 (1016 x 864 x 1448) | 45 x 36 x 57 (1143 x 914 x 1448) | 58 x 36 x 71 (1473 x 914 x 1803) | 45 x 36 x 84 (1143 x 914 x 2134) | 68 x 40 x 82 (1727 x 1016 x 2083) | 68 x 40 x 73 (1727 x 1016 x 1854) |
Machine Footprint | 7.1 sq. ft. | 9.4 sq. ft. | 11.0 sq. ft. | 15.0 sq. ft. | 11.0 sq. ft. | 19.0 sq. ft. | 19.0 sq. ft. |
Electrical Service | |||||||
208 VAC 1Ph 60Hz Line current | 2.2 kW 14 | 3.0 kW 17 | 4.5 kW 25 | 6.0 kW 33 | 6.0 kW 33 | 6.0 kW 38 | 6.8 kW 38 |
240 VAC 1Ph 60Hz Line current | 3.0 kW 16 | 4.0 kW 20 | 6.0 kW 29 | 8.0 kW 35 | 8.0 kW 35 | 8.0 kW 44 | 9.0 kW 44 |
208 VAC 3Ph 60Hz Line current | N/A | 6.8 kW 20 | 9.0 kW 27 | 13.5 kW 40 | 13.5 kW 40 | 13.5 kW 53 | 18.0 kW 53 |
240 VAC 3Ph 60Hz Line current | N/A | 9.0 kW 23 | 12.0 kW 31 | 18.0 kW 46 | 18.0 kW 46 | 18.0 kW 61 | 24.0 kW 61 |
480 VAC 3Ph 60Hz Line current | N/A | 9.0 kW 12 | 12.0 kW 16 | 18.0 kW 23 | 18.0 kW 31 | 18.0 kW 31 | 24.0 kW 31 |