Furnace Accessories
At Labec, we provide an excellent range of industrial furnace accessories. We supply replacement MoSi2 heating elements for high-temperature furnaces, end cap systems to suit most tube furnaces, and dry scroll vacuum parts, as well as a great range of high-purity quartz process tubes, high-purity alumina ceramic process tubes, and ceramic laboratory crucibles.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most popular furnace accessories?
- MoSi2 heating elements suitable for high-temperature furnaces
- Quartz tubes for tube furnaces
- Alumina ceramic tubes for metal casting or ceramic sample preparation
- End cap systems for ceramic, glass, quartz and steel tubes
- Dry scroll vacuum pumps suitable for clean processes
- Ceramic laboratory crucibles for use in laboratory furnaces
How to replace a heating element in a laboratory or industrial furnace?
To replace a heating element in a furnace:
- Turn off and unplug the furnace
- Remove the furnace cover or access panel
- Carefully disconnect the defective element
- Install the new element ensuring proper alignment
- Replace the cover and test the furnace
What is a quartz tube used for?
Industrial furnaces use accessories such as quartz tubes for high-temperature processes that require chemical purity, such as in semiconductor manufacturing. Quartz is resistant to corrosive substances and high temperatures.
What is an end cap system used for?
An end cap system is used to seal the ends of a furnace tube during processes requiring vacuum conditions or gas environments.