Vacuum Hot Press Furnace
Spark Plasma Sintering SPS Furnace
Item Number : KTSP
Price varies based on specs and customizations
- Rated temperature
- Standard up to 1600°C (Customizable up to 2300℃ or higher based on requirements)
- Rated pressure
- 100KN (10 Ton) ~ 500KN (50 Ton)
- Sample size (Max. Die Diameter)
- Ø30mm ~ Ø200mm
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Explore KINTEK's Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) Furnace
Discover the advanced capabilities and robust design of our Spark Plasma Sintering systems. KINTEK is committed to providing high-quality, customizable furnace solutions for your research and production needs.
Detailed Views & Components
1. Loading unit 2. Loading frame 3. Vacuum chamber 4. Observation window 5. Inert gas channel 6. Vacuum pump 7. Pulse switch 8. Temperature meter 9. Control system 10. Hydraulic cylinder 11. Hydraulic system
Process Flow of Spark Plasma Sintering: (1. Select appropriate mold 2. Calculate the required powder mass 3. Fill the mold 4. Apply pressure 5. Place in plasma sintering 6. Static pressure molding 7. Computer adjust sintering parameters plasma rapid sintering 8. Sample finished product 9. Performance testing and research)
Introduction to Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) and KINTEK Solutions
Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) is a revolutionary, rapid material preparation method that utilizes pulsed current to sinter materials directly within a mold. This advanced technique combines plasma activation, hot pressing, and resistance heating, offering significant advantages over traditional sintering methods. SPS technology facilitates uniform heating, achieves high heating rates, operates at low sintering temperatures with short sintering times, and boasts high production efficiency. It also purifies material surfaces, inhibits grain growth, and aids in producing uniform, controllable microstructures. Compared to conventional sintering, SPS is an environmentally friendly, cost-effective solution requiring minimal operation time.
Leveraging exceptional R&D and in-house manufacturing, KINTEK provides diverse laboratories with advanced high-temperature furnace solutions. Our product line, including Muffle, Tube, Rotary Furnaces, Vacuum & Atmosphere Furnaces, and CVD/PECVD/MPCVD Systems, is complemented by our strong deep customization capability to precisely meet unique experimental requirements. Our Spark Plasma Sintering Furnaces are a testament to this commitment, designed to empower your material innovation.
The Principle Behind Spark Plasma Sintering
Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) functions by passing a pulse current directly through the sintering mold and the powder particles or bulk samples contained within. This process uniquely combines several mechanisms:
- Joule Heating: The primary heating mechanism is the Joule heat generated by the electrical current flowing through the sample and mold.
- Plasma Activation: The pulsed current can create spark discharges between adjacent particles. This ionizes gas molecules, generating plasma (positrons and electrons) that purifies and activates particle surfaces. This activation promotes material migration, significantly reducing the required sintering temperature and time.
- Rapid Processing: The high energy density provided by the pulse current voltage enables rapid sintering and effective dispersion of discharge points. This unique heating mode also facilitates rapid cooling within the crystal structure, which is crucial for preparing high-quality amorphous and nano-materials.
Key Features & Benefits of KINTEK's SPS Furnaces
KINTEK's Spark Plasma Sintering Furnaces are engineered to provide a cutting-edge solution for the rapid and efficient sintering of a wide array of materials, including metals, ceramics, and composites. Our furnaces employ a unique pressure sintering method using on-off DC pulse currents to generate discharge plasma, discharge impact pressure, Joule heat, and electric field diffusion, all of which significantly enhance the sintering process. Here’s how our features deliver exceptional value:
- Achieve Consistent, High-Quality Results with Automated Program Control: Our SPS furnaces incorporate an advanced control system that automates critical parameters like sintering temperature, pressure, and current. This precision automation ensures reproducible sintering conditions, reduces manual intervention, saves valuable operator time, and minimizes the risk of human error, leading to more reliable and consistent material properties.
- Enhanced Operational Safety: Your safety and equipment integrity are paramount. Our SPS furnaces are equipped with a comprehensive safety shutdown function. The system automatically powers down if it detects abnormal conditions such as excessive water temperatures, mold damage, or other emergencies. This proactive safety feature protects both the equipment and operators, fostering a secure working environment.
- Optimize Your Processes with Advanced Data Acquisition & Analysis: Gain deep insights into your sintering processes. Our furnaces include a sophisticated data acquisition system that meticulously records and analyzes critical parameters, including sintering voltage, current, control temperature, applied pressure, displacement, and vacuum degree. This allows for detailed process tracking, enabling you to optimize sintering conditions for superior product quality and R&D advancements.
- Simplified Operation via User-Friendly Interface: Navigate and control the sintering process with ease. A large LCD touch operation panel provides real-time diagnostics and status updates, including displacement data, interlock status, alarm displays, and pressurization settings. This intuitive interface simplifies operation and maintenance, empowering operators to manage the sintering process effectively and efficiently.
- Superior Sintered Products with High-Pressure Graphite Mold: The robust graphite mold system allows for high-pressure sintering, significantly enhancing the density, uniformity, and overall quality of your sintered products. The mold is intelligently designed with a through-hole for thermocouple insertion, enabling precise and real-time temperature monitoring directly at the sample during the sintering process.
Significant Advantages of SPS Technology
Choosing Spark Plasma Sintering technology offers a multitude of benefits for material processing:
- Rapid Sintering: Exceptionally fast heating rates drastically reduce overall sintering time compared to conventional methods.
- Compact Structure: Efficient design minimizes laboratory footprint.
- Uniform Heating: Ensures consistent sintering results throughout the sample.
- High Heating Rate: Enables rapid temperature increases, shortening processing cycles.
- Low Sintering Temperature: Operates at lower temperatures than traditional methods, preserving material integrity and fine microstructures.
- Surface Purification: Plasma discharge purifies particle surfaces, removing impurities and enhancing inter-particle bonding.
- Grain Growth Inhibition: Minimizes undesirable grain growth, resulting in a uniform and controllable product structure.
- Versatile Material Compatibility: Capable of sintering a wide range of materials, including metals, alloys, ceramics, composites, and novel materials.
- Environmental Sustainability: Reduces energy consumption and waste generation compared to conventional methods.
- Cost-Effectiveness: Offers a cost-efficient solution for high-speed sintering by reducing production time and energy expenses.
- Solid-State Diffusion Bonding: Facilitates strong, airtight solid-state diffusion bonding between similar or dissimilar materials.
- Advanced Material Synthesis: Ideal for synthesizing cutting-edge materials such as nanomaterials, functionally graded materials (FGMs), and high-performance rare earth magnets.
Diverse Applications of Spark Plasma Sintering
The Spark Plasma Sintering Furnace (SPS) is a versatile and advanced tool utilized in numerous scientific and industrial applications. Its ability to sinter materials at high speeds and achieve excellent compactness makes it ideal for a range of specialized materials and processes:
- Sintering of Nanophase Materials: Consolidation of nanoscale materials, enhancing their mechanical and physical properties.
- Functionally Graded Materials (FGM): Creation of materials with spatially varying compositions and properties for advanced engineering applications.
- Nanoscale Thermoelectric Materials: Production of high-efficiency materials for energy conversion devices.
- Rare Earth Permanent Magnets: Manufacturing of high-performance magnets used in electronics, automotive, and renewable energy sectors.
- Target Materials: Production of high-purity materials for thin film deposition in electronics and optics.
- Nonequilibrium Materials: Synthesis of materials with unique phases and microstructures not achievable by traditional equilibrium processes.
- Medical Implants: Development of biocompatible materials with precise mechanical properties for advanced medical devices.
- Joining and Forming: Beyond sintering, SPS is effective for joining dissimilar materials and forming complex shapes.
- Surface Modification: Altering surface properties of materials to enhance durability, wear resistance, or functionality.
- Solid Electrolyte and Electric Thermal Material Research: Ideal for the study and production of materials used in solid-state batteries, fuel cells, and thermal management systems.
Technical Specifications & Parameters
Our Spark Plasma Sintering Furnace (SPS) systems, capable of up to 20 Ton pressure and temperatures up to 1600°C (customizable to higher temperatures), are designed for a wide range of material research. They can be used for sintering, sinter-bonding, surface treatment, and synthesis of metals, ceramics, nanostructured materials, and amorphous materials. These systems are perfectly suited for research in solid electrolytes and electrothermal materials.
General Configuration & Features:
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| Temperature controller |
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| Hydraulic Press |
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| Vacuum Chamber |
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Model-Specific Technical Specifications:
| Model | KTSP-10T-5 | KTSP-20T-6 | KTSP-20T-10 | KTSP-50T-30 |
| Rated power | 50Kw | 60Kw | 100Kw | 300Kw |
| Output current | 0-5000A | 0-6000A | 0-10000A | 0-30000A |
| Input voltage (Control Signal) | 0-10V | 0-10V | 0-10V | 0-10V |
| Rated temperature | Standard up to 1600°C (Customizable up to 2300℃ or higher based on requirements) | |||
| Rated pressure | 100KN (10 Ton) | 200KN (20 Ton) | 200KN (20 Ton) | 500KN (50 Ton) |
| Sample size (Max. Die Diameter) | Ø30mm | Ø50mm | Ø100mm | Ø200mm |
| Ram stroke | 100mm | 100mm | 100mm | 200mm |
| Ultimate vacuum | Standard 1Pa (Higher vacuum levels achievable with upgraded pump systems) | |||
Note: Specifications are subject to customization based on specific research and application needs.
Partner with KINTEK for Your Advanced Material Processing Needs
At KINTEK, we understand that unique research demands tailored solutions. Our core strength lies in deep customization. Whether your experiments require specific temperature ranges, higher pressure capacities, larger sample sizes, advanced atmospheric controls, or integrated analytical capabilities, our dedicated R&D and in-house manufacturing teams are equipped to design and build an SPS furnace that precisely meets your unique requirements.
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Incredible speed and precision! The SPS Furnace exceeded all expectations. A game-changer for our lab.
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Top-notch quality and durability. This furnace is built to last and delivers consistent results every time.
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Worth every penny! The technological advancement in this SPS Furnace is unmatched. Highly recommend!
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Fast delivery and easy setup. The SPS Furnace has revolutionized our research process. Impressive!
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The SPS Furnace is a masterpiece of engineering. Perfect for high-performance sintering. Love it!
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Exceptional value for money. The SPS Furnace delivers precision and efficiency like no other.
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Cutting-edge technology at its finest. The SPS Furnace has elevated our work to new heights.
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Reliable and robust. The SPS Furnace is a must-have for any serious research facility.
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Outstanding performance and durability. The SPS Furnace is a solid investment for any lab.
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Simply brilliant! The SPS Furnace combines speed, quality, and innovation perfectly.
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