Vacuum Furnace
Vacuum Induction Melting Furnace
Item Number : KT-VI
Price varies based on specs and customizations
- Max temperature
- 2000 ℃
- Crucible effective capacity (Steel)
- 20kgs
- Max melting vacuum
- 7×10-3Pa
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Discover KINTEK's Advanced Vacuum Induction Melting Furnace
KINTEK's Vacuum Induction Melting Furnace is engineered for superior performance in melting metals and alloys under precisely controlled vacuum or inert gas conditions. Leveraging our exceptional R&D and in-house manufacturing, KINTEK provides diverse laboratories and industrial clients with advanced high-temperature furnace solutions. This specialized furnace, capable of reaching temperatures up to 2000℃, is crucial for applications demanding high purity, such as casting aircraft components and refining high-purity metals.
Our comprehensive product line extends beyond this model to include Muffle Furnaces, Tube Furnaces, Rotary Furnaces, other specialized Vacuum & Atmosphere Furnaces, and sophisticated CVD/PECVD/MPCVD Systems. What truly sets KINTEK apart is our strong deep customization capability, allowing us to precisely tailor solutions to meet your unique experimental or production requirements.
Explore the detailed features and specifications below. If you're ready to enhance your material processing capabilities or have specific needs, please contact us to discuss your project.
Detail & Parts
Furnace Structure(1. Base 2. Water cooling system 3. Furnace stack 4. Inductor 5.Sealing rotary bearing 6.Observation window 7.Feeder 8.Electrode 9. stove lids 10.Temperature Measuring 11.Vacuum system 12.Inflatable vacuum solenoid valve 13.vent valve 14.Φ50 Vacuum valve 15.Φ300)







Product Overview and Key Features
The Vacuum Induction Melting Furnace is specialized equipment designed for melting and casting metals under vacuum or inert gas conditions. It utilizes a water-cooled induction coil and refractory lining, crucial for processes requiring high purity and precise temperature control, operating at temperatures up to 2000℃. This furnace is particularly beneficial for melting valuable active metals and alloys, preventing reactions with non-metallic inclusions, and removing harmful dissolved gases and pollutants from the molten metals. Key features include:
- Air-Tight Water-Cooled Steel Jacket: The furnace is equipped with an air-tight, water-cooled steel jacket that can withstand the required vacuum for processing, ensuring a stable and controlled environment for melting.
- Induction Heating System: Utilizing medium frequency induction heating, the furnace can reach temperatures up to 2000℃, making it suitable for melting a wide range of metals and alloys, including nickel, special steel, and high-temperature alloys.
- Crucible and Refractory Lining: The metal is melted in a crucible housed in a water-cooled induction coil, and the furnace is lined with suitable refractories to enhance durability and performance.
- Vacuum and Inert Gas Casting: The molten metal can be poured or cast under either vacuum or inert gas environments, providing flexibility in processing and ensuring the purity of the final product.
- Advanced Features: Depending on the size and model, the furnace may include tilt and pour mechanisms, casting chambers, sampling ports, and mould handling facilities with vacuum interlock systems, enhancing automation and precision in the melting process.
These features collectively ensure high-quality melting and casting of metals, making the Vacuum Induction Melting Furnace an indispensable tool for industries requiring precision and purity in their metalworking processes.
Applications
The Vacuum Induction Melting Furnace is a specialized equipment used for melting and casting metals under vacuum conditions, primarily utilizing medium-frequency induction heating. This technology is crucial in various high-tech industries due to its ability to produce high-purity metals and alloys with precise control over the melting environment. Key applications include:
- Aerospace components casting
- Manufacturing of complex valves for extreme conditions
- Refining high-purity metals and alloys
- Production of electrodes for remelting
- Nickel and special steel production
- Precision alloy fabrication
- Active metal processing
- High-temperature alloy development
- Magnet material creation
Operating Principle
The vacuum induction melting furnace operates on the principle of medium frequency induction heating, where a high vacuum environment is created to melt metals. The furnace utilizes an induction coil to generate an alternating electromagnetic field, which induces eddy currents within the metal, causing it to heat up and melt. The vacuum environment prevents oxidation and contamination of the molten metal, allowing for the production of high-purity alloys. This process is particularly suitable for melting high-temperature alloys, active metals, and materials requiring precise composition control.
Key System Components & Design Features
Our Vacuum Induction Melting Furnace incorporates thoughtfully designed components to ensure reliability, efficiency, and ease of use:
- Furnace Body: The furnace body and furnace cover have a water-cooled interlayer to ensure the furnace surface temperature will not be too high. An optional side door on the furnace body can be added according to user requirements. The furnace cover is equipped with an alloy feeder and observation window, which allows for the addition of different alloy raw materials during smelting and observation of the working conditions in the furnace.
- Inductor: The furnace inductor is coiled into a spiral coil with thick-wall copper tubes. The outer layer of the induction coil is covered with a ceramic coating, which increases the firmness and extends the service life of the coil while ensuring its insulation.
- Furnace Tilting Mechanism: Manual, electric, and hydraulic furnace tilting options are available. The furnace tilting angle is designed to tilt forward 105 degrees and backward 10 degrees, ensuring no residual liquid. The furnace tilting speed can be adjusted continuously.
- Vacuum System: Consists of a mechanical pump, Roots pump, diffusion pump or booster diffusion pump, vacuum valves, damping elastic sleeves, and vacuum pipelines. The configuration of the vacuum system is tailored to the physical and chemical properties and process of the smelting materials.
- Medium Frequency Power Supply: Utilizes an IGBT medium frequency power unit, enabling maximum temperatures up to 2000℃.
- Electrical Control System: Features a Touch screen controller with PLC, vacuum measuring instrument, temperature measuring instrument, and operation buttons, indicator lights, and other components. It enables the operation and control of the pneumatic system, vacuum system, furnace cover lifting, furnace tilting, etc.
Key Benefits & Process Advantages
Utilizing the KINTEK Vacuum Induction Melting Furnace offers significant advantages for your material processing:
- Effectively control and adjust alloy composition to produce high-performance metal or alloy materials.
- Capable of inhibiting the formation of non-metallic oxide inclusions produced in the metal solution and casting high-quality castings.
- The unique electromagnetic stirring feature can effectively avoid element segregation during alloy smelting.
- According to the different melting points of elements, some harmful volatile trace elements, such as antimony, tellurium, selenium, bismuth, etc., can be purposely removed.
Technical specifications
| Crucible effective volume | 4L |
|---|---|
| Crucible effective capacity (Steel) | 20kgs |
| Max temperature | 2000 ℃ |
| Max melting vacuum |
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| Rated power | 60KW |
| Rated voltage | 375V |
| Power frequency | 50HZ |
| Rated frequency | 1500~2500HZ |
| Heat element | Induction copper coil |
| Vacuum system |
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| Model | Capacity | Temperature | Vacuum | Rated power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KT-VI5 | 5kg | 1700 ℃ | 6x10-3Pa | 40Kw |
| KT-VI10 | 10kg | 40Kw | ||
| KT-VI25 | 25kg | 75Kw | ||
| KT-VI50 | 50kg | 100Kw | ||
| KT-VI100 | 100kg | 160Kw | ||
| KT-VI200 | 200kg | 200Kw | ||
| KT-VI500 | 500kg | 500Kw | ||
| Semi-continuously melting production can be customized | ||||
Partner with KINTEK for Your High-Temperature Furnace Needs
KINTEK's Vacuum Induction Melting Furnaces offer unparalleled precision and purity for your demanding applications. With our expertise in high-temperature technology and commitment to customization, we can provide the perfect solution for your laboratory or production needs.
Don't see the exact specifications you need? Our team excels at deep customization. Contact us today to discuss your unique requirements, request a quote, or learn more about how our furnaces can benefit your work.
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