Rotary Tube Furnace

Rotary Tube Furnace

This rotary tube furnace is specially designed for calcination of inorganic compounds with superior thermal uniformity, making it ideal for preparing conductive-coated Li-ion battery cathode materials such as LiFePO₄, LiNi₀.₅Mn₁.₅O₄, and other advanced nanomaterials in laboratory settings. Its rotating furnace tube ensures excellent material mixing and uniform heat distribution during processing.

Key Features

• Maximum Temperature: 1200°C (FeCrAl heating wires)
• Rotary Design:
  • Adjustable tilt angle: 0–30° for easy material loading/unloading
  • Variable rotation speed: 3–7 RPM (bidirectional)
  • Built-in quartz mixing baffles (3 pcs) for optimal material turnover
• Precision Control: 50-segment programmable PID auto-tuning system (±1°C accuracy)
• Thermal Management:
  • Double-walled air-cooled housing (surface temperature <50°C)
  • Adjustable flange supports to extend furnace tube lifespan
  • 304 stainless steel dual-seal flange system
• Safety Systems:
  • Over-temperature protection with automatic power cutoff
  • Electrical leakage detection and instant shutdown
  • Emergency stop function
• Vacuum Performance:
  • Base vacuum level: -0.1 MPa
  • Optional molecular pump achieves 7×10⁻⁴ Pa ultimate vacuum
• Operational Parameters:
  • Heating rate ≤20°C/min
  • Compatible with vacuum/inert gas environments

Standard Configuration

• High-purity quartz furnace tube (1 pc)
• Vacuum-sealing flange assembly (1 set)
• Vacuum pressure gauge (1 pc)
• End plugs (2 pcs)
• Rotary vane vacuum pump (1 set)

Optional Upgrades

• Enhanced vacuum systems (diffusion pump, turbo molecular pump)
• Precision gas control (mass flow controller, float-type flowmeter)
• Quick-release flanges and T-junction components
• 7-inch HD touchscreen interface

Typical Applications

• Li-ion battery cathode material synthesis (LFP, NMC, LMO)
• Catalyst calcination and activation
• Powder metallurgy processing
• Nanomaterial functionalization
• Thermal shock testing
• Ceramic material sintering

Design Advantages

• Rotary mechanism ensures homogeneous material exposure
• Compact vertical orientation with adjustable tilt
• CE-certified safety compliance
• Modular configuration for easy maintenance
• User-friendly programmable interface

This rotary furnace combines dynamic material handling with precise temperature control, offering researchers an efficient solution for uniform thermal processing. Its unique rotating design significantly enhances heat transfer and material mixing, making it particularly suitable for battery material research and high-performance ceramic production.