Thermcraft recently released the XSB ashing furnace, which was designed for the complete combustion of test samples. With a 1,100°C maximum operating temperature and a heated chamber volume of up to 40 L, the furnaces provides for ashing petrochemicals, coal, food, plastics, and other hydrocarbons. The XSB has a low external temperature due to an air gap between the chamber exterior and actual furnace exterior. All furnace parts reportedly come with lifetime availability.

Safety features include a vertical lift door that ensures the hot insulation stays facing away from the operator and a protective switch that interrupts power to the elements when the door is opened. Upgrades like profile programming, communications, and data acquisition for the SmartControl can be added before or after purchase. The XSB conforms to multiple ASTM and ISO specifications and features a uniformity of ±2°C over nine distinct data points. Furnaces reportedly arrive fully assembled and ready for connection to a power supply in as little as two weeks.

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