Month: November 2017

The components within an industrial furnace are crucial to ensure successful operation. Two of the most important components are heaters and high temperature insulation materials. Thermcraft supplies a range of Fibercraft heating elements and insulation materials, and this blog post will outline both components. Fibercraft Heating Elements The heating element within an industrial furnace is possibly the most important component as it needs to provide enough heat for the application. If the heating element fails to do this the sample within the furnace will not undergo successful heat treatment. Fibercraft heating elements are made using high quality, high purity vacuum…

There is often some confusion between industrial ovens and industrial furnaces, and the terminology can often be used interchangeably. Essentially, both industrial ovens and industrial furnaces are fireproof boxes that perform heat treatment processes. This blog post will outline the key differences between an industrial oven and industrial furnace, and hopefully, eliminate some of the confusion surrounding them. Temperature The temperature range is the main difference between an industrial oven and industrial furnace, and this difference in temperature is often the cause of the other major differences. As a standard rule, ovens operate in temperatures from 250oF – 900oF, while…

A laboratory furnace is an essential part of any lab as it performs many important functions. They are convection appliances, that are widely employed in the manufacturing and science industries. This blog post will provide a brief overview of the operation, types, and applications of laboratory furnaces. Laboratory Furnace Operation Like most other furnaces, laboratory furnaces use a heat source to heat a sample within the furnace chamber. Convective heat transfer is the process used to heat the furnace and works by either gravity or mechanical convection. In gravity convection, warmer air displaces cooler air and directs it towards the…

Thermcraft started operations in January of 1971 and has since earned a reputation as a high-quality industrial oven manufacturer across the globe. Based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, we have consistently expanded our manufacturing capabilities, allowing us to increase our product lines and sales and distribution networks. Our main goal is to meet our customers diverse needs, and our investment in our facilities over the years has enabled us to do so. We now operate in a state-of-the-art facility with 3600 square feet of office space, and 70,000 square feet of manufacturing space, with additional space available for further expansion. Over…