Author: Jim Miller

The LAB-TEMPTM range of laboratory furnaces and ovens from Thermcraft are used worldwide by some of the biggest materials testing system manufacturers. All of the laboratory furnaces and ovens from the LAB-TEMPTM range are constructed with stainless steel exteriors and can be designed to be retro-fitted to existing systems or for new OEM systems. The furnaces and ovens are designed to work with all types of materials testing systems, including those that perform tensile, creep and fatigue testing. LAB-TEMPTM laboratory furnaces and ovens are engineered for both vertical and horizontal operation and can be supplied with mounting brackets or stands…

In addition to Thermcraft’s standard industrial ovens, we also manufacture custom designed ovens that can be built to customer’s precise requirements. Our experienced team can help customers throughout the entire process of developing a custom industrial oven. We can create custom ovens in either continuous or batch types in a variety of sizes depending on the application. We have already produced a wide range of custom ovens that showcase our capabilities as an oven manufacturer, below are just a few examples. Multi-Door Recirculating Oven We manufactured an air recirculating oven with multiple doors for a client. This custom oven has…

Thermcraft manufactures a large range of high-quality thermal processing equipment, ranging from fully customized designs to quick-ship solutions. With a focus on customer needs, we developed the eXPRESS-LINE laboratory furnaces, a fast-ship range that provides outstanding temperature uniformity and a programmable control system. Depending on your laboratory requirement, we supply a variety of furnaces such as split tube, box, and ashing furnaces. Find details of some of the eXPRESS-LINE laboratory furnaces below. If you require any further information about the range the team at Thermcraft will be happy to answer any questions. Protégé 1100oC Split Tube Furnace An excellent choice…

Custom furnaces are an ideal choice for companies who require a furnace with very specific specifications. Whether your company has limited space and needs a compact furnace, or a certain fuel source is desired, there are many things to consider before purchasing a custom furnace. Price The initial furnace cost should be a major consideration for any company. Additional features will increase the initial cost of a custom furnace, so companies with a tight budget should only select essential features to keep costs down. The overall cost of a custom furnace does not end with the initial furnace price; the…

Used to convert an energy source into thermal energy, industrial furnaces are used in a broad range of industries, from oil and gas, to plastics, to the chemical industry. This wide range of industries is a result of the vast applications that industrial heaters can be used for, such as annealing, sintering and material testing. There are many different types of industrial furnaces for this large application range, and this blog post will discuss some that are available directly from Thermcraft. Tube Furnaces Tube furnaces are powered by either gas or electricity, and they are popular as they are very…

Industrial furnaces are used for a number of applications including annealing, debinding and thermal cycling. They are also used across many varying industries, so where standard design furnaces do not meet customer specifications, custom industrial furnaces can be manufactured. Thermcraft inc. can design and assemble custom build furnaces and ovens to ensure optimum customer satisfaction. Several differing designs of industrial furnace are available from Thermcraft, and any model can be adapted or built from scratch to suit specialised requirements. Thermcraft has custom designed several tube furnaces to be used in specialised laboratory and industrial environments. These include the Rotary Tube…

Thermcraft is pleased to introduce Mr. Bill Thomson as our new General Manager. Bill will be responsible for day to day operations that foster an environment for positive growth and development within the Thermcraft organization. Bill brings a manufacturing and management experience from a variety of industries including 20 years of thermal processing, manufacturing and management in the furnace and oven industry. Bill is a welcome addition to Thermcraft. Bill can be reached at bthomson@thermcraftinc.com Please join us in welcoming Bill to the Thermcraft team, where customer service is our #1 priority! Sincerely, Thomas M. Crafton President Thermcraft, Inc.

Thermcraft is pleased to introduce Mr. Scott Miller as our new North American Sales Manager. Scott will have responsibility for developing Thermcraft's market presence as well as assisting in the marketing strategy for both the US and Canadian markets. With nearly 8 years of thermal processing and sales experience in the furnace and oven industry, Scott can help to find the thermal processing solution that best fits your needs. Scott can be reached at smiller@thermcraftinc.com Please join us in welcoming Scott to the Thermcraft team, where customer service is our #1 priority! Sincerely, Thomas M. Crafton President Thermcraft, Inc

Thermcraft Inc. was founded on January 7, 1971, by current CEO Morris L. Crafton. The company began operations on the second floor of a downtown Winston-Salem building, but soon required additional space and moved to a larger facility the next year. Thermcraft currently operates in a state-of-the-art facility with 3600 square feet of office space and another 70,000 square feet of manufacturing space. The 12-acre tract of land provides additional space for future expansion. Over the years, the company has made several investments to grow the business. In 1982, due to increasing demand for its heating equipment, the company added…