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Ashing is the process of removing organic material from a sample before analysis and is widely used in the food and petroleum industries. The processes of ashing can generally be split into two categories: wet ashing and dry ashing. Wet ashing removes organic material from a sample employing a liquid phase reactant such as combinations of acids. Dry ashing is achieved through the controlled combustion of a sample in air. Generally, dry ashing procedures follow the same basic principle: samples should be sufficiently heated in air which causes oxidation and removal of organic material from the sample. The remaining material…

ASTM D874 is the main standard used to test sulphated ash from lubricating oils. It is routinely deployed for quality assurance and control (QA/QC) purposes where the composition of unused oils or additive concentrates can provide valuable insights for process engineers. The scope of ASTM D874 subsequently has wide ranging cross-market applicability. Here we will offer a full breakdown of ASTM D874, from its significance to some specific considerations to bear in mind. ASTM D874 Scope ASTM D874 covers the standard procedure for determining the mass percentage of sulphated ash from lubricants containing metallic additives—usually barium, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium,…

At Thermcraft, we believe our name tells you all you need to know. We deal in thermal systems which can be bought as standard traditional models, or carefully crafted with the customer’s requests and concerns at the forefront of all their design and development. Through decades of diligent work and commitment to good service, we have forged a strong reputation as the go-to provider of industrial ovens for sale. With a wide and diverse range of heaters and furnaces coming in all manner of sizes and specifications, our thermal heating systems and services stand apart from those of other furnace…

The industrial drying oven is a medium-sized mechanism which is commonly geared towards batch processing jobs. The features and controls vary depending on the individual requirements of a particular process. Thermcraft’s extensive and diverse line of industrial drying ovens is distinctive in its design with a standard 3-stage operating system: The sample is placed into the oven compartment where it is heated at a regulated temperature to dry it out. The sample is suspended in this sustained thermal environment to bake it. The leftover heat is extracted through a ventilation system and cool air is let in to prevent the…

When you are looking to buy new industrial-grade heat treatment equipment you will likely come across the terms industrial kiln, oven, and furnace. At the superficial level, these can be used synonymously. But as you get closer to the purchasing stage you will start to notice distinct commonalities and differences between these three over-generalized definitions. For example: An industrial kiln and furnace with similar specifications can be distinguished from one another purely on their intended area of application. So, how can you classify thermal processing equipment and what exactly is the difference between an industrial kiln, an oven, and a…

At Thermcraft, we supply various furnace specifications to the whole spectrum of construction and production industries. As leading furnace suppliers, we create customized heating systems and mechanisms for all purposes and processes. A significant percentage of our orders come from the automotive industry. Task-specific Furnace Types Virtually every component and composite of a modern car or vehicle is, at varying frequencies and intensities, exposed to thermal processing. Whether being hardened, normalized, tempered, or treated in some other way, the need for a steady stream of furnace and oven systems keeps furnace suppliers like Thermcraft on our toes. Our team collaborates…

Years of impeccable service and adherence to the highest self-set standards have allowed Thermcraft to carve out a place as leading furnace suppliers. We boast a bespoke, specialized service that is tough to beat. Constantly comparing our products with other furnace suppliers gives us a way to gauge the success of our own systems. Taking a healthy interest in the latest developments from our competitors contributes to our ability to meet consistent levels and satisfy the expectations that our reputation has generated. In the aerospace industry, the need for particular parts set to extremely specific applications is absolutely vital. As…

With years of experience at the forefront of the thermal processing industry, the team at Thermcraft continues to strive for the latest and greatest in heat-treating tools and technologies such as industrial furnace accessories. Using both our current and classic heating creations as a starting point to come up with specified and customized machines, we pride ourselves on being able to blend tried-and-tested methods with cutting-edge modes and modifications. Habitually meeting the heating system standards that we have become so well known for, at Thermcraft, we are not satisfied with ‘satisfactory’. We believe that we are the best in the…

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is an independent non-governmental agency. The ability to act unhindered by outside association allows the organization to give fair and just judgment in all standardized testing situations. Before the emergence of such a well-structured, world-renowned regulatory body, restrictions were few and far between, giving big business free rein. Made up of like-minded, forward-thinking experts whose remit is to provide safer products and services in all major industries, an ISO standard is a highly sought-after stamp of approval. Requiring a 75% vote of confidence, the level of cooperation that goes into the painstaking preparation and…

ISO stands for the International Organization for Standardization. It provides a unified umbrella organization, comprising standard-setting representatives from around the globe who come together collaboratively to share information and reach a collective consensus. Having open access to the latest developments in the standardization sphere, ISO has a hand in the whole or part of most chemical element experiments, conducting regular research to keep its regulations relevant and up to date. Tests such as ISO 10478 are set up to safeguard suppliers of petroleum products with a robust regulatory framework. ISO 10478 Test Overview The Internationally trusted ISO 10478 test specifies…