Firing Furnace helps solar manufacturers increase yield.

Despatch Industries    Lakeville, MN 55044
Sep 17, 2012 Safire firing furnace, together with DriTech dryer, provide solar manufacturers with ability to properly segment, control, and adjust key process parameters to achieve optimal product yield, quality, and consistency. Without exhibiting any lane-to-lane influences, dual independent chambers ensure maximum firing repeatability and capability for cell efficiency optimization.

Temperature and Process Controller facilitates oven operation.

Despatch Industries    Lakeville, MN 55044
Feb 01, 2012 With integrated data logging capabilities, Protocol 3(TM) enables users to obtain historic process data for analysis and reporting. Microprocessor-based unit provides hi-limit control, built-in real-time clock, USB port for configuration set-up and export of data files, password protection of configuration parameters, and 5 output relays that signal user-specified events to external alarm devices. Users can choose Modbus or Ethernet communications for remote start and programming via PC.

PC-Based Process Control System targets composite curing market.

Despatch Industries    Lakeville, MN 55044
Oct 12, 2011 Focal Point(TM) fully controls curing process and documents all process information, providing traceability and validation of part quality on all Despatch composite curing ovens. System offers precise process control with lead-lag temperature control and recipe editor for programming temperature and vacuum profiles. During curing cycle, run status and all process values can be monitored from display panel. Also, remote modules can be added and communicate with oven PLC via Ethernet.

Oxidation Ovens have low power design.

Despatch Industries    Lakeville, MN 55044
Aug 23, 2011 Available as optional feature on Oxidation Ovens, ACER Atmosphere Control, Energy Reduction Technology(TM) consists of 2 separate airflow systems that function simultaneously. In addition to minimizing heater power, option eliminates direct process chamber exhaust and provides controlled, balanced air in process chamber. ACER(TM) also optimizes operator safety through removal of fugitive emissions without requiring external hoods.

IR Firing Furnace improves efficiency via zone-based controls.

Despatch Industries    Lakeville, MN 55044
Aug 11, 2011 CF Series is available with SolectFire(TM) Technology, which provides flexibility to upstream processes and alternative pastes. Specifically, it opens firing process window and gives operator control of top and bottom of each firing zone. Each side of cell can also be fired at different temperatures. Decoupling technology, also standard, lets solar cell manufacturers make specific adjustments and modifications to firing profiles to accommodate different pastes and cell architectures.

Benchtop Oven offers temperatures up to 1,000°F.

Despatch Industries    Lakeville, MN 55044
Feb 09, 2011 Featuring horizontal, recirculating airflow, Model RFF1-42 is designed to ensure temperature uniformity throughout oven. Temperature range and small benchtop footprint make oven suitable for laboratory use, process development work, and small batch applications. Unit is also available with Class A option for use with applications involving flammable solvents.

Class A Benchtop Oven targets laboratory applications. .

Despatch Industries    Lakeville, MN 55044
Feb 09, 2011 Designed to meet Class A requirements for applications dealing with flammable solvents, Model LAC1-38 provides horizontal, uniform airflow and temperatures up to 260°C. Unit contains stainless steel interior, UL industrial control panel, and forced exhaust assembly with purge timer, foil membrane pressure relief, and airflow switch to meet NFPA 86 requirements.

Rapid Thermal Shock Tool targets solar cell producers.

Despatch Industries    Lakeville, MN 55044
Sep 29, 2008 Designed for applying low temperature thermal profile to solar cells, In-Line Rapid Thermal Shock (IL-RTS) tool is compatible with any firing furnace without need for additional automation equipment. It rapidly cools cells after moving through firing furnace to stabilize thermal stresses, and then warms them in controlled environment to prevent condensation. Tool's exit table accepts cell tester automation equipment, providing manufacturers with completely seamless in-line process.

Diffusion Systems are used in solar cell manufacturing.

Despatch Industries    Lakeville, MN 55044
Nov 09, 2006 Models DCF-3625 and DCF-3630 integrated in-line diffusion systems deliver homogenous emitters to create solar cells. Built on infrared diffusion furnace and firing furnace lines, system combines in-line doper, infrared dopant chemistry, and ECN process technology.

Front Loading Oven comes in 3 standard work chamber sizes.

Despatch Industries    Lakeville, MN 55044
Nov 09, 2006 Designed for initial testing and routine calibration verification, PTC Series ovens are equipped with casters for mobility, and include removable end caps that allow several ovens to be connected. Units feature adjustable air flow for temperature uniformity, and are manufactured with lift-assisted doors for loading and unloading equipment. Applications include burn-in and qualification testing of down-hole electronic logging equipment in petroleum industry.