Rehm Thermal Systems    Blauberen   Germany
Jul 16, 2009 Along with belt speeds to 6 m/min and max throughput of up to 5,700 wph, RDS 2100 and RDS 3000 offer process and thermal control features that enable PV manufacturers to promote efficiency and yield. Drying process combines either 5 or 7 IR zones and one central convection zone, delivering temperature profiling adjustable for precision and flexibility. Horizontal throughput systems ensure safe transport through oven via mesh belt or pin chain for up to 3 lanes.

SunStar Heating Products, Inc.    Charlotte, NC 28236
Jul 15, 2009 Providing wall or floor mounting, SunStar® Models SC18 and SC30 feature Piezo Spark Ignition System for instant start-up without electricity. Units come with top-mounted manual controls or non-electric automatic thermostatic controls. Oxygen Detection Safety Pilot automatically shuts off gas supply should oxygen in room fall below minimum level. SC18 and SC30 natural gas models are rated to 18,000 and 30,000 BTU/hr, while propane gas models are rated 16,500 and 27,000 BTU/hr, respectively.

Brooks Instrument    Hatfield, PA 19440
Jul 14, 2009 Employing heated gas for liquid vaporization, DLI vaporizer delivers chemically pure vapor that is free of decomposition byproducts or liquid carry-over. Vaporizer can accept multiple liquid inlets and generate mixed vapors. Unit is available in designs to accommodate wide range of liquid properties such as low vapor pressures (sub 1 Torr), low flow rates (sub 5 g/hr), and high flow rates (more than 15 kg/hr). Product is offered as fully integrated system or as individual components.

Rehm Thermal Systems    Blauberen   Germany
Jul 13, 2009 Featuring transport speeds up to 6 m/min and multiple lanes, RFS Firing System and RFS-D combination Drying and Firing System promote efficiency and yield for PV manufacturers. Flexible transport systems enable 1-, 2-, and 3-lane handling of wafers, while separate heating and cooling zone transports optimize cooling gradient and shorten necessary cooling zone length. Other features include residue management system, profile control and process monitoring, as well as gas management.

Greenheck    Schofield, WI 54476 0410
Jul 07, 2009 Using aluminum core (plate), cross-flow plate exchanger Model PVe recovers up to 60% of energy in exhaust airstream and returns it to supply air. It features stainless steel drain pans, removable hinged doors, belt drive blowers with adjustable pulleys, pitched roof, and integral lifting points and lift locations. Delivering performance of 1,000-6,000 cfm, unit is suited for garage exhaust, welding shops and areas with dry climates.

Paragon Industries, L.P.    Mesquite, TX 75149
Jun 24, 2009 Designed to fire porcelain, stoneware, china, ceramics, and decals, Caldera XL and Caldera XL-KS pottery kilns are 7½ in. square x 9 in. deep inside and made with 3 in. thick insulating firebricks. Caldera XL comes with digital temperature controller, while switch-operated Caldera XL-KS features Autocone Kiln Sitter. Kilns were designed for testing glazes and glaze application ideas before running production quantities in larger kiln.

Centorr/Vacuum Industries, Inc.    Nashua, NH 03062
Jun 17, 2009 Multipurpose LF series is suited for high temperature vacuum or inert gas treatment of metals and ceramics, reactive studies and small scale sintering studies. It has operating temperature of up to 2,000°C in vacuum or in inert gas and offers all metal hot zone of 3 in. dia by 5 in. high with ultra clean tungsten mesh heating elements and tungsten/molybdenum heat shields. Operating pressure ranges from 2 psig to vacuum of 10-3 or 10-6 Torr depending on vacuum system selected.

Electronic Development Laboratories, Inc.    Danville, VA 24540
Jun 08, 2009 With fluid immersion depth of over 9 in., MSB-500 is suited for benchtop comparison calibrations of SPRTs and thermocouples from 180-500°C. It achieves 10 mK stabilities and uniformity using less than 14 lb of salt, and features built in RS-232 communication, and touch screen interface pre-programmed with standard calibration points for simple one-touch settings. Safety features include independent low and high cutout and stainless steel grating to protect dual stirring blades.

Grieve Corporation, The    Round Lake, IL 60073-2898
May 21, 2009 Utilizing 80 kW Incoloy-sheathed tubular elements to heat two 34 x 54 x 72 in. workspaces, 500°F No. 1010 includes 10,000 cfm, 7½ hp recirculating blower, which provides horizontal airflow to common central duct system. Electrically heated oven has 4 in. thick insulated walls, Type 304 stainless steel interior with continuously backwelded seams, stainless steel exterior with No. 4 brushed finish, and 24 x 24 x 6 in. thick HEPA fresh air filter with 2 in. prefilter.

Asahi/America    Malden, MA 02148
May 21, 2009 Available in PFA, E-CTFE, PVDF, and PP, Polytetra Series heat exchangers can divert flow to side of shell, to avoid high fluid flow forces that may damage thin-wall internal tubes of shell and tube style heat exchanger. Customizable heat exchangers are suited for electroplating industries and clean chemistry applications, such as photovoltaic and semiconductor processes.

Nordson Corp., Packaging Systems    Duluth, GA 30097
May 19, 2009 Without requiring inert gas, PURBlue(TM) 4 adhesive application systems simplify use of moisture-cure reactive (PUR) hot melt adhesives from 2, 3, or 4 kg foil-encased slugs. Small amount of adhesive is heated, as needed, as to reduce thermal stress and protect bonding characteristics of unused PUR. Pneumatic piston optimizes contact between adhesive and melting grid, while graphical controls facilitate programming and operation.

Easy Heat Inc.    East Granby, CT 06026
May 18, 2009 Warm Tiles® DFT 120 V floor warming cable kit allows contractors to install full floor warming coverage simply by lacing free form cable on floor wherever heated area is required. Cables can be used over variety of substrates including plywood, backer board, and concrete, and are placed 3 in. apart in typical room above heated area, and 1.5 in. apart for room above unheated area, on concrete slabs, or in high heat loss room. Kits are available for heating areas from 11-108 sq ft.

Elma Electronic Inc.    Fremont, CA 94538
Apr 29, 2009 Aluminum based black anodized Elma front panel heat sinks dissipate heat while covering open sections of enclosure. Cooling fin extrusion has width of 42 HP and comes in 1U high increments. Each fin is built upon 1.5 HP pitch to leave enough space in between for screw heads. Heat sink front panels come in various sizes and configurations, but are specifically designed for 19 in. technology. EMC versions with mounting bracket for gaskets are also available.

Torrey Pines Scientific, Inc.    Carlsbad, CA 92010
Apr 22, 2009 Offering stirring speeds from 100-1,500 rpm, EchoTherm(TM) HP50 and HS50 Digital Hot Plates and Digital Stirring Hot Plates feature membrane keyboard and full function LCD, where target and actual sample or plate temperature, stirring speed, and timer are continuously visible. Heater tops are 6 x 6 in. square and feature 400 W heaters. They are available in milled-flat cast aluminum or ceramic with temperatures that can be set to 400°C and 450°C, respectively.

Grieve Corporation, The    Round Lake, IL 60073-2898
Apr 15, 2009 Equipped with 18 kW Nichrome wire heating elements, 350° Model 832 uses 4,100 cfm, 3 hp recirculating blower to provide downward vertical airflow to load. Electrically heated oven has aluminized steel interior/exterior with 4 in. insulated walls. Measuring 24 in. wide, Chemglas 5 x 5 mesh fiberglass fabric conveyor belt is coated with Teflon® and powered by ¼ hp motor with variable speeds from 1.5-30 ipm. Photoelectric eyes senses belt position and shifts steering roller.

Grieve Corporation, The    Round Lake, IL 60073-2898
Apr 15, 2009 Providing 60 x 60 x 60 in. workspace, No. 837 is equipped with 180 kW nickel chrome wire coils supported by stainless steel framework, and rear wall-mounted, heat-resisting alloy recirculating fan, powered by 25 hp motor with V-belt drive and water-cooled bearings. Eight inch thick insulated walls comprise 3 in. of 2,300°F ceramic fiber and 5 in. block insulation, while 7 in. floor insulation is made from 5 in. of 2,300°F firebrick and 2 in. of block insulation.

Hoffman    Anoka, MN 55303 1778
Apr 14, 2009 Compatible with 48 Vdc and 115 Vac power supplies, CLIMAGUARD outdoor heat exchangers are double-crimped and dip-sealed to prevent harsh environmental elements from entering enclosure. With support for both surface- or recess-mounting, lab- and field-tested units are UL Type 12/3R/4 rated and Telcordia GR-487 capable. Maximum 2,000 W of heater option is available on dc and ac volt heaters, and variable-speed blowers come standard on dc-powered units for noise free operation.

Steinel America Inc.    Bloomington, MN 55420
Apr 10, 2009 Offering air delivery rate up to 23 cfm, Professional Heat Blower Series feature color-coded temperature keys, which lock in specific temperatures from 200 to 1,200°F, to enable at-a-glance verification. Adjustable stand supports the blower during bench work and stores temperature keys when not in use, and balanced design helps reduce fatigue during long-term, hand-held use. Applications include window tinting, packaging, shrink wrapping, thawing pipes, and working with plastics.

Lucifer Furnaces, Inc.    Warrington, PA 18976 2088
Mar 27, 2009 Available in 4 sizes with chambers from 9 x 12 x 14 in. to 12 x 14 x 24 in., Red Devil Dual Chamber Series conserves space by situating hardening chamber above drawing oven. Chambers hold 25 lb/ft² of hearth area and come with horizontal swing door, which has safety switch that automatically shuts off power when door opens. Upper hardening chamber is rated to 2,200°F, while lower draw chamber heats to 1,200°F and uses stainless steel recirculating fan for uniform heat.

Esco Micro Pte Ltd    Singapore 486777  China
Mar 24, 2009 Equipped with ergonomic and intuitive interfaces, Isotherm® Laboratory Ovens and Incubators utilize Solaris(TM) Pre-Heat Chamber Technology for temperature uniformity. Heat is transmitted into the chamber via 4-zone heated air jacket, and VentiFlow(TM) Ventilation System offers adjustable fan speed and air exchange rates to meet application requirements. Also included, SmartSense(TM) Microprocessor PID Controls regulate temperature to user set-point and facilitate access to data.