Vacuum Oven Applications
"Nature abhors a vacuum…" Sir Isaac Newton
In a Vacuum Oven, the thermal processes occur in an airtight chamber where a desired level of vacuum has been applied using an external vacuum pump (not included). With a vacuum oven the entire application can take place under vacuum or a controlled atmosphere can be created through the introduction of an inert gas. Vacuum ovens can help in the prevention of surface reactions (such as oxidation), decontaminating samples (removing lubricants for example) as well as for speeding up the out gassing process. When determining the process you will use for a vacuum oven bear in mind that you will need to size a pump to meet this application. This requires defining the appropriate chamber size, the level of vacuum desired, and how quickly you will need to reach that desired vacuum level.
Another important consideration is what type of material will be processed. The SHEL LAB Vacuum Ovens come standard equipped with silicone gaskets. While these gaskets resist a wide variety of temperatures and pressures they can breakdown in the presence of solvents and acids. For solvent applications we recommend using the Buna M gaskets, and for acidic applications the Fluorosilicone gaskets.
1425 (16L – 0.6 cu. ft.) Bench Top Vacuum Oven
1445 (47L – 1.7 cu. ft.) Bench Top Vacuum Oven
1465 (127.5L – 4.5 cu. ft.) Vacuum Oven
VPX9 (255L – 9 cu. ft.) Large Capacity Vacuum Station
- Moisture Determination
- Out Gassing Solids
- Aging Tests
- Plating
- Chemical Resistance Studies
- Drying of Paper, Rubber, and Textiles
- Desiccating
- Dry Sterilization
- Out Gassing Liquids
- Vacuum Storage
- Electronic Process Control
The SHEL LAB Vacuum Ovens are equipped with silicone gaskets. While these gaskets resist a wide variety of temperatures and pressures, they can breakdown in the presence of solvents and acids. For solvent applications, we recommend using Buna gaskets. For acidic applications, we recommend using Fluorosilicone or Viton® gaskets.
For more information about the gaskets we offer, see our Vacuum Oven Gasket Guide.