Temperature uniformity

Designed with sample protection as a priority

Your laboratory oven is an invaluable part of your daily workflow, enabling simple glassware drying to the most complex, controlled heating applications. Our heating and drying ovens portfolio ensures temperature stability and reproducibility for all your desired application needs. Helping to enable maximum efficiency, safety, and ease of use, Thermo Scientific Heratherm heating and drying ovens are designed with sample protection as a top priority. 


Understanding Gravity and Mechanical convection

How Gravity Convection works

Gravity Convection Oven

In a gravity convection oven, the temperature distribution is based on warm air moving upwards (see above). There is no fan that actively distributes the air inside the chamber. The benefit of this technology is very low air turbulences for gentle drying and heating.

 

 

How Mechanical Convection works

Mechanical Convection Oven

In a mechanical convection (or forced air) oven an integrated fan actively moves the air inside the chamber – resulting in an even temperature distribution throughout the chamber (see above). One benefit is optimal temperature uniformity for reproducible results, for example in material testing and for drying protocols with very tight temperature requirements. Another advantage is a much faster drying process compared to gravity convection. When opening the door, the temperature will recover faster to the set temperature level in a mechanical convection oven.

Top reasons to invest in our lab heating and drying ovens

  • Energy efficient, increased cost effectiveness, reduced environmental impact
  • Unique door design reduces heat emission 
  • Timer for effective usage and additional energy savings 
  • Space saving footprint without compromising volume
  • Flexible shelving system allows for optimal space utilization
  • Smart safety system surveys functionality of oven consistently
  • Temperature uniformity as good as +/-1.3°C at 150°C
  • Automatic audible and visual overtemperature alarm
  • Access port for data logging with independent sensors 
  • Low external surface temperature for easy handling
  • Easy-to-read, large vacuum fluorescent display
  • Easy setting with intuitive interface
  • Easy cleaning with rounded corners 

All units include the following features:
  • Stainless steel interior and rounded edges for easy cleaning
  • Easy to use Microprocessor control
  • Many shelving positions available for flexible use of chamber space
  • Overtemperature alarm
  • All table top units are easily stackable

See chart below for unit specific features

 

General Protocol

Advanced Protocol

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Protocol Security

 
SizeTable TopLarge CapacityTable TopLarge CapacityTable Top
Temperature
range
50°C - 250℃50°C - 330°C50°C - 250℃50°C - 330°C
Temperature
uniformity/stability
Good PerformanceBest PerformanceBest Performance
Gravity convectionchoicechoicechoice
Mechanical convectionchoicechoicechoice
Adjustable fan speed5 speeds2 speeds5 speeds
Timer functionOn / OffChoice of weekly, hourly
or real time
Choice of weekly, hourly
or real time
Programmable
(ramps/dwells)
Boost function for accelerated heat-up
Automatic undertemperature alarm
Door alarm
Lockable door
Exterior FinishCoated SteelCoated SteelCoated Steel or Stainless Steel
Products by electrical requirements
Stainless Steel or 
Stainless Steel or 

Lab heating and drying ovens for special applications

Specialty OvenApplication
Precision High-Performance Ovens

Benefit from the uniform heating, precise temperature control and fast drying of these high-performance ovens.

Precision Compact OvensConserve valuable benchtop space with a compact heating and drying oven featuring mechanical or gravity convection. Ideal for drying and baking applications.
Flammable solvent
Flammable solvent

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Options for all applications

Heratherm ovens are available in mechanical models with superior temperature control and uniformity; or with gentle gravity convection, perfect for materials sensitive to airflow.

Learn more about Heratherm ovens.


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