Tube Furnaces
Tube furnaces heat samples inside a separate process tube for applications including thermal processing, material testing, and controlled gas-flow work. McQueen Labs offers Lindberg/Blue M™ Mini-Mite™, 1100°C, and 1200°C split-hinge tube-furnace configurations.
Compare operating temperature, heated length, compatible tube dimensions, heating zones, and controller options. Check electrical requirements, safety features, and which components are included with your selected configuration. For inert-atmosphere work, confirm the tube, end seals, gas connections, and operating limits together. Browse Tube Furnace Accessories for related components, or compare Box Furnaces for chamber-based heating and direct access to sample vessels.
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Lindberg/Blue M™ 1200°C Split-Hinge Tube FurnacesAs low as $4,511.00
Frequently Asked Questions
Which temperature and tube dimensions should I compare?
Compare the model’s operating-temperature range, heated length, and compatible tube dimensions against your process requirements. McQueen Labs lists 1100°C and 1200°C tube-furnace families, but temperature rating alone does not establish tube compatibility or usable heated length. Review the selected configuration’s specifications and confirm any required tube adapters before ordering.
What is the difference between single-zone and multizone tube furnaces?
A single-zone furnace has one controlled heating region; a multizone furnace provides separately controlled regions along the heated length. The Lindberg/Blue M™ 1100°C Tube Furnaces product description lists three zones with three programmable controllers, one for each zone. Compare the zone arrangement and ramp-and-dwell capabilities with the temperature profile your process requires.
Can a tube furnace be used with an inert atmosphere?
Suitability depends on the complete configuration, including the process tube, end seals, gas connections, and operating limits. McQueen Labs’ Tube Furnaces page identifies controlled gas-flow and inert-atmosphere workflows as selection considerations. Confirm those components together for your intended process; the furnace temperature rating alone does not establish gas-tightness or vacuum suitability.
Can I use a tube furnace horizontally or vertically?
Some models support both orientations. McQueen Labs states that Lindberg/Blue M™ 1200°C Split-Hinge Tube Furnaces can be configured for horizontal or vertical use. Check the selected model’s configuration requirements before choosing an orientation. Do not assume this applies to every tube furnace in the category.
Are controllers, adapters, and electrical components included?
Included components vary by product family and configuration. The 1100°C Tube Furnaces description lists one set of two tube adapters and specifies that a power cord and hardwiring are required. The 1200°C Split-Hinge Tube Furnaces listing states that independent digital temperature-control modules are sold separately, with standard or programmable options. Check the selected product’s included and required components before completing your order.