More and more companies are using split tube furnaces to provide their company with quality product. Split furnaces can produce temperatures up to and above 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit. The most common use for a split tube furnace is in semi-conductor manufacturing, however these furnaces are also used in the production of many other industrial products.

Split tube furnaces are available with two different heating options. Horizontal furnaces are designed for lower temperature applications while vertical heating furnaces are equipped for high temperature requirements. When your company is purchasing a split tube furnace, you will need to decide between a new or used furnace and between a horizontal or vertical furnace.

1. Use vertical split tube furnaces for products that require high temperatures.

2. Horizontal split tube furnaces are used for products that require 2,900 degrees Fahrenheit or lower.

3. Review used and refurbished split tube furnaces to get your company the best possible price.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Find a vertical split tube furnace

Vertical split tube furnaces are used for products that require at least 2,900 degrees Fahrenheit. Suppliers of split tube furnaces keep information about their furnaces on hand to help customers make the best decisions regarding the split tube furnace that fits the company's needs.

I recommend: Visit the Micropyretics Heaters International website to find vertical split tube furnace info and products. Dynalab Corp. has vertical split tube furnaces for high temperature jobs. Review GENEQ Inc.’s catalog to find high quality, stand-alone, vertical split tube furnaces.

Locate horizontal split tube furnaces

Horizontal split tube furnaces are designed for use on products that do not need to create temperatures 2,900 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. Horizontal split tube furnaces are available in single zone, three zone and hinged split tube furnace styles. The furnaces are also available in countertop and stand-alone models to match your design and space requirements.

I recommend: Browse Elite Thermal Systems' product page for single zone and three zone horizontal split tube furnaces. Visit the Lenton website to find horizontal split tube furnaces heated with spiral wire coils inside ceramic tubes. Thermcraft is one of the world's leading makers of split tube furnaces. Visit their website to see their complete line of single zone, three zone and hinged split tube furnaces.

Save money with used split tube furnace products

Companies desiring to save on overhead costs may want to buy used or refurbished split tube furnaces. Used and refurbished split tube furnaces can save a company up to 75% on the price of the furnace. These used furnaces are great for small companies or for those just starting out.

I recommend: Find split tube furnaces from all major manufacturers at SciQuip. With more than 20 years experience in refurbishing split tube furnaces, HiTechTrader.com provides a wide variety of refurbished furnaces. Find used vertical and horizontal split tube furnaces and controller systems at the Labec website.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Split furnaces can heat products to temperatures of more than 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit. Use burn protection safety gear when operating any split tube furnace.