Vulcan muffle furnace acceptance by US laboratory

2023-09-22
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Acceptance of Vulcan muffle furnace purchased by a materials laboratory in the United States

The client is a materials laboratory in the United States. As the projects undertaken by the laboratory continue to demand higher precision in temperature control for material processing, the existing muffle furnace‘s limitations in lifespan, temperature accuracy, and heating efficiency are no longer sufficient for current research needs. Following extensive discussions, the laboratory management has resolved to purchase a new muffle furnace that offers enhanced temperature control precision, uniform heating, and an intelligent control system. A dedicated procurement team has been established within the laboratory to carry out thorough market research on various domestic and international muffle furnace brands. They compared and analyzed key factors such as technical specifications, user reviews, and after-sales service. Following several rounds of technical discussions and on-site inspections, the Vulcan furnace was selected and a procurement agreement was signed, specifically stipulating a temperature control accuracy of ±1℃, a temperature variation within the furnace of no more than 5℃, and the provision of comprehensive installation, commissioning, and operation training services by Vulcan furnace.

Vulcan Furnace promptly designs and customizes products based on customer requirements, and collaborates with them for acceptance checks. The customers, being very professional, have equipped themselves with essential testing tools such as temperature calibrators and multimeters. An acceptance team comprising laboratory supervisors, technical experts, and representatives from the user department has been organized to ensure a professional and comprehensive inspection. Subsequently, the acceptance team conducted the inspection from the following aspects.

1.Appearance inspection: Initially, the acceptance team verifies the integrity of the external packaging, then unpacks the equipment to inspect for any transportation damage, intact appearance, and completeness of accessories.

2.Temperature control accuracy: Testing is conducted by setting various temperature points, comparing with calibrated thermometers to ensure that the deviation between the actual temperature and the set value remains within ±1℃.

3.Heating uniformity: Multiple temperature measurement points are placed in the furnace to assess the temperature difference after reaching the set temperature, ensuring that the temperature variation within the furnace does not exceed 5℃.

4.Control system function: The intelligent control system’s ability to accurately execute preset programs is tested, including remote control, alarm system, and data recording.

5.Safety performance inspection: The sealing of the furnace door, overheat protection, power outage protection, and other safety measures are checked for proper functionality.

6.Document review: The equipment’s user manual, warranty card, and certificate of conformity are reviewed for completeness and validity.

After a series of rigorous tests, the Vulcan muffle furnace met all customer procurement requirements and was accepted without any issues.

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