Advanced Rotary & Rocking Furnace for Thermodynamics and Materials Research

Introduction

High-temperature heat treatment furnaces are essential tools in materials science, thermodynamics research, and industrial processing.

Recently, a UK client asked if we could provide a rotary furnace that can accommodate quartz tubes with an 80 mm diameter and 400 mm heating length.

In response, ZYLAB proposed our Vibrating Rotary Sintering Furnace(Rotary and Rocking Furnace), engineered for high-precision sintering, mixing, and thermal processing. This blog explores its features, benefits, applications, and why UK thermodynamics labs trust ZYLAB.

Understanding Rotary and Rocking Furnaces

What is a Rotary Furnace?

A rotary furnace, or rotating tube furnace, rotates the sample/tube during heating to ensure uniform temperature distribution. Advantages include:

Sintering ceramics and metals evenly
Alloy formation and thermal post-processing
Powder metallurgy
Nanomaterials synthesis

Rotation prevents localized overheating, reduces thermal stress, and ensures consistent material properties.

What is a Rocking Furnace?

A rocking (or vibrating) furnace moves back and forth instead of full rotation, suitable for:

Mixing powders during sintering
Preventing settling or agglomeration
Gentle processing for delicate materials

ZYLAB’s furnace combines rotary and vibrating motion, providing maximum flexibility for various materials and processes.

Key Features of ZYLAB Vibrating Rotary Sintering Furnace(Rotary and Rocking Furnace)

ZYLAB’s furnace integrates precision temperature control, flexible motion, and robust construction to meet demanding applications.

Customizable chamber design
- Customizable chamber design for different tube sizes
Rotary + Vibrating Motion
- Ensures uniform sintering and powder mixing
- Adjustable rotation speed and vibration amplitude
High-Precision Temperature Control
- Multi-zone PID controller with ±1°C accuracy
- Programmable sintering profiles and multi-step thermal curves
High-Quality Heating Elements
- Molybdenum-Doped Fe-Cr-Al Alloy High-Temperature Heating Wirefor stable operation
- Max temperature: 1200.C(<1 hour)
- Working temperature: RT-1100.C(continuing)
Tilting & Material Scraping
- Tiltable chamber simplifies loading/unloading long tubes
- Built-in scraper prevents material settling
Flexible Atmosphere Options
- Operates under vacuum, inert, or controlled atmospheres
Energy Efficiency & Safety
- Even heat distribution reduces energy consumption
- Over-temperature protection, motion interlocks, and alarms
Automation & Data Logging
- 7-inch touch-screen for monitoring
- Supports recipe storage and process reproducibility

These features make the ZYLAB Vibrating Rotary Sintering Furnaces an ideal choice for both research laboratories and industrial R&D environments.

Applications

ZYLAB’s Rotary and Rocking Furnace supports:

Ceramics Sintering: Dense, uniform ceramics with reduced thermal stress
Metal Alloy Formation: Even heat distribution for high-quality alloys
Powder Metallurgy: Prevents particle segregation for homogeneous sintering
Nanomaterials Synthesis: Maintains nanoparticle uniformity
Electrode & Functional Materials: Uniform sintering for battery electrodes and functional films

Why UK Thermodynamics Companies Trust and Choose ZYLAB

Proven Expertise: Years of experience with rotary and rocking furnaces
Tailored Solutions: Custom configurations for unique client needs
High-Quality Materials: Premium insulation, heating elements, and chambers
Global Client Base: Trusted by universities, research institutes, and industrial labs
Reliable：Professional, attentive, and timely technical support

Conclusion

ZYLAB’s Rotary and Rocking Furnace offers:

Adjustable rotary and rocking motion
Multi-zone PID temperature control
Robust, customizable construction

It ensures uniform sintering, reproducibility, and reliable long-term operation, making ZYLAB a trusted partner for advanced research and industrial applications.