Nabertherm High-Temperature Muffle Furnaces with SiC Rod Heating (1600 °C)
The Nabertherm LHTC 1600C Muffle Furnace is a “Made in Germany” tabletop unit for research and dental labs. It features durable SiC rod heating for **extremely fast heat-up (25-30 min)**. Ideal for sintering zirconium oxide. Comes standard with a C550 controller.
The Nabertherm LHTC/LHTCT high-temperature muffle furnaces are compact, “Made in Germany” all-rounders for research and the laboratory. They are a perfect choice when you require extremely fast heat-up times. In fact, depending on the model, these furnaces can reach temperature in just **25-30 minutes**. This makes them ideal for sintering technical ceramics, such as zirconium oxide dental bridges.
Their performance comes from durable **SiC (Silicon Carbide) heating rods**, which are long-lasting and offer very good protection against chemical interaction. Furthermore, the furnace features a dual-shell housing with additional fan cooling to maintain a low surface temperature. This series comes standard with the advanced C550 controller for complex, multi-segment programming.
Standard Equipment:
Every LHTC/LHTCT furnace includes these premium “Made in Germany” features:
- Max Temperature: 1550 °C or 1600 °C (working temp 1500 °C for long dwells).
- Extremely Fast Heat-Up: Achieves Tmax in as little as 25 minutes.
- SiC Rod Heating: Durable, easy-to-replace SiC heating elements.
- Door Options: Available as a flap door (LHTC) that can be used as a work platform, or a space-saving lift door (LHTCT).
- Advanced Controller: Comes standard with the powerful **C550 controller** (10 programs, 20 segments).
- Active Cooling: A dual-shell housing made of textured stainless steel with additional fan cooling.
- RCF-Free Insulation: Exclusive use of high-quality, non-carcinogenic insulation materials.
- Venting System: Adjustable air inlet opening and an exhaust air opening in the roof.
- Quiet Operation: Uses solid-state relays for low-noise heating.
- Data Recording: Includes NTLog Basic for recording process data via a USB flash drive.
You can upgrade your Nabertherm LHTC high-temperature furnace with a range of optional accessories for process-specific tasks, including atmosphere control and multi-level charging.
Available Options & Accessories:
- Over-Temperature Limiter: A critical safety feature (thermal protection class 2) with an adjustable cutout temperature to protect the furnace and your valuable load.
- Atmosphere Control:
- Protective Gas Connection: A connection to purge the furnace with non-flammable process gases (note: not gas-tight).
- Gas Supply Systems: Available as manual or fully automatic gas supply systems.
- Stackable Saggars: We offer stackable saggars for loading on up to two or three levels, depending on the furnace model (ideal for dental bridges).
- Process Control Software: Integrate your furnace with the powerful VCD software package for comprehensive, PC-based process control, monitoring, and documentation.
Related Products:
These furnaces are part of our complete range of Nabertherm laboratory products. For high-temperature processes in a tube, see our RHTC Series Tube Furnaces.
The Nabertherm LHTC/LHTCT Series is available in 3 compact, tabletop models, with a choice of 1550 °C or 1600 °C maximum temperatures.
LHTC/LHTCT Series Model Specifications
| Model | Tmax (°C) | Inner (w x d x h) mm | Volume (L) | Outer (W x D x H) mm | Load (kW) | Electrical | Weight (kg) | Heat-up (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LHTCT 01/16 | 1550 | 110 x 120 x 120 | 1.5 | 340 x 335 x 485+255 | 3.5 | 1-Phase | 20 | 30 |
| LHTC(T) 03/16 | 1600 | 120 x 210 x 120 | 3.0 | 415 x 545 x 490 | 8.5 | 3-Phase | 38 | 30 |
| LHTC(T) 08/16 | 1600 | 170 x 290 x 170 | 8.0 | 490 x 625 x 540 | 12.5 | 3-Phase | 58 | 25 |
Note: Heating time is to Tmax -100 K. Outer dimensions (H) for LHTCT models include opened lift door. Outer dimensions may vary with options.