The Lab-Line 3618 is a vacuum oven engineered for controlled heating and drying under reduced pressure. It delivers precise temperature management across a range of 2.3 cu ft chamber volume, suitable for laboratory and industrial thermal processing, vacuum embedding, curing, plating, and related procedures requiring uniform heating in a vacuum environment.
## Technical Specifications
**Chamber & Construction**
• Internal volume: 2.3 cu ft (65.1 L)
• Chamber dimensions: 14″ W × 20″ D × 14″ H (36 × 51 × 36 cm)
• Interior: stainless steel; exterior: heavy gauge powder-coated steel
• Insulation: 3-inch glass wool
• Exterior dimensions: 22.0″ × 25.0″ × 25.0″
• Weight: 295 lb (134 kg)
**Temperature Control**
• Operating range: ambient +5°C to 220°C (428°F)
• Hydraulic thermostat with ±1.5°C accuracy
• Temperature uniformity: ±5°C at 100°C under 25″ Hg vacuum
• Dual display options: dial thermometer (5°C increments) or LED display (1°C increments)
• Rise time: 2 hours from ambient to 100°C
• Radiant warm-wall heating system for uniform distribution
**Vacuum System**
• Vacuum range: 0–30″ Hg
• Three-way front-mounted valve for evacuation, venting, and inert gas purging
• Independent vacuum and purge needle valves
• Vacuum fittings: 0.25″ I.D. tubing
• Capable of nitrogen and argon gas purging
**Door & Access**
• Silicone gasket for vacuum seal
• Positive latch mechanism
• Polycarbonate safety shield on door glass
**Electrical**
• Voltage: 120V or 240V, 50/60 Hz
• Amperage: 13.3 A
• Power: 1600 W
## Key Features
• Two removable stacking aluminum shelves included
• Silicone door gasket ensures vacuum integrity
• Radiant heating minimizes temperature gradients
• Dual valve configuration permits independent vacuum and purge control
## Typical Applications
• Materials drying and moisture removal
• Vacuum curing processes
• Vacuum embedding procedures
• Electroplating preparation
• Laboratory thermal processing under controlled pressure
## Compatibility & Integration
Vacuum pump sold separately. Accepts 0.25″ I.D. tubing for external vacuum and purge lines.
