Drying is the process used to reduce the moisture content of a substance by heating it to a specific temperature. The drying oven’s temperature can be controlled to allow hot air to circulate in the chamber to make sure the substance is dried uniformly. Drying is used by many industries such as pharmaceuticals, materials testing, research and development, coatings and more. Carbolite offers custom solutions for drying ovens to support different applications.

Carbolite focuses on fan-assisted ovens that allow air to circulate within the oven's chamber, providing faster and more efficient drying. A fan speed control option can be utilised to reduce the air movement around the chamber. A moisture extraction or a stoving and curing option can be made available for the extraction of water vapours or flammable volatiles. Check out the Carbolite products page for more information on international standards and the custom solutions available for each oven.

The typical operating temperature of a laboratory oven is entirely dependent on the application requirements. Carbolite supplies ovens with temperatures ranging up to 300°C for applications such as drying and moisture extraction. For applications such as annealing, Carbolite offers ovens that require temperatures up to 600 or 700°C.

Consider the required volume, maximum temperature, temperature uniformity and if the sample is a compact solid or loose powder. It is important to consider your specific application. If the main purpose is the drying of samples, it may be beneficial to consider modifications specifically designed for moisture extraction. Similarly, if the samples contain solvents, explosion relief panels and other options designed to relieve pressure and reduce the risk of explosions are required.