Tube Furnace
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M-Kube supplies a comprehensive range of tube furnaces in Australia, engineered for high-temperature heating, sintering, annealing, CVD processing, and advanced materials research. Our laboratory tube furnaces deliver excellent temperature uniformity, precise programmable control, and long-term operational reliability—making them ideal for universities, battery research centres, semiconductor labs, and industrial heat treatment facilities.
Whether you require a horizontal tube furnace, vertical tube furnace, vacuum tube furnace, or multi-zone system, M-Kube provides flexible, high-performance solutions tailored to research and production environments.
Key Features
- Single-zone, dual-zone, and multi-zone configurations available
- Advanced PID programmable temperature controller (30–50 segments)
- Options for vacuum operation, inert gas, and controlled atmosphere
- Compatible with quartz tubes or alumina tubes
- Over-temperature protection with automatic power shut-off
- High-purity insulation for fast heating and excellent temperature uniformity
- Digital display with optional 7-inch touchscreen interface
- Custom furnace designs available for specialised applications
Available Tube Furnace Models
M-Kube offers a comprehensive range of tube furnace models designed to support different temperature ranges, heating configurations, and experimental requirements. From routine laboratory heat treatment to advanced materials research, our tube furnaces are available in multiple configurations to suit diverse applications.
1) Horizontal Tube Furnace
The horizontal tube furnace is one of the most widely used laboratory furnaces, featuring high-purity quartz or alumina tubes. It supports operation under vacuum, inert gas, or air atmospheres, making it suitable for a broad range of thermal processes.
Key Features:
- Temperature range: 300°C to 1600°C
- Heating rate: ≤20°C/min
- Excellent temperature uniformity and stable performance
- Automatic over-temperature protection
- Suitable for sintering, annealing, CVD, heat treatment, and materials research
- Optional vacuum system and controlled atmosphere setup
- Optional 7-inch HD touchscreen controller
2) Multi-Zone Tube Furnace
The multi-zone tube furnace is designed for applications requiring temperature gradients or staged heating profiles. Each heating zone operates independently, enabling precise thermal control across the tube length.
Key Features:
- Available in 2-zone, 3-zone, and 5-zone configurations
- Independent temperature control for each zone
- Ideal for CVD, pyrolysis, gradient sintering, coating processes, and nanomaterial synthesis
- Suitable for advanced materials R&D and semiconductor research
3) Vertical Tube Furnace
The vertical tube furnace is well suited for applications requiring vertical loading, quenching tests, or specialised thermal measurements. Its compact design supports vacuum and controlled atmosphere operation.
Key Features:
- Maximum temperatures:
- 1200°C – HRE Fe-Cr-Al heating elements
- 1400°C – SiC heating elements
- 1600°C – MoSi₂ heating elements
- 30-segment programmable temperature controller
- Double-layer, air-cooled outer shell for operator safety
- Vacuum-compatible design with sealing flange
- Heating rate: ≤20°C/min
- Suitable for material synthesis, quenching experiments, and thermal analysis
4) Rotary Tube Furnace
The rotary tube furnace is specifically designed for applications requiring uniform mixing and continuous heating, making it ideal for powder processing and battery material preparation.
Key Features:
- Maximum operating temperature: 1200°C
- 50-segment programmable controller
- Tube rotation speed: 0–10 RPM
- Adjustable tilt angle: 0–30° for easy loading and unloading
- Provides uniform mixing, coating, and calcination
- Commonly used for Li-ion battery cathode preparation and powder processing
4) Sliding Tube Furnace
The sliding tube furnace is engineered for experiments requiring rapid heating and fast cooling, such as graphene growth and specialised CVD processes.
Key Features:
- Maximum temperature: 1200°C (HRE Fe-Cr-Al-Mo heating wire)
- Sliding rail mechanism for precise temperature positioning
- Fast heating rate: ≤20°C/min
- Excellent thermal insulation (external surface temperature <50°C)
- Integrated gas mixing system with flow meters
- HD touchscreen interface
- Suitable for CVD experiments, atmosphere sintering, and advanced materials research
Typical Technical Specifications: Tube Furnace
| Parameters | Horizontal Tube | Mutli-Zone Tube | Vertical Tube | Rotary Tube | Slide-Rapid Cooling Tube |
| Maximum Temperature | 1200°C, 1400°C, 1600°C | ||||
| Tube dia and heating length section | Tube dia
(40, 60, 80,100,120mm) heating length section (300, 450 mm) |
Tube dia
(40, 60, 80,100,120mm) heating length Section (220,300mm) |
Tube dia
(40, 60, 80,100,120mm) heating length section (300,450mm) |
Tube dia
(60,80, 100,150mm) heating length section (300,450mm) |
Tube dia
(40,60, 80,100, 150mm) heating length section (300mm) |
| Thermocouple | K,S B Type | K,S B Type | K,S B Type | K Type | K Type |
| Tube Material | Quartz & Alumina Tube | Quartz & Alumina Tube | Quartz & Alumina Tube | Quartz Tube | Quartz Tube |
| Heating Element | Resistance Wire, SiC heater, MoSi2 heater | Resistance Wire, SiC heater, MoSi2 heater | Resistance Wire, SiC heater, MoSi2 heater | Resistance Wire | Resistance Wire |
Laboratory Tube Furnaces Applications
- Material synthesis & powder calcination
- Battery cathode and anode material research
- Chemical vapour deposition (CVD) and thin-film growth
- Semiconductor processing
- Heat treatment, annealing, and ageing
- Pyrolysis, crystal growth, and nanomaterial synthesis
- Laboratory-scale and pilot-scale research
Why Choose M-Kube
M-Kube is a trusted supplier of high-temperature tubular furnaces in Australia, supporting both research and industrial applications.
- Complete range of laboratory tube furnaces: horizontal, vertical, rotary, multi-zone, and sliding types
- High temperature accuracy, uniform heating, and long service life
- Customisable systems for vacuum, inert gas, and controlled atmospheres
- Reliable Australia-wide delivery with technical support
All M-Kube tube furnaces are manufactured in ISO-certified facilities and tested in accordance with relevant ASTM, IEC, and international laboratory safety standards, ensuring consistent performance, durability, and operational safety.
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Product FAQ's
What is the difference between a horizontal and a vertical tube furnace?
-A horizontal tube furnace is ideal for processes requiring longer sample tubes and easy sample insertion.
-A vertical tube furnace is used when samples must be suspended or heated evenly from all sides.
What tube furnace sizes are available?
Options range from small tube furnace models for compact lab setups to larger laboratory tube furnace systems for industrial or R&D environments.
What factors affect tube furnace price?
The tube furnace price varies based on temperature rating, tube diameter, heating zone length, control system, and whether it’s a lab tube furnace, vacuum system, or a brand-specific model like Tube Furnace Thermo Scientific.
Do tube furnaces support controlled atmosphere heating?
Yes, most lab tube furnace models support options such as vacuum, inert gas (argon, nitrogen), and forming gas.
How long is the lead time for tube furnaces?
Lead time varies based on model type—vacuum tube furnace and customized systems take longer. We maintain stock of standard small tube furnace, horizontal, and vertical models to ensure faster delivery.
What atmosphere options can your tube furnaces support?
We offer furnaces capable of operating under air, inert gases (argon, nitrogen), vacuum, and forming gas. For advanced applications, our vacuum tube furnace models include sealed flanges, vacuum pumps, and gas flow controllers.













