Buying guide · Heat treatment & climate
From 30 °C incubator to 1800 °C high-temperature furnace, the wrong choice leads to wrong results or a very long lead time for the right replacement. We guide you through the Nabertherm and Memmert portfolio.
Labsense supplies Memmert (climate, drying ovens, vacuum ovens, incubators) and Nabertherm (muffle, chamber, and tube furnaces up to 1800 °C). What you measure or prepare dictates which series is right.
Here are the six questions we always review before recommending a specific model.
Temperature range
30–300 °C is covered by drying ovens and incubators. 300–1100 °C by muffle furnaces. >1100 °C requires dedicated high-temperature furnaces with MoSi₂- or SiC elements. Stability ±0.1 °C requires climate chambers, not drying ovens.
Atmosphere
Many processes require an inert atmosphere (N₂, Ar) or a reducing atmosphere. Some require vacuum. This must be specified before purchase — gas ports and seals can rarely be retrofitted.
Chamber volume & load
Calculate with actual load, not total volume. Shelf capacity, number of levels, and free convection around the samples determine whether the temperature will be even. Large batches require forced convection or larger chambers.
Programs & ramps
Ashing, sintering, and thermal analysis require programmed ramps with multiple segments. Memmert AtmoCONTROL and Nabertherm B500/P580 support multi-step programs, data logging, and remote monitoring.
GLP & documentation
Accredited laboratories and pharmaceutical organisations require a documented temperature/humidity log, audit trail and electronic signatures. Ensure the chosen model supports this — retrofitting is costly or impossible.
Service & longevity
Heating elements, thermocouples, and control electronics are wear parts. Spare part availability for 10+ years and Swedish technician coverage for periodic calibration are crucial for the total cost of ownership.
Describe the process, load and atmosphere requirements and we will respond with a specific model recommendation from Memmert or Nabertherm, including a service arrangement.
Laboratories choosing a drying oven, climate chamber, incubator or muffle furnace most often compare Memmert, Nabertherm and Binder. Here is a brief guide:
