Specifications

precision  uidized baths
FB-08 Range
The FB-08 Series are precision  uidized baths, with exceptional temperature stability and uniformity,
which make them the ideal choice for critical temperature sensor calibration and heat treatment
processes. Models FB-08 and FB-08C Fluidized (Sand) Baths have become the market standard for
carrying out shape setting (heat treatment processing) of metals including Nitinol and platinum
for medical device manufacturing. These units are suitable for many other applications, including
thermal testing of sensitive components such as semiconductor devices, wire products, delicate
transducers and may also be used as a constant temperature environment for chemical reactions.
Because the  uidized bed is a  ne, dry powder, it does not have surface tension e ects of liquid
baths and will not wet any immersed components. The electrical insulating properties of the
alumina used in the FB-08 Series are not a ected by  uidization making it possible to conduct
electrical measurements on objects such as printed circuit boards.
Major bene ts of the FB-08 Fluidized Bath Series include:
• Fluidized Bath of choice for critical processes requiring the highest stability and uniformity
at temperatures up to 700°C/1292°F
• Temperature stability as good as ±0.01°C using the dead bed method*
• Non-abrasive to any devices or parts put into the bath, including those highly polished
• More e cient than ovens (heat loss when door is opened) and salt baths. Fast recovery
time after the bath is quenched.
• Safer and cleaner alternative to conventional liquid systems and volatile salt baths
FB-08
*FB-08 Dead Bed Mode of Operation
The dead bed mode of operation is entered by shutting o air and power to the unit. The system
reaches a state of thermal equilibrium after the bath media collapses and stability is better than
±0.010°C for a period of 3 to 6 minutes. This allows for precise comparison calibration of
temperature sensors in the bath.
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