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Technical Specifications


Microwave hardware

  • Single magnetron system with rotating diffuser for homogeneous microwave distribution in the cavity
  • Magnetron protected from reflected microwave power
  • Installed power 1200 watt
  • Output power up to 1200 watt, controlled via microprocessor
  • Temperature range 20-1000° C
  • Microwave cavity entirely made of 18/8 stainless steel housing
  • Large microwave cavity 37 x 34,5 x 33,5 (h) cm
  • Muffle volume 3,3 litres
  • Muffle dimensions 242 x 162 x 84 (h) mm
  • All hardware protected against acids/organic solvents with polymer coating both on inside and outside surfaces
  • Total of safety interlocks 4 micro-switches to prevent microwave emission with door open
  • All-metal high-flow exhaust system

PYRO Control terminal

  • Monochrome touch-screen industrial grade controller 5” screen
  • Resolution 240 x 128 dots for sharp process graphic
  • 1 PS2 port for mouse, 1 RS 484 port for microwave unit, and 1 RS 232 port for external devices
  • Methods and process reporting data saved on internal memory
  • External dimensions 22 x 14 x 5 (h) cm


  • Weight ~ 75 kg
  • External dimensions 57 x 51 x 61 (h) cm
  • Power 220V/50-60Hz, 2,4 kW


Standard Methods Compliance

ASTM (American Society of Testing and Materials) Methods

D5630-94

Standard Test Method for Ash Content in Thermoplastics

D1506-99

Standard Test Methods for Carbon Black-Ash Content

U.S. Pharmacopeia Methods

USP 281

Residue on Ignition (Sulfated Ash)

USP 733

Loss on Ignition

SEMI (Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International)

SEMI F48-0600

Test Method for Determining Trace Metals in Polymer Materials