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 SA Control terminal

• Touch-Screen- industrial grade controller 6,5” screen with 65.000 colours
• VGA resolution 640 x 480 for sharp process graphics
• 1 USB port to connect printer, 2 PS2 ports for mouse and keyboard, 3 RS 232 ports for external devices
• Methods and runs saved on Windows™-compatible removable flash-card



• 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