Vacuum Ovens

 BULLETIN
VO-150

DUAL PURPOSE
HIGH TEMPERATURE
VACUUM OVENS

Versatile Grieve Vacuum Ovens can be used for process drying under vacuum or standard atmospheric conditions. High reliability operation from UL Listed hydraulic primary and back-up safety thermostats. Six models, five chamber sizes to choose from.

Standard Features
Specifications
Standard Equipment
Additional Equipment

MODEL VK-220
WITH OPTIONAL PROGRAMMABLE TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER AND DIGITAL VACUUM DISPLAY
MODEL VC-300

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STANDARD FEATURES  Back to Top

Model VF-220
Square chamber vacuum oven with stainless steel work space, 10" wide x 12" deep x 10" high, with two(2) solid aluminum shelves. Temperatures to 220°C (428°F).

Model VK-220
Same as Model VF-220 above except work space is 14" wide x 20" deep x 14" high.

Model VC-300
Square chamber vacuum oven with top mounted control panel utilizes available bench space to maximum advantage. Stainless steel work space, 12" wide x 13 1/2" deep x 12" high, with two(2) solid aluminum shelves. Temperatures to 300°C (572°F).

Model VL-300
Same as Model VC-300 above except work space is 20" deep to accommodate larger loads.


SPECIFICATIONS  Back to Top
 NOT FOR USE WITH FLAMMABLE SOLVENTS, VAPORS OR GASES.
Model
Work Space
Total Shelf
Area
Outside
Dimensions
(WxDxH)
Max
Temp
Number
of
Shelves
Insu-
lation
Watts
Operating Characteristics†
Approx
Shipping
Weight
Model
Dimensions
 Volume
Cu Ft		 Control
Accuracy		 Oven
Uniformity		 Rise Time
VF-220 10"W x 12"D x 10"H 0.7 224 sq in 20" x 17" x 16" 220°C 2 3" 600 ± 1°C ± 4°C 30 min 130 lbs VF-220
VK-220 14"W x 20"D x 14"H 2.3 536 sq in 26" x 25" x 22" 220°C 2 3" 1600 ± 1°C ± 4°C 30 min 295 lbs VK-220
VC-300 12"W x 13.5"D x 12"H 1.1 260 sq in 20" x 18" x 27" 300°C 2 3" 1200 ±2.5°C ± 3°C N/A 200 lbs VC-300
VL-300 12"W x 20"D x 12"H 1.7 448 sq in 20" x 26" x 27" 300°C 2 3" 1600 ±2.5°C ± 3°C N/A 270 lbs VL-300
†Accuracy and uniformity at 100°C. Rise Time in minutes to
100°C. Tests run with empty oven. Performance will vary with
load and application. See Bulletin TC-920 for additional details.
N/A indicates information not available.


STANDARD EQUIPMENT  Back to Top

  • Standard Electrical Characteristics
    — 120 volts, 50-60 Hz, 3-wire cord and plug
    — 240 volts, 50-60 Hz, 3-wire cord (Can be operated on 208 volts. Heat input will be reduced by 20%.)


    • MODELS VF-220 AND VK-220
    Vacuum levels precisely controlled between 2" and 30" Hg; three-way valve for easy evacuation and flushing; side mounted control panel with all controls and vacuum line connections in a single, convenient location; vacuum gauge, hydraulic control thermostat with pilot light and built-in high limit thermostat; power switch is a combination circuit breaker and pilot light; dial thermometer inside oven.

    Shelves in Model VF-220 rated 20 lbs distributed loading; maximum 40 lbs oven load. Shelves in Model VK-220 rated 30 lbs distributed each; maximum oven load of 60 lbs.

    See below for optional digital controls available on Model VK-220

    MODELS VC-300 AND VL-300
    Top mounted control panel complete with vacuum gauge reading to 30" Hg; vacuum control valve, 1/4" connectors, vacuum release valve, hydraulic control thermostat with pilot light, adjustable safety thermostat with pilot light, line switch with pilot light and circuit breaker; dial thermometer inside oven. Shelves rated 25 lbs distributed loading; 50 lbs maximum oven load.

    ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE*  Back to Top

    ALL MODELS

  • Vacuum Pump, complete with 6 feet of 1/4" I.D. vacuum hose.
      Single Cylinder, 1/6 HP, capable of 1.8 CFM of free air at 0" Hg vacuum and a maximum vacuum of 27.5" Hg with muffler, thermal protection, carrying handle, foot support and electric cord.
      115 volts/60 Hz   Option SC160
      230 volts/60 Hz    Option SC260
      220 volts/50 Hz   Option SC250
     
    Twin Cylinder, 1/3 HP, capable of 4.5 CFM of free air at .0" HG vacuum and a maximum vacuum of 28" Hg, oil-less rocking piston pump, with rubber feet and electric cord.
      115 volts/60 Hz   Option TC160
      220 volts/50 Hz   Option TC250

    VK SERIES ONLY
    •   Digital Temperature Display
      Option DTD
      Programmable Temperature Controller, microprocessor based, digital indicating, up to 24 steps of ramp or soak possible, fully installed
      Option VPTC
      Digital Vacuum Display, available with programmable temperature controller only, specify readout in microns or torr, fully installed
      Option DVC
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