Crucible Furnaces

for melting such metals as aluminum, brass, silver and gold

NO. 900, NO. 920, NO. 950 AND NO. 960
CRUCIBLE FURNACES
…fast, quiet operation…push-button lighting

Number 900SS

 

These rugged, highly efficient furnaces are designed for melting such metals as aluminum, brass, silver and gold. They combine fast melting with simple, quiet operation.

The furnaces are made of heavy gauge steel. The furnace linings are of highest quality super-duty hard-burned firebrick backed with over 2″ of high temperature insulation to reduce heat loss and provide comfortable working conditions.

Controls, blower and safety equipment are contained in an attractive, adjustable metal console, protected from dust and shop hazards. Console is specially sound-proofed for quiet operation. Other features include: push-button lighting, low furnace height, special furnace lid that allows operator to charge crucible through the lid and Johnson Safety Systems.

NO. 920

 

NO. 950

 

FOUNDRY PYROMETER
Accurately measures temperature of non-ferrous metals by immersing protected thermocouple in the melt. Furnished with 8″ of thermocouple and 25 ft. lead wire. Scale range – 0°F. to 2500°F. For use with crucible furnaces. Shipping weight – 15 lbs.

TONGS AND SHANKS
Fixed bank single end and bent handle crucible shanks and crucible tongs are available. When ordering, specify crucible size for which they will be used. Call for price quote. 

Specifications:

 

Furnace
Number
Maximum
Crucible
Capacity

(Aluminum)
Combustion
Chamber
Size

(Inches)
Overall
Dimensions
w/o Console

(Inches)
Furnace
Console
Dimensions

(1218 blower)
Furnace
Console
Dimensions

(1207 blower)
Gas
Connect.

(Inches)
Gas
Input
 
Approx.
Shipping
Weight
  Lbs. H D Diam. Hgt. L W H L W H Pipe Size BTU/hr. Lbs.
900* 16 12 10 23 21 21 11 22-1/2       3/4 130,000 398
900SS*** 16 12 10 23 21       25-1/2 13 22-1/2 1 240,000 430
 
920** 30 16 14 36 26-1/2       25-1/2 13 22-1/2 1 240,000 900
920SS*** 30 16 14 36 26-1/2       25-1/2 13 22-1/2 1 400,000 940
 
950** 50 20 17 40 32       25-1/2 13 22-1/2 1 450,000 1630
960** 60 20 20 40 32       25-1/2 13 22-1/2 1 450,000 1670

Gas pressure: 4-1/2″ to 14″ W. C. Nat. Gas; 11″ W. C. LP Gas

* Furnished with No. 1218 Blower — 115v.
** Furnished with No. 1207 Blower — 115v.
*** Super speed version of standard furnaces for fastest melting times and melting of silver and gold. Equipped with No. 1207 Blower.