What are the precautions for using the laboratory oven?
Avoid piling up too many samples inside the oven or blocking the vents, as this may affect temperature uniformity and hot air circulation.
Please pay attention to the heat resistance of the samples and the baking temperature limits to ensure that they do not overheat or burn the samples.
Clean the oven regularly, especially the baking trays and vents, to prevent the accumulation of dust and impurities that could affect baking results and oven safety.
Calibrate the temperature control system regularly to ensure the accuracy and stability of the temperature inside the oven.
In which fields can researchers apply laboratory ovens?
Various industries, such as chemistry, food, medicine, and so on, use laboratory ovens.
Scientists in the chemical field use laboratory ovens to dry, cure, and heat organic specimens.
In the food sector, we use laboratory ovens to bake and sterilize food products such as bread, biscuits, and meat products.
In the pharmaceutical field, scientists use laboratory ovens to dry and sterilize medicines.
What is a laboratory oven used for?
The main purpose of a laboratory oven is to regulate the temperature of the internal air to the required temperature to enable processes such as baking and drying of samples. Laboratory ovens are ovens used to produce a controlled temperature heating environment for sterilisation, curing and evaporation of laboratory functions. Laboratory ovens are usually different from regular ovens where the oven draws in fresh air from the outside, most laboratory ovens recirculate the same air inside the unit and provide specific functions.
How are laboratory ovens used?
Preheating the oven:
Set the oven to the desired temperature and allow sufficient time for the oven to warm up to a stable temperature. Typically, experts recommend preheating the oven before placing samples.
Sample Placement:
Place the samples in the oven for processing according to the needs of the experiment. Make sure that the sample does not block the oven vents or come into contact with the heating elements.
Set temperature and time:
Set the appropriate temperature and baking time according to the experimental requirements. Follow the experimental protocol or sample requirements to select the appropriate temperature and time parameters.
Observe and monitor:
During the operation of the oven, observe the baking process of the samples periodically to ensure that their condition is as expected. You can use thermometers or temperature loggers to monitor the internal temperature of the oven and ensure stability and accuracy.
Safe Operation:
Follow laboratory safety procedures such as wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g. lab gloves, goggles, etc.). Be aware that the hot surface of the oven may generate high temperatures and avoid touching the heating elements inside.
Finish baking:
At the end of the set time, switch off the oven and remove the samples. Handle hot samples with care to avoid burns.
How does a laboratory oven work?
The basic principle is to use electricity or other energy sources to generate heat. Then, the heater transfers heat to the box to heat and dry the sample.
Can you cook in a lab oven?
This seriously breaks the rules of lab operations. It can cause fatal injuries. The lab used the oven for hot food. But, the oven can dry toxic substances. This led to food contamination. So, we must ban eating in the laboratory. This is especially true in chemical and biological labs.
What are the advantages of laboratory oven?
A manufacturer makes the box from a high-quality cold-rolled steel plate. They coat it with showering electrostatic powder spraying. This makes it more durable and easier to clean.
The chip is high-performing. It is for CPU processing. The system has a highly sensitive, high-precision platinum resistance sensor. It makes the temperature control more accurate and easier to use.
We use hot air circulation to make sure the temperature is the same everywhere.
The studio and the box door connection has a heat-resistant silicone rubber ring. It seals the gap between the studio and the box door.
The box’s door has double-layer tempered glass. It lets you clearly see the heated items inside.
The alarm system has a temperature limit. If it goes over the limit, it shuts off. This keeps the experiments safe.
What is the difference between a lab oven and a lab incubator?
First, their usage scenarios are different.
A lab oven heats and dries objects. It is mainly for drying and storing food, electronics, chemicals, and other items. However, researchers use the laboratory incubator for biology experiments. It is primarily for growing, multiplying, and storing cells, microorganisms, and biomolecules. It is common in the life sciences.
Second, the temperature control is different.
Lab oven uses a mechanical or electronic thermostat to control temperature. It makes the air inside reach the set temperature. The lab incubator needs more precise temperature control. It uses an advanced microcomputer temperature system to achieve this. The system can control the temperature more accurately.
Third, the humidity control is different.
Lab ovens do not need to control humidity. They do this by heating to improve the temp and humidity inside. The lab incubator needs to control humidity well. This ensures the normal growth and reproduction of cells and microorganisms. So, the incubator uses an advanced humidity system. It can effectively control humidity.
Fourth, the structure and material differences
Lab ovens are usually made of stainless steel or iron. They have strong, heat-resistant textures. They have a single or multi-layer structure inside. The incubator is usually made of high-quality engineering plastics or stainless steel. They have better corrosion and rust resistance. The internal structure is usually multi-layered, so they are easy to store and manage.
How to care and maintain the hot air oven?
Regularly clean the inside and outside of the drying oven: use pure water and detergent to wipe away dust and stains on the drying oven. Try not to use cleaners containing acid or alkali components.
We recommend using a protective cover because the drying box will gather a lot of dust and dirt inside. We recommend setting up a protective cover above the drying box to prevent dust from depositing on the drying box and entering its interior, which could affect the drying effect.
Check the electrical components: check whether the electrical lines and electrical components of the drying box are operating normally, confirm that the electrical parts are operating normally, and it is better to do electrical safety check and insulation resistance test once a year.
Replacement of heating elements: replacement of the countertop oven can greatly extend the service life of the drying oven and improve the efficiency of the work, it is usually recommended to carry out centralised maintenance once every three years.
Maintain the fan: the fan of the drying oven needs regular maintenance, cleaning the fan and its dust film can ensure its normal work.
Maintain the environmental quality of the drying box: the importance of the indoor environmental quality of the drying box is very great, especially for the use of some high-precision instruments, so it is necessary to clean and maintain the filter of the drying box on a regular basis to ensure its filtering effect.
You should record the maintenance record at any time and maintain it according to the manufacturer’s suggestion. Make sure to correctly record the maintenance time of the drying oven every time and note the operations that you carry out. Maintain the drying oven according to its maintenance record to prolong its service life.
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