Used during the production of ceramic dental restorations such as crowns, bridges, inlays and onlays, dental ceramic ovens employ high temperatures and pressures to process ceramic materials into a hardened, final state. Also called furnaces, these systems are used with both CAD/CAM milled restorations as well as with glaze systems that add a final esthetic polish. Dental furnaces are designed to work with a range of ceramic materials, and some furnaces are designed to also produce the pressure needed to press glass ceramics, and other pressable materials. Many modern dental ovens feature touchscreen controls, pre-set programs and even the ability to connect to the internet. When purchasing a furnace for your dental practice or lab it is important to make sure it is capable of processing the materials you plan to work with.
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| Company | Whip Mix Corporation | Whip Mix Corporation | Whip Mix Corporation |
| Item | FireLite Furnace | Pro 200 Series Furnace | ProPress SP Furnace |
| Price | Inquire | Inquire | Inquire |
| Description | The FIRELITE is the perfect furnace for labs that demand performance and accuracy. With its small footprint and multi-position keypad/display panel, | The Pro 200 and the Pro Press 200 Porcelain Furnaces have advanced cycles for e.max® , In Ceram®, Wol-Ceram®, Captek™, sintered alloys | ProPress SP Porcelain Pressing Furnace
offers a new level of true pressing control.
It automatically monitors the flow of the
glass and senses |
| Warranty | 3 Years | 3 Years | 3 Years |
| Voltage | 110 Volt AC ± 10% 50/60 Hz | 120 Volt AC ± 10% 50/60 Hz | 120 Volt AC ± 10% 50/60 Hz |
| Display | Digital | LCD | LCD |
| Chamber Dimensions | 6.35 x 9.525 cm (2.5 x 3.75 inches) | 6.35 x 9.525 x 9.525 cm (2.5 x 3.75 x 3.75 inches) | 6.35 x 9.525 x 9.525 cm (2.5 x 3.75 x 3.75 inches) |
| Indications | Porcelain | Porcelain | Porcelain |
| External Dimensions | 52.1 x 34.3 x 34.3 cm (20.5 x 13.5 x 13.5 inches) | Pro 200 - 53.3 x 27.9 x 40.6 cm (21 x 11 x 16 inches)
ProPress 200 - 63.5 x 27.9 x 40.6 cm (25 x 11 x 16 inches) | 57.2 x 49.3 x 70 cm (22.5 x 19.5 x 27.5 inches) |
| Computerized Auto Control / Calibration | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Programmable Settings | 50 Firing Programs | 200 Open Programs for Pressing or Ceramics | 200 Open Programs for Pressing or Ceramics |
| Memory | Yes | USB Flash Drive | USB Flash Drive |
| PC / Printer Connectivity | No | No | No |
| Maximum Pressing / Firing Temperature | 1,200° C (2,190° F) | 1,200° C (2,200° F) | 1,200° C (2,200° F) |
| Vacuum Level | 76 cm (30 inches) of Mercury | 22 - 75 cm (11 - 30 inches) of Mercury | 28 - 75 cm (11 - 30 inches) of Mercury |
| Muffle Type | Spiral-Wound Quartz Tubing | Quartz Tubing | Quarts Tubing |
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