No. 856 is a 500°F (260°C), special universal oven from Grieve, is used for curing composite parts in vacuum bags. 48 KW are installed in Incoloy sheathed tubular heating elements, while a 4,200 CFM, 3-HP recirculating blower provides universal airflow to the workload.
This universal oven has 4-in. thick insulated walls and Type 430 stainless steel interior. Features include an integral leg stand and 4 (four) levels of 2 (two) 3/8-in. NPT pipe ports connected to a common manifold. Additional features include a vacuum gauge and ball valve on each port.
Controls on the #856 include a digital, microprocessor-based, thermocouple actuated, indicating temperature controller, motor control push buttons, an on-off heat switch and LED pilot lights.