480V-Ready Thermolyne Type 1700 Furnace - 2000°F - Firebrick Lined - 5800W

Thermolyne F-A1730-1 Industrial Muffle Furnace

2000°F Max | 5800W | S/N 152765 | Includes 480V-to-240V Step-Down Transformer

Available for immediate acquisition is this "Battle-Ready" Thermolyne Type 1700 benchtop furnace. Built in 1985, this unit features the classic firebrick-lined chamber that industrial users prefer for its extreme durability.

SPECIAL INCLUSION: This listing includes a heavy-duty, matched Step-Down Transformer, allowing this 240V unit to be powered directly from a 480V 3-Phase or Single-Phase industrial drop. Heavy duty portable cart structure for moving around the shop.

Technical Specifications

• Model: F-A1730-1 (Type 1700)
• Serial Number: 152765 (Year: 1985)
• Max Temperature: 2000°F (1093°C)
• Furnace Power: 240V | 24.2 Amps | 5800 Watts | 1-Phase
• Transformer Specs: 480V Primary / 240V Secondary | NEMA Enclosure
• Chamber Dimensions: 9.5" W x 8.5" H x 13.5" D
• Heating Elements: Heavy-gauge side-wall elements for rapid recovery and uniformity.

Key Performance Features

• Industrial Utility Package: The included transformer saves the buyer hundreds in electrical installation costs, making it ideal for facilities with 480V power architecture.
• Firebrick Construction: Superior thermal mass and physical durability compared to modern ceramic fiber units—perfect for heavy parts or tools that might damage fiber walls.
• Safe-Load Door: The counter-balanced "Clam Shell" door design ensures the hot face of the brick always faces away from the operator.
• Over-Engineered Shell: Manufactured during Thermolyne's "Heavy Iron" era, providing a rigid, reinforced exterior that resists warping even at max temperature cycles.