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

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

$1,600 (USD)

Available quantity:1

Description

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.

Specifications

ManufacturerThermolyne
ModelF-A1730-1
Year1985
ConditionUsed
Serial Number152765
Stock NumberJ19-5
Custom bundleNo
Modified itemNo
Furnace/oven typeMuffle Furnace