The Zircar Zirconia Hot Spot 110 is a traditional electric kiln-type furnace used in laboratories for sintering a variety of ceramic materials.  Although not primarily designed for dental applications, the product has filled a niche in the US by featuring sintering up to 1700ºC using only 935 Watts of standard 110 voltage.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Manufacturer: Zircar Zirconia
  
• Model: Hot Spot 110
• Capacity / Tray: 20 units/tray
  
• # Trays / Cycle: 2 trays
  
• Chamber Size: 5”W x 4”H x 5”D
• Power Requirement: 935 Watts, 110 V / 40 Amps
  
• Heating Elements: Kanthal molybdenum disilicide
• Chamber Material: Four Layers of Alumina / Zirconia
  
• Max Temperature: 1700ºC
• Heat Ramp Speed: 30ºC / min
  
• Programmability: 2 user programs, up to 8 steps
  
• Display Type: LED
  
• Computer Connection: none, optional datalogger offered
  
• Standard Processing Time: 8 hours
  
• Dimensions: 20”W x 16.5”D x 16”H
• Weight: 108 lbs
  

The Zirkonzahn Keramikofen 1500 sintering Furnace is a traditional electric kiln-type furnace most often used in conjuction with the Zirkonzahn M5 CAD-CAM milling systems. The Zirkonzahn sintering furnace features a separate control unit from the firing chamber, which allows the entire firing unit to be easily replaced when the heating elements wear.

• Manufacturer: Zirkonzahn
  
• Model:Keramikofen 1500
• Capacity / Tray: 30 units/tray
  
• # Trays / Cycle: 2 levels
  
• Chamber Size: 103 cubic inches
  
• Power Requirement: 1350 Watts, 230V
  
• Heating Element: Kanthal
  
• Chamber Material: Fireclay refractories
  
• Max Temperature: 1600ºC
  
• Heat Ramp Speed: 40ºC
• Programmability: 5 factory preset programs
  
• Display Type: Monochrome LCD
  
• Computer Connection: n/a
• Standard Processing Time: 8 hours
  
• Dimensions: 22"H x 13.5"W x17"H
• Weight: 160 lbs
  

COMPARISON: The microSinterWave microwave dental furnaces are powerful upgrades/replacements for the Zirkonzahn 1500 furnace, and an excellent match for expediting results with the Zirkonzahn M5 dental milling units.  The microwave technology utilized in the microSinterWave ovens can be set for a variety of recommended sintering temperatures, and will produce the hardest possible finished framework at a fraction of the time and energy costs of a traditional electric furnace, usually about 90 minutes as opposed to 8-12 hours.

COMPATIBLE BLOCKS: Our microwave sintering ovens can be used to sinter Zirconzahn and ICE Zirconia blocks or other compatible blanks in any size, including the Crystal line of KaVo Cylindrical Blocks.

The Amann Girrbach Ceramill Therm sintering Furnace is a traditional electric kiln-type furnace most often used in conjuction with the Amann Girrbach Ceramill dental milling systems.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Manufacturer: Amann Girrbach
  
• Model: Ceramill Therm
• Capacity / Tray: 50 units/bowl
  
• # Trays / Cycle: 2 trays
  
• Chamber Size: 67 cubic inches
  
• Power Requirement: 2000 Watts, 230V
  
• Heating Element: silicon carbide
  
• Chamber Material: Refractory ceramic Fibers
  
• Max Temperature: 1530ºC
  
• Heat Ramp Speed: 12ºC / min
  
• Programmability: 3 factory programs and 1 user program
  
• Display Type: none
  
• Computer Connection: none
• Standard Processing Time: 8 hours
  
• Dimensions: 25.5"H x 15"W x 20.5"D

COMPARISON: The microSinterWave microwave dental furnaces are powerful upgrades/replacements for the Amann Girrbach Ceramill Therm furnace, and an excellent match for expediting results with the Amann Girrbach Ceramill dental milling units.  The microwave technology utilized in the microSinterWave ovens can be set for a variety of recommended sintering temperatures, and will produce the hardest possible finished framework at a fraction of the time and energy costs of a traditional electric furnace, usually about 90 minutes as opposed to 8-12 hours.

COMPATIBLE BLOCKS: Our microwave sintering ovens can be used to sinter Amann Girrbach Ceramill blanks or other Ceramill compatible blanks in any size, including the Crystal line of 100mm Zirconia Discs.

* Ceramill a registered trademark of Amann Girrbach.

3M ESPE's Lava Furnace 200 is a traditional kiln-type sintering furnace usually purchased with a 3M LAVA milling system, one of the earliest-generation Zirconia milling systems.  This 3M branded unit is identical to the AXP Dental Dekema Austromat PISC/uSIC furnace, except that it includes three basic LAVA-designed sintering programs ranging between five and eight hours depending on whether you pre-dried the material before placing it in the furnace.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Manufacturer: 3M ESPE
  
• Model: Lava Furnace 200
  
• Capacity / Tray: 25 units/tray
  
• # Trays / Cycle: 3 trays
  
• Power Requirement: 2000 Watts
  
• Heating Element: silicon carbide
  
• Chamber Material: Alumina
  
• Max Temperature: 1600ºC
  
• Heat Ramp Speed: 100ºC/min
• User Programs Storable: 3
• Display Type: Monocrome LCD
  
• Computer Connection: USB
• Dimensions: 38.5"H x16.5"W x 23.5"D
  

COMPARISON: The microSinterWave microwave dental furnaces are powerful upgrades / replacements for the Lava Furnace 200, and an excellent match for expediting final results with the 3M Lava milling system.  The microwave technology utilized in the microSinterWave ovens can be set for 3M recommended sintering temperatures, and will produce the hardest possible finished framework at a fraction of the time and energy costs of a traditional electric sintering, usually in about 90 minutes compared to 8 hours.

* ESPE Lava is a registered trademark of 3M.

AXP Dental Dekema Austromat uSic is the identical furnace design as the 3M ESPE Lava Furnace 200, except that it does not come pre-programmed with the standard LAVA sintering programs.  The unit can stack multiple crucibles up to 15 cm in height.  The USB interface can be used for backup and recovery as well as for writing and reading firing programs..

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Manufacturer: AXP Dental
  
• Model: Dekema Austromat uSic
• Capacity / Tray: 25 units/tray
  
• # Trays / Cycle: 3 trays
  
• Power Requirement: 2000 Watts
  
• Heating Element: silicon carbide
  
• Chamber Material: Alumina
  
• Max Temperature: 1600ºC
  
• Heat Ramp Speed: 100ºC/min
• User Programs Storable: 3
• Display Type: Monocrome LCD
  
• Computer Connection: USB
• Dimensions: 38.5"H x16.5"W x 23.5"D
  

COMPARISON: The microSinterWave microwave dental furnaces are powerful upgrades / replacements for the Dekema Austromat uSic, and an excellent match for expediting final results with any CAD-CAM milling system.  The microwave technology utilized in the microSinterWave ovens can be set for a variety of sintering programs and temperatures, and will produce the hardest possible finished framework at a fraction of the time and energy costs of a traditional electric sintering, usually in about 90 minutes compared to 5-8 hours.

* ESPE Lava is a registered trademark of 3M.

The Vident VITA Zyrcomat T Dental Furnace is a programmable atmospheric high-temperature sintering furnace for VITA In-Ceram YZ and In-Ceram AL cubes designed for use with the Sirona inLab system.  Features include a separate furnace and control unity and fifty adjustable programs that are easily accessed using the color touchscreen.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Manufacturer: Vident
  
• Model: VITA ZYrcomat T
• Capacity / Tray: ~35 units/tray
  
• # Trays / Cycle: 2 trays
  
• Chamber Size: 3.5"H x 3.5"W x 3.3"D
  
• Power Requirement: 1500 Watts
  
• Heating Elements: molybdenum disilicide
  
• Chamber Material: Aluminum Oxide
  
• Max Temperature: 1600ºC
  
• Heat Ramp Speed: 50ºC/min
• Programmability: 50 User Programs
  
• Display Type: Color Touchscreen LCD
  
• Computer Connection: USB
• Standard Processing Time: 5.45 hours
• Warranty: 2 year warranty parts and labor
  (6 months on heating elements)
• Weight: 130.9 lbs

COMPARISON: The microSinterWave microwave dental furnaces are powerful upgrades / replacements for the Vident VITA ZYrcomat furnace, and an excellent match for expediting results with the Sirona inLab milling system.  The microwave technology utilized in the microSinterWave ovens can be set for inLab recommended sintering temperatures, and will produce a 20% harder finished framework at a fraction of the time and energy costs of any traditional electric furnace, usually about 90 minutes as opposed to 5.45 hours for the Vident furnace.

COMPATIBLE BLOCKS: Our microwave sintering ovens can be used to sinter VITA In-Ceram YZ blocks or other Sirona compatible blanks in any size, including the entire line of Crystal inLab MC-L and MC-XL blocks.

*VITA® and ZYcormat® are trademarks of Vident, and inLab is a trademark of Sirona.

The Sirona inFire HTC sintering Furnace is a traditional electric kiln-type furnace most often used in conjuction with the Sirona inLab MC L or inLab MC XL dental milling systems.  It is a similar design to the Lava furnace where the crucible is lifted into place.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Manufacturer: Sirona Dental Systems
  
• Model: inFire HTC
• Capacity / Tray: 25 units/tray
  
• # Trays / Cycle: 2 trays
  
• Chamber Size: 5"H x 5"W x 3"D
  
• Power Requirement: 2500 Watts
  
• Heating Elements: Molybdenum desilicide
  
• Chamber Material: ceramic
  
• Max Temperature: 1600ºC
  
• Heat Ramp Speed: 40ºC / min
• Programmability: 5 factory + 20 user programs
  
• Display Type: Monochrome LCD
  
• Computer Connection: n/a
• Standard Processing Time: 6.5 hours
  

COMPARISON: The microSinterWave microwave dental furnaces are powerful upgrades/replacements for the Sirona inHeat HTC furnace, and an excellent match for expediting results with the Sirona inLab dental milling units.  The microwave technology utilized in the microSinterWave ovens can be set for Sircona recommended 1350 degrees, and will produce the hardest possible finished framework at a fraction of the time and energy costs of a traditional electric furnace, usually about 90 minutes as opposed to 6.5 hours.

COMPATIBLE BLOCKS: Our microwave sintering ovens can be used to sinter Sirona inCoris ZI blocks, Vita In-Ceram YZ blocks, Ivoclar Vivadent IPS e.max ZirCAD  blocks, or other Sirona compatible blanks in any size, including the Crystal line of Sirona inLab Blocks.

* inFire, inLab, and inCoris are registered trademarks of Sirona, e.max is a registered trademark of Ivoclar Vivadent.

Cercon Heat is a traditional kiln-type sintering furnace usually purchased with a Cercon Brain milling system, one of the first-generation Zirconia milling systems.  The heating chamber consists of ceramic material distributes heat evenly throughout the chamber.  Cercon recommends a low sinter temperature of 1350°C which they suggest is tuned to their material, but is also important to extend the service life of the furnace and reduce energy costs.  Cercon recommends that zirconia frameworks be placed in the furnace at temperature for a minimum of six hours.  The Cercon Heat system is automatic, first raising the temperature to the minimum sintering temperature and holding for two hours and then gradually reducing the temperature.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Manufacturer: Cercon
  
• Model: Heat
• Capacity / Tray: 35 units
  
• # Trays / Cycle: 1 tray
  
• Power Requirement: 110 V
  
• Heating Material: molybdenum disilicide
  
• Max Temperature: 1350°C
  
• Programmability: 1 factory program
  
• Display Type: LCD
  
• Computer Connection: n/a
• Standard Processing Time: 8.0 hours
  

COMPARISON: The microSinterWave microwave dental furnaces are powerful upgrades / replacements for the Cercon Heat furnace, and an excellent match for expediting results with the Cercon Dental Zirconia Milling System.  The microwave technology utilized in the microSinterWave ovens can be set for Cercon recommended 1350 degrees, and will produce the hardest possible finished framework at a fraction of the time and energy costs of a traditional electric kiln, usually about 20 minutes as opposed to 8 hours.

COMPATIBLE BLOCKS: The Sintermat 1600 can be used to sinter white or ivory OEM Cercon Base blocks or other Cercon compatible blanks in any size, including the entire line of Cercon-compatible Translucent C-Blocks.

* Cercon is distributed by DentSply and is a registered trademark of Degussa Dental GmbH.