A clean process oven is a type of industrial
batch oven
Batch ovens are a type of furnace used for thermal processing. They are used in numerous production and laboratory applications, including curing, drying, sterilizing, aging, and other process-critical applications. Sizes can vary depending on ...
that is ideal for high-temperature applications, such as curing
Polyimide
Polyimide (sometimes abbreviated PI) is a polymer containing imide groups belonging to the class of high-performance plastics. With their high heat-resistance, polyimides enjoy diverse applications in roles demanding rugged organic materials, e.g ...
, and
annealing thin and film waters. Clean process ovens may be for air atmospheres, or
inert atmospheres for
oxidation
Redox (reduction–oxidation, , ) is a type of chemical reaction in which the oxidation states of substrate change. Oxidation is the loss of electrons or an increase in the oxidation state, while reduction is the gain of electrons or a d ...
-sensitive materials. Temperatures can be over 525 degrees Celsius.
In regards to New tier 4 restrictions, oven cleanings can continue as a essential service for
customers. All precautions must be put into place to ensure 2m rules and correct PPE is used.
Other types of industrial batch ovens include
laboratory
A laboratory (; ; colloquially lab) is a facility that provides controlled conditions in which scientific or technological research, experiments, and measurement may be performed. Laboratory services are provided in a variety of settings: physicia ...
,
burn-in
Burn-in is the process by which components of a system are exercised before being placed in service (and often, before the system being completely assembled from those components). This testing process will force certain failures to occur under ...
,
reach-in, and walk-in/drive-in.
Industrial ovens
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