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Blue M Tube
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What it is
General reference — not yet source-verifiedA tube furnace is a thermal process tool that heats a sample or process tube in a controlled hot zone. Tube furnaces in this class are used for laboratory work and small production work that needs controlled heating, cooling, and temperature profiling.
How it works
The HTF and STF series use three-zone control systems for precise temperature management. Each zone is measured by an individual thermocouple and controlled by digital temperature controllers.[5]
The HTF55322A configuration has independent digital temperature control modules and independent thermocouples for the three zones. The HTF55322A configuration accepts interchangeable Moldatherm tube adapters and uses Platinel II thermocouple(s) with a compensated lead wire and polarized plug.[2]
What do the numbers mean?
Power & electrical1
Configuration & options7
Vintage & configurations
Documented models & variants
| Designation | Generation | Vintage | Changes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STF55666C-1 | — | — | Three-zone tube furnace with independent digital temperature controllers; requires customer-supplied process tube. | knowledge1.thermofisher.com[5] |
| TF55030A-1 / TF55035A-1 (Mini-Mite series) | — | — | Portable single-tube furnace with Moldatherm insulation, 800 W power, split-hinge design, available with single-segment or multisegment programmable digital controller. | thermofisher.com[3] |
| HTF55322A (Split-Hinge series) | — | — | Split-hinge tube furnace with 12 in. heated zone, accepting process tubes 1 to 3 in., for horizontal or vertical use. | thermofisher.com[2] |
What does it need to run?
Site utility requirements, footprint, and infrastructure needed to install and operate this tool. Sourced from public records.
- Electrical Requirements (Mini-Mite)120 V or 208/240 V, 50/60 Hz[4]
Where are the manuals?
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Frequently asked questions
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No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the Blue M Tube are on record.
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The control-system platform and OS era of the Blue M Tube are not on record.
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No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the Blue M Tube are on record.
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The process node or technology generation of the Blue M Tube is not on record.
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No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the Blue M Tube are on record.
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Sources & citations
Sources (5)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]inventory listing
- [2]thermofisher.com — thermofisher.comthermofisher.com
- [3]thermofisher.com — thermofisher.comthermofisher.com
- [4]knowledge1.thermofisher.comknowledge1.thermofisher.com
- [5]knowledge1.thermofisher.com — knowledge1.thermofisher.comknowledge1.thermofisher.com
Last updated Oct 5, 2026.
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