Uses for a Laboratory Oven
An essential machine in all laboratories, from scientific research to forensic investigation, laboratory ovens are used for a wide range of general and specialised applications across many sectors.
Lab ovens can be a smaller model of the industrial oven, with the same quality features, or include specialist features such as glassware racking.
The most popular lab ovens include forced air ovens (mechanical convection ovens), vacuum ovens, gravity convection ovens and high-temperature ovens, each with specialised purposes, making them the go-to oven for many processes.
Annealing
To prepare a material such as glass or metals for its final shape/form, annealing is a process of heating the materials to a temperature associated with high-temperature laboratory ovens (up to 650°C). This annealing process results in the components becoming flexible & ductile, allowing the form of the components to be physically altered to be made into medical and science instruments such as syringes and catheters.
Sterilising
Continuing with the medical and science industries, sterilising is one of the most effective cleaning/decontamination methods for lab equipment & glassware. Requiring a relatively simple laboratory oven to heat the equipment to 160°C (minimum). The equipment is then further cooled in a controlled manner to prevent cracking from potential heat stress.
Drying
As one of the core purposes of a laboratory oven is to remove moisture, dehumidifying components & substances can vary from drying components as part of a post cleaning stage to drying a substance to change its state. Although not all drying ovens are the same, depending on the process, it can alter which features are required. A forced air/hot air oven is capable of removing moisture when set to a low temperature cycle. While a gravity convection oven with its more natural and reduced airflow inside the chamber would be the preference for delicate subjects that a forced airflow could damage.
Polymer Curing
A specialised process that makes polymers in the nanotech and semiconductor industries, these thin layers of chemical compounds are cured in a laboratory oven to create a selection of epoxies, glues, plastics and rubbers. Able to produce compounds and substances known for their strong adhesive properties, they have become one of the preferred substances for securing components to circuitry within the military, space and medical industries.
Additional Uses for a Laboratory Oven
With more uses for a laboratory oven than annealing, sterilising, drying and polymer curing, the full potential of a lab oven has endless possibilities for processing components and substances. Frequently used for more experimental purposes or small batches, some additional uses for a lab oven worth mentioning include:
- Research and Development Testing/Sampling - For the laboratories & R&D departments researching methods to innovate and improve their services for the future, lab ovens are the perfect size for the smaller batches of these experimental facilities. Precision laboratory ovens in these environments frequently feature a data recorder to keep a log of the specifications of each process.
- Paint Curing – A common process in our larger industrial ovens, laboratory ovens are still used for curing wet paint mixes and powder coating, just in small batches. The typically smaller internal chamber lends itself perfectly to testing paint/powder formulas.
- Liquid/Chemical Warming –Not all processes require a large barrel of chemical substances, as seen commonly in barrel warming ovens. Warming smaller tins and tubs to help retain the viscosity of a substance or reduce the viscosity for an easier pour, laboratory ovens are the answer.
Laboratory Oven – An Essential That Shouldn’t be Overlooked
A common machine in research facilities within the manufacturing industry, laboratory ovens are the flexible solution to many processes.
With our range of laboratory ovens featuring a selection of forced air/hot air ovens, gravity convection ovens and high temperature ovens, check out our range to find the laboratory oven for you.
Riley 300°C Superior Laboratory Oven Range
A range of vertical ovens from 50-240 litres that operate at up to 300°C. Ovens are lined with a stainless steel chamber and include a fan and digital controls.
- Stock No
- NEW060
- Category
- Laboratory & Bench Top Ovens
- Model
- Riley GPS-OV Full Range
- Internal Size (WxDxH mm) [?]
- From 50-240 litres
- Max Temp
- 300°C
- Other Info
- British Made
- Availability:
- Available subject to build time
- Price [?]
- Please call on +44 (0) 1922 45 8000
Riley 250°C Laboratory Oven Range
A range of vertical ovens from 30-350 litres that operate at up to 250°C. Ovens are lined with a aluminised clad steel chamber and include a fan and digital controls.
- Stock No
- NEW061
- Category
- Laboratory & Bench Top Ovens
- Model
- Riley GP-OV Full Range
- Internal Size (WxDxH mm) [?]
- From 30-350 litres
- Max Temp
- 250°C
- Other Info
- British Made
- Availability:
- Available subject to build time
- Price [?]
- Please call on +44 (0) 1922 45 8000
Riley 300°C Heavy Duty Vertical Oven Range
A range of heavy duty ovens from 200-1000 litres that operate at up to 300°C. Ovens are lined with a stainless steel chamber and include a fan and digital controls.
- Stock No
- NEW062
- Category
- Laboratory & Bench Top Ovens
- Model
- Riley HDV-OV Full Range
- Internal Size (WxDxH mm) [?]
- 200 - 1000 litres
- Max Temp
- 300°C
- Other Info
- British Made
- Availability:
- Available subject to build time
- Price [?]
- Please call on +44 (0) 1922 45 8000
Riley 300°C Heavy Duty Horizontal Oven Range
A range of horizontal heavy duty horizontal ovens with twin doors that operate at up to 300°C. Ovens are lined with a stainless steel chamber and include a fan and digital controls.
- Stock No
- NEW063
- Category
- Laboratory & Bench Top Ovens
- Model
- Riley HDH-OV Range
- Internal Size (WxDxH mm) [?]
- 425 litres
- Max Temp
- 300°C
- Other Info
- British Made
- Availability:
- Available subject to build time
- Price [?]
- Please call on +44 (0) 1922 45 8000
SNOL 300°C Laboratory Oven Range
A range of laboratory ovens 120-420 litres that operate at up to 300°C. Ovens are lined with a stainless steel chamber and include a fan and digital controls.
- Stock No
- NEW075
- Category
- Laboratory & Bench Top Ovens
- Model
- SNOL LSN11
- Internal Size (WxDxH mm) [?]
- Various
- Max Temp
- 300°C
- Condition
- Brand New
- Availability:
- Available subject to build time
- Price [?]
- Please call on +44 (0) 1922 45 8000
SNOL 300°C Laboratory Oven Range - All Stainless Steel
A range of laboratory ovens 120-420 litres that operate at up to 300°C. Ovens are lined with a stainless steel chamber, clad with stainless steel panels and include a fan and digital controls.
- Stock No
- NEW076
- Category
- Laboratory & Bench Top Ovens
- Model
- SNOL LSN11 ST
- Internal Size (WxDxH mm) [?]
- Various
- Max Temp
- 300°C
- Condition
- Brand New
- Availability:
- Available subject to build time
- Price [?]
- Please call on +44 (0) 1922 45 8000
Riley 50 Litre 300°C Superior Laboratory Oven
A 50 litre general purpose oven that operates at up to 300°C. Ovens are lined with a stainless steel chamber and include a fan and digital controls.
- Stock No
- OC2412
- Category
- Laboratory & Bench Top Ovens
- Model
- Riley GPS-50-SS-F30-DIG
- Year of Manufacture
- 2023
- Internal Size (WxDxH mm) [?]
- 490 x 315 x 325
- Max Temp
- 300°C
- Other Info
- Stainless Steel Interior
- Condition
- Brand New, Excellent Condition, Current Model
Gallenkamp (Sanyo Weiss) OMT 150 M-Series 250°C Laboratory Oven
The OMT 150ltr air circulated oven is the ideal general purpose oven for the laboratory or engineering workshops combining precise temperature control up to 250°C. Roof vent and stainless steel chamber with 3 shelves.
- Stock No
- OD2527
- Category
- Laboratory & Bench Top Ovens
- Model
- Gallenkamp (Sanyo Weiss) M-Series OMT150 XX1.C
- Internal Size (WxDxH mm) [?]
- 460 x 460 x 650mm. 150Litres
- Max Temp
- 250°C : 2060 W
- Other Info
- Stainless Steel Lined
- Condition
- From a working environment, Good Condition, Seen powered at RSW
- Refurbished Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
- Sold As Seen Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
Heraeus Thermo Scientific UT6200 Lab Oven
The multi-talented Heraeus 6000 series is suitable for a variety of applications. It's easy to adjust fan extraction rate, digital display temperature and over temperature protection making the UT6200 model a very adaptable oven for your process.
- Stock No
- OD2557
- Category
- Laboratory & Bench Top Ovens
- Model
- Heraeus UT6200
- Internal Size (WxDxH mm) [?]
- 550 x 500 x 600
- Max Temp
- 300°C (currently limited to 220°C)
- Other Info
- Faulty Overtemperature Controller
- Condition
- Good Condition, Seen powered at RSW
- Refurbished Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
- Sold As Seen Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
Gallenkamp (Sanyo Weiss) OMT General Purpose Laboratory Oven
The OMT 150ltr air circulated oven is the ideal general purpose oven for the laboratory or engineering workshops combining precise temperature control up to 200°.
- Stock No
- OD2558
- Category
- Laboratory & Bench Top Ovens
- Model
- Gallenkamp (Sanyo Weiss) OMT 150.XX2.C
- Internal Size (WxDxH mm) [?]
- 530 x 460 x 660
- Max Temp
- Capable 260°C. Reached 200°C on Test
- Other Info
- Inbuilt Multi-functional Timer
- Condition
- Good Condition, Seen powered at RSW
- Sold As Seen Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
Almor Group Barlow Whitney E415 Heavy Duty Lab Oven
Barlow Whitney air circulated, heavy duty, electric, laboratory box oven suitable for a wide range of industrial heating and drying processes. Note damper controlled natural draft below and roof chamber exhaust.
- Stock No
- OE2582
- Category
- Laboratory & Bench Top Ovens
- Model
- Almor Group E415. 222S
- Internal Size (WxDxH mm) [?]
- 600 x 600 x 650
- Max Temp
- 300°C (TBC)
- Other Info
- Stand Mounted for Ease of Use
- Condition
- Seen powered at RSW
- Refurbished Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
- Sold As Seen Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
Gallenkamp (Sanyo Weiss) IPR150 70°C Laboratory Oven/Incubator
This Gallenkamp IPR150.XX1.1 is a high-performance forced-air incubator engineered for precise, reliable temperature control in demanding laboratory environments. This preowned unit delivering exceptional uniformity across its +5°C above ambient to 70°C operating range with its efficient fan-circulation system.
- Stock No
- OE2639
- Category
- Laboratory & Bench Top Ovens
- Model
- Gallenkamp (Sanyo Weiss) IPR150.XX1.1
- Internal Size (WxDxH mm) [?]
- 480 x 480 x 600mm
- Max Temp
- 70°C
- Other Info
- 240V, 1 phase
- Condition
- From a working environment, Good Condition
- Direct Site Clearance Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
- Clearance ends
- 18 December 2025 12:00 GMT while stocks last
- Part of a Direct Site Clearance
- World Leading Filtex Dust Extractor Clearance
Gallenkamp (Sanyo Weiss) 250°C Laboratory Oven
This OMT, 150 litre, air circulated oven is ideal as a general purpose oven in laboratory or engineering workshops. Combining precise temperature control up to 250°C.
- Stock No
- OE2640
- Category
- Laboratory & Bench Top Ovens
- Model
- Gallenkamp (Sanyo Weiss) OMT 150.XX2.C
- Internal Size (WxDxH mm) [?]
- 480 x 480 x 600mm
- Max Temp
- 250°C
- Other Info
- 240 Volt : 2060 W : 13amp
- Condition
- From a working environment
- Direct Site Clearance Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
- Clearance ends
- 18 December 2025 12:00 GMT while stocks last
- Part of a Direct Site Clearance
- World Leading Filtex Dust Extractor Clearance
Robins Scientific Rotating Low Temperature Lab Oven
The FlexChem Model 404 Rotating Oven is a simple-to-use, benchtop unit for agitating and heating flasks, tubes, deep well plates, etc
- Stock No
- OP942
- Category
- Laboratory & Bench Top Ovens
- Model
- Robins Scientific 404
- Internal Size (WxDxH mm) [?]
- 350 x 350 x 350mm
- Max Temp
- 100°C
- Other Info
- Can be used with CO2
- Condition
- Good Condition
- Refurbished Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
- Sold As Seen Price [?]
- £ Login or Register for price.
Techne Laboratory Oven
The famous Hybridiser HB-1D is compact, easy to use and provides complete protection from hybridisation hazards
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