Drick DRK252 Digital Display Drying Oven
| Brand | Drick |
|---|---|
| Origin | Shandong, China |
| Manufacturer Type | Direct Manufacturer |
| Product Category | Domestic |
| Model | DRK 252 |
| Temperature Range | Ambient +10 °C to 300 °C |
Overview
The Drick DRK252 Digital Display Drying Oven is a precision-engineered laboratory drying and heating system designed for consistent thermal processing across research, quality control, and routine analytical workflows. Operating on resistive heating principles with forced-air convection, the oven maintains uniform temperature distribution throughout its chamber—critical for applications requiring controlled dehydration, thermal stabilization, sterilization validation, wax melting, or pre-conditioning of samples prior to mechanical or chemical analysis. Its operational range from ambient +10 °C up to 300 °C supports a broad spectrum of ISO/IEC 17025-compliant procedures, including ASTM D7566 Annex A2 (biofuel drying), ISO 293 (plastic sheet conditioning), and USP (moisture loss determination). The unit’s robust steel enclosure, integrated silicone gasket seal, and tempered glass observation door enable real-time visual monitoring without compromising thermal integrity or safety.
Key Features
- Digitally controlled PID temperature regulation with ±1.0 °C accuracy at setpoint (per IEC 61000-4-3 immunity testing protocol)
- Tempered glass viewing window with high-temperature silicone sealing system for enhanced chamber integrity and leak resistance
- Double-walled insulated chamber construction with mineral wool insulation (≥50 mm thickness) to minimize external surface temperature rise and improve energy efficiency
- Adjustable stainless-steel shelving (3 tiers standard) supporting load capacities up to 15 kg per shelf
- Over-temperature protection circuitry compliant with EN 61000-6-2 electromagnetic compatibility requirements
- Front-panel digital display with intuitive keypad interface; no external software dependency required for basic operation
Sample Compatibility & Compliance
The DRK252 accommodates standard laboratory sample formats including Petri dishes, weighing boats, crucibles, glass vials, and polymer test specimens. Chamber dimensions (W × D × H: 450 × 450 × 500 mm) support ASTM E145 Class II B-type oven classification for non-hazardous thermal processing. The unit meets GB/T 23781–2009 (Chinese national standard for electric heating ovens) and aligns with general-purpose requirements outlined in ISO 17025 Clause 6.4.1 for equipment suitability. While not certified for Class I Division 1 hazardous locations, it is routinely deployed in GLP-regulated environments where audit-trail documentation of calibration history, maintenance logs, and temperature mapping reports is maintained per internal SOPs.
Software & Data Management
The DRK252 operates as a standalone instrument with embedded firmware controlling all thermal parameters. Optional RS-485 serial interface (available upon request) enables integration into centralized lab monitoring systems via Modbus RTU protocol for remote setpoint adjustment and real-time temperature logging. For regulated environments, users may pair the oven with external data loggers meeting FDA 21 CFR Part 11 requirements—supporting electronic signatures, audit trails, and secure data export in CSV or PDF format. Calibration certificates traceable to NIM (National Institute of Metrology, China) are provided with each unit shipment.
Applications
- Moisture content determination in pharmaceutical excipients (per USP )
- Drying of filter papers and gravimetric collection media in environmental air sampling labs
- Pre-drying of packaging substrates (e.g., corrugated board, flexible films) prior to tensile or burst testing
- Thermal conditioning of rubber compounds before vulcanization studies
- Sterilization cycle verification using biological indicators (e.g., Bacillus atrophaeus spores) at ≥160 °C for 2 hours
- Melting and homogenization of paraffin, beeswax, and resin matrices in histology and materials preparation labs
FAQ
Is the DRK252 suitable for use in ISO 17025-accredited laboratories?
Yes—when operated within documented calibration intervals and accompanied by chamber mapping reports, it fulfills Clause 6.4.1 equipment suitability requirements.
Does the oven include factory calibration documentation?
Each unit ships with a NIM-traceable temperature calibration certificate covering three points (100 °C, 150 °C, 250 °C) verified using a Fluke 1523 reference thermometer.
Can the tempered glass door withstand repeated thermal cycling?
Yes—the borosilicate-based tempered glass is rated for continuous exposure up to 300 °C and has passed 500-cycle thermal shock testing per GB/T 15764–2008.
What maintenance intervals are recommended?
Visual inspection of door seal integrity every 6 months; annual verification of temperature uniformity across chamber volume using 9-point mapping protocol.
Is technical support available outside mainland China?
Yes—Drick maintains service partnerships in the U.S., Sweden, Vietnam, and Thailand, with remote diagnostics support available in English and technical documentation supplied in bilingual (EN/CN) format.
