Carbolite ovens are making a
difference to work being
conducted at the James
Walker Technology Centre in
Cockermouth. The centre
has been equipped with 12
120L capacity, 300°C, peak
ovens for high-temperature
product testing.

James Walker provides
fluid sealing products and
knowledge-based services to
a broad range of industries,
from pharmaceuticals to oil
and gas.

Following extensive
flooding in 2009, the
company updated and
upgraded equipment and
Carbolite ovens were selected
as part of the research, design
and quality control processes.

Samples are aged in the oven
for up to several weeks at
temperatures from 70 to
250°C to monitor any
changes in the materials.

Andrew Douglas, lab
manager, says: “Carbolite
ovens and furnaces are highly
accurate and we can rely on
them to hit and maintain the
correct temperatures. They
are robust and easily
serviceable, and any queries
are dealt with quickly and
efficiently.”