Binder FD 56 Drying and Heating Oven with forced air circulation, 60 l, up to 300 °C, 9010-0303

The Binder FD 56 drying oven from the Avantgarde.Line FD series is a drying and heating oven with forced convection, designed for applications requiring particularly rapid drying and sterilisation. With a usable volume of 60 litres and a temperature range from 10 °C above ambient temperature up to 300 °C, this compact benchtop unit is equally suitable for daily laboratory routines and for specific sterilisation processes.

Rapid heating thanks to a powerful fan

A powerful fan, combined with APT.line technology, ensures uniform temperature distribution throughout the entire interior. At 150 °C, the FD 56 achieves a spatial temperature deviation of 1.7 ± K and a temporal deviation of 0.3 ± K. The heating time to 150 °C is just 15 minutes. With an air change rate of 80 times per hour at 100 °C, rapid, uniform drying is achieved even with a dense load.

Operation and features in everyday laboratory use

The FD 56 is controlled via a controller with an LCD display; the exhaust air flap is controlled electromechanically and can thus be adapted to the respective drying or sterilisation process. With a sound pressure level of 43 dB(A) and energy consumption of 290 Wh/h at 150 °C, the unit is also suitable for continuous operation in everyday laboratory use.

Typical applications

• Drying of laboratory glassware and sample material in routine laboratory work
• Sterilisation processes in quality assurance and research
• Rapid heat treatment of small to medium-sized batches
• Complementary unit to larger drying and heating cabinets

For laboratories that regularly need to dry small to medium quantities of glassware or sample material, the FD 56 combines short heating times with a compact footprint, without compromising on temperature accuracy.

Technical details

Contents

• 1x Binder FD 56 drying and heating cabinet, 230 V (9010-0303)
• Standard insert racks
• User manual

Customised requirements & procurement service

Further accessories are available for the FD 56, such as additional insert racks, calibration certificates and maintenance contracts of varying scope. Do you require bespoke configurations, spare parts or advice on selecting the right drying oven for your application? LT Laborhandel will be happy to assist you via our procurement service.

Selection guide within the range

BINDER’s Avantgarde.Line FD range with recirculation comprises five sizes. All share the same temperature range, LCD controller and electromechanically controlled exhaust air flap, but differ significantly in terms of usable volume and footprint.

The FD 56 described here, with a capacity of 60 litres, is suitable as a supplementary unit for small to medium-sized batches. If this volume is insufficient, the FD 115 with a 116-litre capacity is the next size up; for significantly larger quantities, the FD 260 with a 259-litre capacity or the FD 720 with a 741-litre capacity are available for large-scale applications. At the lower end of the range is the compact FD 23 model with a 20-litre capacity, designed for very small sample volumes and a minimal footprint.

Distinction from natural convection, Solid.Line and the FP and M equipment variants

The FD 56 operates with forced air circulation. Its counterpart with natural convection is the ED 56: without an active fan, heating up takes considerably longer, but air movement inside the chamber remains minimal, which is advantageous for some samples. Those on a tighter budget who are satisfied with a temperature range up to 250 °C and a simpler timer controller without an LCD display will find the FD-S 56 from the Solid.Line range to be the more economical alternative with a comparable usable volume.

If additional programmable temperature and time profiles are required, BINDER offers two higher-specification models above the FD 56 in size 56: the FP series (convection with programme functions) and the M series (convection with extensive programme functions), designated as the FP 56 and M 56 respectively. BINDER also uses the designation ‘Classic’ for certain smaller models.Line; as the current master data does not provide a consistent record of which LT items belong to this third line, no specific assignment is claimed here. An overview of the entire BINDER range available from LT Laborhandel can be found in the ‘Climate Chambers & Incubators’ category.

Application, operation and maintenance

The heating time to 150 °C is just 15 minutes; the spatial temperature deviation is 1.7 ± K and the temporal deviation is 0.3 ± K. With an air exchange rate of 80 times per hour at 100 °C, rapid, uniform drying is achieved even with a dense load. The sound pressure level of 43 dB(A) must be taken into account when installing the unit in a laboratory, particularly if it is in continuous operation in the immediate vicinity of workstations. The rated power of 1.1 kW is on a par with comparable forced-air drying cabinets of this size and must be taken into account when fusing the electrical circuit.

Practical note: Standard, non-abrasive laboratory cleaning products are suitable for maintaining the interior; we advise against the use of abrasive or chlorine-based agents. Calibration is recommended for the regular checking of temperature accuracy; LT Laborhandel can supply suitable calibration certificates via its procurement service. No separately verified data is available for the FD 56 regarding the class of the temperature selector limiter; therefore, no statement is deliberately made on this matter.

Investment rationale: When recirculation is sufficient, and when programme functions or natural convection are advisable

For day-to-day laboratory routines involving recurring drying and sterilisation processes at a constant setpoint temperature, the FD 56 with its LCD controller reliably meets these requirements. If, on the other hand, multi-stage temperature profiles need to be run automatically and repeatably, the additional cost of the FP 56 or M 56 is often recouped through reduced manual intervention. If air movement inside the chamber is undesirable, the ED 56 with natural convection is the only option, even if this means accepting longer heating-up times. If a temperature range up to 250 °C is sufficient, the FD-S 56 from the Solid.Line range offers additional savings on the initial purchase cost, without compromising performance for most routine applications in drying and heat treatment.

For higher loading densities, additional loading racks are available as accessories, as are calibration certificates and maintenance contracts of varying scope; both can be obtained via LT Laborhandel’s procurement service. Anyone who is still unsure whether the FD 56, FP 56 or M 56 is the more cost-effective choice for their intended application can also seek this assessment via the procurement service, rather than making a decision based solely on the data sheet specifications.

Frequently asked questions about the Binder FD 56

What is the usable volume of the FD 56?
60 litres, with external dimensions of 560 x 625 x 565 mm.

What distinguishes the FD 56 from the ED 56 with natural convection?
The FD 56 uses forced air circulation and therefore heats up significantly faster than the ED 56, which operates without a fan and avoids air movement inside the chamber.

What distinguishes the FD 56 from the FD-S 56 in the Solid.Line range?
The FD-S 56 covers a temperature range up to 250 °C and is controlled via a simpler timer controller; the FD 56 reaches up to 300 °C and features an LCD display.

Is the FD 56 suitable for sterilisation processes?
Yes, the temperature range up to 300 °C and the rapid, uniform convection heating make it suitable for sterilisation processes in quality assurance and research.

How loud is the FD 56 when in operation?
The sound pressure level is 43 dB(A).

Is the FD 56 also available with a 120 V connection?
Yes, in addition to the 230 V version, the unit is also available as a 120 V variant.

What is included in the scope of delivery?
The FD 56 (9010-0303), standard insert grilles and the user manual.