18 Cubic Ft Despatch® High-Performance LAC Series Bench Oven

The Despatch LAC2-18 is a high-performance forced-convection laboratory oven designed for demanding applications where temperature uniformity and recovery are especially important. Its horizontal recirculating airflow, 18 cu. ft. stainless-steel chamber, and 500°F maximum operating temperature make it an excellent choice for high-volume asphalt, aggregate, and construction materials laboratories.

Key Features

• Maximum operating temperature: 500°F / 260°C
• 18 cu. ft. / 510 L chamber capacity
• Horizontal recirculating airflow
• Temperature uniformity of approximately ±2°C at 200°C and ±3°C at 260°C
• 304 stainless-steel interior
• Digital temperature control
• High-limit overtemperature protection
• Up to 17 shelf positions
• 50lb capacity per shelf
• Approximately 45-minute heat-up from 40°C to 260°C
• 240V electrical configuration
• Hardwired installation

Included Items

• Despatch LAC2-18 oven
• Standard shelving supplied with the oven
• Integrated digital temperature controller
• High-limit temperature protection

Additional shelves, oven stands, access ports, and upgraded programmable controls are available separately. 

Typical Applications

Asphalt sample conditioning, aggregate drying, moisture removal, heating molds and pans, materials aging, sample preparation, and high-volume laboratory drying.

Lab Manager's Tip

The LAC Series is the better Despatch choice when temperature performance matters more than simply chamber capacity. Its horizontal airflow and tighter uniformity specifications make it especially attractive for laboratories performing temperature-sensitive conditioning or processing large batches where consistent temperature throughout the chamber is important.

• Despatch_LAC_Spec_Sheet.pdf