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0 500versus1809 EXL

Blue M 0 500, Heller 1809 EXL, side by side. Every value shown is drawn from the cited encyclopedia entries.

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Attribute
0 500Blue M
1809 EXLHeller
OEMBlue MHeller
CategoryThermal / DiffusionThermal / Diffusion
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FamilyBlue M 0 500Heller 1809
Specifications
ManufacturerBlue M[1]—
Model0 500[1]—
Asset number139866[1]—
Last confirm dateSeptember 10, 2025[1]—
Equipment typeOven[1]—
Configuration—Non-N2[2]
Overall Length—183 in (465 cm)[3]
Overall Width—54 in (137 cm)[3]
Overall Height—63 in (160 cm)[3]
Net Weight—3500 lbs (1588 kg)[3]
Heated Tunnel Length—105 in (254 cm)[3]
Process Clearance Above Mesh Belt—2.3 in (5.8 cm)[3]
Top Heating Zones—9[3]
Bottom Heating Zones—9[3]
Cooling Zones—2[4]
Power Input Options (Optional)—208 / 240 / 380 / 400 / 415 VAC[5]
Standard Power Input Requirement—208/240 VAC, 100A, 3-Phase[3]
Maximum Conveyor Speed—74 in/min (188 cm/min)[5]
Minimum Board Width—2.0 in (5 cm)[5]
Maximum Board Width—23.5 in (60 cm)[5]
Heater Type—Instant response open coil[5]
Convection Type—Forced convection[4]
Temperature Range—25-350 °C[5]
Temperature Controller Accuracy—±0.1 °C[5]
Cross-Belt Temperature Tolerance—±2.0 °C[5]
Operating System—Windows XP[5]
Conveyor Direction—Left to Right[4]
Auto Lubrication System—Yes[4]
Powered Hood Lift—Yes[4]
Data Logging—Yes[4]
Lead-Free Capable—Yes[4]
Accuracy of Temperature Controller—±0.1°C[5]
Number of Cooling Zones—2[5]
Optional Power Inputs—208 / 240 / 380 / 400 / 415 VAC[5]
Edge Rail and Mesh Belt—Yes[4]
Power Width Adjustment—Yes[4]
Number of Heating Zones—9 top and 9 bottom[3]
Optional Power Inputs Available—208 / 240 / 380 / 400 / 415 VAC[5]
Maximum PCB Width—22" (55.8 cm)[4]
Power Input—208/240 VAC 100A 3-Phase[3]
Vintage—Apr 2008[3]

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Sources (5)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
  1. [1]Equipment inventory listing
  2. [2]inventory listing
  3. [3]ibesmt.comibesmt.com
  4. [4]smtdevices.comsmtdevices.com
  5. [5]vitapcb.comvitapcb.com