Qingdao Decent Group Successfully Deploys Custom Fire Assay Laboratory Equipment for Singapore Precious Metals Leader：Qingdao Decent Group has delivered, installed, and commissioned a fully customized fire assay laboratory solution at a premier precious metals testing facility in Singapore. The project features a state-of-the-art fusion furnace and an cupellation furnace—critical equipment selected based on the client’s laboratory size and sample analysis volume. These key pieces of equipment will modernize the client’s core testing infrastructure.
The successful delivery of this project demonstrates Qingdao Decent Group’s expertise and profound experience in the field of fire assay laboratory equipment, and proves Qingdao Decent Group’s growing global influence. The new equipment will be quickly integrated into existing laboratory processes, effectively improving the operational efficiency of customer laboratories through high-volume processing, giving them a competitive advantage in the Asian precious metals market.
Meeting Critical Demands for Advanced Fire Assay Laboratory Equipment
The Singapore-based client, operating a key precious metals testing facility, faced operational challenges due to aging equipment. This legacy infrastructure no longer met modern efficiency or accuracy standards. With increasing demand for high-precision analysis in sectors such as mining, refining, and financial services, the laboratory urgently required an upgrade to its core fire assay laboratory equipment.
The analysis of gold and silver content using the fire assay method is considered the most reliable technique globally. The precision of the results is directly linked to the stability and performance of the furnaces used in the process. Downtime and inconsistent heating profiles from old equipment were directly impacting sample throughput and the consistency of the assay results.
Based on the comprehensive consideration of the company’s professional strength, technological innovation and accumulated experience in successful delivery, the customer finally ordered a high-performance fusion furnace and a cupellation furnace from Qingdao Decent Group. Both pieces of equipment are designed to significantly improve throughput, precision, and energy efficiency.
Customized DECENT Solutions for Precision Fire Assaying
After understanding the client’s requirements, Qingdao Decent Group’s engineering team thoroughly understood the laboratory’s specific space layout and operational processes to select the most appropriate equipment. Qingdao Decent Group’s customized design was tailored to the laboratory space and sample processing capacity, ensuring maximum equipment functionality.
DECENT Fusion Furnace: The Fusion Stage
The fire assay furnace is primarily used for the sample and flux melting stage. Its performance directly determines the high-temperature melting effect and the quality of the resulting lead buttons. The DECENT furnace’s sturdy housing and excellent heating performance provide strong support for this melting stage.
Key Product Features:
- Maximum operating temperature: 1200℃
- Equipped with an intelligent PID temperature control system, it ensures uniform and stable heating throughout the furnace.
- Featuring a multi-layer, energy-saving insulation design, the independent furnace chamber not only facilitates maintenance and replacement, but also protects the silicon carbide heating element.
- Designed specifically for melting large quantities of fire assay samples.
For further technical specifications on our fusion solutions, please visit our DECENT Furnaces Product Page.
DECENT Cupellation Furnace: Optimized for Cupellation
The cupellation stage mainly involves placing the lead buttons into the cupellation furnace for high-temperature oxidation, and finally separating the precious metals from other metals. The results of this stage influence the final analytical results, so temperature and atmosphere must be strictly controlled to achieve the desired gold and silver particles.
Key Product Features:
- An optimized air circulation system and integrated vents provide consistent, controlled ash blowing, essential for accurate precious metal recovery.
- High-quality silicon carbide heating elements ensure the furnace heats up quickly and evenly to the rated temperature.
- A variety of ash tray loading options are available to accommodate a wide range of laboratory sample processing sizes.
- The independent furnace chamber and heat- and corrosion-resistant components are designed for the harsh environment of high-temperature lead oxidation.
Both fire assay laboratory equipment were engineered for low maintenance, long service life, and minimal downtime. This directly addresses the client’s goals of improving productivity and reducing total cost of ownership for their Fire Assay Laboratory Equipment.
DECENT Team On-site Execution
Based on client requirements, Qingdao Decent Group dispatched a professional team to the laboratory to conduct on-site installation and commissioning.
Site Inspection & Verification:
The team first verified the integrity of the equipment upon unloading and confirmed the designated installation locations within the lab.
On-Site Installation:
After reviewing the site’s power supply and infrastructure layout, the team installed the furnace equipment strictly in accordance with the engineering drawings—ensuring zero disruption to the lab’s existing experimental environment.
On-site Commissioning:
After the equipment was installed, the DECENT team conducted multiple test runs simulating actual operation to verify the performance of both furnaces, including heating rates, rated temperatures, and final output.
To ensure seamless adoption, the engineering team also provided hands-on operational training for the lab staff. This thorough, on-site product training enabled immediate and confident use of the equipment—further reinforcing Qingdao Decent Group’s reputation for client-centric service and technical excellence.
For more successful fire assaying projects, see the DECENT Fire Assay Case Studies.
Customer Satisfaction and Strategic Significance
The client expressed strong satisfaction with both the fire assay laboratory equipment performance and the professionalism of the onsite team. Feedback highlighted the immediate, tangible improvements in operations.
“The new DECENT furnaces have significantly improved our sample processing speed and result consistency,” said the Laboratory Manager. “The support from Qingdao Decent Group was exceptional—from design consultation to final training. We now have a trusted partner and the foundational infrastructure for future expansion.”
This successful project not only resolves immediate capacity limitations but also ensures the laboratory meets the stringent demands of international precious metals regulatory bodies. This high-performance fire assay laboratory equipment sets a new benchmark for laboratory precision in the region.
Strengthening Global Presence and Future Innovations
As a premier provider of industrial and laboratory thermal equipment, Qingdao Decent Group continues to expand its global reach. With established projects across Africa, Southeast Asia, South America, and Australia, this Singapore delivery reinforces the company’s globalization strategy and expertise in serving high-tech laboratories with localized, responsive service.
Looking ahead, Qingdao Decent Group is investing heavily in R&D to develop next-generation fire assay systems. This includes automated sample handling, digital process logging, and IoT-enabled remote diagnostics. These innovations will further solidify the company’s leadership in the field of fire assay laboratory equipment and thermal solutions.
