
The Cress C-163210 furnace is commonly used for fire assay cupellation and crucible fusion. The standard hearth plate is a two piece flat hearth tile. We now have a cast one piece hearth plate featuring an integrated curb on the sides and rear:
The curb helps retain spills, and keeps the furnace bedding away from the elements.
More information is available here:
C1632 Hearth Plate with curb

The curb helps retain spills, and keeps the furnace bedding away from the elements.
More information is available here:
C1632 Hearth Plate with curb