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VITA ZYRCOMAT 6000 MS heating element replacement
VITA’s catalogue lists four molybdenum disilicide heating elements, individually exchangeable, and the heating element as item D53041. Its instructions explain the cleaning firing that restores the oxide layer. Send the serial number and a photo of the old element.
VITA item numberD53041
Last updated 20 October 2026
VITA documents: what they say
From the VITA Furnaces catalogue [1] and the ZYRCOMAT 6000 MS operating instructions [2].
| Topic | What the document says |
|---|---|
| Maximum temperature | Up to 1600 °C [2]. |
| Heating elements | 4 molybdenum disilicide heating elements for uniform heat distribution, individually exchangeable [1]. |
| Item number | D53041 – heating element for VITA ZYRCOMAT 6000 MS [1]. The older ZYrcomat and Zyrcomat T are listed with D38041, heating element Kanthal Super [1]. |
| Speed mode | Fast heating puts an extreme burden on the heating elements and may crack the smooth grey oxide layer; if it peels off, splintered glass particles can contaminate the sintering socket or dish [2]. |
| Inspection | Check regularly for deposits of glass particles or glass dust; remove them with a vacuum system, never with compressed air [2]. |
| Cleaning firing | If the grey oxide layer has chipped, a cleaning firing is imperative; it reinstates the oxide layer and gives the surface back its smooth grey appearance [2]. |
| Dimensions | Not published in either document. |
“Not published” means we did not find it in the documents listed under Sources; it may exist in service documents we have not seen.
Signs to look for
- Cracks in the smooth grey oxide layer of the elements – fast heating in speed mode is the cause VITA names [2].
- A chipped or peeling oxide layer: VITA calls a cleaning firing imperative [2].
- Glass particles or glass dust in the sintering socket or dish [2].
- A broken element: the four elements are individually exchangeable [1].
What to send for a ZYRCOMAT 6000 MS
- Model and serial number from the type plate
- Photo of the old element next to a ruler, both legs in the picture
- Diameters of heating zone and terminal, e.g. 4/9 or 3/6, if you can measure
- Heating length Le, terminal length Lu and leg spacing a
- How many of the four elements you want to replace
- Item number from the box, if you have one
D53041 identifies the part, not the size
VITA’s catalogue gives the item number but no dimensions [1]. We read the size line from your photo and write it back to you for confirmation.
The catalogue was issued in 05-2015; check your own furnace documents for later changes. Other furnaces: dental furnace models.
How the furnace-model check works
Send
The furnace model and a photo of the old element, or its part number. Dimensions if you can measure.
We check and confirm the spec
We check the dimensions and reply in writing with the size line we read, any missing value, and whether we can supply it.
You confirm the configuration
Size, number of elements per set and, for SiC rods, how they are grouped by resistance.
Production and shipping
Production and shipping are arranged for the confirmed configuration; the quote covers that element and quantity.
Dental furnace service, dealers and labs: see dental sintering furnaces for typical situations.
Questions buyers ask
How many heating elements does the ZYRCOMAT 6000 MS have?
Four molybdenum disilicide heating elements, individually exchangeable, according to VITA’s catalogue [1].
What is VITA item D53041?
The catalogue lists D53041 as the heating element for the VITA ZYRCOMAT 6000 MS [1]. We use it to identify the part; the size comes from your old element.
Why did the oxide layer crack?
VITA’s instructions say fast heating in speed mode puts an extreme burden on the elements and may crack the smooth grey oxide layer; a cleaning firing reinstates it [2].
Are these VITA original parts?
No. PMEXO is an independent supplier of replacement heating elements and is not affiliated with VITA Zahnfabrik.
Sources
- VITA Zahnfabrik: VITA Furnaces catalogue (EN), information issued 05-2015 (PDF)
- VITA Zahnfabrik: VITA ZYRCOMAT 6000 MS operating instructions (EN, PDF, hosted by eudent.sk). Section 10.1
VITA, ZYRCOMAT and the model names on this page belong to their respective owners and are used only to identify the furnace. PMEXO is an independent supplier of replacement heating elements and is not affiliated with or endorsed by VITA Zahnfabrik. Photos show the element type, not a part of this furnace.
Request a quote
Send the part number, or a photo of the old element with the dimensions. We reply by email with the size line we read and anything missing.