Manufacturing Applications
Advanced ceramics provide protection, separation, filtration and control for manufacturing applications. They offer high performance and reliable solutions for the manufacturing industry.
How can advanced ceramics help manufacturing industry
In manufacturing and processing, machines and equipment often experience high stresses due to temperature, pressure, corrosion, and abrasion. In such cases, ceramic materials based on oxides and non-oxides are frequently considered as suitable alternatives by designers. Precise knowledge of the application conditions is crucial for selecting the appropriate material. Advanced ceramics serve as an excellent choice in these scenarios.
Protection Tubes
Accurate temperature control is crucial in thermal processes such as heat treatment and combustion. Ceramic protection tubes safeguard heating elements in aluminum die-casting and holding furnaces from mechanical contamination, corrosion, and wear. For instance, ceramic protection tubes are used to protect heating elements in the aluminum die-casting process, ensuring their performance and longevity.
Foam Filters
In metal melting processes, particularly with aluminum and steel, solid and liquid impurities need to be removed before casting. Ceramic foam filters are the preferred solution for impurity removal. Factors such as thermal shock resistance, operating temperature, corrosion resistance, and processability are essential when selecting ceramic raw materials. Common materials for foam filters include zirconia and alumina ceramics.
Separation Membrane
Membranes made of high-grade ceramic materials exhibit high mechanical resilience and resistance to solvents, acids, alkaline solutions, even at high concentrations. These ceramic membranes can be utilized wherever untapped heat or electricity is readily available, making them efficient and flexible. An advantage of membrane separation processes is the elimination of thermal processing stages, resulting in energy-efficient separation systems.
Valves and Fittings
Valves and fittings used in manufacturing must meet high requirements for resilience when exposed to chemicals, high temperatures, and extreme pressures. Ceramic valves and fittings offer wear resistance, chemical resistance, temperature resistance, and dimensional stability, making them a reliable solution for the manufacturing industry. For example, the use of ceramic valves and fittings in chemical processing ensures long-term stability and efficient performance.