Silicon carbide
First choice for hard-particle sliding abrasion at temperature.
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Abrasives & Cutting Tools
Parts that sit in the path of abrasive material and are bought against a replacement interval.
In abrasive duty the ceramic is not competing on hardness in the abstract. It is competing on how long it holds the feature that matters — an orifice diameter, a guide surface, a wear face.
Which ceramic wins depends on the wear mechanism: hard particles at speed favour silicon carbide, impact and chipping favour zirconia, and a mix of abrasion with electrical duty keeps alumina in the picture.
Typical parts in this industry
Wear liners and impact platesBlasting and slurry nozzlesGuides, combs and railsFixture and tooling contact partsBlasting cabinet hardware
Material systems we start from
What we would propose first
A starting point, not a specification. The grade is confirmed against your equipment, the geometry and the duty.
Zirconia
Where the wear is impact-dominated and chipping ends the part.
Material detailsAlumina
Economic default for moderate abrasion, and where insulation is also needed.
Material detailsWhat decides the choice
The four conditions we ask about
- Particle size, hardness and velocity
- Whether the wear is sliding, impact or a mix
- Heat generated at the contact
- The replacement interval being targeted, and access for the change
This page is selection guidance for an enquiry. It states no performance figures and is not a specification. Request the material data sheet for grade-specific values.
Other industries
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Photovoltaics
High-temperature process equipment where ceramic parts hold their shape and keep the process clean.
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Instrumentation
Insulating bodies and precision parts inside equipment that has to read accurately and stay accurate.
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Medical Devices
Precision parts for instruments and equipment where wear, corrosion and cleanability all matter.
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