Alumina
Insulation at temperature where corrosion is moderate.
Material detailsIND 06
Energy & Power
Insulation and wear components for equipment that runs continuously, hot and often corrosive.
Power and energy equipment tends to combine three things that are individually easy and together are not: continuous temperature, corrosive chemistry, and an electrical duty across the same part.
Because the equipment usually runs continuously, the decision is dominated by service interval. A grade that survives thermal cycling better is often worth more than one that merely runs hotter.
Typical parts in this industry
High-temperature insulation and supportsSensor and probe protection tubesCorrosion-resistant components in gas and ash pathsWear parts in fuel handling and conveyingElectrical isolation in hot zones
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.
Silicon nitride
Where fast thermal cycling would crack a less shock-resistant grade.
Material detailsSilicon carbide
Corrosive and abrasive gas or ash paths at high temperature.
Material detailsWhat decides the choice
The four conditions we ask about
- Continuous versus cycling temperature
- Corrosive gases, ash or fuel chemistry
- The electrical duty across the part
- The service interval being planned for
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
IND 01
Photovoltaics
High-temperature process equipment where ceramic parts hold their shape and keep the process clean.
Industry detailsIND 02
Instrumentation
Insulating bodies and precision parts inside equipment that has to read accurately and stay accurate.
Industry detailsIND 03
Medical Devices
Precision parts for instruments and equipment where wear, corrosion and cleanability all matter.
Industry details