Key Benefits of SiC Kiln Furniture
- Reduced refractory mass and lower energy consumption.
- Faster heating and cooling cycles, leading to increased productivity.
- Superior mechanical strength at high temperatures.
- Faster return on investment with minimal maintenance.
Material Description and Applications
Saint-Gobain's LO-MASS® Silicon Carbide Kiln Furniture offers high-performance solutions designed for demanding thermal processes. Made from lightweight silicon carbide, these components reduce refractory mass and enhance energy efficiency through faster heating and cooling cycles. Low-mass SiC kiln furniture processes ceramics faster than heavy-mass ceramic parts, increasing throughput by as much as 33%.
Specific products include N-Durance® support posts, setter plates, and Silit® SK beams, all providing exceptional mechanical strength and thermal conductivity. These features make LO-MASS® kiln furniture ideal for applications such as firing ceramic substrates for fuel cells, dinnerware, sanitary ware, and power electronics composites.
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FAQ
How does LO-MASS® SiC kiln furniture improve energy efficiency?
The reduced mass and superior thermal conductivity allow for faster heating and cooling ramps, reducing overall energy consumption and shorter firing cycles.
What applications are suitable for LO-MASS® SiC kiln furniture?
LO-MASS® kiln furniture is ideal for firing ceramic substrates for fuel cells, dinnerware, sanitary ware, and composite substrates for power electronics.
What are the advantages of LO-MASS® SiC kiln furniture for DPF/GPF filter and substrate manufacturing?
LO-MASS® components provide efficient kiln utilization, lower operational costs, exceptional mechanical strength, increased productivity, and enhanced sustainability.
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