Saggers

 

Saggers are used to transport and protect sensitive products as they are heat-treated or fired in kilns. Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories’ saggers are specifically adapted to each heat treatment protocol and designed to minimize undesirable sagger-product reactions.

Features and Benefits

Benefits
  • Available in a range of materials and shapes
  • Excellent thermal shock resistance
  • Shape stability and strength
  • Defined flatness and surface finish
  • High chemical stability
  • High corrosion resistance
Material Properties
 SiC-contentMax. Service TemperatureBulk DensityApparent Porosity Vol.Modolus of RuptureThermal Expansion αRT 1,100°C
 (%)(°C)(kg/dm3)(%)(RT2)(1,400°C)(10-6/K)
Mulnorite® KN 176821,7002.7171055.3
Mullfrax® EM 27901,75031788170
Alundum® AH 191 A911,7502.9201477
AnnaCarbid® 42401,4302.52020105
AnnaCarbid® 65651,4502.52115155
AnnaCarbid® 94841,5002.51720205
NSiC 2165791,600 - 1,6502.721540504.5
NSiC 2172801,6002.651735454.5
AnnaSicon® RTH751,6502.631740354.5
Silit® SK851,380302602604.5
Silit® SKD851,380302602604.5
N-Durance®701,4502.75≤ 1170 - 180170 - 1904.4
Crystar® 2000 > 991,6002.71580904.8
Crystar® 3000> 971,6002.71580904.8
Hexoloy®> 991,7503.07< 0,63803704
Applications

Suitable for use in the electronics and semiconductors industry, automotive industry, and with lithium battery and cathode powder technology.

Specification

Various materials and shapes are available.

FAQ

Can Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories’ saggers be employed in highly automated processes?

Yes. Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories’ experienced engineers are on hand to recommend the most ideal product and design option for a highly automated production line, taking into account factors such as the mechanical strength of the sagger (for robot handling) or advanced thermal shock resistance (for loading or unloading).

Can Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories’ saggers be stacked?

Yes. A customized sagger design allows them to be stacked in a kiln, increasing volume output.