The products and solutions for kilns & furnaces under Saint-Gobain Ceramic Systems are designed and developed for many applications to facilitate consistent and long-term performance. Our products are designed to withstand high temperatures (up to 1.800°C) and severe operating conditions. Developed and manufactured to suit all types of kilns & furnaces that are typically used in various industry segments.

Supports

A-supports and Shoes

Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories’ leverages its extensive expertise in kiln furniture systems to design and customize products for every type of kiln and automated system.

Trusted, reliable material technology delivers increased productivity and reduced energy consumption in the production of DPF & GPF filters, substrate manufacturing, sanitaryware, dinnerware and technical ceramics.

Customized design services are available, and Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories’ experienced engineers are on hand to support customers in selecting the most appropriate product and material for their applications. Unique designs and materials ensure high oxidation and corrosion resistance, excellent thermal shock resistance and outstanding structural support for kiln furniture systems.

High oxidation
High corrosion resistance
Excellent thermal shock resistance
Outstanding structural support
Adapted mechanical strength
Excellent creep resistance

	SiC-content	Max. Service Temperature	Bulk Density	Apparent Porosity Vol.	Modolus of Rupture		Thermal Expansion αRT 1,100°C
	(%)	(°C)	(kg/dm³)	(%)	(RT2)	(1,400°C)	(10^-6/K)
Mulnorite^® KN 176	82	1,700	2.7	17	10	5	5.3
Mullfrax^® EM 27	90	1,750	3	17	8	8	170
Alundum® AH 191 A	91	1,750	2.9	20	14	7	7
AnnaCarbid^® 42	40	1,430	2.5	20	20	10	5
AnnaCarbid^® 65	65	1,450	2.5	21	15	15	5
AnnaCarbid^® 94	84	1,500	2.5	17	20	20	5
NSiC 2165	79	1,600 - 1,650	2.72	15	40	50	4.5
NSiC 2172	80	1,600	2.65	17	35	45	4.5
AnnaSicon^® RTH	75	1,650	2.63	17	40	35	4.5
Silit^® SK	85	1,380	3	0	260	260	4.5
Silit^® SKD	85	1,380	3	0	260	260	4.5
N-Durance^®	70	1,450 - 2,642	2.75	≤ 1	170 - 180	170 - 190	4.4
Crystar^®2000	> 99	1,600	2.7	15	80	90	4.8
Crystar^® 3000	> 97	1,600	2.7	15	80	90	4.8
Hexoloy^®	> 99	1,750	3.07	< 0.6	380	370	4

Suitable for use in the production of DPF/GPF, sanitaryware, tableware and technical ceramics.

Are standard support designs available?

Yes. Standard supports are available in frequently used dimensions. Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories’ experienced engineers are also on hand to recommend product and design options to optimize load, creep resistance, kiln atmosphere, and firing cycles.