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Heat Treatment & thermal processing
Silicon Carbide Components for Demanding Thermal Environments
High temperatures, thermal cycling, process atmospheres, and repeated loading can shorten component life in heat treatment and thermal processing equipment. SCP manufactures custom silicon carbide components designed for demanding high-temperature applications.
1525°C Maximum Service Temperature*
4,000+ Unique Shapes Manufactured
Complex Shapes Custom Manufacturing
Since 1994 Industrial Ceramics
operating conditions
Built for the Conditions That Challenge Thermal Processing Equipment
Heat treatment and thermal processing components must perform through repeated heating cycles while supporting loads, maintaining dimensional stability, and withstanding the surrounding process environment.
Sustained High Temperatures
Continuous exposure to elevated temperatures can cause conventional materials to lose strength, deform, oxidize, or degrade over time.
Thermal Cycling
Heating and cooling cycles create thermal stress that can contribute to cracking, distortion, and premature component failure.
Rapid Temperature Changes
Batch operations and changing process conditions can expose components to sudden temperature changes that challenge materials with poor thermal shock resistance.
Process Atmospheres
Oxidizing, reducing, acidic, alkaline, and other reactive atmospheres can affect component performance and material life.
Mechanical Loading
Beams, posts, setters, and other structural components must support loads while operating at elevated temperatures over repeated production cycles.
WHY SIlicon carbide
Material Performance That Holds Up Under Heat
Large Monolithic Shapes
SCP manufactures complex and large monolithic silicon carbide components, reducing the number of seams and joints required in multi-piece assemblies.
Thermal Shock Resistance
Silicon carbide's thermal shock resistance helps it perform through repeated and rapid temperature changes that can damage less suitable materials.
Strength at Temperature
SCProbond™ materials maintain the properties required for structural and load-bearing components operating at elevated temperatures.
Wear Resistance
Where components experience abrasive contact, silicon carbide's high hardness provides additional resistance to surface wear.
High-Temperature Capability
SCProbond™ N can be used in continuous service at temperatures > 1525°C under appropriate operating conditions, making it suitable for demanding industrial thermal applications.
Chemical & Atmospheric Resistance
Silicon carbide provides resistance to many acidic, alkaline, and reactive process environments where chemical attack or oxidation can shorten component life.
Applications
Where SCProbond™ Components Are Used
SCProbond™ components are used in demanding thermal processing applications where high temperatures, thermal cycling, and controlled atmospheres require reliable performance.
Applications include:
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Heat treatment furnaces
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Batch and continuous furnaces
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Kiln furniture and furnace fixtures
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Industrial kilns and ovens
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Ceramic firing and sintering
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Powder processing and calcination
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Industrial process heaters
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Thermal reactors
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Controlled-atmosphere processing
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High-temperature material processing
Components Manufactured
Custom Silicon Carbide Components for Thermal Processing
Every SCP component is custom manufactured around the equipment, process conditions, and required geometry. While each design is proprietary, common component types are used throughout heat treatment and industrial thermal processing systems.
Component Shape Reference
Support bars
Posts
Beams
Setters
Fixture hardware
Pusher plates
Saggers
Crucibles
Bricks
Tiles
Immersion heater tubes
Heating element holders
Burner components
Muffles
Thermocouple protection tubes
Site Tubes
Case studies
Proven Performance
Application-Focused Support
SCP considers operating conditions, component geometry, wear mechanisms, temperature, and chemical exposure when evaluating a material and component solution.
Reliable Delivery
> 95% on-time delivery helps customers plan maintenance and replacement requirements.
In-House Patterning & Tooling
Patterns and tooling are developed and maintained in-house, giving SCP greater control over precision, revisions, and production scheduling.
Customer Advocate
Each customer receives a customer advocate who serves as a single point of contact for any and all questions through every stage.
Custom & Complex Geometries
SCP has manufactured more than 4,000 unique shapes, including complex and large monolithic components.
Easier Repeat Orders
Your proprietary tooling remains with SCP, creating an established manufacturing foundation for future replacement and repeat orders.