Non-Ferrous Molten Metal Handling

The exceptional heat and corrosion resistant properties of sialon have been utilised in a range of products for non-ferrous molten metal handling. These include thermocouple protection sheaths, heater and riser tubes, ladles and other foundry products.

Syalon 101 has excellent thermal shock resistance as a result of its high strength, toughness and thermal conductivity. It is extremely resistant to corrosion by most non-ferrous metals, particularly aluminium. There is therefore no contamination of the melt. In addition, Syalon 101 is non-wetting for most non-ferrous metals, making it very resistant to build up of dross and therefore very low maintenance.

These unique properties give Syalon a significantly better service life over conventional products such as chill cast iron and other ceramic materials.

• Thermocouple Sheaths

  

  Syalon 101 thermcocouple protection sheaths are becoming the industry standard in non-ferrous metal foundries. They possess outstanding thermal shock resistance, are non-wetting and suffer no degradation in contact with aluminium and it's alloys.

• Heater & Riser Tubes

  

  The benefits of Syalon 101 for thermcouple sheaths applies equally to heater and riser tubes. International Syalons manufacture a wide array of heater and riser tubes to suit most requirments in the non-ferrous molten metal foundry business.

• Ladles

  

  International Syalons manufacture a range of standard ladles, which offer excellent thermal shock and corosion resistance, which minimises contamination of the melt. Ladles can also be made to your own design.

• Hooks

  

  Syalon 101 hooks are used for hot dip aluminising. They possess excellent thermal shock resistance, corrosion resistance and are non-wetted by aluminium.

Please contact International Syalons with your requirment or discuss your application with our technical team. Alternatively download our Molten Metal Handling Applications PDF.