EROSION
The Problem: Frequent Failures and Costly Downtime
Maintenance costs in industrial operations are driven by frequent component failures, high labor inputs, and unexpected equipment downtime. In abrasive and corrosive environments, traditional materials like metals and conventional ceramics wear quickly, leading to routine replacements and production interruptions.
Common cost-driving challenges include:
- Accelerated wear and degradation of metallic and standard ceramic components
- Unplanned downtime, halting operations and causing significant financial losses
- High repair and labor costs from recurring equipment failures
- Severe process conditions, such as particle impact, molten metal exposure, and thermal cycling
International Syalons delivers engineered sialon ceramics that extend component life, reduce failure rates, and improve equipment reliability in harsh operating environments. These high-performance materials lower total cost of ownership by minimizing the frequency and impact of maintenance events.
- 40× fewer replacements vs. tungsten carbide
- 150% longer die life in brass/copper extrusion
Operational Benefits Beyond Durability
Sialon ceramics provide industrial maintenance cost savings by reducing part replacement frequency and enhancing broader operational efficiency:
- Reduced Downtime: Fewer failures mean up to 40% less unplanned equipment stoppage
- Lower Labor Costs: Long-lasting components reduce the need for maintenance crews and repair cycles
- Energy Efficiency: Thin-walled thermocouple sheaths offer quicker thermal response, reducing heating demand
- Sustainability Gains: Extended part lifespans cut down on consumables and align with circular economy practices

- Material Testing for abrasive, corrosive, or thermally dynamic operating environments
- Design Optimization to reduce stress concentrations and prolong life
- End-of-Life Recycling Guidance for spent ceramic components and media
Talk to our team to explore ceramic solutions that reduce maintenance costs and support continuous operation.

Sialon and zirconia provide the high temperature strength and non-wetting properties necessary for metal casting, extruding, and welding.

Technical ceramics are characterised by excellent mechanical strength and hardness, and are widely used in extreme wear applications.

Silicon nitride offers excellent corrosion and thermal resistance and are ideal materials for use in the chemical and process industries.
