Kanthal® Super heating elements
Kanthal® Super - electric molybdenum disilicide (MoSi₂) industrial heating elements - are the premier choice for those seeking optimal performance in high-temperature applications. Known for their versatility, Kanthal® Super heating elements excel across a variety of atmospheres, including oxidizing, inert, carburizing, nitriding, and reducing environments, withstanding temperatures up to 1,850ºC (3,360ºF). They offer unparalleled benefits, like stable resistance, the ability to connect new and old elements in series, fast thermal cycling without degradation, and the longest inherent lifespan among electric industrial heating elements. Trusted by furnace builders and operators globally, Kanthal® Super heating elements deliver enhanced productivity, reduced costs, and a swift return on investment.
Check out this tutorial to explore the unique attributes of the Kanthal® Super element, understand its seven specialized grades, and master the process of replacing it through this comprehensive guide.
Industries
Information
Demanding applications of Kanthal® Super
The Kanthal® Super program, designed to meet high-temperature demands, is best suited for customers seeking energy savings, economic benefits, increased productivity, and low maintenance.
Glass industry
Products for primary glass manufacturing - technical, specialty, and fiberglass.
Processes:
- Glass forehearth (feeders)
- Glass fusions/downdraw process
Ceramic industry
Products for manufacturing traditional ceramics, functional ceramics, and ceramics used as engineering materials.
Processes:
- Ceramics sintering
- Ceramics firing
- Heat treatment of ceramics
Heat treatment
Products for varied heat treatment processes for steel, aluminum, and other metallic materials.
Processes:
- Annealing furnaces
- Carburizing furnaces
- Galvanizing furnaces
- Hardening furnaces
- Sintering furnaces
Electronics industry
Products for the heating processes in the electronics industry.
Processes:
- Furnace for single-growth crystal SI GaAs
- Diffusion cassettes
- MLCC sintering
- ITO sintering
Seven grades for different applications
The Kanthal® program of MoSi2 heating elements includes seven grades with specific features for use in demanding applications and atmospheres, including nitrogen, hydrogen, vacuum and mixtures of endogas and reducing atmospheres.
Read more about the different Kanthal® Super MoSi2 heating element grades.
Characteristics
Key features
- High-temperature capability.
- Available as straight or bent elements.
- Easily customizable.
- Versatile atmosphere and application compatibility.
- Extended furnace life.
- Minimizes maintenance stops.
- Energy efficient.
- Boosts productivity.
- Safety assurance.
- Strong return on investment.
- Backed by superior technical support.
Special design
Kanthal® Super, has long been the preferred choice for quality aware furnace builders and operators. Flexible design, a wide variety of grades, low energy consumption, long life and superior technical service has built a market leading brand, offering maximum productivity and quick return on investment to users
of Kanthal® Super around the world.
In addition to MoSi2 elements in standard shapes and sizes we provide special designed MoSi2 elements according to customer needs, enabling an optimized element design for each particular application.
The Kanthal® program also includes element accessories.
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