Fittings and Caps
IPS Ceramics‘ Fittings and Caps can be used at both ends of the prop to help to spread the weight load, and to help locate tubes and beams.
A wide range of custom designs and sizes are available.
- Perfect for multi-level kiln cars
- Many sizes and shapes are available
- Can be specifically designed for your application
General Overview
Fittings and Caps can be used at both ends of the prop to help to spread the weight load (which can be considerable on multi-level cars). When using cordierite tubes as vertical props, the fittings also locate the tube in the correct position (via a recess in the batt, adding stability). We also offer a full range of splicers, allowing for multiple layers while supporting beams for heavy loads.
Many sizes and shapes of fitting are available to suit our range of tubes. The ‘effective height’ of each type of fitting must be considered when deciding on the length of tube required.
Technical Information
| General Information | |
| Max Usage Temp. | 1300 °C / 2372 °F |
| Bulk Density | 1.85 g/cm³ |
| Apparent Porosity | 28 % |
| MoR @ 20°C | 15 MPa |
| MoR @ 1250°C | 13 MPa |
| CTE 20 – 1000 °C | 2.4 x10-6/K |
| Specific Heat @ 20°C | 1.0 kJ/kg.K |
| Typical Chemical Analysis | |
| Al2O3 | 37 % |
| SiO2 | 50 % |
| MgO | 8 % |

