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 Density1.85 g/cm³
Apparent Porosity28 %
MoR @ 20°C15 MPa
MoR @ 1250°C13 MPa
CTE 20 – 1000 °C2.4 x10-6/K
Specific Heat @ 20°C1.0 kJ/kg.K
Typical Chemical Analysis
Al2O337 %
SiO250 %
MgO8 %
All figures are typical figures determined using laboratory test pieces and might not always be an accurate representation of production item.

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