Silicon Carbide Props and Posts
IPS Ceramics’ Silicon Carbide Props allow the user to build a multi-level kiln car structure by resting the batts on the teeth in its side.
Our Props can be made in a range of shapes and sizes.
- Allows user to maximise kiln fill
- Available in many sizes and shapes
- Available in cordierite and silicon carbide
General Overview
Kiln Cars are often designed to have multiple levels, allowing the user to maximise their kiln fill. IPS Ceramics’ Adjustable Props and Posts have teeth running along their side, allowing you to change batt heights to suit various product sizes and changes in the product mix. This gives you maximum flexibility over your manufacturing processes.
IPS Ceramics’ SiC supports are hollow, reducing your kiln furniture mass and reducing energy consumption.
The Adjustable Props can be made in a range of shapes, sizes and materials. This page focusses on silicon carbide props – cordierite props can be found here.
Technical Information
| Typical Physical Properties | ||
| ReSiC (Recrystalised) | NSiC (Fine Nitride Bonded) | |
| Max Usage Temp. | 1650 °C / 3000 °F | 1450 °C / 2650 °F |
| Bulk Density | 2.7 g/cm³ | 2.8 g/cm³ |
| Open Porosity | 15 % | 13 % |
| MoR @ Room Temp. | 90 MPa | 160 MPa |
| Thermal Conductivity | 25 W/mK | 15 W/mK |
| Thermal Expansion 20-1000°C | 4.8 x10-6/K | 4.7 x10-6/K |
| Composition | ||
| SiC | > 99 % | 75 % |
| Si3N4 | — | 25 % |
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