Thermally Stable Recrystallized Silicon Carbide Ceramic Square Beams Designed for Load Bearing and Long Term in High Temperature Kilns
Recrystallized Silicon Carbide Square Beams (RSiC Beams) are high-performance structural ceramic components designed for load-bearing applications in industrial kilns and high-temperature furnaces.
Manufactured from high-purity silicon carbide through advanced slip casting and recrystallization sintering above 2500°C, RSiC square beams provide outstanding thermal shock resistance, dimensional stability, oxidation resistance, and long-term reliability at temperatures up to 1650°C.
Their lightweight yet robust structure makes them an ideal solution for kiln furniture systems requiring stable support under repeated thermal cycling.
With high thermal conductivity and low thermal expansion, RSiC beams withstand rapid heating and cooling cycles without cracking.
Ideal for:
- Tunnel kilns
- Roller kilns
- Shuttle kilns
- Fast-firing systems
Unlike many refractory materials, RSiC maintains stable mechanical performance at elevated temperatures.
- Flexural Strength @ 20°C: 90–100 MPa
- Flexural Strength @ 1200°C: 100–110 MPa
- Compressive Strength: 300 MPa
This allows the beam to support heavy kiln loads while maintaining structural integrity throughout the firing cycle.
Bulk Density:
2.65–2.75 g/cm³
The lightweight design helps:
- Reduce kiln car weight
- Lower energy consumption
- Minimize support loading
- Improve operational efficiency
RSiC forms a protective silica layer during operation, providing excellent oxidation resistance and stable performance in oxidizing atmospheres up to 1650°C.
Benefits include:
- Reduced maintenance frequency
- Lower replacement costs
- Improved kiln uptime
| Property | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| SiC Content | % | ≥99 |
| Bulk Density | g/cm³ | 2.65–2.75 |
| Apparent Porosity | % | ≤17 |
| Flexural Strength (20°C) | MPa | 90–100 |
| Flexural Strength (1200°C) | MPa | 100–110 |
| Compressive Strength | MPa | 300 |
| Hardness | kg/mm² | 1800–2000 |
| Fracture Toughness | MPa·m½ | 1.8–2.0 |
| Thermal Conductivity @1200°C | W/m·K | 35–36 |
| Thermal Expansion Coefficient | ×10⁻⁶/K | 4.6 |
| Thermal Shock Resistance | — | Very Good |
| Maximum Service Temperature | °C | 1650 |
| Width (mm) | Height (mm) | Max Length (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | 30 | 1500 |
| 30 | 40 | 1500 |
| 40 | 40 | 1500 |
| 40 | 50 | 1500 |
| 40 | 60 | 2000 |
| 50 | 50 | 2000 |
| 50 | 60 | 2000 |
| 50 | 70 | 2000 |
| 60 | 90 | 2600 |
| 80 | 80 | 2600 |
| 100 | 100 | 2600 |
| 110 | 110 | 2600 |
Custom dimensions are available upon request.
RSiC Square Beams are widely used in:
- Alumina ceramics
- Zirconia ceramics
- Honeycomb ceramics
- Technical ceramics
- Cathode material production
- Anode material processing
- Continuous roller kiln systems
- Kiln support structures
- High-temperature firing systems
- Tunnel kilns
- Shuttle kilns
- Energy-efficient firing systems
Hitech Ceram provides customized RSiC square beams based on customer drawings and operating conditions.
Available options:
- Custom lengths
- Precision grinding
- Special surface finishes
- Machined holes and slots
- Custom kiln furniture assemblies
RSiC square beams can operate continuously up to 1650°C in oxidizing atmospheres.
RSiC offers superior thermal shock resistance and lower weight, while SSiC provides higher strength, lower porosity, and better corrosion resistance.
Yes. Custom cross-sections, lengths, and machining services are available according to customer drawings.
Yes. RSiC beams are widely used in lithium battery material production lines because of their excellent thermal stability and long service life.
Looking for reliable kiln furniture for high-temperature applications?
Hitech Ceram supplies custom Recrystallized Silicon Carbide (RSiC) Square Beams for:
- Tunnel Kilns
- Roller Kilns
- Shuttle Kilns
- Lithium Battery Furnaces
- Advanced Ceramic Production Lines
Contact our engineering team today for technical recommendations and pricing.
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