IPS Ceramics USA will exhibit at Ceramics Expo 2018

2017-11-15

Nov. 15, 2017 - IPS Ceramics USA has announced that one of the brand-new lines being launched at Ceramics Expo 2018 will feature two types of cordierite ceramic.

Cordierite ceramics are well known for their exceptional resistance to thermal shock. They are often used for components that are subject to rapid thermal cycling, in applications where other ceramic materials would quickly crack or break. This can include anything from high-performance kiln furniture to catalytic converter honeycombs.

Cordierite products are fired close to 1,400°C (2,550°F) to give a material that is volume stable in service (temperatures up to 1,300°C/2,370°F). Products are thermally and electrically insulating and are often used as lead-in tubes or as supports for wire heating coils.

IPS offers two grades of cordierite: porous cordierite (C520) is best for thermal shock resistance and use at higher temperatures, and non-porous cordierite (C410) is stronger and impermeable. The manufacturing processes (extrusion, pressing and injection molding) allow a wide variety of shapes and sizes to be produced. This offers the customer an attractive mix of design flexibility and high-temperature capability.

The team at IPS has 200+ years’ experience in the design, manufacture and sale of cordierite ceramics and will offer its unparalleled expertise to visitors from all industrial sectors. These products are supplied on a worldwide basis.