High Alumina Supports
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IPS Ceramics has now extended its range of waresupports with the introduction of high aluminapyramids and stilts.
PyramidsThe IPS Pyramids offer an impressively high degree
of structural support and can be used in a very
flexible way. They are chemically stable and will not
contaminate the payload or the combustion
environment and, additionally, will withstand rigorous
thermal cycling.
Although the base is large, at the apex the point of
contact with the ware is absolutely minimal. This means that the pyramidal
supports can be variously placed wherever required for each individual item
and each particular firing. At the same time, they support (proportionally)
high weight loads at elevated temperatures without the risk of degradation.
StiltsThe IPS Stilts feature a three-pin triangular configuration, fired as a single
piece, so with no assembly issues. Modern manufacturing methods mean
that high alumina stilts can be tailored to suit each particular application
and yet are available at a cost which is not that much greater than the
multi-part, grainier, lower temperature alternatives.
Traditional ceramic operations – in the pottery and tableware sectors for
instance – are now specifying IPS high alumina stilts because they find
them to be thermally superior, strong, easy to use, great for repeated high
temperature cycling and a cost efficient solution.
Both these types of products exhibit high mechanical strength, minimal
point of contact with the supported piece, strong chemical resistance,
proven thermal stability and long service life.
They are also relatively light in weight, easy to handle and can be placed in
a multitude of configurations for numerous ware support applications.
These products have densities in the 3.4g/cm-3 to 3.5g/cm-3 range and all varieties and shapes have an alumina content of >90%.
High alumina products are fired at 1650°C and provide excellent support for most high temperature processes.
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Sales Department, IPS Ceramics Ltd.
Shelton New Road, Hartshill, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 6EP England.
Tel: +44 1782 711511 Fax: +44 1782 717078
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IPS Ceramics is constantly broadening the range of products available in this area andcan now cast components and supports in a number of other materials, such as:
• Mullite
• Talc/Steatite
• Fused Silica
• Porcelain
• SiC-enriched Mullite
We can undertake the forming of both simple, conventional shapes as well as complex profiles and, depending on
the material, can supply items from very small ‘pips’ up to 200mm dia discs and 300mm length tubes.
Please contact us to enquire about our other ranges:
Stilt No Point Dia. A (mm) Height B (mm) Drawing No.
01 27 7 IPS4541A
02 39 10 IPS4542A
03 57 14 IPS4543A
04 65 16 IPS4544A
05 71 18 IPS4545A
06 87 22 IPS4546A
07 99 25 IPS4547A
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