Sandvik Thermal Process, Inc. has been supplying original equipment and replacement heating elements to the semiconductor and related industries for the past forty-one (41) years. You will see various rebranding activities in the coming weeks. One imminent change is that Sandvik Thermal Process, Inc. will change its name to Kanthal Thermal Process, Inc.
For all our customer, this will allow us to strengthen our footprint in North America as well as execute on improved quality and lead time. If you have any question please contact Jon Hartmayer, Sales Area Manager NAFTA, Kanthal, tel: 1-209-728-7971
Below you will find specifications for products that will go to market under the Kanthal® brand.
Fibrothal Modules
Applications:
The Fibrothal heating modules operate in a range of applications from solar and semiconductor manufacturing to electrical heating processes.
Benefits:
Lightweight construction of Fibrothal® heating modules allows for low thermal mass and thermal conductivity due to the ceramic fiber. The simple design provides fast install, quick switching between different processes and easy replacement.
| Primary Element Alloys: | Kanthal® A-1, Kanthal APM™ |
| Maximum Element Temperature: | 1350°C (2460°F) |
| Power Rating: | Up to 10kW per panel |
| Dimensions | Custom fabricated to application requirements. |
For more information, take a look at the Fibrothal® product page.
Heating Element Cassettes
Applications:
The vertical and horizontal heating elements are used in many different atmospheric and LPCVD thermal processes. This includes pyrogenic oxidation, liquid source deposition as well as silicon nitriding and polysilicon doping respectively.
Benefits:
Depending on furnace requirements, both element orientations can be designed to perform consistently for extended lifetimes to reduce maintenance and replacement time. With options for Energy Savings Elements or fast cooling, Kanthal heating elements will help you maximize performance.
| Operating Temperature: | 300°C -1100°C | 600°C - 1250°C | 800°C - 1350°C |
| Primary Element Material (horizontal & vertical): | Kanthal® A-1, Kanthal® AMR & Kanthal APM™ | Kanthal® A-1, Kanthal® AMR & Kanthal APM™ | Kanthal APM™ & Kanthal APM™ HP |
| Dimensions: | Flexible to application requirements | ||
| Considerations: | Energy Saving Element, cycle time, water cooled requirements | ||
Furnace Control Spike Thermocouple
Spike thermocouples are critical temperature measurement devices used in horizontal and vertical heating elements for precise control over operation. Made from the highest quality material, these thermocouples are manufactured to original equipment specifications.
| Thermocouple Material: | Type R, S, B, K, Platinell II |
| Ceramic Diameters (in.): | .1875, .125, .094 |
| Junction Configuration: | Single, double, triple |
| Termination: | Bare wire, plug, lugs |
| Tip: | Wedge, recessed, exposed |
Furnace Insulation/Energy Kit
The insulation used in process furnaces is crucial to ensuring the proper distribution and control of heat in the furnace. Our insulation is available in soft, hard and panel form for any size process tube to provide consistent insulation at the load and source ends of the furnace. The energy kit comprises tube collars and heat blocks and we also provide hard coated end blocks and tube supports for applications requiring reduced powdering and extended lifetime. Kanthal® also offers custom applications so please contact the factory and we can direct towards the best suited solutions.
Thermal Process Products
- Fibrothal® Diffusion Cassettes
- Horizonal and Vertical Heating Elements
- Low Temp (300-1100C)
- Mid Temp (600-1250C)
- High Temp (800-1350C)
- Furnace Control Spike Thermocouples
- Ceramic insulation/energy kit
Contact Information for
Kanthal Thermal Process, Inc.
Office address: 180 International Drive NW, Suite A,
Concord, NC 28027
Phone number: (704) 784-3001
