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Ladle pre-heating

The right heating solution helps increase energy efficiency and maintain high production rates in cathode manufacturing.

Join us at Thermprocess and start your electrification journey

Join us at Thermprocess The electrification of heating processes is a smart way to reduce CO2 emissions from your production, while improving both efficiency and the work environment. At Thermprocess, Kanthal will show that electric heating solutions are readily available today, also for high

How a new heating prototype could pave the way to greener energy

Paving the way for a greener energy, the latest Kanthal innovation within thermal energy storage systems involves sand and volcanic rocks.

Optical fibers

In the manufacturing of optical fiber, sintering is a key process where the heating solution utilized affects the quality of the end product. This is because sintering is done in a controlled atmosphere and having precise control over the heat input and temperature, which Kanthal’s electric

Symbols, formulas and definitions

List of symbols Unit for calculation Symbol Meaning Metric Imperial AC Surface area of heating conductor cm2 in2 b Width (ribbon or strip) mm in Ct Temperature factor (ratio of resistivity at operating temperature to resistivity at room temperature) d Wire diameter mm in D Outer coil diameter mm

Ribbon

Content: Kanthal® A, Kanthal® AF and Kanthal® AE Kanthal® D Alkrothal® Nikrothal® 80, Nikrothal® 60 and Nikrothal® 40 Cuprothal® 49 Kanthal® A, Kanthal® AF and Kanthal® AE Ribbon dimensions and properties Resistivity 1.39 Ω mm2/m (836 Ω/cmf).

Operating life and maximum permissible temperature

When heated, resistance heating alloys form an oxide layer on their surface, which prevents further oxidation of the material. To accomplish this function the oxide layer must be dense and resist the diffusion of gasses. It must also be thin and adhere to the metal under temperature