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Symbols, formulas and definitions

List of symbols     Unit for calculations 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

Element support systems

Content: Wire: Spirals - free radiating Wire: Spirals Wire: Rob Wire: Loop Strip: Corrugated - free radiating Strip: Corrugated   USE OF CERAMIC SUPPORT MATERIALS The ceramics used in furnace construction significantly affect furnace life, operating properties, and thermal efficiency.

Elements in furnaces

For determining the dimensions and forms of industrial elements, the main factors are furnace temperature, furnace power (which depends on the load and the heating rate), available voltage, and the physical size of the furnace chamber. These are discussed below. Furnace temperature

Linda Widigsson about leadership and career choices

Linda Widigsson, Kanthals CFO, is on this year’s prestigious mining and steel industry list ”40 over 40”. The achievements are results of a career based on taking on fun and interesting roles.

Kostensenkende Kassetten und ein geringerer CO2-Fußabdruck

Die ESE-Produktlinie von Kanthal bietet einen geringeren Wärmeverlust durch die Isolierung der Heizelemente für einen niedrigeren Energieverbrauch und eine höhere Produktivität.

Kanthal GmbH - Once again awarded the audit berufundfamilie certificate

Kanthal GmbH awarded the audit berundfamilie certificate for its sustainable human resources policy.

Furnace systems for custom processes

Custom large-scale split shell high temperature heating systems for a variety of material processing applications, featuring typical operating temperatures up to 1200°C (2192°F). The rotary system’s modular design allows for fast adaptation to varied sizes, with typical sizes of 18 meter

Melters & holders

Customized electric furnace systems for melting, holding and transferring non ferrous alloys, including aluminum, magnesium, brass and tin, designed for long life and reliability. Typical temperature ranges are 1000-1300°C (1832-2372°F) but are application dependent. Specialty applications

Furnaces & kilns

High temperature, custom furnaces and heating equipment for ceramic and glass applications with operating temperatures up to 1800°C (3272°F). To be able to withstand the high temperatures needed for ceramic & glass applications, Thermaltek custom furnaces and kilns feature a low thermal