Silicate Technology Expertise
Silicate ceramics such as cordierite, steatite, mullite or aluminium silicate open up impressive cost-cutting potential - our innovative silicate ceramic components can therefore provide a real competitive edge. They can often be found in system-specific solutions for a wide range of applications: In the automotive sector in vehicle and lighting technology; in telecommunications; in safety, temperature control and heating technology; in the classic areas of electrical engineering as well as in measurement and precision technology.
Further details and background information on these impressive and cost-effective ceramics can be found on the materials page.
Silicate Ceramics that Pack a Powerful Punch
Each of these application areas has its own requirements profile and every usage scenario calls for a unique combination of many different material properties. This is why CeramTec has a broad spectrum of proven, maximum-quality materials to cover the myriad demands placed on silicate technology.
For decades CeramTec’s own materials development and preparation teams have optimized these properties to meet the most challenging requirements and developed affordable manufacturing technologies.
Optimized silicate ceramic materials from CeramTec include Frequenta®, Sikor®, Sipa®, Sipalox®, Alphastea®, G80, A12, A14, FAW (porous, for use in evaporation technology) or Ziralit zirconium oxide toughened alumina (ZTA), which are comparable to the Classification for silicate ceramics according to the DIN EN 60 672 standard for cordierite, steatite, aluminum silicate or lithium porcelains. The silicate experts at our Lauf site can provide you with detailed information about CeramTec’s silicate ceramic materials.