SN silicon nitride

High-performance ceramic

Silicon nitride is a high-performance ceramic that is used in foundry applications for aluminium and magnesium casting. The material Si3N4 silicon nitride is particularly suitable for components like thermocouple protection tubes and riser tubes for low-pressure die casting as well as a heating tubes to keep liquid aluminium hot.

Silicon nitride key facts

Silicon nitride is one of the materials our riser and heating tubes are made of.

Special characteristics

Polished version: Riser tubes in polished version have an improved service life
Chemical resistance: Silicon nitride has excellent chemical resistance to Al melts, foundry chemicals, and caustic soda
High quality: Silicon nitride components comply with our high quality standards

Are you interested in our products made of silicon nitride? Arrange a free consultation with our experts.

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Thermal conductivity

Silicon nitride has very high thermal conductivity

Customized components

Our thermocouple protection tubes, heating tubes, and riser tubes can be custom-made.

Strength

Silicon nitride has a very high strength

Do you need a customized solution?

We will be happy to provide a free consultation on your ideas and wishes.

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More aluminium foundry products

Find out more about our product range. In the field of aluminium die casting, we supply more products such as ceramic foam filters and special components for low-pressure die casting. These products are in use worldwide. We also manufacture special components made of the engineering ceramics silicon nitride (SN) and aluminium titanate (ATi). These are particularly beneficial in low-pressure die casting (LPDC). Drache has also developed a crucible furnace for aluminium foundries with an excellent energy efficiency.
Our products can always be adapted to suit customers-specific needs.

Cerapor LDNG Filter

For use in sand casting and permanent mould casting

Optimised crucible furnace

Specially developed holding crucible furnace for aluminium mould casting

Parts made from aluminium titanate

Parts such as riser tubes and sprue bushes made from aluminium titanate

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