In the area of sintering technology both continuous and batch high-temperature furnaces are used.

Continuous Furnaces (pusher or walking-beam) usually have heating elements made of molybdenum or tungsten. This type of furnace is used in sintering processes up to around 1900°C. The sintering boats, trays and base plates are made of pure molybdenum, or preferably of the PLANSEE high-performance material MLR.

Batch Furnaces for sintering processes are extremely flexible and permit temperatures of up to 2500°C. Molybdenum- and tungsten-based materials are used for heating elements, heat shields and charge carriers. Such furnaces can be operated under vacuum or with a protective gas atmosphere.

Major Applications:

• Sintering of fuel pellets (UO2 and mixed-oxide) for nuclear power
• Sintering of translucent Al2O3 tubes for lighting technology
• Sintering (firing) of technical ceramics (multi-layer printed circuit boards, IC housings etc.)
• Sintering of rare-earth magnets
• Sintering of tantalum capacitors
• Sintering of metals and ceramics
• Sintering of refractory metals

The PLANSEE Product Range:

• Development, design and production of complete hot zones
• Production of sintering boats, base plates, stacking sheets, spacers and charge carriers of molybdenum, TZM and MLR
• Production of molybdenum and tungsten components (heating elements, heat shields, charge racks and accessories)
• Rebuliding and upgrading of existing furnaces
• Bespoke components to customer drawings
• Spare parts and semi-finished products (sheets, wires, rods and fasteners)

Charge Carriers High dimensional stability and low distortion with MLR and TZM. more		Heating Elements Tuned to furnace design and operating temperature. more
Sheets Warm and cold-rolled sheets made of refractory metals. more		Hot Zones PLANSEE offers a comprehensive service by request. more
Rods Standard dimensions directly from stock. more		Wires Promptly available from stock. more
Sintering Boats made of Mo, MLR, TZM, Ta of W in riveted, deep-drawn or folded construction. more