Superthal® heating modules are intended for use in production or laboratory furnaces/heaters wherever concentrated heat is needed. They provide major energy savings in several applications and offer the flexibility of different temperatures and processes to take place in the same furnace.
Prefabricated heating modules consisting of vacuum-formed ceramic fibre with an integral Kanthal® Super molybdenum disilicide (MoSi2) heating element for up to 1750°C (3180°F) element temperature.
Superthal® Muffle SMU is used both for horizontal and vertical furnace applications. The SMU are specially designed to meet the requirements of each application in terms of power and dimensions. Max. operating temperature 1500ºC (2730ºF).
Superthal® Half-cylinders, SHC is used both for horizontal and vertical furnace applications. The SHC are specially designed to meet the requirements of each application in terms of power and dimensions. Max. operating temperature 1550ºC (2820ºF).
These flat panels are heated by Kanthal® Super MoSi2 heating elements with the terminals either straight or 90° bent with fixed contacts. Element dimension and configuration depending on demands. The panels are designed for horizontal use.
For high furnace temperatures up to 1675°C (3045°F). Superthal® HT modules, for vertical operation, are available in standard sizes or as specially designed heating packages.
Superthal® Mini is a complete compact heater ready to connect to the power supply. This product is used in melting and processing for the dental and medical industry and general material research and development. It is easy to control and can be rapidly heated up and cooled with a uniform temperature profile.
Superthal® X is a reliable and easy to use heating panel with a working temperature of approximately 1600°C (2910°F). Thanks to its new design the elements are stable during operation, thus significantly prolonging the service life of the product.
Superthal® High power reflector is a new compact fiber insulated modular heater with Kanthal® Super molybdenum disilicide (MoSi2) heating elements integrated.
Accurate and flexible heating for materials testing
KIMAB, corrosion and metals research institute, is situated in central Stockholm in Sweden and serves the Swedish steel industry and other research institutes with information services, technical and manufacturing support, materials and materials processing development, product design and development, consultancy and various material testing services.
Walther-Glas in Germany is one of many companies utilizing SuperthalTM Flat panels in their forehearths and they have also followed up the results in a systematic way. Walther-Glas GmbH in Bad Driburg produces mainly domestic and all-purpose glassware by the pressing method for the gift sector, as well as pressed glass articles for the car industry.
Uponor AB situated in the middle of Sweden, is one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of plastic pipes and plastic coated steel pipes for the building industry. The company has some 450 employees and is marketing their products in more than 30 countries.
