Reaction Bonded Silicon Carbide Wear Parts

Wear Resistance
There are many possible modes of wear, however generally these can be categorised under two headings, erosion and abrasion. To combat wear, a material requires a combination of hardness and fracture toughness.

REFEL has a greater hardness than other ceramic materials commonly available. In addition the fine grain structure of REFEL produces substantially higher fracture toughness values than other silicon carbides.

Light Weight

REFEL has an extremely low density which allows the component weight to be minimised. This is particularly important on rotating machinery where balancing is required.

Thermal Resistance

With a minimal coefficient of thermal expansion combined with unsurpassed thermal shock resistance, REFEL is ideal for those demanding applications where other ceramics do not perform.

Typical Applications or Typical Wear Ports Available in Refel