Silicon Carbide Ceramic Foam Filters
Ferro Fanavaran Ceram manufactures high-performance silicon carbide (SiC) ceramic foam filters using advanced production technologies and stringent quality control systems. Designed with a three-dimensional interconnected open-cell structure, these filters provide a large internal surface area and enable deep filtration throughout their entire thickness, ensuring highly efficient removal of impurities from molten metal.
Continuous process optimization and rigorous quality assurance guarantee consistent performance and reliable filtration, making our ceramic foam filters an ideal solution for modern foundry applications.
Silicon carbide ceramic foam filters are specifically designed for the filtration of molten gray iron, ductile iron, non-ferrous alloys, and other copper-based alloys, helping foundries achieve cleaner castings and improved production efficiency.
Key Features
• Excellent Thermal Resistance
Reliable performance at temperatures exceeding 1,500°C.
• Improved Casting Quality
Effectively removes slag, oxides, and non-metallic inclusions while reducing porosity and enhancing the microstructure of castings.
• Optimized Molten Metal Flow
The uniform porous structure promotes smooth metal flow, minimizes turbulence, and improves mold filling.
• High Mechanical Strength
Withstands casting pressure and severe thermal shock during operation.
• Higher Process Efficiency
Reduces casting defects, scrap rates, production downtime, and overall manufacturing costs.
Applications
• Gray iron and ductile iron foundries
• Automotive castings, including engine blocks, cylinder heads, brake components, and suspension parts
• Heat-resistant industrial castings
• Oil, gas, and petrochemical equipment components
• Non-ferrous alloy castings, including copper, bronze, and brass alloys
Technical Specifications
| Chemical Composition | PPI | Porosity (%) | Color | Application temperature | Bending Strength (MPa) | Compressive Strength (MPa) | Bulk Density(g/cm3) | Thermal Shock Resistance |
| SiC, Al2O3, SiO2 | 10-20 | 80-90% | Gray | Max 1550°c | 0.9≤ | 1.2≤ | 0.4 – 0.55 | 1100°c (Room temperature 6 times) |
Recommended Filter Capacity
Size (mm) | 10ppi | 20ppi | ||||
Capacity (kg) | Flow Rate (kg/s) | Capacity (kg) | Flow Rate (kg/s) | |||
Gray Iron | Ductile Iron | Gray Iron | Ductile Iron | Gray Iron | Gray Iron | |
40×40×15 | 68 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 53 | 3 |
40×40×22 | 68 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 53 | 3 |
30×50×22 | 60 | 30 | 4 | 3 | 47 | 3 |
50×50×22 | 110 | 55 | 6 | 4 | 85 | 3.5 |
50×70×22 | 150 | 75 | 9 | 6 | 116 | 6 |
75×75×22 | 212 | 110 | 14 | 9 | 162 | 7 |
50×100×22 | 200 | 100 | 12 | 8 | 155 | 9 |
75×100×22 | 300 | 150 | 18 | 12 | 232 | 13 |
100×100×22 | 420 | 210 | 24 | 15 | 315 | 14 |
150×150×22 | 900 | 450 | 54 | 36 | 698 | 40 |
200×200×40 | 1600 | 800 | 95 | 64 | 1240 | 58 |
Dia 40×22 | 64 | 39 | 4 | 3 | 49 | 2 |
Dia 50×22 | 82 | 41 | 5 | 4 | 61 | 3 |
Dia 60×22 | 112 | 56 | 7 | 5 | 87 | 4 |
