Ceramic Foundry Filter — Controlled Porosity
Foundries filtering molten iron and non-ferrous metals to cut casting defects.
A controlled-porosity ceramic filter that removes inclusions from molten metal.
Key figures
Porosity
10ppi
nominal grade
Max service temperature
1500°C
peak, short duration
Filtration efficiency
>85%
inclusions above 40 µm
Gallery
Open-cell structure
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Filter porosity — cut plane through the disc
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Material properties
- Material — Alumina-silicate ceramic
- Finish — As-fired
| Property | Value | Unit | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porosity | 10 | ppi | nominal grade |
| Max service temperature | 1500 | °C | peak, short duration |
| Filtration efficiency | >85 | % | inclusions above 40 µm |
What it will not do
- Rated to 1,500 °C peak, short duration. For sustained higher temperatures, ask us about a bonded-grade filter.
- Single-use: a filter is consumed in the pour and is not reclaimable.
See also what we will not do.
Downloads
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