INDUSTRIAL CERAMICS MANUFACTURING
OEM COMPONENTS TO CONQUER THE TOUGHEST INDUSTRIAL CHALLENGES
SINTX is a leading industrial ceramics manufacturer with over 20 years of experience in ceramic manufacturing. We’ve formulated an advanced grade of silicon nitride (Si3N4), specifically optimized for high-performance industrial applications. STX-100 offers the best combination of mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties of any industrial ceramic. This advanced ceramic material is characterized by its density, strength, and design flexibility. Consult with our team of experts to discuss an industrial ceramic solution for your project.
STX-100
OUR MOST ADVANCED INDUSTRIAL CERAMIC
BEST COMBINATION OF MECHANICAL, THERMAL AND ELECTRIC PROPERTIES
Silicon nitride (Si3N4) was first prepared in 1857 and was little more than a chemical curiosity. However, as its benefits became known, the compound began to be used across multiple industries in the late 1940s. Today, it’s a key component in electronics, turbomachinery, bearings, and even orbital satellites. In this article, we review the history of silicon nitride, key properties, and the top applications for this material.
IDEAL FOR HIGH-PERFORMANCE INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS
ENERGY
The thermal stability, corrosion resistance, and strength of STX-100 ensures optimal performance and peak efficiency when used to manufacture industrial ceramic components for energy conversion applications such as fuel cells, solar collectors, and thermoelectric generators.
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High-Efficiency Heat Exchangers
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Fuel Cells
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Solar Collectors
ARMOR
SINTX’s industrial ceramics can be manufactured into plates and panels for armor carrier systems where ballistic performance and extreme lightweight are mission critical. SINTX armor offers high-level threat protection for law enforcement, aerospace, and defense applications. Learn More.
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Body Armor
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Aircraft Armor
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Vehicle Armor
AUTOMOTIVE
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Engine Components
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Rolling Contact Bearings
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Automotive Brakes
RF COMPONENTS
Due to its ability to minimize signal loss at high-temperatures and speeds, STX-100 is an excellent choice for high-end industrial components that require an RF transparent material that can withstand extreme conditions. Ideal applications include rocket components, RF antenna windows, and missile radomes.
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RF Antenna Windows
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High-Speed Missile Radomes
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Electrical Insulators for Fusion Reactors
AEROSPACE
STX-100 is incredibly light for the strength it provides, making it an ideal material in aerospace and other applications where both weight and strength are critically important. It is also creep-resistant (as compared to metals), which improves the stability of structures at high temperatures.
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Aerospace Brakes
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Igniters for Turbine Engines
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Rocket Nozzles
WELDING
STX-100’s fracture toughness, high abrasion wear, and low thermal conductivity make it an excellent choice for use in seam welding equipment. Silicon nitride, when used to manufacture welding rollers, has demonstrated a lifespan of 20-30x longer than that of steel for similar applications.
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Welding Rollers
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Welding Nozzles
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Gas Shrouds
EXPERIENCE UNRIVALED DESIGN FLEXIBILITY
SINTX’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility is fully equipped to fabricate industrial ceramic components that require complex shapes with special features and surface textures. We excel at green machining ceramic, which reduces (or eliminates) the need for hard grinding, resulting in a more efficient manufacturing process. Our peck drilling technique enables us to achieve exceptional precision, allowing for the creation of apertures as small as 0.40 mm. Through laser texturing, we can fabricate intricate surface textures on complex geometries, creating endless possibilities for customization and design.
STX-100 is specifically formulated for use in industrial applications where performance is a top consideration and design flexibility is essential. Contact SINTX to start the design-to-build process on an OEM industrial ceramic solution for your project.
