EXCEL and HIMELT Crucibles ESCRIPTION EXCEL and HIMELT - PDF document

EXCEL and HIMELT Crucibles ESCRIPTION EXCEL and HIMELT are high quality carbon-bonded silicon carbidecrucibles manufactured using the latest roller-forming techniques and PPLICATIONS EXCEL: copper-based alloys in gas and oil-fired furnaces, melting precious HIMELT: Provides enhanced performance in those applications where TYPICAL METAL CASTING TEMPERATURE XCEL: 1562Ñ2280¼F1562Ñ2280¼F HIMELT: 1830Ñ2550¼F1830Ñ2550¼F PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS Fast melting speed through high consistent thermal conductivityꔀExcellent thermal shock resistance ꔀHigh resistance to oxidationꔀGood resistance to corrosive attack by chemical treatment agents IDENTIFICATION EXCEL crucibles are coloured dark red and utilise the code X. e.g.AX800. HIMELT crucibles are bright red and utilise the code HM e.g. PATTERN RANGE EXCEL and HIMELT crucibles are available in a comprehensive range offixed pouring spouts with optimised profiles is offered whereEXCEL and HIMELT crucibles can be supplied with MorganiteÕs unique QUALITY EXCEL and HIMELcrucibles arraw materials under an ISO 9001:2000 quality management system. CLEANINGOUT Crucibles should be cleaned out carefully between melts or at leastonce per day in holding applications while hot in order to remove SAFETY Proper safety clothing must be worn at all times. Ensure that nomoisture is introduced into the melt. Provision should be made Crucibles Morganite manufactures a full line of accessories to complementits extensive crucible range. ꔀCrucible StandsꔀMuffle Rings (rings increase the cold charge ꔀCrucible CoversFoundry ProductsLaunders and TubesꔀDegassing TubesꔀPlunger Mixers and Plunging BellsPlates and TilesNeedle Valves and Nozzles/Down Spouts of graphitic Foundry products are offered in the form of bothshaped and packaged refractories. We also supply crucible TYPICAL METAL CASTING TEMPERATUREExcel E Accessories:650 - 1000¡C (1202 - 1832ꄀF)xcel Accessories:900 - 1400¡C 1652 - 2552¡F1652 - 2552¡FSalamander Accessories:1000 - 1600¡C 1832 - 2912¡F1832 - 2912¡F Excellent thermal conductivity and shock resistance Crucible accessories are manufactured from premium grade raw per safety clothing must be worn at all times. Ensure that no moisturProvision should be made underneath the furnace to catch metalged. SPOUTEXTENSIONS CRUCIBLESTANDS HOTRODª PYROMETERSHEATHS MUFFLERINGS CRUCIBLECOVERS FULL LINE OF CRUCIBLES ANDACCESSORIES TO MEET EVERY APPLICATION manufactured using the latest roller-forming techniques and EXCEL EC ESCRIPTIONINDUX is a high quality ceramic bonded clay graphite cruciblerange manufactured to provide controlled graphite alignmentranges for induction melting applications. APPLICATIONSINDUX crucibles are used to provide consistent performance inedium frequency induction furnaces. INDUX L crucibles arere suited to furnaces operating at frequencies from 3kHz and TYPICAL METAL CASTING TEMPERATURE ꔀGood thermal conductivity INDUX crucibles are coloured black and utilize the suffix INDL or PATTERN RANGE ucibles are manufactured from premium grade raw Follow the specified preheat procedure. Charge light scrap and PREHEATING / FIRSTUSEdependant on furnace frequency, coil dimensions, and therucible empty. The furnace should initially be run at 20% ofbe too poor therefore it may be necessary to pre-heat with aharge loosely in place in order to provide supplementarypower.ilting furnaces: INDUX crucibles will be prone to thermal shocktherefore recommended that where possible the crucible ispre-heated empty from cold using a maximum of 100Kw, or 50%of maximum power, whichever is smaller. Heat the crucible until Crucibles ISO-ALUSTAR is a premium quality crucible manufactured by oxidation resistance and mechanical durability. APPLICATIONSISO-ALUSTAR offers superior performance for aluminium holding TYPICAL METAL CASTING TEMPERATUREluminium:1148 - 1652¡F1148 - 1652¡Finc:842 - 1022¡F842 - 1022¡F ꔀExcellent resistance to oxidationꔀHigh consistent density IDENTIFICATIONSO-ALUSTAR crucibles are finished green and utilise patterncoding with the suffix ALUS e.g. BN500ALUS PATTERN RANGEISO-ALUSTAR crucibles are available in a range of shapes andofiles is offered where required AR crucibles are manufactured from premium gradePREHEATING / FIRSTUSEELECTRIC RESISTANCEAND GAS FIRED FURNACES:hould be pre-heated empty. A new crucible should initially beif higher. Iso-Alustar crucibles used for holding applicationsypically be in the range two and a half to three hours. AvoidThe same heat up procedure should be repeated prior to re-use and melt immediately. Charge light scrap and returns first inthe minimum quantity required to obtain good metal quality. ISO-ALUSTARCrucibles ESCRIPTIONSALAMANDER SUPER is a high quality ceramic bonded claygraphite crucible range manufactured by plastic formingtechniques. PPLICATIONSperformance in fuel-fired furnaces and medium / high frequency YPICAL METAL CASTING TEMPERATURE PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICSClean melting ALAMANDER SUPER crucibles are coloured black except for ATTERN RANGEspectrum of end user requirements. Ladle liners are also available SALAMANDER SUPER crucibles are manufactured from premium REHEATING / FIRSTUSEcrucible wall. If the furnace refractories have been repaired or ifdriven off.600¼C on low power, avoiding local impingement of flame.bridging ingots across the crucible. The furnace controls canocedure is dependent on furnace frequency, coilcommended where possible to preheat the crucible empty. emperature, charge and melt immediately. Charge light scrapand returns first in order to form a cushion for heavier material. SALAMANDERSUPERCrucibles ULTRAMELT is a premium quality carbon bonded silicon carbidecrucible manufactured by high pressure iso-static pressing.LTRAMELT incorporates MorganiteÕs advanced bondingprogram aimed to provide a superior grade product for the most PPLICATIONSLTRAMELT offers superior performance for aggressive erosiveprecious metal reclamation. The product is designed for use in TYPICAL METAL CASTING TEMPERATURE ꔀExcellent thermal shock resistanceꔀHigh mechanical strengthꔀHigh consistent densityꔀFaster melting speed IDENTIFICATIONLTRAMELT crucibles are coloured black and utilise patterncoding with the suffix ULTR. ATTERN RANGEULTRAMELTcrucibles are available in a wide range of range of integral pouring spouts are offered where required. ULTRAMELT crucibles are manufactured from premium grade raw REHEATING / FIRSTUSEeach a uniform bright red colour (circa 900ꄀC) in order to pre-tress. Avoid direct flame impingement on the crucible surface.requency, coil dimensions, and the resistivity of the metal beingmelted. It is recommended where possible to preheat the crucibleempty. The power input rate should initially be limited until thecrucible becomes bright red over its entire surface. The timethe crucible should be monitored for signs of over-heating and temperature, charge and melt immediately. Charge light scrapand returns first in order to form a cushion for heavier material. ULTRAMELTCrucibles EXCEL E Roller-Formed SIC INDUX Clay Graphite ISO-ALUSTAR ISO-Pressed Clay Graphite SALAMANDER SUPER Clay Graphite ULTRAMELT ISO-Pressed SIC ACCESSORIES For additional information on Morgan MMSÕ products & services or to find a location nearest to you, please visit: www.morganmms.com MORGAN MMS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE SPECS A PREHEATING / FIRSTUSE FUEL-FIRED FURNACES: circa 900¡Ccirca 900¡Cder to pre-ed heat is up to 1 hour. Avoid direct flame impingement on the INDUCTION FURNACES: furnace frequency, coil dimensions, and the resistivity of the metalcrucible empty. The power input rate should initially be limited untilthe crucible becomes bright red over its entire surface. The time takenproportionally high levels of power from the induction field. Care inside wall of the crucible should be monitored for signs of over- CHARGING melt immediately. Charge light scrap and returns first in order to formrequired to obtain good metal quality. XCEL,HIMEL rucibles MORGANITE CRUCIBLE LTDreserves the right to change specifications at any time. Not responsible for any typographic errors. Crucibles for Lift Out and Bale Out Furnaces EXCEL/HIMELTTODHTBODBrassBrimfulA-SHAPESCapacityCapacity AX/AHMAX/AHMmmmmmmmmmmmmKgKg(Litres) AX8156184105131.7 AX12171210120182.4 AX16184232130233.1 AX20197260145304.0 AX25210280155364.8 AX30232290160435.7 AX40232318160506.7 X50248324180608.0 AX602763621907710 AX702923752009312 AX8030039721010514 AX9031039722011515 AX10032440023012016 AX12033343524013818 AX15036245225016822 AX20040049128523932 AX22540055528524633 X25042154625527637 AX21042556023033044 AX30044354331032343 AX32544558431035547 AX35046460629538051 AX31046664524141655 70028551068 AX40051565030047964 AX45051767530050467 AX50052070030053171 76031562683 AX800550800350770102 AX10006168224201069142 EXCEL/HIMELTTODHTBODBrassBrimfulC-SHAPESCapacityCapacity CX/CHMCX/CHMmmmmmmmmmmmmKgKg(Litres) CX40184260125222.9 140344.5 CX70216350155425.6 CX806.0 CX90229364170486.4 CX1007.1 400185678.9 CX1502754352008611 9613 CX20029245722010915 CX25019 33055323516722 CX35036558021020728 CX40031 CX50041064124528137 CX60043 BOD Cylindrical Crucibles for Induction Furnaces HIMELTTODHTBODBrassBrimfulCYLINDERSCapacityCapacity EX/EHMEX/EHMmmmmmmmmmmmmKgKg(Litres) EX323165318165254.3 EX16012224702226010 EX4472544002547513 EX4442544752549015 EX55229545029511420 EX32933053033014825 EX33033063533018331 EX39036250836217830 39021837 EX18139063239026044 EX7144566044537464 EX7044576244543574 EX72250056050037164 77550054092 52490 EX575570865570842144 EX571570900570878150 EX5705701000570980168 10006201072183 11906201327227 11008002199376 11009053115533 XCEL,HIMEL rucibles MORGANITE CRUCIBLE LTDreserves the right to change specifications at any time. Not responsible for any typographic errors. Aluminium and brass capacity is calculated as follows: Basins and Bowls - With a freeboard of 75mmSpouted Basins - With a freeboard of 75mm measured from the bottom of the spout Base recess standard dimensions where fitted are 79mm dia. x depth 11mm.All dimensions are subject to normal manufacturing tolerances. Pyrometer pocket and hole in wall configurations are available to facilitateAlternative sizes to those listed can be made available by requestMorganite also supplies a complete range of crucible stands to provide uniform heating and appropriate mechanical support of the crucible base TOD EXCEL/HIMELTSPOUTED TODHTBODLBrassBrimfulCYLINDERSCapacityCapacity TEX/TEHMTEX/TEHMmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmKgKg(Litres) TEX1601R222470222140567.5 222470222276567.5 TEX447R254400254164749.8 TEX330R33063533020018224 TEX182R39063239019025834 TEX1821R39063239032025834 44576244526543558 TEX577R570800570250826110 EXCEL/HIMELT mmmm mmmm mmmm Capacity kgkg (litres) FX80 Bilge Crucibles for Lift-Out Furnaces TOD Crucibles for Bale Out Furnaces EXCEL/HIMELTTODHTBODAluminiumBrimfulBASINSCapacityCapacity BX/BHMBX/BHMmmmmmmmmmmmmKgKg(Litres) BX1733973432154222 BX1743973942155025 BX1763974322155828 X1644643752806534 BX1635263813157640 BX1665274023158544 BX16752745131510551 BX16852749231511956 BX16952755131514465 BX17152760031516573 BX17752762031517276 BX17852771031520789 BX17952776231523097 BX274594746340273116 BX20261650035516377 BX302616630355233103 BX401616700355271117 BX402616800355327138 BX502616900355382158 BX714720695380389168 BX719720950380584240 BX1261762490460216106 BX1264769600460310142 775750338441191 460444192 BX263775890460575241 BX262775950460635263 BX2647751000460700287 BX850850750450595254 950450815336 964391 BX85285011404501130453 85012404501252498 BX85344501785 EXCEL/HIMELTTODHTBODAluminiumBrimfulBOWLSCapacityCapacity BX/BHMBX/BHMmmmmmmmmmmmmKgKg(Litres) 13665 70045030516183 BX500305216 305262122 BX700726630305298136 BX800305347 BX890850603350328156 BX900350386 690350431194 BX1100850750350500220 BX1300350560 BX1500850850350611261 BX1600350656 980350757315 BX260085012443501025414 409188 BXB1000885690350455205 T XCEL,HIMEL rucibles MORGANITE CRUCIBLE LTDreserves the right to change specifications at any time. Not responsible for any typographic errors. Spouted Basins for Tilting Furnaces HIMELTTODHTBODLAluminiumBrimfulA-SHAPESCapacityCapacity TPX/TPHMTPX/TPHMmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmKgKg(Litres) TPX28752760031514615056 TPX17852771031514619271 TPX38761663035514621379 TBX40161670035529025394 TPX412616800355146310115 TPX512616900355146361134 TPX847775750338184803297 TPX587775890460184530196 TPX5847751000380184655243 TPX1600850890350184600222 TPX1800850980350184700259 TPX85285011404501841067395 Spouted Crucibles for Tilting Furnaces HIMELTTODHTBODLBrassBrimfulSPOUTEDCapacityCapacity TPX/TPHMTPX/TPHMmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmKgKg(Litres) TPX17631051023520311514 TPX60136580625515129035 37860022514619023 TPX475*37860022527223028 TPX843*43267321614630537 TPX982*43580029514638546 TPX12*44094029514652563 TPX74044354331014626532 TPX89*54376031514655566 TPX891*54376031525055566 TPX13*550975350146885106 HIMELTTODHTBODBrassBrimfulPOUR OVERTOPCapacityCapacity TPX/TPHMTPX/TPHMmmmmmmmmmmmmKgKg(Litres) TPX901*29276221520024 TPX904*34991424033040 TPX14*422102525556067 TPX710*43272029538846 TPX833*54111253201100132 TPX16*550975350940113 TPX970*68012203901830219 EXCEL/HIMELTTODHTBODPour GapBrassBrimfulTUBE POURW/HCapacityCapacity TPX/TPHMTPX/TPHMmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmKgKg(Litres) 44094029576/3852590 TPX830*541119032076/381135194 102/50870149 TPX980*6801220390102/641690289 *With base recess. BOD T BOD HT MORGANITE CRUCIBLE LTDreserves the right to change specifications at any time. Not responsible for any typographic errors. BOD XCEL,HIMEL rucibles EXCEL and HIMELT Crucibles INSTALLATION ensure uniform heating of the crucible base and provide sufficientfuel-fired furnaces. The stand and crucible should be installed centrally IFT-OUT FURNACES thin layer of coke dust or other carbonaceous material should besprinkled on to the stand to prevent the crucible sticking to it. BALE-OUT FURNACES Failure to leave a sufficient gap can lead to cracking.expansion. Too small a gap can result in cracking of the crucible. TILTING FURNACES together.furnace slowly in order to release moisture and to set the cement. INDUCTION FURNACES Cylindrical crucibles are installed in tilting furnaces with a protectiveotection. The crucible is lowered and centred in the furnace andovide a key for the next layer. The top of the crucible and back-uplining are sealed in position using plastic refractory. Ultramelt cruciblescan be fashioned using plastic refractory. DISTRIBUTEDBY Store crucibles off the floor in a dry, warm place.er. Separate layers with hard-Do not roll crucibles. MoveCheck thoroughly for cracks or damage before use. Use the correct crucible stand CRUCIBLECARE void ingress of cold air between crucible and furnacelining/cover.bricks in tilting furnaces, leav-carefully into the crucible eturns, vertically. MORGANITE CRUCIBLE LTD cester, WR5 2PU, ENGLAND Ultramelt All dimensions are subject to normal manufacturing tolerances. MORGANITE CRUCIBLE LTDreserves the right to change specifications at any time. Not responsible for any typographic errors.