Crucibles

Having the right crucible can impact greatly on foundry costs and efficiencies.  Magma Ceramics has a wide ranging capability to manufacture one-piece crucibles from 50g to 3T capacity.  Mainly for use in Vacuum Induction Melting (VIM) we also supply air-melt foundries across the globe.

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Mainly for use in Vacuum Induction Melting (VIM) we also supply air-melt foundries across the globe.

Using clay-bonded casting, chemical-bonded casting, freeze casting, hydraulic & isostatic pressing and with materials ranging from fireclay, fused silica, high alumina, mullite, chrome-alumina, magnesia and zirconia, Magma Ceramics will select the best forming method and material to optimise crucible performance in your application.   

With Magma Ceramics’ crucibles you can expect : 

  • Clean melts
  • Reduced scrap
  • Consistent performance
  • Excellent thermal shock resistance
  • Excellent erosion and corrosion resistance;
  • Wide ranging material choice
  • Large size range
  • Bespoke designs where required
  • Full traceability to raw materials;  

Whether you are refining Gold, casting Superalloy steels, melting Platinum; whether you are a research lab or a large scale foundry, Magma Ceramics has a wide ranging capability and experience to offer you a value solution.

Take a look at our Downloads area for more specific information on crucibles and our guides to installation.

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