New Age Shaft Melter Vacuum Furnace for 1700°C Commissioned at Silcarb Bangalore Facility

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February 24, 2023
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Silcarb has commissioned a new generation Shaft Melter Vacuum Furnace designed for high-temperature ceramic processing and advanced materials development. Operating at temperatures up to 1700°C, this liquid phase reaction vacuum furnace expands Silcarb’s capabilities in precision high-temperature processing and advanced ceramic manufacturing.

Vacuum furnaces are essential for applications requiring controlled atmospheres, oxidation-free processing, and precise thermal control. These systems enable the production of high-performance materials used in advanced ceramics, aerospace components, metallurgical systems, and research applications.

Official Update

We built a new age Shaft Melter Vacuum Furnace for 1700 degree. Switched on a Liquid Phase Reaction Vacuum Furnace for 1700 degree centigrade at our Bangalore plant today…Exciting ceramics lay ahead..

Advanced Vacuum Furnace Technology

The newly commissioned furnace is engineered to support high-temperature material processing under controlled vacuum environments. Vacuum furnace systems eliminate atmospheric contamination and enable precise thermal reactions that are not possible in conventional furnace environments.

Operating at temperatures up to 1700°C, the furnace supports advanced ceramic processing techniques including liquid phase reactions and controlled sintering.

Applications in Advanced Ceramics

Liquid phase reaction vacuum furnaces are widely used in the production of:

  • Advanced technical ceramics
  • Silicon carbide based materials
  • Ceramic matrix composites
  • Aerospace-grade ceramic components
  • High-performance refractory materials
  • Research and development of new ceramic systems

These materials require highly controlled thermal environments to achieve desired microstructures, density, and mechanical properties.

Expanding High-Temperature Processing Capability

With the commissioning of this new furnace, Silcarb strengthens its in-house capability for:

  • Advanced ceramic development
  • High-temperature vacuum processing
  • Precision material sintering
  • Experimental and R&D scale production

Such infrastructure enables the development of new ceramic compositions and materials engineered for extreme industrial environments.

Supporting Future Ceramic Innovation

Advanced ceramics are increasingly used in industries requiring:

  • High-temperature resistance
  • Corrosion resistance
  • Wear resistance
  • Lightweight structural components
  • Precision thermal stability

By expanding its vacuum furnace capabilities, Silcarb continues to support innovation in next-generation ceramic materials and high-performance industrial components.

About Silcarb

Silcarb is an Indian manufacturer specializing in industrial furnaces, silicon carbide heating elements, kiln furniture, and advanced technical ceramics.

With decades of experience in high-temperature engineering and thermal systems, Silcarb supports industries including aluminium processing, aerospace, defence, advanced ceramics, and metallurgical manufacturing.