Molybdenum Disilicide (MolyD) Heaters
High-purity MolyD elements designed for extreme high-temperature processing up to 1850°C. Sourced via exclusive authorized agency agreement.
3360°F Peak Surface
2190°F Ductile State
Nominal Furnace Temp
Emergency: 2-3 Days
Four-shank elements in 6/12, 9/18, and 12/24 diameters are engineered specifically for furnaces with low chamber heights where elements must be mounted horizontally without sagging.
Moly-D heating elements are manufactured by powder metallurgy. They consist of molybdenum disilicide with additives that prevent recrystallization. Completely stable up to 1800ºC (3270°F), it surpasses other heating element types for high-temperature performance.
Self-Healing Quartz Layer: The oxidation resistance lies in forming an impermeable quartz or glass-like layer. If exposed to contaminants, a lower melting phase forms and drips off, exposing fresh MoSi₂ which generates a new protective oxide barrier.
Electrical Stability: Low specific electrical resistivity with a positive resistance-temperature characteristic. Electrical resistance remains constant over its useful life, permitting mixed use of old and new elements in series.
Nominal Operation: Operates between 1300°C and 1750°C (2372–3182°F). Maximum surface temperature in air is 1800°C (3270°F).
Low Temperature & Harsh Gas Use: May be used below 1300°C (2372°F) in atmospheres harmful to silicon carbide elements (e.g., sulfur dioxide, water-steam). Ductile behavior begins at approximately 1200°C (2190°F).
Select the ideal element grade formulated for your target process temperatures and atmosphere conditions.
| GRADE TYPE | MAX ELEMENT TEMP | PRIMARY GENERAL APPLICATIONS |
|---|---|---|
| Type MD-31 | 1700°C (3090°F) | Industrial furnaces for heat treating, forging, sintering, glass melting and refining, radiant tubes. |
| Type MD-33 | 1800°C (3270°F) | Laboratory furnaces, testing equipment, and high-temperature sintering production furnaces. |
| Type MD-34 | 1850°C (3360°F) | Laboratory furnaces, testing equipment, and sintering production furnaces up to 1800°C furnace chamber temp. |
| Type MD-RT | 1800°C (3370°F) | Dental zirconia sintering with zero discoloration, rapid thermal cycling applications. |
| Type MD-XLR | 1700°C (3090°F) | Furnaces with dry nitrogen, oxygen-deficient, or oxygen-enriched controlled atmospheres. |
We assist you in selecting the most suitable element material, grade, and geometry for your specific thermal profile.
Free Engineering Services: Comprehensive design support for brand new furnace builds or full retrofits/conversions from gas/oil-fired systems to electric heating.
Watch the technical installation guide on mounting two-shank and four-shank U-elements, terminal strap connections, and preventing mechanical stress during thermal cycling.
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