FeCrAl Alloy and Affordable Heating Material for High-Temperature Environments

Our FeCrAl alloy is a standout heating material for high-temperature environments, offering a perfect balance of performance, durability, and affordability. Composed of iron, 20-30% chromium, and 4-6% aluminum, this alloy is designed to deliver exceptional heat resistance and efficiency, making it an ideal choice for industries looking to optimize costs without compromising quality.

FeCrAl’s ability to operate at temperatures up to 1400°C makes it a top performer in industrial furnaces, kilns, and heat treatment systems used in metallurgy, ceramics, and glass production. It forms a robust aluminum oxide layer during heating, providing excellent oxidation resistance that ensures long-term reliability in oxidative environments. With a high resistivity of 1.2-1.5 µΩ·m and a low temperature coefficient of resistance, it’s optimized for heating elements that deliver consistent energy transfer, whether in large-scale industrial ovens or household appliances like toasters and dryers.

The alloy’s mechanical properties are built for longevity. With a tensile strength of 600-800 MPa, hardness of 200-260 HV, and superior creep resistance, FeCrAl withstands thermal and mechanical stresses, ensuring a prolonged service life. Its moderate elongation (15-25%) allows it to be formed into wires, strips, or custom components, and its weldability supports seamless integration into complex designs. While its hardness requires specialized machining tools, this is a small trade-off for its durability and cost-effectiveness.

The high-temperature alloy market is growing at a 5-6% CAGR, driven by demand in industrial manufacturing, electronics, and ceramics. FeCrAl’s affordability stems from its low nickel content, making it a budget-friendly alternative to NiCr alloys (which can cost significantly more due to 60-80% nickel) while offering comparable or superior temperature tolerance (1400°C vs. 1200°C). Compared to CuNi44, which is limited to 600°C and suited for seawater corrosion resistance, FeCrAl excels in high-heat oxidative environments, providing versatility for diverse industrial needs.

We produce our FeCrAl alloy with strict quality controls, ensuring consistent resistivity, strength, and surface finishes (e.g., bright annealed or oxidized). Available in forms like wires, strips, or coils, it’s ready for OEM customization into heating elements or resistance components. We’re committed to sustainability, exploring recycling options to minimize environmental impact. Despite potential raw material price fluctuations, FeCrAl’s long lifespan and low maintenance costs make it an economical choice for high-temperature applications.

In short, our FeCrAl alloy is the affordable and reliable heating material for high-temperature environments. Whether you’re powering industrial furnaces, kilns, or appliance heaters, it delivers the heat resistance, efficiency, and durability to meet your industrial needs at a cost that fits your budget.

Product Description:

In addition to its magnetic properties, the FeCrAl alloy is also highly resistant to corrosion and oxidation. This makes it an excellent choice for use in harsh environments where other materials may degrade or fail over time. The excellent corrosion and oxidation resistance of this alloy can be attributed to its high chromium content, which forms a protective oxide layer on the surface of the metal.

The FeCrAl alloy is commonly used under the brand name Aluchrom S. It has a melting point range of 1250℃-1500℃, which means that it can withstand high temperatures without melting or deforming. This makes it an excellent choice for use in high-temperature applications such as furnace heating elements, radiant heaters, and kiln components.

The FeCrAl alloy also has good mechanical properties, including a minimum elongation of 25%. This makes it an excellent choice for use in applications where flexibility and durability are important, such as wire and cable manufacturing, resistance heating elements, and electrical contacts.

Features:

• Product Name: FeCrAl Alloy (Aluchrom S, Aluminium Chromium Alloy)

• Magnetic Property: Ferromagnetic

• Oxidation Resistance: Excellent

• Corrosion Resistance: Excellent

• Condition: Hard / Soft

• Weldability: Excellent

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Applications:

One of the most common uses of FeCrAl alloy is in the production of heating elements for household and industrial appliances. Due to its excellent resistance to oxidation and high-temperature strength, it is commonly used in electric ovens, water heaters, hairdryers, and many other heating appliances.

The alloy's excellent weldability makes it ideal for use in the automotive industry, where it is used to manufacture parts such as exhaust systems, catalytic converters, and sensors. Its corrosion resistance and elongation properties make it ideal for use in harsh environments, such as marine and chemical processing industries.

FeCrAl alloy is also commonly used in the production of resistance wires and heating wires for electronic cigarettes, due to its excellent resistance to high temperatures and corrosion. It is also used in the aerospace industry to manufacture parts such as turbine blades, combustion chambers, and exhaust systems.

The alloy's ferromagnetic properties make it ideal for use in magnetic shielding applications, where it is used to shield sensitive electronic components from electromagnetic interference. Its excellent corrosion resistance also makes it suitable for use in marine applications, such as shipbuilding, where it is used to manufacture parts such as propeller shafts and fittings.

In summary, DLX FeCrAl alloy is a versatile material that finds application in various industries due to its excellent corrosion resistance, weldability, ferromagnetic properties, and elongation properties. Its uses include heating elements, automotive parts, resistance wires, aerospace parts, magnetic shielding, and marine applications.

Customization:

DLX offers product customization services for FeCrAl Alloy, also known as Aluchrom S or chromium aluminum alloy. Our FeCrAl Alloy has excellent weldability and a ferromagnetic property, making it a versatile choice for various applications. It has a melting point of 1250℃-1500℃ and an elongation of ≥25%. Our FeCrAl Alloy is proudly made in China JiangSu.

Support and Services:

Our FeCrAl Alloy product is designed to provide excellent oxidation resistance and high-temperature strength for a variety of industrial applications.

We offer technical support and services to assist with product selection, material properties, and application recommendations. Our team of experts can also provide customized solutions to meet specific requirements.

In addition, we offer post-sales support and services, including product testing, analysis, and troubleshooting. Our goal is to ensure that our customers are satisfied with the performance and durability of our FeCrAl Alloy product.

Please contact us for more information on our technical support and services.

Packing and Shipping:

Product Packaging:

The FeCrAl Alloy product will be packaged securely in a cardboard box with cushioning materials to avoid any damages during shipping. Each box will have the product name, quantity, and manufacturing date clearly labeled on the outside.

Product Shipping:

The FeCrAl Alloy product will be shipped via a trusted courier service such as FedEx or DHL. Shipping costs will be calculated based on the destination and weight of the package. Customers will receive a tracking number via email to monitor the delivery status of their package.

About Us:

Our 12,000㎡ factory is equipped with complete capabilities for research, production, testing, and packaging. We strictly adhere to ISO 9001 standards in our production processes, with an annual output of 1,200 tons. This ensures that we meet both quantity and quality demands. Furthermore, all products undergo rigorous simulated environment testing including high temperature, high pressure, and corrosion tests before being dispatched, ensuring they meet customer specifications. We also provide chemical analysis reports for every FeCrAl alloy, NiCr alloy, and other products purchased.

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FAQ:

What is FeCrAl alloy?
FeCrAl alloy is an iron-based alloy with 20-30% chromium and 4-6% aluminum, engineered for high resistivity, oxidation resistance, and thermal stability up to 1400°C.

What are its main applications?
It’s used in industrial furnaces, kilns, heat treatment systems, and appliance heating elements (e.g., ovens, toasters) due to its high-temperature performance and affordability.

How does it perform in high-temperature environments?
It forms a durable aluminum oxide layer, enabling reliable operation at up to 1400°C, ideal for continuous high-heat processes like ceramic firing or metal annealing.

How does its resistivity compare to other alloys?
Its resistivity (~1.2-1.5 µΩ·m) is similar to NiCr (~1.0-1.5 µΩ·m) and higher than CuNi44 (~0.49 µΩ·m), making it highly effective for heating elements.

How does it handle corrosive environments?
The aluminum oxide layer provides excellent oxidation resistance, but it’s less effective in sulfur-rich or reducing environments compared to NiCr alloys.

Which industries use FeCrAl alloy?
Industrial manufacturing, ceramics, metallurgy, electronics, and appliance industries rely on it for heating elements and high-temperature components.

Is it easy to process for manufacturing?
With moderate ductility (15-25% elongation) and weldability, it can be formed into wires, strips, or coils, but its hardness (200-260 HV) requires specialized machining tools.

Why is FeCrAl alloy affordable?
Its minimal nickel content compared to NiCr alloys significantly reduces material costs while delivering comparable high-temperature performance.