FeCrAl Alloy The Best Heating Material for High Temperature Industrial Applications

Our FeCrAl alloy is the ultimate heating material for industries that demand top performance in scorching environments. Made from iron with 20-30% chromium and 4-6% aluminum, this alloy is engineered to deliver unmatched thermal stability, efficiency, and durability for high-temperature industrial applications—all at a price that won’t burn a hole in your budget.

This alloy shines at temperatures up to 1400°C, making it a powerhouse for industrial furnaces, kilns, and heat treatment ovens used in metallurgy, ceramics, and aerospace. Its secret weapon? A robust aluminum oxide layer that forms during heating, providing exceptional oxidation resistance and ensuring long-term reliability even under continuous high-heat conditions. With a resistivity of 1.2-1.5 µΩ·m and a low temperature coefficient of resistance, it’s optimized for heating elements that deliver consistent, efficient performance without overheating.

FeCrAl’s mechanical properties are just as impressive. With a tensile strength of 600-800 MPa and hardness of 200-260 HV, it boasts excellent creep and fatigue resistance, holding its shape under the intense thermal and mechanical stresses of industrial environments. Its moderate elongation (15-25%) and weldability allow it to be formed into wires, strips, or custom components, though its hardness means machining requires specialized tools. Compared to NiCr alloys, FeCrAl is a cost-effective alternative, offering similar high-temperature capabilities with lower nickel content, which keeps costs down.

The high-temperature alloy market is growing at a 5-6% CAGR, fueled by demand in industrial manufacturing, aerospace, and ceramics. As industries prioritize energy-efficient heating and durable components, FeCrAl’s ability to withstand extreme temperatures and resist oxidation makes it a top choice. Unlike CuNi 44, which tops out at 600°C, FeCrAl is built for the hottest industrial processes, like steel annealing or ceramic firing.

We produce our FeCrAl alloy with strict quality controls, ensuring consistent resistivity, strength, and surface quality for seamless integration into your manufacturing process. We’re also committed to sustainability, exploring recycling options to minimize environmental impact. While raw material prices can fluctuate, FeCrAl’s long lifespan and low maintenance make it a smart investment for high-performance industrial heating systems.

In short, our FeCrAl alloy is the best heating material for high-temperature industrial applications. Whether you’re powering furnaces, kilns, or heat treatment systems, it delivers the heat resistance, efficiency, and durability to keep your operations running smoothly.

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Product Description:

This alloy is used in a wide range of applications, including heating elements, resistors, and electric heating appliances. It is also used in the production of various types of furnaces, kilns, and ovens.

The heat treatment of FeCrAl alloy can be bright, oxidized, or acide, depending on the intended use of the product. The bright heat treatment provides a smooth and shiny surface, while the oxidized heat treatment creates a layer of oxide on the surface that helps protect against corrosion. The acide heat treatment enhances the corrosion resistance of the alloy.

One of the key benefits of using FeCrAl alloy is its excellent formability. This makes it ideal for use in a wide range of applications that require complex shapes or intricate designs. The alloy can be easily formed, bent, and shaped without losing its mechanical properties.

In addition to its formability, FeCrAl alloy is also known for its excellent corrosion resistance. The aluminium chromium alloy composition provides a high level of protection against corrosion and oxidation, making it ideal for use in harsh environments or applications where the product will be exposed to corrosive materials.

FeCrAl alloy also has a high tensile strength of 630-780MPA, which makes it ideal for use in high-stress applications. The material can withstand significant amounts of pressure and stress without losing its structural integrity.

In conclusion, FeCrAl alloy is a versatile and reliable material that can be used in a wide range of applications. Its excellent formability, corrosion resistance, and tensile strength make it ideal for use in a variety of industries, including the heating and electrical industries. So, if you are looking for a material that can provide reliable performance and durability, consider using FeCrAl alloy.

Features:

• Product Name: FeCrAl Alloy (Aluchrom S)

• Density: 7.2-7.7g/cm3

• Magnetic Property: Ferromagnetic

• Corrosion Resistance: Excellent

• Material: FeCrAl Alloy (high chromium cast iron)

• Condition: Hard / Soft

Applications:

The FeCrAl alloy is a ferromagnetic material that is widely used in the production of electrical heating elements, industrial furnaces, household appliances, and other high-temperature resistance products. Due to its high chromium content, FeCrAl alloy has excellent oxidation and corrosion resistance, making it ideal for use in high-temperature environments.

The FeCrAl alloy is widely used in the heating industry, such as in hot strips, infrared heaters, ceramic heaters, and other heating appliances. The material is also used in the production of industrial furnaces, such as the heating coil, radiant tube, and heat treatment furnace, due to its excellent oxidation resistance and high-temperature strength.

The FeCrAl alloy is also used in household appliances, such as hair dryers, toasters, and other heating appliances. Due to its excellent heat resistance, the FeCrAl alloy can withstand high temperatures and maintain its shape, making it ideal for use in household appliances.

Moreover, the FeCrAl alloy is widely used in the automotive industry to manufacture exhaust systems. The material is used to make exhaust pipes, mufflers, and catalytic converters due to its excellent corrosion and oxidation resistance. FeCrAl alloy is more durable than high chromium cast iron and aluminium chromium alloy, making it an ideal material for automotive exhaust systems.

In summary, DLX FeCrAl alloy is a versatile material that can be used in various applications, such as electrical heating elements, industrial furnaces, household appliances, and automotive exhaust systems. The material has excellent oxidation and corrosion resistance, excellent weldability, and a density of 7.2-7.7g/cm3, making it an ideal choice for high-temperature resistance products.

Support and Services:

Our FeCrAl alloy products are designed to provide high-temperature resistance, excellent oxidation resistance, and long-term stability in various industrial applications. We offer technical support and services to ensure that our customers get the best product performance and reliability.

Our technical support team can assist with product selection, application analysis, and troubleshooting. We also offer customization services to meet specific customer requirements.

In addition, we provide services such as alloy testing, material analysis, and failure analysis to help customers optimize their processes and improve product performance.

Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction ensures that we provide timely and effective technical support and services to our customers.

Packing and Shipping:

Product Packaging:

The FeCrAl Alloy product will be packaged in a sturdy cardboard box with internal cushioning to prevent any damage during transit. Each box will contain a set amount of product as per the customer's order and will be labeled with the product name and quantity for easy identification.

Shipping:

The FeCrAl Alloy product will be shipped via a reputable courier service to ensure timely and safe delivery. Customers will be provided with a tracking number to monitor the progress of their shipment. Shipping costs will vary depending on the destination and weight of the order, and will be calculated and included in the final invoice.

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.

For all our clients, we offer timely and multilingual after-sales support and technical consulting, helping you resolve any issues swiftly and efficiently.

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FAQ:

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

What are its main applications in industry?
It’s used in industrial furnaces, kilns, heat treatment ovens, and high-temperature heating elements due to its ability to withstand extreme heat and oxidative conditions.

How does it perform at high temperatures?
It forms a durable aluminum oxide layer, enabling reliable operation at up to 1400°C, ideal for continuous high-temperature industrial processes like metal sintering.

How does its resistivity compare to other heating alloys?
Its resistivity (~1.2-1.5 µΩ·m) is comparable to NiCr (~1.0-1.5 µΩ·m) and higher than CuNi44 (~0.49 µΩ·m), optimizing it for efficient heating element performance.

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 benefit most from FeCrAl alloy?
Industrial manufacturing, ceramics, metallurgy, and aerospace industries rely on it for furnace components, heating elements, and high-temperature processing equipment.

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

Why is FeCrAl cost-effective?
Its lower nickel content compared to NiCr alloys reduces material costs while delivering similar high-temperature performance, making it a budget-friendly choice.