JAPAN FINE CERAMICS CO., LTD. （JFC） Product Lineup

It is the most popular fine ceramics, available in white or milky white. It comes in purities of 99.5%, 99.8%, and 99.9%. 【Features】 ○ It has been applied to various electrical components early on, taking advantage of its good electrical insulation properties. ○ It is the most affordable among fine ceramics. ○ It has high mechanical strength and excellent corrosion resistance. ○ Due to its excellent plasma resistance, it is ideal for components in CVD and etching equipment. ○ Large products can be manufactured. ● Please refer to the catalog for characteristic values.

Ceramics have excellent wear resistance compared to metals and are lightweight materials. Among them, silicon nitride ceramics are used in various industrial equipment due to their resistance to cracking and high mechanical strength at elevated temperatures. Our silicon nitride products include the standard SNP02 and the enhanced SNP03, which offers greater fracture toughness and bending strength. Please consider our silicon nitride for solving issues such as melting, wear, and thermal shock damage in casting equipment parts. Nippon Fine Ceramics Co., Ltd. is a comprehensive manufacturer of various ceramics and metal-ceramic composite materials. If you have any concerns regarding equipment design, component design, thermal design, etc., please feel free to consult us.

I would like to try using ceramics for wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and improving heat resistance, but I don't know the design tips. What can I do to reduce costs? To answer such questions, we have compiled hints for cost reduction of ceramic products. We hope you can use this as a reference when designing parts. Achievable through in-house integrated production <Short delivery time support> <Small lot prototype support> <Detailed customization support> Nihon Fine Ceramics is a comprehensive manufacturer of ceramics, producing and selling ceramics and MMC (metal matrix composites). We will solve your problems with our wide range of products. Please feel free to contact us.

Ceramics have excellent wear resistance compared to metals and are lightweight materials. Among them, silicon nitride ceramics are used in various industrial equipment due to their resistance to cracking and high mechanical strength at elevated temperatures. Our silicon nitride lineup includes standard type SNP02, high-strength type SNP03, and the newly added high-toughness type SNP04. For application examples, features, expected effects, and property tables, please refer to the catalog. If you have any concerns regarding equipment design, component design, thermal design, etc., please feel free to consult us.

Ceramics have excellent wear resistance compared to metals and are lightweight materials. Among them, silicon nitride ceramics are used in various industrial equipment due to their resistance to cracking and high mechanical strength at elevated temperatures. Our silicon nitride products include the standard type SNP02 and the high-strength type SNP03. We have summarized the benefits of converting molds to ceramics. For more details, please refer to “【Case Studies】Benefits of Mold Ceramics.”

From raw material mixing to firing, processing, and inspection, we conduct integrated in-house production using our unique technology. We can accommodate requests from small-scale prototypes to mass production. 【Features】 ● Excellent resistance to thermal shock and relatively difficult to wet with molten metal ● Ideal for parts used in harsh environments with high heat, such as internal combustion engine components like automotive engine parts and welding machine torch nozzles *For detailed specifications and characteristics, please refer to the catalog.

- Are you struggling with wear? - Are you struggling with corrosion? - Are you struggling with heat resistance? - Are you struggling with delivery times, prices, or specifications? We consistently produce engineering ceramic parts in-house, from raw material mixing to molding, processing, and inspection. Our products are widely used in sliding parts, chemical pump parts, semiconductor manufacturing equipment parts, heat-resistant parts, and wear-resistant parts, among others. Thanks to our in-house integrated production, we can offer: - Short delivery times - Small lot prototype production - Detailed customization Japan Fine Ceramics Co., Ltd. (JFC) has been responding to customer needs with unique technology since its establishment in 1984 as a comprehensive manufacturer of ceramics and composite materials. We will solve your problems with our extensive lineup. If you have any technical inquiries, please contact us.

Ceramics are lightweight materials with excellent wear resistance compared to metals. Ceramics are used for wear protection. In addition to various types of ceramics, our company also manufactures and sells metal-ceramic composite materials. You can choose a suitable liner material for your grinding materials from our extensive lineup. ● For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

We have developed a high-toughness silicon nitride "SNP04" that significantly improves the brittleness, which is a weakness of ceramics. While maintaining the characteristics of ceramics, we have increased the thermal conductivity by 2.4 times and the fracture toughness by 1.3 times compared to our standard products. Please utilize it for use in harsh environments that were difficult with conventional ceramics and for solving your problems.

We produce silicon carbide, which has excellent corrosion resistance and good sliding properties in liquids, through our unique technology, from raw material formulation to firing, processing, and inspection, all in-house. We can accommodate requests from small-scale prototypes to mass production. 【Features】 ● Compared to other fine ceramics, it has a small decrease in mechanical strength at high temperatures (over 1000°C) and excellent wear resistance. ● Due to its strong covalent bonding, it is the hardest among fine ceramics, with excellent corrosion resistance and good sliding properties in liquids. ● Suitable for mechanical seals and bearings for chemical pumps. *For detailed characteristic values, please refer to the catalog.

The introduction of a 5-axis machining machine, which adds the C-axis (table rotation) and A-axis (table tilt axis) to the X, Y, and Z axes, has made it possible to achieve high-precision machining of complex shapes and curved surfaces, thereby expanding the applications of ceramics. Cost reduction is also expected due to the reduction in setup time.

1. A new material that significantly improves the brittleness of high-toughness silicon nitride "SNP04" ceramics and increases fracture toughness by 1.3 times. It achieves a thermal conductivity that is 2.4 times higher than conventional materials. 2. High-purity silicon carbide "SCP05" successfully reduces the metallic impurities contained in conventional silicon carbide. 3. Carbon-dispersed silicon carbide "P2G" achieves excellent sliding properties by uniformly dispersing carbon within the silicon carbide matrix. It greatly contributes to the reduction of wear in sliding components.

Metal plates are heavy and maintaining precision is difficult due to thermal deformation. Replacing them with SiC ceramics solves various problems. 【Specifications】 ■ Maximum dimensions: □800 (Φ800) x 40t ■ Flatness: 1~5μm, Parallelism: 2~10μm, Surface roughness: Ra0.4μm ※ Precision varies with dimensions and shapes. 【Main Features】 ■ Lightweight ■ High rigidity ■ Low thermal expansion ■ High thermal conductivity ■ Wear resistance 【Adoption Effects】 ■ Improved equipment performance, enhanced energy efficiency, prevention of workpiece deformation due to lightweight and high rigidity. ■ Resolution of thermal issues due to high thermal conductivity and low thermal expansion. ■ Increased lifespan due to improved wear resistance. 【SiC Product Lineup】 SCP01 → Our standard product SCP02 → Higher thermal conductivity and resistance compared to SCP01 At JFC, we produce ceramic products in-house through our unique technology, from raw material formulation to firing, processing, and inspection. We cater to your needs from small-scale prototypes to mass production. Please feel free to consult or inquire through "PDF Download" or "Contact Us."

Our company has added "Hexalloy SA" to our specialty in silicon carbide. With bonding technology and mass production techniques through mold forming, we have increased our options for problem-solving alongside the conventional SCP series. Silicon carbide is a material that excels in corrosion resistance and has good sliding properties in liquids. We conduct integrated in-house production from raw material formulation to firing, processing, and inspection using our unique technology. 【Hexalloy SA Bonding Technology】 By bonding silicon carbide to itself, it is possible to form internal flow paths and reduce the weight of components through hollowing. Compared to adhesive bonding, it excels in strength, reliability, thermal conductivity, and degassing properties. 【Characteristics of Silicon Carbide】 ● Compared to other fine ceramics, it has a smaller decrease in mechanical strength at high temperatures (over 1000°C) and excellent wear resistance. ● Due to its strong covalent bonding, it is the hardest among fine ceramics, has excellent corrosion resistance, and good sliding properties in liquids. ● Suitable for mechanical seals and bearings for chemical pumps. *For detailed property values, please refer to the catalog.

Alumina, the most popular fine ceramic, has been reinforced with zirconia, which is a higher strength ceramic. "Halox-Z" is highly tough and has excellent wear resistance, making it suitable for lining wear parts of equipment. Due to its higher thermal conductivity compared to zirconia, it has been put to practical use as lining for grinders. For more details, please download and refer to the catalog.

Our company has added "Hexaloy SA," which specializes in silicon carbide (SiC) and possesses mass production technology through bonding techniques and mold forming. Additionally, we have newly included "Halox Z," which is alumina reinforced with zirconia, expanding our options for problem-solving. ● Bonding Technology of Silicon Carbide "Hexaloy SA" By bonding silicon carbide together, it is possible to form internal flow paths and reduce the weight of components through hollowing. Compared to adhesive bonding, it excels in strength, reliability, thermal conductivity, and outgassing characteristics. ● Characteristics of Silicon Carbide 1. Minimal reduction in mechanical strength at high temperatures (above 1000°C) and excellent wear resistance. 2. Due to its strong covalent bonding, it is the hardest and most corrosion-resistant among fine ceramics, with good sliding properties in liquids. 3. Suitable for mechanical seals and bearings in chemical pumps. ● Zirconia Reinforced Alumina Halox Z We have reinforced the most popular alumina in fine ceramics with zirconia, a higher strength ceramic. It has high toughness and excellent wear resistance, and due to its higher thermal conductivity compared to zirconia, it is used for lining wear parts of equipment and the inner lining of grinders.

Ceramics are lightweight materials with excellent wear resistance and corrosion resistance compared to metals, and their adoption is progressing for extending the lifespan of equipment parts and addressing wear issues. By replacing metal components of equipment with ceramics such as silicon carbide or silicon nitride, the lifespan of the parts is extended, significantly reducing maintenance work for part replacements. JFC offers a lineup of five types of silicon carbide and two types of silicon nitride. Silicon nitride SNP03 is a high-strength type with enhanced fracture toughness and bending strength compared to the standard SNP02. Please consider JFC's ceramics for the long lifespan of your equipment parts. *For more details, please download the catalog. Additionally, JFC also manufactures and sells composite materials made of ceramics and metals. For example, SA701, featured in the PDF materials, is a composite of SiC ceramics and aluminum. It is effective when a material that is resistant to cracking is required.

It has become possible to integrally mold elbow shapes and branching shapes that were difficult with conventional ceramics. The integral structure ensures no leakage, making it ideal for applications requiring wear resistance and corrosion resistance as flow paths for gases, liquids, chemicals, and powders. Since it is made of a single ceramic material, there is also no concern about metal contamination.