石原ケミカル List of Products and Services

"Makoor®" is a new ceramic material that shares the properties of glass and ceramics with the ease of metal processing. It can be processed into ultra-precise finishes and complex shapes. No firing is required after processing, and it can be used as is. Additionally, we have opened an online shop where materials suitable for prototyping and research and development can be easily purchased. Various payment methods are available. Please feel free to contact us when needed. [Features] ■ Low thermal conductivity, non-magnetic ■ Chemically stable ■ Usable from -273 to 1000°C ■ Easy to machine ■ No heat treatment required after processing *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Heating device

Our company offers "joining and film formation" utilizing high-performance materials. We can perform "hermetic joining using glass paste," as well as "direct brazing without metallization" and "the creation of electrolytic cells layered with powder catalysts or metal pastes." We can accommodate prototype development starting from one piece, so please feel free to contact us when needed. 【Features of Joining】 < Hermetic Joining Using Glass Paste > - Capable of producing integrated parts at 300°C - Low gas leakage, small thermal expansion difference, no need for metallization < Direct Brazing Without Metallization > - Reduction of processes (compared to metallization methods), high joint strength, capable of handling irregular shapes and small quantities < Pressurized Joining (Solder Paste, Polyimide Film) > - Can be joined at lower temperatures (e.g., 300°C) than brazing, suitable for small lots and short delivery times *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Contract manufacturing

PEEK resin is a representative of super engineering plastics and exhibits excellent performance in every aspect. PEEK resin (Peak) has the following characteristics: ≪Features≫ ◎Chemical resistance... Resistant to acids/bases except for high-temperature concentrated sulfuric acid ◎Mechanical properties... Impact resistance, creep resistance, wear resistance, etc. ◎Heat resistance... Usable in pressurized hot water and steam ◎Machinability and dimensional stability ◎Radiation resistance ◎Flame retardancy Due to these characteristics, PEEK resin has a proven track record in various fields such as semiconductor equipment, automotive, electronic components, nuclear power, and food-related industries. *Raw material: VICTREX Our company offers material sales of sheets/rods and shape processing according to your preferences. We also provide high-grade PEEK with added glass fibers and carbon fibers as made-to-order products.

• Engineering Plastics

Zirconia is widely used as a material with excellent toughness at room temperature, making it suitable for parts that require impact resistance and wear resistance, and it is also used as an electrolyte for oxygen sensors. However, a drawback is that its structure changes with temperature fluctuations, making it unsuitable for high-temperature applications. We offer fully stabilized (8mol) zirconia that can be used at high temperatures, as well as black zirconia for halation prevention. Additionally, we leverage the thermal expansion rate of zirconia for integration with metals and macor, and we accept complex shape processing based on our long-standing experience in ceramics processing. Please feel free to contact us.

• Fine Ceramics

◎It is possible to differentiate based on the temperature range used (°C). Temperature range: up to 150°C Product name: PEEK resin Features: Low cost, low distortion, corrosion resistance Temperature range: 150–300°C Product name: Vespel SP-1, Vespel SCP-5000 (polyimide resin) Features: Usable intermittently up to 480°C, purity 99.999%, high mechanical strength Temperature range: 300°C and above Product name: Macor (machinable ceramics) Features: MAX 800°C, ultra-precision machinability, easy adhesion to metals ◎For detailed physical property values, please refer to the 'Technical Data'.

• Vacuum Equipment

"Makoor" is a ceramic that allows for easy complex and fine cutting processes using general machining tools and equipment. It does not require post-processing heat treatment, can be used immediately as parts, and contributes to shorter delivery times. Due to the absence of pores, it has low gas release and gas permeability, making it suitable for vacuum materials. Our company also offers contract processing based on drawings. It can be supplied as raw materials (plates, square bars, round bars). We can manufacture from one piece, including thermal spacers and electronic gun components. 【Features】 ■ Wide range of machining capabilities including cutting, turning, milling, grinding, and drilling ■ Can utilize carbide and high-speed steel tools ■ Usable in a temperature range of -273 to +1000°C ■ Excellent thermal insulation *For more details, please refer to the materials. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

• Ceramics

"Besper" is a DuPont manufactured fully aromatic polyimide resin that boasts exceptional heat resistance, capable of supporting high loads without softening even at high temperatures. In addition to "SP-1," which is made of 100% polyimide resin and excels in mechanical strength and electrical and thermal insulation properties, we offer a variety of grades that can be selected based on application needs, including sliding properties, static elimination performance, and dimensional stability under high loads. 【Features】 ■ Continuous use temperature is 288°C, intermittent use temperature is 480°C ■ Low outgassing, making it suitable for environments requiring high cleanliness, such as the semiconductor field ■ Prevents damage to transported items when used in transport rollers ■ "SP-1" can be used for insulation parts, insulating components, valves, glass substrates, lenses, bearings, transport suction nozzles, seal rings, and plasma-resistant parts. *We are currently publishing a property table that includes "SP-1" and "SCP-5000 (high strength and chemical resistance)," as well as a price list for "SP-1" and "SP-202 (static elimination grade)." You can view it via “PDF download.” Please feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

• Other polymer materials

Makol® is a new ceramic material that shares the properties of glass and ceramics with the ease of metal processing. It allows for ultra-precise finishing and complex shapes that are impossible with conventional ceramics. No firing is required after processing, and it can be used as is. It has excellent radiation resistance and electrical properties, with an insulation breakdown voltage of 40kV/mm. It also excels in thermal insulation and heat resistance, making it usable from -273 to 1000°C. Shaparl® Hi Msoft is a ceramic with excellent machinability, high strength, and high thermal conductivity. It has strength comparable to alumina and offers machinability, enabling the realization of "high strength" and "short delivery times." Particularly, it does not require molds, making it suitable for various applications such as research and development products, and it can accommodate complex shapes. 【Features】 ■ Makol - Can be machined with high-speed tools. - Has thermal insulation properties. - Exceptional processing accuracy (can achieve precision equivalent to metal processing). ■ Shaparl Hi Msoft - No grinding wheel needed. Can be machined. - Has heat dissipation properties. - Has strength comparable to alumina. *For more details, please download the materials or contact us.

• Ceramics

"ZSBN" is a composite material developed for demanding applications that require a combination of thermal shock resistance, high wear resistance, excellent moisture resistance, and corrosion resistance. It combines the strength and wear resistance of zirconia with the thermal performance and machinability of hot-pressed boron nitride, making it particularly suitable for applications involving molten metals where wear resistance and thermal conductivity are essential. ZSBN nozzles are made from solids processed by hot pressing micron-sized particles, achieving a very smooth finish and strict tolerances. 【Features】 ■ Low wettability with metals (examples of compatible metals: Al, Fe/Ni/Co, Fe, Au, Ag, Cu) ■ Excellent wear and corrosion resistance (stable particle size contributes to increased yield) ■ No mold required (suitable for experiments involving shape changes in development furnaces) ■ Can accommodate large sizes (150×480×480mm) ■ Easy machinability (easy to secure tolerances, suitable for fine hole nozzle machining) ■ Excellent thermal shock resistance (3.4–4.1×10^-6 /K (RT to 400℃)) ■ High strength (bending strength 107–144MPa, approximately 5 times that of high-purity BN) *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Composite Materials

We would like to introduce "machinable ceramics," which are suitable for prototyping and development. Starting from sintered materials (plates and rods), we can achieve cost reduction and short delivery times. We provide a total proposal from material selection to processing. Our company has been engaged in contract processing for many years. 【Features】 ■ Suitable for prototyping and development ■ Starts from sintered materials (plates and rods) ■ Cost reduction and short delivery times are possible ■ Capable of complex and fine processing ■ Total proposal from material selection to processing *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Fine Ceramics

At Ishihara Chemical, we respond to requests from material procurement to shape processing with short lead times, offering various applications as value-added products of a higher standard. Are you facing any of the following issues? - Wanting to bond two types of ceramics with a paste material to utilize their respective properties. - Looking to increase mechanical strength by soldering metal parts. - Aiming to enhance durability by bonding part of it with resin components as a wear-resistant measure. - Wanting to electrolessly plate ceramics to make part of it conductive. And more. We are here to meet a variety of requests, so please feel free to consult with us. 【Exhibition Information Announcement】 Exhibition Name: VACUUM2022 Vacuum Exhibition Date: 2022/10/19–21 Booth Number: V-55 Exhibited Products: Machinable ceramics, processed samples of engineering plastics, bonding of dissimilar materials, and metallized products. We sincerely look forward to your visit!

• Ceramics

Glassy carbon is a black glass-like carbon material that is produced by "carbonizing resin after firing and then further heat treating it." It has excellent chemical resistance and electrical conductivity, and compared to graphite, it does not produce particles and poses no risk of gas permeation, making it suitable for use in semiconductor device components. Additionally, it has the characteristic of being resistant to the adhesion of molten metals, allowing it to be used as a material for heat treatment as well. At Ishihara Chemical, we provide high-quality processed products with a proven track record in ceramics processing and short delivery times, so please feel free to consult us about anything.

• Etching Equipment

Boron nitride (BN) has characteristics such as "non-wetting," "high resistance to thermal shock," and "high electrical insulation," and it exhibits excellent heat resistance in non-oxidizing atmospheres. If you are facing any of the following issues, please leave it to us: - Sintering aids are leaching from boron nitride (BN) molded bodies, potentially affecting the product. - I want to purely enhance the durability of boron nitride (BN) components. - I want to achieve weight reduction from different materials. - I want to accommodate short delivery times or complicate the shape of components. *Please consult us if you have any other concerns. <Main Features> - High electrical insulation - High thermal conductivity - Thermal shock resistance - Low wettability with metals and glass - Lubricity

• Fine Ceramics

If the materials for processing are in stock, same-day shipping is possible. The size chart is available on our website. Please take a look.

• Engineering Plastics

The "Processing and Performance Q&A" thoroughly explains the Q&A regarding the "processing" and "performance" of high-performance materials provided by Ishihara Chemical. This catalog answers various questions, from concerns about "performance," "processing," and "material" during selection to simple queries like "Are ceramics prone to breaking?" We provide explanations in a Q&A format for various questions that are often difficult to ask, so please take a look. [Contents] ■ Performance ■ Processing ■ Material *For more details, please download the PDF or contact us.

• Other machine elements

Machinable ceramics, despite being ceramics, do not require molds for part production. Due to their machinability, they can achieve complex and fine shapes compared to conventional ceramic materials, while keeping processing costs low. Of course, they also possess the heat resistance and dimensional stability characteristic of ceramics. We solve the common challenges associated with high-performance materials through our extensive application track record and material options! If you are having trouble selecting ceramic or high-performance resin materials, please feel free to contact us.

• Fine Ceramics

"Makol(R)" is a new ceramic material that shares the properties of glass and ceramics with the ease of metal processing. It can be processed into ultra-precise finishes and complex shapes. No firing is required after processing, and it can be used as is. Additionally, we have opened an online EC site where materials suitable for research and development purposes can be easily purchased. Please feel free to contact us when needed. [Features] ■ Low thermal conductivity, non-magnetic ■ Chemically stable ■ Usable from -273 to 1000°C ■ Easy to machine ■ No heat treatment required after processing *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Heating device

The main components of Shaparl® Hi Msoft are aluminum nitride (AlN) and boron nitride (BN) composite sintered materials, making it a ceramic with excellent machinability, high strength, and high thermal conductivity. Many ceramics, such as alumina, have the drawback that "processing hard sintered bodies is difficult, so green machining is often used, which leads to longer delivery times." Shaparl® Hi Msoft solves this issue by having strength comparable to alumina while also being machinable, enabling the realization of both "high strength" and "short delivery times." Particularly, since it does not require molds, it can accommodate various applications such as research purposes and development products, and can also handle complex shapes. Features: - High strength - Precision machinability (capable of handling complex shapes) - Short delivery times - High thermal conductivity - High electrical insulation - Low thermal expansion - Vacuum properties - Heat dissipation *Shaparl® is a registered trademark of Tokuyama Corporation. For detailed information, please feel free to contact us.

• Other processing machines

At Ishihara Chemical, we provide high-quality processed products with a proven track record in ceramics processing, delivered in a short time frame. Square sizes of 400 mm are acceptable.

• Ceramics

Ishihara Chemical provides high-quality processed products in a short delivery time based on its achievements in machinable ceramics.

• Etching Equipment

Ishihara Chemical provides high-quality processed products in a short delivery time based on its achievements in machinable ceramics.

• Etching Equipment

Ishihara Chemical provides high-quality processed products in a short delivery time based on its achievements in machinable ceramics.

• Automatic sorting machine

Ishihara Chemical provides high-quality processed products in a short delivery time based on its achievements in ceramics processing.

• CVD Equipment

Ishihara Chemical provides high-quality processed products with short delivery times based on its achievements in ceramics processing.

• Oxidation/Diffusion Device

Custom processing tailored to customers, including holes, is also possible!

• Other machine elements

This is a resin ball made with the Bestper® SP series, which has top-class heat resistance and wear resistance among super engineering plastics.

• Engineering Plastics

If the processing materials are in stock, same-day shipping is possible. The size chart is available on our website. Please take a look.

• Engineering Plastics

If the processing materials are in stock, same-day shipping is possible.

• Engineering Plastics

If there is stock of the processing materials, same-day shipping is possible. (Except for the first order)

• Engineering Plastics

If the processing materials are in stock, same-day shipping is possible. (Except for the first order)

• Engineering Plastics

If there is stock of the materials for processing, same-day shipping is possible. Standard sizes are listed on our website. Please take a look. We can accommodate processed parts from one piece. Feel free to contact us.

• Engineering Plastics

If there is stock of the materials for processing, same-day shipping is possible. The standard sizes are listed on our company website. Please take a look. We can accommodate processing parts from one piece. Feel free to contact us.

• Engineering Plastics

We have partnered with JX Nippon Mining & Metals Corporation and can accommodate various shapes. We use ultra-high elastic modulus pitch-based carbon fibers, which allow for a wider range of rigidity design flexibility compared to the more general-purpose PAN-based fibers.

• fiber

By combining two or more types of materials, we achieve a higher level of functionality.

• Ceramics

Depending on the material and processing details, delivery may be possible within a week. Please contact us first.

• Ceramics

If there is stock of the materials for processing, same-day shipping is possible. (Except for the first order)

• Engineering Plastics

Machinable ceramics and thin sheets of polyimide resin (e.g., Makor: sheet thickness 30μm, surface roughness Ra 0.01) are available, and we can also perform fine and precise machining such as micro-hole processing at equal pitch intervals. Please take this opportunity to check out our catalog!

• Analytical Equipment and Devices

In the high-performance materials business of Ishihara Chemical, we handle DuPont's polyimide resin "Vespel(R) SP".

• Other painting machines

It has low thermal expansion, is resistant to thermal shock, does not react with molten metals (aluminum, zinc), has non-wetting properties, and is suitable as a component for molten metal applications such as ladles, piping, and crucibles. It is also used as tooling for machine parts and as insulation materials, and due to its machinable type, it can accommodate complex shapes. *It can also be provided in a thickness of 50mm. 【Features】 ■ Thermal shock resistance ■ Non-wetting properties ■ Insulation properties ■ Low thermal expansion ■ Machinability ■ Lightweight For more detailed information, please feel free to contact us.

• Piping Materials

You can obtain the desired shaped products in a short delivery time, making it suitable for prototyping and development. Due to its machinability, complex and intricate shapes can be achieved compared to general ceramic materials, and processing costs can be reduced.

• Other machine elements

Based on high-grade polyimide resin SCP-5000, it has lubrication properties and excellent sliding performance due to graphite filling.

• Metal bearings

Based on high-grade polyimide resin SCP-5000, it has lubrication properties and excellent sliding characteristics due to graphite filling.

• Metal bearings

- High thermal conductivity of 92 W/mK - Low thermal expansion rate - Excellent electrical insulation and dielectric properties - Superior corrosion resistance - Capable of short delivery times - Mechanical strength equivalent to alumina

• Ceramics

- It has excellent strength in high-temperature environments and is resistant to thermal shock, making it safe to use in manufacturing equipment and tools that involve rapid temperature increases and cooling. - It has wear resistance and corrosion resistance.

• Welding Machine

- Boron nitride-based ceramics with strength and wear resistance - Usable in situations where conventional boron nitride was difficult to adopt due to wear - Resistant to thermal shock, safe even in molten metal processing - Excellent durability under vacuum and high temperatures

• Casting Machine