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Extremely high thermal resistance: Structural components for furnaces Components made from molybdenum and tungsten are used in high-temperature furnaces in the processing industries, such as for quenching, annealing, and sintering of glass and steel. This ensures high energy efficiency and durability of high-temperature furnaces. Each component must meet the highest standards for such hot zones. Therefore, Plansee has more than ten engineers specializing in furnace structures and thermal processes. The development team is with the customer from the initial drawings to the installation of the finished product on-site. We optimize components to meet customer requirements and adjust them according to process temperature, atmosphere, and cycle time. With decades of experience in thermal processes, we can handle difficult-to-process materials while maintaining the most stringent tolerances. This guarantees precision. We also benefit from the decades of technical knowledge of our materials scientists and engineers. Additionally, investments in mining in Europe and the United States and in-house production contribute to this. In this way, a reliable supply of raw materials and delivery capability, as well as consistently high quality, are ensured.

• Other processing machines
• Vacuum Equipment
• Glass

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• Corporate information portal/groupware

High-performance materials from PLANSEE, which handles refractory metals such as tungsten and molybdenum, are available for purchase in our online shop. We offer a wide range of material products, from plates, rods, and wires to high-temperature furnace components, deposition parts, heat sinks, and PVD targets. We also provide discounts unique to our online shop. Particularly for products like plates and rods, you can purchase them at significantly lower prices with volume discounts and online specials. You can freely specify cutting dimensions for material products (plates, rods, etc.). We invite you to try our online shop. https://www.plansee.com/shop/ ■ We also handle ion implantation tungsten and molybdenum products ■ PLANSEE's tungsten and molybdenum products for ion implantation are favored by many semiconductor manufacturers for their high reliability and prompt service. PLANSEE's tungsten and molybdenum arc chambers are manufactured using high-quality tungsten and molybdenum materials that we can guarantee as a material manufacturer, under the high quality standards of our PLANSEE Japan factory.

• Non-ferrous metals

At the Planze online shop, we sell evaporation boats used for thin film formation online for corporate customers. You can purchase a wide variety of evaporation boats made of tungsten, molybdenum, and tantalum with just a few clicks.

• Other surface treatment equipment
• Other laboratory equipment and containers
• Rare metals

High-performance materials from PLANSEE, a leading company in refractory metals such as tungsten and molybdenum, are available for purchase in our online shop. We offer a wide range of material products, from plates, rods, and wires to high-temperature furnace components, evaporation parts, heat sinks, and PVD targets. Once you register for the first time, you can purchase anytime from the online shop. We also offer discounts unique to the online shop. Particularly for products like plates and rods, you can find significant savings through volume discounts and online deals. You can specify custom cut dimensions for material products (plates, rods) as well. We invite you to try our online shop. https://www.plansee.com/shop/

• Non-ferrous metals
• Industrial Furnace
• Sputtering Equipment

Planze Japan Co., Ltd. has established a web shop for users who utilize materials such as those in the processing industry. You can purchase rare metal sheets and rods, including tungsten, tantalum, and molybdenum, online. Since you can also check the inventory, we can respond to your requests for immediate availability! 【Do you have any of these concerns when purchasing materials?】 ■ Usually, you work with iron and stainless steel, but you have been asked by a customer to process special materials, and you don't know where to buy them... ■ The materials you use are diverse, and you want to purchase only what you need when you need it... ■ Rare metals are expensive, so you don't want to keep inventory in-house... The web shop of Planze Japan Co., Ltd. will solve these problems!

• Evaporation Equipment
• Non-ferrous metals

Planze Japan's "Vacuum Deposition Boat" is an essential tool for high-quality thin film formation, made from the finest molybdenum and tungsten materials. With "strict quality control," "a wide range of standard products," and "capability to accommodate special shapes," we have established a system to consistently provide high-quality deposition boats. 【Three Features of Planze Japan!】 ■ Consulting for suitable shapes based on years of accumulated experience and extensive product design ■ Consistent manufacturing unique to material manufacturers, with verification tracing back to powder materials in case of defects ■ A rich lineup in stock, ready for immediate delivery *For more details, please refer to the catalog. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

• Evaporation Equipment
• Non-ferrous metals

Planze's resistance welding electrodes are adopted by many electrical equipment manufacturers around the world. The reasons include: - High-quality tungsten materials and tungsten alloy materials - High-quality copper joining technology - Achievement of optimal hardness in pure copper or copper alloys - A system that allows for direct delivery and service to manufacturing bases spread across various countries - Cost competitiveness - Quick delivery from a rich inventory of materials In particular, the copper joining technology is performed using a special method that offers high joining stability compared to other products, contributing to the product lifespan and the stability of resistance welding quality. We encourage you to try Planze's W electrodes for resistance welding.

• Other motors
• Harness
• others

At Plansee, we process high melting point metals such as tungsten, molybdenum, and tungsten heavy metal Densimet to manufacture collimators for high-precision X-ray inspection equipment. These collimators play a role in absorbing scattered radiation and supporting clear images. Due to their high density and excellent X-ray absorption capabilities, Plansee's materials are more suitable for this purpose than any other elements visible on the periodic table. We manufacture collimators from extremely flat foils with thicknesses ranging from 20 to 200 μm. 【Features】 - Extremely flat surface - Very little variation in thickness - Highly accurate due to manufacturing methods using CAD - Perfect additives and powder metallurgy applied to the materials used - Manufactured through electrical discharge machining (EDM) involving punching and laser cutting For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

• others

Planzé Japan Co., Ltd. is a company engaged in the production, processing, and sales of high melting point metals such as molybdenum and tungsten. Molybdenum and tungsten are special metals that excel in heat resistance and are fundamentally different from other materials. In applications where conventional materials have limitations, Planzé's alloys and composite materials demonstrate their strength in electronic components, coating technologies, and high-temperature furnaces. 【Business Activities】 ○ Manufacturing, processing, and sales of a wide range of high melting point metal materials, including molybdenum, tungsten, tantalum, niobium, and their alloys. For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

• Other metal materials
• Processing Contract

We are currently offering our comprehensive catalog from Planze Japan, which provides total production from raw materials to processed products. ■ From raw materials to final products Planze manufactures high melting point metals and composite materials using powder metallurgy. To eliminate unforeseen factors, Planze's manufacturing process starts with the raw material, which is powder. First, it is reduced to create pure metal powder, then pressed and sintered. Finally, it is processed with the industry's largest hot rolling mill to produce exceptionally high-performance materials!

• Evaporation Equipment
• Non-ferrous metals

Hard coatings of chromium (Cr) and chromium nitride (CrN) optimally protect engine parts such as piston rings, buckets, and tappets from early wear, ultimately extending the lifespan of important engine components. Furthermore, when used for decorative coatings, Planzé's chromium adds a beautiful luster to a wide range of products, including watches, electronic devices, and appliance controls. In DLC (diamond-like carbon) coatings, it can be used as a bonding layer or directly added to form a special DLC layer. 【Features】 ○ Optimally protects engine parts from early wear ○ Capable of extending the lifespan of engine components ○ High purity guaranteed ○ Highest quality resulting from consistent production For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

• Other metal materials

The molybdenum niobium of Planze is a single-phase material made up of a mixed crystalline state. Since all particles are made of the same material, no fluctuations are formed during sputtering. The film thickness is uniform across the entire sputtering surface, and the niobium content is the same. The standard deviation of the niobium content does not exceed 1% by weight. 【Features】 ○ Improved corrosion resistance for touch panels is also optimal ○ 100% uniform chemical composition and film thickness ○ 100% free of oxides ○ Pursuing optimal coatings ○ Stable supply of high quality For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

• Other metal materials

Plansee's molybdenum tantalum has excellent adhesion to glass and suitable electrical conductivity, making it ideal for applications in thin-film transistors (TFT-LCD) and touch sensors (touch panels). In production lines and after product shipment, the coating layer is exposed to moisture from the atmosphere and users. Plansee's molybdenum tantalum contributes to creating products that minimize corrosion and maintain high quality even after shipment. 【Features】 ○ High density ○ Excellent purity ○ Reliable etching results ○ All manufacturing is centrally managed ○ Stable supply of high quality For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

• Other metal materials

Plansee's tungsten heavy metal alloys DENSIMET® and INERMET® provide the greatest advantage in designs that require significant weight in small spaces, thanks to their high density of up to 18.89 g/cm³. They are used as balance weights for crankshafts and balance shafts in F1 cars and large diesel engines, and due to their high density, high elastic modulus, and optimized machinability, they are also ideal for use as dampers and absorbers in drive trains. 【Features】 - High elasticity and excellent machinability - Nickel-iron phase firmly bonds tungsten particles - Highly ductile composite metal - Excellent machinability - Composite materials that can withstand high loads For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

• Other metal materials
• Composite Materials

Tungsten has the highest melting point of all metals, which stabilizes the coating layer. When a thin film of a material with a low melting point is created at high temperatures, the material may diffuse and mix with adjacent layers. With tungsten, such troubles can be avoided. At Plansee, we have successfully produced the largest tungsten sputtering targets using the world's largest hot rolling mill for high melting point metals. The advantages of maximizing this process include the stabilization of the coating process and the improvement of the quality of the film itself. 【Features】 ○ High material purity ○ Maximum density ○ Homogeneous crystal structure ○ All manufacturing is centrally managed ○ Stable supply of high quality For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

• Other metal materials

Molybdenum coating is the key to thin-film transistors in TFT-LCD screens. It instantaneously controls individual pixels, ensuring sharp image quality as a result. Molybdenum layers are also used in the back electrodes of CIGS solar cells. Plansee's molybdenum sputtering targets have a density of nearly 100%. Therefore, sputtering time is reduced, and process speed can be increased. The higher the density of the molybdenum target, the more appropriate the conductivity of the generated layer will be. 【Features】 ○ Guarantees high purity ○ High density ○ Homogeneous organizational structure ○ All manufacturing is centrally managed ○ Stable supply of high quality For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

• Other metal materials

Our "Vacuum Deposition Boats" made from the highest quality molybdenum-tungsten materials are essential tools for high-quality thin film formation. We have established a system that allows us to always provide high-quality deposition boats, featuring "strict quality control," "a wide range of standard products," and "the ability to accommodate special shapes." We are currently offering our comprehensive catalog! You can view it immediately from the "Download" section. 【Product Features】 ■ Excellent electrical conductivity ■ Low vapor pressure, preventing contamination by metal particles ■ No contamination of the film even during long deposition cycles ■ Uniform specific electrical resistance, enabling stable vacuum deposition *For more details, please refer to the catalog. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

• Evaporation Equipment
• Non-ferrous metals

Plansee's tungsten-molybdenum arc chambers are manufactured using high-quality tungsten-molybdenum materials that can only be guaranteed by a materials manufacturer, under the high quality standards of Plansee's Japanese factory.

• Ion implantation equipment

In vacuum or controlled atmosphere furnaces, temperatures can reach as high as 3000°C. In such harsh environments, molybdenum, tungsten, tantalum, and niobium are the optimal materials. Especially for the hot zone structures of high-temperature furnaces used in advanced sintering technology, heat treatment technology, vacuum brazing, and cutting-edge research, high-quality materials with excellent high-temperature stability and creep characteristics, along with reliable design capabilities backed by extensive experience and know-how, are essential. Since its founding, Plansee has utilized 90 years of powder metallurgy technology, along with the latest materials, joining technologies, and simulations, to deliver the highest quality high-temperature furnace structures and surrounding components to our customers.

• Industrial Furnace
• Annealing furnace
• Heating device

Plansee's tungsten-molybdenum crucibles are capable of accommodating various sizes and shapes due to their exceptional manufacturing through precision forging or sintering. The forging of tungsten, known for its difficulty in processing, requires highly advanced technology; however, it is the optimal processing method for large crucibles and thin-walled crucibles, allowing for the production of crucibles suitable for various applications. For tungsten-molybdenum crucibles with high-temperature strength, essential for single crystal growth processes, please contact Plansee Japan.

• Non-ferrous metals

In vacuum or controlled atmosphere furnaces, temperatures can reach as high as 3000°C. In such harsh environments, molybdenum, tungsten, tantalum, and niobium are the optimal materials. Especially for the hot zone structures of high-temperature furnaces used in advanced sintering technology, heat treatment technology, vacuum brazing, and cutting-edge research, high-quality materials with excellent high-temperature stability and creep properties, along with reliable design capabilities backed by extensive experience and know-how, are essential. Since its founding, Plansee has utilized 90 years of powder metallurgy technology, along with the latest materials, joining technologies, and simulations, to deliver the highest quality high-temperature furnace structures and surrounding components to our customers.

• Industrial Furnace
• Annealing furnace
• Heating device

In a vacuum or controlled atmosphere furnace, temperatures can reach as high as 3000°C. In such harsh environments, molybdenum, tungsten, tantalum, and niobium are the optimal materials. Especially for the hot zone structures of high-temperature furnaces used in advanced sintering technology, heat treatment technology, vacuum brazing, and cutting-edge research, high-quality materials with excellent high-temperature stability and creep properties, along with reliable design capabilities backed by extensive experience and know-how, are essential. Since its founding, Plansee has utilized 90 years of powder metallurgy technology, along with the latest materials, joining technologies, and simulations, to deliver the highest quality high-temperature furnace structures and surrounding components to our customers.

• Industrial Furnace
• Annealing furnace
• Heating device

Vacuum deposition is a classical thin film technology, but in recent years, its technology has been re-evaluated. At Plansee, we use high-quality Plansee-made tungsten and molybdenum materials to manufacture various sources for vacuum deposition.

• Evaporation Equipment
• Non-ferrous metals

To shield high radiation, high-density tungsten composite materials are most suitable. Planzay's DENSIMET is the most suitable tungsten material for radiation shielding, as it reduces expensive manufacturing processes by adding nickel and iron to tungsten, while also improving workability.

• Other energy equipment
• Non-ferrous metals
• Other machine elements

Thermal management in device design is an essential fundamental technology for various electronics products where high output and miniaturization are advancing. Ensuring the reliability of devices involves minimizing the thermal impact on semiconductor elements and being mindful of the thermal expansion of each material. When the thermal expansion coefficients of materials differ, significant stress can occur in the materials due to temperature changes, potentially leading to serious malfunctions. At Planzé, we provide ideal heat sinks with high thermal conductivity and appropriate thermal expansion coefficients to enhance device reliability and extend product lifespan.

• Non-ferrous metals
• Other semiconductors
• diode

Planze is the world's most famous manufacturer of molybdenum-tungsten materials. It leads the industry in the production volume of high-quality molybdenum-tungsten products and technological development, and is adopted by top manufacturers in Japan and around the world.

• Non-ferrous metals

Plansee is the world's most famous tungsten-molybdenum materials manufacturer. It leads the industry in the production volume of high-quality tungsten-molybdenum products and technological development, and is adopted by top manufacturers in Japan and around the world.

• Non-ferrous metals

Plansee's tungsten-molybdenum crucibles are capable of accommodating various sizes and shapes due to their exceptional manufacturing through precision forging or sintering. The forging of tungsten, known for its difficulty in processing, requires highly advanced technology; however, it is the optimal processing method for large crucibles and thin-walled crucibles, allowing for the production of crucibles suitable for various applications. For tungsten-molybdenum crucibles with high-temperature strength essential for single crystal growth processes, please contact Plansee Japan.

• Non-ferrous metals

To shield high radiation, high-density tungsten composite materials are the most suitable. Planzers' DENSIMET is the most suitable tungsten material for radiation shielding, as it reduces expensive manufacturing processes by adding nickel and iron to tungsten, while also improving workability.

• Other energy equipment
• Non-ferrous metals
• Other machine elements

The tungsten composite "DENSIMET," used in various medical devices such as radiation therapy equipment and CT scanners, is the most suitable material for areas requiring precise machining. Plansee strongly supports the manufacturing of world-class collimators from both material and processing perspectives.

• Non-ferrous metals

Plansee's tungsten-molybdenum arc chambers are manufactured using high-quality tungsten-molybdenum materials that can only be guaranteed by a material manufacturer, under the high quality standards of Plansee's Japanese factory.

• Ion implantation equipment

In vacuum or controlled atmosphere furnaces, temperatures can reach as high as 3000°C. In such harsh environments, molybdenum, tungsten, tantalum, and niobium are the optimal materials. Especially for the hot zone structures of high-temperature furnaces used in advanced sintering technology, heat treatment technology, vacuum brazing, and cutting-edge research, high-quality materials with excellent high-temperature stability and creep properties, along with reliable design capabilities backed by extensive experience and know-how, are indispensable. Since its founding, Plansee has utilized 90 years of powder metallurgy technology, along with the latest materials, joining technologies, and simulations, to deliver the highest quality high-temperature furnace structures and surrounding components to our customers.

• Industrial Furnace
• Annealing furnace
• Heating device

Plansee's tungsten material "DENSIMET" and molybdenum material "TZM" reduce the maintenance burden of casting molds and improve shot cycles. DENSIMET achieves a lifespan several times to tens of times longer compared to steel and other non-ferrous metal inserts, making its effects particularly noticeable in areas where thermal loads are unavoidable by design. Additionally, it allows for a smooth casting surface, significantly reducing costs in subsequent finishing processes.

• Other molds
• Mold Design

Through Planze's unique powder metallurgy, we optimize the purity, crystal structure, density, and shape of tungsten and molybdenum targets, accommodating various requests up to the bonding with cooling substrates. We provide extensive support from development to mass production.

• LCD display
• Touch Panel
• Non-ferrous metals

The world’s top brand for tungsten and molybdenum, "Plansee," has brought innovation to the PVD world with its sputtering targets. It has also been an unrelenting challenge for the highest quality and larger sizes. Currently, Plansee has the largest production facilities in the industry and sells the world’s largest high-quality tungsten and molybdenum sputtering targets. We also handle alloy materials of tantalum and molybdenum that achieve further long life for touch panels.

• Non-ferrous metals
• Rare metals
• Other metal materials

Materials like Cu and Al, which are widely used in heat sinks, have high thermal expansion coefficients, leading to reliability issues in high-spec products. Planzé optimally controls the thermal expansion coefficients and thermal conductivities of copper-molybdenum and copper-tungsten at a high level to manufacture ideal heat radiators. Using advanced powder metallurgy, we achieve material properties close to your desired values.

• Non-ferrous metals
• Rare metals
• Other metal materials

Vacuum deposition is a classical thin film technology, but in recent years, its technology has been re-evaluated. At Plansee, we use high-quality Plansee-made tungsten and molybdenum materials to manufacture various sources for vacuum deposition.

• Evaporation Equipment
• Non-ferrous metals

Plansee's high-quality electrode materials for lighting have been used for many years in cutting-edge lighting technologies that require strict specifications, such as projectors and exposure equipment for LCD and semiconductor manufacturing. Along with the evolution of lighting technology, Plansee's special tungsten and molybdenum materials for lighting have also evolved. Furthermore, cutting-edge research on next-generation special lighting materials continues to this day. Plansee's high-quality lighting materials can also be processed under strict quality control at our domestic processing plants. Consistent manufacturing from tungsten and molybdenum powders ensures stable quality and supply capability.

• Other lighting equipment
• Photomask
• Metal halide lamp

In the atmosphere, a hard diffusion layer is formed on the substrate side, and the SiO2 layer formed on the surface due to reactions with the atmosphere prevents the progression of oxidation in the material. Molybdenum components coated with SIBOR have the inherent heat resistance and corrosion resistance of molybdenum, along with enhanced oxidation resistance at high temperatures, making them ideal materials for glass furnaces.

• Coater

Molybdenum begins to oxidize when the temperature exceeds 500°C in the atmosphere, but if the SIBOR coating from Plansee is applied to molybdenum, it can be used in the atmosphere.

• Hydraulic Equipment
• Non-ferrous metals
• Other metal materials