Ceramic fiber castertip is also called ceramic caster tip, aluminum silicate ceramic caster tip, casting tips and nozzle. Casting tips determine the width of the aluminium sheet during continuous casting. Casting tip sections create a cavity in conjunction with spacers, allow the flow of metal through the casting tips just before solidification of the sheet. AdTech ceramic fiber castertip is used for crystallization forming and size control of aluminum plate in the casting production line. It adopts nano-scale fiber composite material, and the process by high-precision equipment. AdTech casting tips and the nozzle has moderate density, good thermal insulation, precise size, high oxidation resistance, and low deformation.
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Parameter
| Item | Density (g/cm3) |
Rupture modulus (816℃·Mpa) |
Thermal Expansivity (680℃·K-1) |
Thermal Conductivity (540℃w/m·k) |
Max Working Temperature（℃） |
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| Typical value | Roll-PH | 0.45-0.57 | 42-48.8 | 1.35-1.56*10-6 | 0.12-0.15 | 1260 |
Dimensions (mm)
| Item | Length | Width | Thickness of tip | R radius | Shape |
| Value | 200-2300 | 50-600 | 1.6-10 | Constant value | Enterocoelia/Level |
Product Advantages
- Adopts nano-scale fibrous composite materials. Its particle size distributes uniform.
- Uses a specialized coating on the key parts of the caster tip.
- Has advantages of no peeling, non-stick molten aluminum, and good erosion resistance.
- The internal structure is designed with a reasonable and symmetrical runner. So as to meet the fluid dynamics requirements of aluminum liquid.
- Good heat insulation, in order to effectively control the constant temperature during aluminum casting. It is the best choice for producing high-quality aluminum foil stock.
- Low deforming, easy to adjust the roll gap. It can effectively reduce white strip and dark line problems, and improve the smooth surface of aluminum foil.
AdTech casting tips are dimensionally stable, thermal shock resistant and do not cause outgassing. Ceramic caster tip can effectively protect the quality of the cast and rolled coils. It is best used together with boron nitride paint. AdTech caster tip is used to produce high-grade aluminum alloy. Ceramic fiber caster tip consists of alumina ceramic liner and castertip ear. AdTech offers all of the component pieces required for continuous casting tip assemblies such as end dams, spacer boards, internal baffles, boron nitride coatings.
The aluminum silicate casting nozzle material is a key component of the aluminum strip continuous casting and rolling mill. Its quality directly affects the quality of the strip and the yield of production. The aluminum silicate casting nozzle material depends on the performance and It can be divided into multiple models if necessary.
The aluminum silicate casting nozzle material produced by AdTech is made of ceramic fiber and a variety of other materials. It has the advantages of good elasticity, no deformation, and long use time. Its special process can effectively prevent molten aluminum from eroding the casting nozzle and avoid carbonization. The fracture structure is a fine and uniform layered fiber structure to prevent the existence of flocculent tissue. The coating on the working surface is uniform and smooth to prevent the occurrence of granular cracks and coating shedding, and to provide protection for high-quality cast-rolled plates.
FAQ
1. What is a ceramic fiber caster tip?
A ceramic fiber caster tip is a refractory component made from nano-scale aluminum silicate fibers used in continuous aluminum strip casting to control molten metal flow, sheet width, and crystallization during solidification.
2. What is the function of a casting tip in aluminum production?
The casting tip channels molten aluminum into the gap between twin rolls, determining sheet width, controlling flow distribution, and shaping the strip just before it solidifies into cast aluminum coil.
3. What material is the AdTech caster tip made of?
AdTech ceramic caster tips are manufactured from nano-scale aluminum silicate fiber composite material with a specialized coating applied to key contact surfaces for enhanced erosion resistance.
4. What is the maximum working temperature of a ceramic fiber caster tip?
The maximum working temperature is 1260°C, making it suitable for the full operating range of aluminum continuous casting and rolling mills.
5. What sizes of casting tips are available?
Standard caster tips range from 200–2300 mm in length, 50–600 mm in width, and 1.6–10 mm in tip thickness, available in both enterocoelia and level configurations.
6. Why use boron nitride coating with ceramic caster tips?
Boron nitride coating prevents molten aluminum from sticking to the tip surface, reduces wear, improves release properties, and extends the service life of the casting tip assembly.
7. What components make up a complete caster tip assembly?
A complete assembly includes the ceramic fiber caster tip body, end dams, spacer boards, internal baffles, castertip ears, and boron nitride coating for full continuous casting operation.
8. How does a ceramic caster tip improve aluminum foil quality?
Its low deformation, uniform heat insulation, and symmetrical internal runner design maintain constant casting temperature, reduce white strips and dark lines, and produce a smoother foil surface.
9. What are the key advantages of AdTech aluminum silicate caster tips?
Key advantages include uniform particle distribution, non-stick molten aluminum performance, no peeling, excellent erosion resistance, dimensional stability, and superior thermal shock resistance.
10. What is the density of AdTech ceramic fiber caster tips?
The typical density ranges from 0.45 to 0.57 g/cm³, providing the optimal balance between thermal insulation, mechanical strength, and resistance to molten aluminum erosion.
