Refel
Reaction‑bonded silicon carbide ceramic with an ultra‑fine grain structure for superior wear performance.
ENGINEERED FOR EXTREME WEAR
Refel - Advanced Ceramic Performance
REFEL is a reaction‑bonded engineering silicon carbide ceramic with an ultra‑fine grain structure that delivers exceptional hardness and wear resistance. Its advanced microstructure provides a level of performance that exceeds conventional silicon carbide materials, particularly in demanding, high‑load and high‑wear applications.
With inherently strong alloy bonding and excellent surface integrity, REFEL achieves extremely low surafce distortion when used in mechanical seals, enabling longer seal life and more reliable operation. The material’s lightweight nature combined with superior thermal conductivity and chemical inertness, makes it a high‑performance solution for harsh environments
material performance
Refel is engineered for extreme wear conditions.
Refel is a high-performance, reaction-bonded silicon carbide that excels in mechanical seals due to its ultra-fine grain structure, which offers superior hardness and surface integrity.
In demanding environments, it resists distortion and maintains strength under high temperatures and heavy loads where conventional ceramics might fail.
Because Refel is five times lighter than tungsten carbide, it boosts the efficiency of seal assemblies without losing durability. Its exceptional thermal conductivity and chemical resistance also make it the ideal material for seals handling corrosive liquids or molten metals, while its ability to be precision-molded ensures it fits complex, high-performance geometries.
Why choose Refel?
- Refel performs consistently in abrasive, high‑load and high‑temperature conditions, offering reliable wear resistance that supports longer component life and improved system performance.
- A critical advantage of Refel is its zero porosity, a vital characteristic for high-performance sealing applications, and unlike traditional materials, it offers exceptional chemical resistance, remaining uncontaminated even when exposed to highly acidic or alkaline environments
- Engineered with exceptional anti-corrosion properties and superior chemical resistance, Refel is the go-to choice for sectors like chemical processing, water treatment, and marine engineering.
Durability
Refel’s ultra‑fine grain structure provides exceptional wear resistance and long‑term durability in abrasive environments.
Versatile
Available in rods, tubes, rings and complex shapes, Refel can be engineered to suit highly specific industrial applications.
Thermal Performance
With superior thermal conductivity and chemical inertness, Refel remains stable in high‑temperature and corrosive environments.
WHY CHOOSE REFEL?
- Excellent wear resistance
- Superb interlocking bonding strength
- 5x lighter than tungsten carbide
- Exceptional thermal resistance
- High strength to weight ratio
- Ultra fine grain microstructure
EXPLORE Applications
Applications of Refel
- Decanter Centrifuges
- Hydrocyclones
- High Temperature Mechanical Seals
- Shaft Seals
Hard materials
Refel is also used to protect equipment handling aggressive liquids and molten metals through custom‑designed linings. Furthermore, being five times lighter than tungsten carbide while remaining both inert and exceptionally strong, it offers clear advantages where weight and chemical stability matter.
Refel also delivers significantly higher thermal conductivity than conventional silicon carbides, supporting efficient heat transfer in demanding systems. As a result, it is widely used in applications such as titanium dioxide processing and the atomisation of non‑ferrous molten metals, including zinc
Our on-site laboratory guarantees the peak performance and integrity of every Refel product
To ensure peak performance in demanding environments, we use on-site laboratory equipment to verify the microstructure of every Refel product.
With a proven track record of reliability and material consistency, every batch is rigorously tested in our technical centre to uphold the highest quality standards.
Refel
Contents
- Product Description
- Product Advanatages
- Approved Applications
- Properties