Pumps and sealing equipment
Seal rings, sleeves, shafts, wear rings and guiding components exposed to sliding contact or process fluids.
Technical Ceramic Applications
Technical Ceramic Applications for Custom Industrial Parts
A practical guide to typical alumina and zirconia applications, organized by the engineering problem the component must solve. These are general use cases, not customer case-study claims.
Typical Applications
Where custom alumina and zirconia parts are commonly considered
The examples below describe typical industry uses for technical ceramics. They are design starting points, not claims that HERUN has supplied every listed application. Each project still requires material, geometry and risk review.
Electrical and heater assemblies
Alumina tubes, washers, spacers and supports for insulation and heat exposure.
Automation and machinery
Pins, guides, plungers, rollers, nozzles and wear parts where dimensional stability matters.
Furnace and thermal equipment
Supports, tubes, plates and fixtures selected for temperature and insulation duties.
Laboratory and instrument parts
Small precision components where chemical stability, clean surfaces or wear resistance are useful.
Process and fluid handling
Nozzles, seats, sleeves and rings reviewed for fluid, chemical, pressure and surface conditions.
Problem-to-Material Map
Use the failure mode to narrow the material
| Observed problem | Potential ceramic benefit | Review before choosing |
|---|---|---|
| Metal or polymer wears too quickly | Hard ceramic working surfaces may extend wear life. | Contact type, particles, load, alignment and counterface. |
| Electrical leakage or heat damage | Alumina can combine insulation with temperature resistance. | Voltage, wall thickness, atmosphere and thermal cycling. |
| Compact part chips or fractures | Zirconia may offer greater toughness than alumina. | Impact, edge load, geometry, temperature and grade. |
| Seal or sliding surface degrades | Ground or polished ceramic may provide a stable wear surface. | Fluid, pressure, finish, flatness, speed and mating material. |
Application RFQ
Describe what the component must do
An application inquiry is stronger when it includes the current material, failure mode, environment and assembly. If no drawing exists, a measured sketch and sample photos can begin the discussion, followed by a controlled production drawing.
- Function of the component inside the assembly.
- Current material and why it is being replaced.
- Temperature, load, wear, voltage or chemical exposure.
- Mating parts, movement and lubrication.
- Critical dimensions and surfaces.
- Trial quantity and repeat demand.
Have a drawing or a part that needs replacement?
Send the material, critical dimensions, quantity and working conditions. HERUN will review manufacturability before quoting.