SIVEX

CERAMIC FOAM FILTER

®

Filtration Systems

SIVEX® ceramic foam filters are used DIMENSIONS

throughout the world to filter molten Dimensional accuracy is important to ensure
aluminium. SIVEX filters clean aluminium correct fit in the filter bowl and thus prevent
used for beverage can applications, aircraft metal bypass or excessive stresses on the
alloys and all other critical applications. filter.

SIVEX is a phosphate-bonded, high-purity

alumina-based product. It is available in
a range of sizes from 7–26 in (17.8–66
cm) and grades 10 to 80.

PRODUCT BENEFITS
SIVEX ceramic foam filters provide a cost effective and proven method to
remove inclusions from aluminium melts. The exact removal efficiencies can
vary greatly depending on application conditions. Typically, efficiency increases
as filter cell size and the velocity of the metal in the filter decrease. Filter Size (IN) Dimension A (mm)
7 inch 178 x 178 ± 2
FORMULATION BENEFITS
9 inch 229 x 229 ± 2
SIVEX is machined during manufacturing to tight dimensional tolerances.
SIVEX has been treated during processing and has very low friability. The 12 inch 305 x 305 ± 2
ceramic composition of the SIVEX recipe combines high strength, excellent 15 inch 381 x 381 ± 2
resistance to attack from molten aluminium and superior thermal properties. 17 inch 432 x 432 ± 3
This combination of physical characteristics makes SIVEX the ideal choice for
use in all types of casting operations. 20 inch 508 x 508 ± 3
23 inch 584 x 584 ± 3
CELL SIZES 26 inch 660 x 660 ± 4
Filter efficiency is related to filter cell size. By carefully controlling cell size
within the filter, a more consistent filtration performance can be achieved.
Property Specification
angle α 90° ± ½°
Filter Grade Min Cell Size Max Cell Size
(microns) (microns) angle β 17½° ± ½°
10 3800 5100 B 50 mm ± 2 mm
20 2300 2900 bend C ±1½ mm on each edge
30 1640 2170 D-d <= 0.6% x A
40 1250 1470
50 900 1120
65 710 860
80 600 700
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GASKETING PACKAGING
SIVEX is supplied with a gasket on the edges to help the seating of the filter in SIVEX is normally supplied as follows, but
a filter bowl and ensure that no metal bypasses the filter. packaging can be modified to suit individual
requirements.
Two types of gaskets are available.
• Standard—6.0 mm thick fiber gasket QUANTITY PER PALLET FOR
• Sureseal—4.1 mm thick expandable gasket CONTAINER LOADS
7 inch 480 pcs/pallet
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS 9 inch 480 pcs/pallet
The table below gives an indication of filter capacity and flow rates for each 12 inch 300 pcs/pallet
filter size. For higher flow rates, two (or more) filters are used in parallel. The 15 inch 180 pcs/pallet
capacity data is shown as a guide only. Actual filter capacity will depend on
17 inch 160 pcs/pallet
the exact casting conditions (alloy, temperature, inclusion load etc.)
20 inch 105 pcs/pallet
Please see 'Filter Application Guidelines' for further information regarding the 23 inch 90 pcs/pallet
correct application of SIVEX. 26 inch 32 pcs/pallet
8 pallets in a 20' container
Filter Size Effective Filter Minimum Maximum Typical 18 pallets in a 40' container
(inches) Area (m2) Flow (kg/min) Flow (kg/min) Capacity
(tonnes Al)
7 0.02 25 48 2.7
9 0.03 47 90 5.1
12 0.07 90 172 9.8
15 0.12 147 280 15.9
17 0.16 193 367 20.8
20 0.23 274 521 29.5
23 0.30 369 700 39.7
26 0.40 492 933 53.0

QUANTITY PER PALLET FOR STANDARD PALLETS (TRUCK LOADS)

Filter Size No. Filters No. Filters Pallet Dimen. Approx
(inches) per Box per Pallet Pallet (kg)
7 10 pcs 200 pcs 110 x 110 x 140 cm 178
9 10 pcs 200 pcs 110 x 110 x 140 cm 294
12 10 pcs 160 pcs 110 x 110 x 170 cm 400
15 5 pcs 90 pcs 110 x 110 x 154 cm 310
17 5 pcs 90 pcs 110 x 110 x 167 cm 386
20 5 pcs 50 pcs 110 x 110 x 132 cm 336
23 5 pcs 40 pcs 110 x 110 x 145 cm 395
26 4 pcs 32 pcs 110 x 110 x 166 cm 290

SIVEX® is a trademark of the Vesuvius Group of companies, registered in certain countries, and is licensed to
Pyrotek for use within casthouses.

Note: The physical and chemical properties listed represent typical, average values obtained in accordance with Product Type: 131
accepted test methods and are subject to normal manufacturing variations. They are supplied as a technical
service and are subject to change without notice. Commodity Code: 05002

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