Ceramic spacers provide equal and constant spacing between materials or objects. An inorganic and non-metallic material, ceramic spacers offer elasticity similar to steel, as well as being non-magnetic and heat-insulating. Able to withstand high temperatures, chemical erosion and harsh weather conditions, ceramic spacers are highly durable as well as being cost-effective.
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ACCCO, Inc.Roseville, OH 800-828-7539 Formed in 1998, ACCCO Inc is a privately held company offering ceramic products & secondary processes. ACCCO mines and processes 90% of its raw material through a subsidiary company; this material is processed using state-of-the-art equipment and kilns in ACCCO`s 400,000 square ft manufacturing facility. Our ceramic spacers and related products and processes are top-notch!
Machined Ceramics, Inc.Bowling Green, KY 270-781-0512 Machined Ceramics invites you to visit their website to view many examples of custom machined parts. Discover how Machined Ceramics expertly utilizes the properties of ceramic products to fulfill a multitude of applications, meeting your requirements exactly! Their ceramic spacers are one of many processes and products available for customer satisfaction.
Advanced Ceramic TechnologyOrange, CA 714-538-2524 With dedicated service since 1983, Advanced Ceramic Technology continues to meet the increasing demands for ceramic materials and precision machined ceramic parts in the aerospace, computer, laser, semiconductor & industrial markets. Our processes like produce competitively priced advanced ceramic components like ceramic spacers and rings from a wide variety of high reliability ceramics.
San Jose Delta Associates, Inc.Santa Clara, CA 408-727-1448 San Jose Delta Inc. is a fully integrated technical ceramics manufacturing facility specializing in high reliability products fabricated from ceramic or ceramic like materials such as aluminas, beryllium oxide and Macor ceramics. We are supported by a modern and fully integrated grinding department that can offer quality and cost effective manufacturing and fast delivery.
Technical Products, Inc.Hubertus, WI 800-869-2008 At Technical Products, Inc we are committed to providing our customers with quality parts and services. We stock macor rods, bars, sheets and discs as well as ceramic spacers that are able to ship in 1-3 days. Our knowledge of the industry can help direct you to the most effective and appropriate material for your specific application. We strive to provide the best services and products we can.
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Ceramic Spacers
Ceramic spacers are useful in a variety of applications due to their versatility in both form and chemical composition. For instance, ceramic tile spacers are ½ inch solid squares that are beneficial for tiling applications in which they are used to space the tiles evenly prior to grouting. In medical applications, ceramic spacers are used as replacement spinal discs and dental implants from hydroxyapatite ceramics, a ceramic that offers the natural mineral component of bone. Ceramic spacers are also used to support insulating bodies, particularly in electrical insulation such as power lines that use circular ceramic spacers between the poles. Industries that utilize ceramic spacers include medical, heating and cooling, defense, construction, microelectronics, oil and petroleum, automotive and aerospace. Able to withstand high temperatures, chemicals and harsh weather conditions, ceramic spacers are highly durable as well as being cost-effective.
All ceramics share characteristics of having a crystalline structure; however ceramic spacers are typically categorized as technical ceramics, also known as engineering ceramics, or advanced ceramics. Ceramic spacers are most commonly formed from aluminum oxide, beryllium-oxide and aluminum nitride. Aluminum oxides offer 20 times the thermal conductivity than most other oxides. Beryllium oxides are generally superior to aluminum oxides, excepting that beryllium oxides have a high toxicity. Aluminum nitride is a less toxic alternative to beryllium oxide with a low thermal expansion. These three ceramic compounds comprise ceramic spacers' raw materials, which begin the manufacturing process as fine powders. Other minerals and materials may be added to enhance certain properties, such as with hydroxyapatite ceramics. After this, the powder material is prepped by ceramic spacer manufacturers for forming by adding water or another liquid additive. The slurry or liquid material is then slip cast, extruded or injection molded into the desired shapes known as greenware, which are then placed in an extremely high heat oven and sintered. Next, the greenware becomes rigid ceramic, which can then be glazed or further processed by polishing, cutting or machining for ceramic spacer applications. Ceramic spacers come in a wide range of shapes including circular, square, pyramid, t-shaped and many more.
