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For annealing of wire, strip and tubes in controlled atmospheres

Muffle tubes

  • FeCrAl tubes from stock: OD 15–40 mm (0.6–1.57 inch)
  • Lengths up to 13 metres (43 feet)
  • 253MA, Alloy 600 and Alloy 800 available to order
  • Oval and rectangular sections available for strip annealing
  • Fast worldwide delivery

Muffle tubes for wire and strip annealing

Annealing of wire, thin strip and small-diameter tubes is often carried out inside muffle tubes. The cross-sectional shape of the muffle tube is selected to suit the product being annealed: circular cross-sections for wire and tube, oval or rectangular cross-sections for strip.

FeCrAl alloys offer the best oxidation resistance and are the preferred material for muffle tubes in most furnace atmospheres. In cracked-ammonia atmospheres, where FeCrAl alloys are attacked by nitrogen, high-nickel alloys such as Alloy 800HT or Alloy 600 are used instead. 253MA is a suitable choice for temperatures below 900°C.

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