In industrial fields such as mining, electricity, and chemical engineering, pipeline systems are like the “vascular network” of the human body, undertaking the important mission of transporting various media. The three-way components in the pipeline, like the “traffic hub” at the bifurcation of blood vessels, have long been subjected to multiple tests such as medium erosion and high temperature erosion. Traditional metal tees often become “riddled with holes” within a few months, until the emergence of a new material - silicon carbide wear-resistant tees – completely changed this situation.
1、 Durable performance comparable to “Diamond Armor”
The hardness of silicon carbide is second only to diamond, which endows it with extraordinary wear resistance. In the pipeline where the slurry rushes at a speed of 5 meters per second, ordinary metal tees are like sandcastles on the beach, unable to withstand repeated erosion; And the three principles of silicon carbide are like wearing a layer of diamond armor outside this sandcastle, which can remain intact even in the face of continuous “attacks” from coal powder and mineral particles. Our customers have provided feedback that the three-way valve, which was supposed to be replaced every quarter, has been continuously used for two years without any significant wear and tear.
2、 Corrosion resistance characteristics that are impervious to all poisons
On the acid-base battlefield of chemical plants, ordinary metal pipes are often corroded to the point of being completely damaged. Silicon carbide materials naturally have the “gene” of corrosion resistance, and even in concentrated sulfuric acid immersion environments, they can still maintain their “unchanged appearance”. Comparative experiments have shown that under the same operating conditions, 316L stainless steel tees exhibit corrosion perforation after only 3 months, while silicon carbide tees still pass pressure tests after 18 months of service.
3、 Fierce and gold like high temperature resistance performance
When the temperature of the crimson molten iron in the metallurgical workshop exceeds 1300 ℃, ordinary metals have already “collapsed”, but silicon carbide tees can handle it calmly. This material has an ultra-high melting point and can withstand thermal shock without undergoing thermal deformation in high-temperature flue gas treatment systems.
4、 The structural characteristics of combining rigidity and flexibility
The seemingly hard silicon carbide tee actually has just the right amount of toughness. When oil pipelines are subjected to high pressure, they can maintain shape stability like a “stabilizing sea needle” and alleviate stress concentration through micro elastic deformation. This characteristic of balancing rigidity and flexibility allows it to perform well in high-pressure water jet systems, effectively avoiding the risk of brittle fracture.
5、 Transport of media with flowing clouds and water
The unique smooth surface of silicon carbide is like “mirror polishing” the inner wall of a pipeline. In the kilometer level coal transportation pipeline, the flow resistance of the medium is reduced by about 40%, which is equivalent to installing a “lubricant” on the transportation system, greatly saving transportation costs.
6、 Precise and leak proof sealing
Silicon carbide tees manufactured through precision sintering technology can achieve a “seamless” fit when connected to pipelines. In the scenario of hazardous chemical transportation, this perfect sealing is like tying a “safety belt” to a pipeline.
From boiling molten steel to corrosive slurries, from kilometer deep wells to cloud chimneys, silicon carbide wear-resistant tees are escorting industrial pipelines with the posture of “hexagonal experts”. This innovative product, which combines cutting-edge material technology and practical engineering wisdom, not only extends equipment life, but also fundamentally improves the safety margin and environmental efficiency of industrial production, becoming a reliable choice for upgrading modern industrial pipelines.
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Post time: Apr-06-2025