MMS Excel AX1000 / HiMelt AHM1000 A-Shape SiC Crucible – 1,069 kg Brass
- Brand: Morgan MMS (Foseco)
- Product Code: AX1000
MMS Excel AX1000 / HiMelt AHM1000 is a carbon-bonded silicon carbide (SiC) a-shape crucible for melting brass, bronze, other copper alloys and precious metals, used in lift-out and bale-out furnaces. The same size is available in two grades: Excel for general use and HiMelt for higher temperatures and more arduous service.
Technical data
| Pattern code | Excel: AX1000 · HiMelt: AHM1000 |
|---|---|
| Material | Carbon-bonded silicon carbide (SiC) |
| Type | A-Shape – lift-out and bale-out furnaces |
| Top outside diameter (TOD) | 616 mm |
| Height (HT) | 822 mm |
| Bottom diameter (BOD) | 420 mm |
| Brass capacity | 1,069 kg |
| Brimful capacity | 142 litres |
| Capacity basis | 90 % of brimful |
| Casting temperature | Excel: 850 – 1,250 °C · HiMelt: 1,000 – 1,400 °C |
| Identification | Excel dark red · HiMelt bright red |
First use: in fuel-fired furnaces pre-heat the empty crucible to about 900 °C (bright red) to condition the glaze; control the initial heating rate for large crucibles. In induction furnaces limit the power until the crucible is red over its entire surface.
We can carry out crucible replacement, stand and installation. Send us your current crucible dimensions and we will identify the equivalent pattern together.
Dimensions and capacities are taken from the manufacturer catalogue (MMS Excel / HiMelt); capacities are for brass and normal manufacturing tolerances apply. The Molten Metal Systems (MMS) crucible business passed from Morgan Advanced Materials to Vesuvius in 2022; the products are now offered under the Foseco brand. The image is a representative cross-section of the crucible shape.
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