MMS Excel FX80 / HiMelt FHM80 F-Shape (Bilge) SiC Crucible – 123 kg Brass
- Brand: Morgan MMS (Foseco)
- Product Code: FX80
MMS Excel FX80 / HiMelt FHM80 is a carbon-bonded silicon carbide (SiC) f-shape (bilge) crucible for melting brass, bronze, other copper alloys and precious metals, used in lift-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: FX80 · HiMelt: FHM80 |
|---|---|
| Material | Carbon-bonded silicon carbide (SiC) |
| Type | F-Shape (Bilge) – lift-out furnaces |
| Top outside diameter (TOD) | 298 mm |
| Height (HT) | 416 mm |
| Bottom diameter (BOD) | 171 mm |
| Max. (bilge) diameter | 328 mm |
| Brass capacity | 123 kg |
| Brimful capacity | 18 litres |
| Capacity basis | Catalogue value |
| 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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