What Is Ceramic Pipe Sleeve?

Ceramic pipe sleeve is a cylindrical covering made of ceramic material that is used to protect pipes from corrosion, wear, and chemical attack.

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The main raw material of wear resistant ceramic ring is a special kind of ceramic with AL2O3 as the and the rare metal oxide as the flux, which is melted by high temperature at 1700 °C. The Ceramic Sleeves Lined Pipe as a whole part, and then assemble it into the steel pipe with our high-strength-temperature-resistant epoxy adhesive.

The ceramic pipe sleeve is an inner lining made from ceramic materials such as alumina or silicon carbide. Ceramics are chosen for their exceptional resistance to wear, corrosion, and abrasion. The ceramic sleeve acts as a protective layer inside the pipe, safeguarding it from deterioration when exposed to harsh materials.

Ceramic pipe sleeves are commonly used in industries like mining, mineral processing, power generation, and others that involve the transport of abrasive materials like ores, chemicals, or slurries. They extend the lifespan of pipes and reduce maintenance needs, making them a cost-effective solution for handling challenging materials.

According to customer requirements, we can provide different high-purity alumina ceramic tubes, such as: Alumina ceramic(Al2O3):95%;96%;97%;98%;99%;99.5%:99.7%;99.9%…etc.

We are proud to say that our facility has a wide selection of alumina ceramic tubes, which are a standard protection part. Our vast, readily-available inventory means we can supply our customers' ceramic tube needs immediately, even for hard-to-find or specialty products. Alumina is used in a variety of general-purpose applications, and their grade is chosen based on the application environment. What's more, we can formulate different purity alumina in our factory if needed for more demanding applications.

Technical Datasheet of various advanced ceramic materials

Material Unit 95% Al2O3 96% Al2O3 99% Al2O3 99.5% Al2O3 99.8% Al2O3
Purity % 95 96 99 99.5 99.8
Color --- White/Pink White Ivory Ivory Ivory
Density g/cm3 3.65 3.72 3.85 3.90 3.92
Water Absorption % 0 0 0 0 0
Moh's Hardness --- 9 9 9 9 9
HV Hardness --- >1300 >1300 1700 1750 1800
Flexural Strength @25℃ Mpa 300 300 330 375 390
Fracture Toughness Mpa.M1/2 3~4 3~4 3~4 4 4
Compressive Strength (25℃) Mpa 2200 2200 2350 2450 2500
Thermal Conductivity @25℃ W/M.K 18-22 ≥24 27 29 32
Thermal Expansion Coefficient
(25-1000℃)
10-6mm/℃ 8 8 8 8 8
Thermal Shock Resistance △T(℃) 220 220 180-200 180-200 180-200
Max. Working Temperature 1500 1500 1700 1750 1750
Dielectric Strength Kv/Mm 16 17.2 20 22 22
Electrical Resistivity (@25℃) Ω.Cm 1014 1014 1014 1014 1014
Dielectric Constant (@1MHz, 25℃) --- 9 9 9.7 9.7 9.8
Dielectric Loss (Tan Delta)
(@1MHz, 25℃)
--- 0.0004 0.0002 0.0002 0.0001 0.0001

The specification of the ceramic tubes

Parameter Details
Material options Alumina ( purity from 40% to 99.8%), Zirconia, Silicon carbide, Silicon nitride
Forming methods Extrusion, Dry pressed, Hot pressed, Ceramic Injection Molding, ISO pressed
Dimensional capability The inner diameter can be min.1mm, the outer diameter can max.800mm
Dimensional tolerance The OD to be 0.005mm, the ID to be 0.01mm, the length to be 0.001mm
Surface treatment External and internal surface to be polished, glazed or metalized
Secondary processing CNC machining, lapping, threaded, drilling, grinding, precision laser cutting
What is Ceramic Pipe Sleeve

Wear Resistant Al2O3 Alumina Ceramic Sleeve

Alumina ceramic is the most widely applied technical ceramics which has high hardness and mechanical strength, good wear resistance, high temperature resistance, good electrical insulation and good resistance to corrosion etc. We could make custom manufacturing for alumina ceramic parts in required size and shapes.

Alumina ceramic, also known as Al2O3 ceramic or aluminium oxide ceramic, is an incredibly versatile technical ceramic material that is used in all kinds of industries. It offers so many benefits, including being highly strong, with excellent dielectric properties, and exceptional wear and corrosion resistance, as well as remarkable heat resistance. Alumina ceramic is one of the hardest and most wear-resistant materials on the planet, and it is so tough that diamond tools are required to machine it after sintering. Its incredible versatility allows it to be used in a wide range of industries, from machinery and electrical and electronics to semiconductors, petroleum, chemicals, textiles, and more.

Wear Resistant Al2O3 Alumina Ceramic Sleeve
Split Sleeve

Split Sleeve

High Temperature Resistant Ceramic Heat Pipe Al203 Tube

High Temperature Resistant Ceramic Heat Pipe Al203 Tube

Alumina Insulator Ceramic Half Tube

Alumina Insulator Ceramic Half Tube

Ceramic Sleeve Advantages

It is a common solution for extending the life of pipelines in harsh environments such as chemical plants, oil refineries, and waste treatment facilities. The ceramic material used in pipe sleeves has excellent resistance to high temperatures, abrasion, and chemical aggression, which makes it an ideal material for protection against corrosion and erosion. The ceramic pipe sleeves come in various sizes and shapes to fit different pipe dimensions and are typically installed by sliding them over the pipe’s outer surface.

Recently 95% alumina ceramic pipe sleeve has been largely applied in lithium battery material conveying system.

The main raw material of wear resistant ceramic sleeve is a special kind of ceramic with AL2O3 as the and the rare metal oxide as the flux, which is melted by high temperature at 1700 °C. The big diameter ceramic sleeve is always a big problem for the ceramic tube manufacturers since it’s very difficult to control the deformation rate of the ceramic sleeve after it’s sintering. Also It will also need an advanced and big isostatic pressing machine to do this. So it will not only express the company’s production capability, but company’s technology. Right now, our factory have owned both advantages which are wear resistant ceramic pressing facilities and technologies.

In addition, the flatness of ceramic casing is also an important factor affecting the size of lithium battery materials.We did a lot of analysis and improved our manufacturing techniques to solve both of these problems.Now it can help lithium battery delivery systems better solve these problems, with better material purity, longer service life and better economic benefits.

Ceramic Sleeve Installation Process

For The Convenience Of Customers, Are To Provide A More Specific Process Is As Follows:

  1. Removing rust and decontamination process of outer-layer steel pipe;
  2. Must be in strict accordance with the prescribed ratio, the binder a\b accurate measurement, with how many, must be stirred evenly, full stir-mixing must not be less than 4 times, such as adding a mixture of the embedded feed should be mixed with the binder and then add the mixture to stir up not less than 3 times;
  3. The binder is applied evenly on the inner wall of the steel tube to ensure the thickness is not less than 0.5mm thickness. Then apply the binder on the outer surface of the ceramic ring to ensure the thickness between the 0.5mm-1mm. Also in the ceramic ring side (with the ceramic ring contact with the corresponding surface) Daub 0.5mm Adhesive, to ensure that after the installation of the ring and the seal between the ring;
  4. After the installation of the ceramic ring in place, it is necessary to repair the gap between the assembled ceramic rings and mend the joints to ensure the sealing between the ring and the ring;
  5. According to the NPT standard, we process the two pipe ends of male and female thread processing. The end of the pipe processing, and processing 1×45° groove, to prevent on-site installation in the process of cutting the hands of construction workers, do a good job of safety protection measures, thread processing, need to brush oil to protect the thread;
  6. After installing the ceramic ring, check the internal surface of the ceramic ring of the formation, finishing in place, cannot move the position of the pipe, because the binder is not dry, vibration is easily caused by the displacement of ceramic rings, affect the use of the effect of cold weather in winter, binder drying time is longer, need to ensure more than 48 hours.

Advantages Of Wear Abrasion Stainless Ceramic Pipes

95% alumina ceramic sleeve lined pipes, elbows and T pipes have been largely applied in lithium battery material conveying system in recently years.

  • Better purity for inside and outside pipe materials;
  • More abrasive;
  • Higher corrosion resistance;
  • Stronger impacting resistance;
  • Better high temperature resistance
  • Smaller flatness of inside pipe(ceramic flatness≤0.5mm)

The Advantages Of Using Ceramic Pipe Sleeves Include

  1. Exceptional wear resistance: The ceramic material used for the sleeve provides excellent resistance against wear and abrasion caused by abrasive media, improving the lifespan of the piping system.
  2. Corrosion resistance: Ceramic materials are highly resistant to corrosion, making them ideal for use in corrosive environments.
  3. High-temperature resistance: Ceramic pipe sleeves can withstand high temperatures without losing their mechanical properties, making them ideal for use in high-temperature applications.
  4. Reduced friction and turbulence: The smooth surface of the ceramic pipe sleeves reduces friction and turbulence, resulting in reduced pressure loss and increased flow rates.
  5. Improved safety and reliability: Ceramic pipe sleeves can significantly reduce the likelihood of equipment failure, enhancing the safety and reliability of industrial operations.
  6. Easy installation: Ceramic pipe sleeves are easy to install and can be tailored to fit specific sizes and shapes required by the application.

Relevant technical introduction of wear-resistant ceramic ring

The wear resistant ceramic ring is a special kind of ceramic with Al2O3 as the main raw material and the rare metal oxide as the flux, which is melted by high temperature at 1700 oC.


Features

  1. The wear-resistant ceramic ring has the characteristics of smooth interior wall and super wear resistance. Widely used in chemical, fine powder conveying pipelines and other industries, with high wear-resistant and anti-corrosion functions.
  2. In accordance with the traditional process, the production of wear-resistant ceramic ring is mainly the use of hot-pressing casting or grouting molding. Adopting isostatic pressing forming technology, the ceramic ring with isostatic pressing is better in compactness and more accurate in ceramic size.
  3. At present, our ceramic ring lining pipeline in the silicone industry, chemical industry, fine powder conveying industry has been widely used.

What is ceramic sleeve lined pipe?

Ceramic sleeve lined pipe has a continuous ceramic liner covering the inner surface of the pipe. The ceramic liner, or sleeve, is typically made of high-quality alumina ceramics, which provides excellent resistance to wear, abrasion and corrosion.

Ceramic sleeve lined pipes are commonly used in industrial applications where the pipeline is exposed to harsh conditions, such as in mining, power generation, oil and gas, and chemical processing. The ceramic sleeve provides superior wear resistance and protects the underlying steel pipe from premature failure due to abrasion or corrosion.

In addition to their excellent wear properties, ceramic sleeve lined pipes may also provide benefits such as improved flow rates, lower maintenance costs, and longer service life. They may also be used in applications where hygiene is important, as the ceramic sleeve lining is non-toxic and does not react with most chemicals.

Ceramic sleeve lined pipes may be manufactured in various sizes and shapes, including elbows, tees, and reducers, to meet the specific requirements of each application. The ceramic sleeve may be bonded to the steel pipe using specialized adhesives and may be installed using conventional welding or mechanical joining techniques.

While ceramic sleeve lined pipes can offer significant benefits in terms of wear resistance and longevity, they are typically more expensive than traditional steel pipes due to the cost of the ceramic liner and specialized manufacturing processes.


What are Ceramic pipe sleeves?

Ceramic pipe sleeves are a type of ceramic lining designed to protect metal, plastic or composite piping systems from wear and abrasion caused by high-velocity flows of abrasive materials. They are typically made of highly engineered ceramic materials such as alumina or silicon carbide, which provide excellent resistance to wear, corrosion, and erosion.

Ceramic pipe sleeves are widely used in industries such as mining, power generation, and chemical processing where the harsh environment can cause significant wear and damage to the piping systems.

The advantages of using ceramic pipe sleeves include:

  1. Exceptional wear resistance: The ceramic material used for the sleeve provides excellent resistance against wear and abrasion caused by abrasive media, improving the lifespan of the piping system.
  2. Corrosion resistance: Ceramic materials are highly resistant to corrosion, making them ideal for use in corrosive environments.
  3. High-temperature resistance: Ceramic pipe sleeves can withstand high temperatures without losing their mechanical properties, making them ideal for use in high-temperature applications.
  4. Reduced friction and turbulence: The smooth surface of the ceramic pipe sleeves reduces friction and turbulence, resulting in reduced pressure loss and increased flow rates.
  5. Improved safety and reliability: Ceramic pipe sleeves can significantly reduce the likelihood of equipment failure, enhancing the safety and reliability of industrial operations.
  6. Easy installation: Ceramic pipe sleeves are easy to install and can be tailored to fit specific sizes and shapes required by the application.

Overall, ceramic pipe sleeves are an effective and reliable solution for protecting piping systems from the harsh effects of abrasive materials. They offer superior wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and improved efficiency compared to traditional materials, reducing maintenance costs and improving system performance.

Processing Capacity

Machining & Grinding

Machining & Grinding

Grinding is the first process used for ceramic materials. Ceramic grinding refers to the surface processing of ceramics with abrasives after forming or sintering. The method is to select a large grain grinding wheel or an electroplated diamond grinding wheel on the existing grinding machine for conventional grinding.

However, ceramics have the characteristics of high hardness and strong wear resistance, so different processing technologies are needed to treat different product requirements. Different processing methods can be used when processing outer circles, inner holes, planes, and threads. Generally, the minimum tolerance can reach ±0.01mm.


Laser Machining

Laser Machining

Laser processing ceramic technology uses a high-energy density laser beam to act on the surface of ceramic materials to make them melt under heat, thus realizing the processing of ceramic materials. It is mainly used to process ceramic parts or ceramic material surfaces with complex shapes and small dimensions.

Laser processing has various advantages, such as fast processing speed, timeliness, and high accuracy. The machining accuracy is high and can reach the micron level.

However, the equipment is complex and requires experienced operators. This demands higher qualifications for operators. Our company is equipped with experienced operators who can process various ceramic parts according to customer requirements. Laser cutting, laser drilling, laser scribing, and other processes can be completed.


Lapping & Polishing

Lapping & Polishing

Grinding and polishing is an ultra-precision machining method. This method uses free abrasives to produce fine screening effects on the surface material to be processed, achieving the processing effect. In the ultra-precision machining and finishing of ceramic materials, especially in the precision machining of ceramic balls for ceramic bearings, grinding and polishing play an irreplaceable role.

To further improve the surface accuracy after ceramic polishing, soft elastic or viscoelastic tools and micro-powder abrasives are used to make the surface of the workpiece reach a mirror-like finish. The mechanism of polishing is mechanical micro-removal: the micro-cutting action of the front end of the abrasive removes the concave and convex surfaces. Through grinding and polishing, the product can achieve a mirror effect.


Customize

Customize

Our company is equipped with special laser marking equipment, which can carve special words or logos according to customer needs. If the customer has other requirements, it can also be made according to the customer's requirements.

【H】 Ceramic lined pipe

Ceramic lined pipe is made through self-propagating high-temperature synthesis (SHS) technique.

【H】 Cast basalt lined steel pipe

Cast basalt lined steel pipe is composed by lined with cast basalt pipe, outside steel pipe and cement mortar filling between the two layers.

【H】 Ceramic Tile Lined Pipes

Ceramic tile lined pipes have very uniform coating of specially formulated ceramic material that is affixed to the inner of the pipe.

【H】 Rare earth alloy wear-resistant pipe

The material of the rare earth alloy wear-resistant pipe is ZG40CrMnMoNiSiRe, which is also the grade of rare earth alloy steel.

【H】 Tubes Erosion Shields

Tubes Erosion Shields are used to protect boiler tubing from the highly erosive effects of high temperatures and pressures thereby greatly extending tube life.

【H】 ASTM A213 T91 Alloy Tube

The ASTM A213 T91 seamless tubes are primarily used for boiler, superheater, and heat-exchanger.

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