Your Benefits
Measurement of actual Heatwork
(Temperature × Time)
Improved process reproducibility
Early detection of kiln deviations
Optimization of firing curves
Consistent product quality
Easy to handle and cost-efficient!
Function of pyrometric rings: PTCR make a significant contribution to your product quality.
PTCR represents the real heating process taking place in a furnace/kiln, where the rings and the products are located. The pyrometric rings shrink, if they are exposed to heat. This change is an accurately measurable and reliable indicator of the transferred heat.
PTCR Selection based on Process-Specific Heatwork
The PTCR is a ceramic measuring tool with an outer diameter of 20 mm, specifically developed for process-related evaluation of thermal load. A total of eight ring variants are available, covering a temperature range from 560 °C to 1,750 °C. The selection of the appropriate PTCR ring is always process-specific and based on the actual thermal profile (“heatwork”) of your application. The starting point is the typical temperature range of your firing process, which determines the suitable PTCR type. It is important to note that not only the maximum process temperature is relevant, but the combined effect of process temperature, heating rate, holding time, and furnace atmosphere.
Application industries
Ceramic rings have a wide range of applications. Thanks to their simple and straightforward handling and relatively low cost, PTCR serves as the perfect tool for adjusting, securing and documenting thermal processes.
Further Information needed? Watch our PTCR explanatory video.
Ready for PTCR? Please contact us.
Christian Ott
International Product Manager PTCR
Phone: +49 (0) 241-93677-56
mail@schupp-ceramics.com