Wear-resistant, hard, tough, dimensionally stable, non-magnetic, electrically non-conductive, heat-resistant.
This is high-performance ceramics from Doceram.
The use of high-performance ceramics has already proven its worth in a wide range of industrial applications. The most important industrial sectors are mechanical and plant engineering, as well as welding technology, in which ceramic components are used to great advantage due to their typical properties. Low-wear components with service lives that significantly exceed those of conventional metallic materials serve to increase process reliability and minimize risks in production.
We reduce downtimes and maintenance costs through intelligent component designs and technical advice directly on the process. We develop industry-specific, tried-and-tested solutions for complex requirements - quickly, efficiently and reliably.
In sensitive sectors such as the pharmaceutical industry and food processing, the cleanliness of the components used plays a key role. Even the smallest particles, such as metallic abrasion, can lead to contamination of the end product and thus jeopardize product safety.
To avoid this risk, the use of abrasion-resistant high-performance materials is crucial. Metal-free, chemically inert materialsare particularly suitable for applications where no contact with metal is permitted. These do not react with aggressive media such as acids or alkalis and therefore actively contribute to process safety.
DOCERAM ceramics are characterized by exceptionally high abrasion resistance and resistance to chemical influences - ideal for contamination-free production processes in regulated industries.
Welding metallic materials regularly produces so-called welding spatter - glowing metal particles that spread uncontrollably in the work area. If these particles hit fixture components or parts, they cool down and adhere to the surface. This adhesion not only leads to soiling, but also to functional impairments in the production process.
Particularly in the case of fixtures, permanent welding can lead to components no longer being able to be positioned or removed correctly. The consequences are production interruptions, increased rejects and costly cleaning or maintenance measures.
The use of technical high-performance ceramics, such as those offered by DOCERAM via MEGATRON AG, provides a remedy:
Ceramic materials have a significantly lower tendency to adhere than metals. Weld spatter hardly sticks and can often be removed without leaving any residue. This minimizes the risk of weld build-up and sustainably increases process reliability.
The chemical resistance of a material describes its ability to withstand aggressive chemical substances such as acids, alkalis, solvents or process media - without corroding, wearing out or failing mechanically. In many industrial sectors, this property is crucial for the durability and safety of components.
In the pump industry in particular, components are subjected to extreme loads: They have to cope with hot, abrasive, viscous and chemically aggressive media - and often under high pressures of several thousand bar.
Typical components with increased requirements for chemical resistance are
Dosing units
Plunger for high-pressure pumps
Nozzles and slide rings
Slide bearings, slides and valve needles
Valve seats, pistons, cylinders and pressure packs
Technical ceramics from DOCERAM offer an ideal solution for this. They are chemically inert, do not react with media and remain dimensionally stable and wear-resistant even at high temperatures and pressures. This makes them the first choice for applications where corrosion protection and chemical resistance are crucial.
Precise process control is essential in modern manufacturing to ensure reproducible quality, high efficiency and minimal reject rates. Components and assemblies made from DOTHERM, ISOCOS and DOCERAM materials play a central role in this.
These high-performance materials not only protect against thermal overload, electrical voltage or chemically aggressive process media, but also ensure stable and consistent process conditions. Thanks to their insulating and wear-resistant properties, they help to reduce process fluctuations and ensure sustainable product quality.
Another advantage is that the ceramic and insulating components can usually be easily integrated into existing systems - often without any design changes. This results in economically attractive solutions with short delivery times that still meet the highest requirements.
Examples of tried and tested applications:
Heat protection plates for multi-cavity injection molds with functional coatings
Frame and piston insulation in press systems in the wood-based materials industry
High-precision welding centering pins for automated processes in automotive production
Induction heating is becoming increasingly popular in industrial production compared to traditional oven processes. This highly efficient process is based on the generation of eddy currents in electrically conductive materials, which generates targeted heat directly in the workpiece - quickly, precisely and energy-efficiently.
A key objective when using induction is to concentrate the heating exclusively on the target material. However, undesirable side effects, such as the inductive heating of holders, guides or surrounding components, can jeopardize process reliability, shorten the service life of components or impair precision.
The solution: non-conductive, high-temperature resistant materials. Components made of technical ceramics (e.g. from DOCERAM) or insulating high-performance composites (e.g. from DOTHERM or ISOCOS) are electrically non-conductive and therefore ideal for use in induction systems.
Your advantages in the field of induction technology:
No heating due to induction fields
Thermally and mechanically resilient
Durable, wear-resistant and dimensionally stable
Chemically resistant to process media
Typical applications include mounting elements, positioning pins, guides and insulating plates that are located close to the induction area and must remain absolutely temperature-stable and electrically neutral.
Materials from MEGATRON AG provide industrial companies with reliable solutions for precise, selective and trouble-free process control during induction heating.
Maintenance is a decisive factor for the reliability and efficiency of industrial production processes. Downtime, frequent maintenance work or unplanned repairs not only have a negative impact on productivity, but also directly affect the manufacturing costs of the end product.
An effective lever for sustainably reducing maintenance costs is the targeted use of high-quality, durable materials that have been specially developed for extreme operating conditions. Components made of technical ceramics (DOCERAM) and insulating composite materials (DOTHERM, ISOCOS) are characterized by their high wear resistance, temperature resistance and chemical resistance - even in demanding production environments.
Advantages of durable materials for maintenance:
Fewer replacement cycles due to long service life
Reduction of unplanned downtimes
Minimized maintenance effort
Lower follow-up costs for cleaning, replacement and personnel
More stable processes with consistent quality
Through the combination of material performance and precise manufacturing, solutions from MEGATRON AG help to reduce overall operating costs and strengthen the competitiveness of production in the long term.
Corrosion describes the damaging reaction of a material with its environment, which can lead to a measurable change in the material and, in the long term, to functional failure or system damage. While the term was originally limited to metals, it now applies to almost all material groups - including polymers, glasses and technical ceramics.
In industrial processes where materials come into contact with aggressive media such as acids, alkalis or solvents, even stainless steels quickly reach their limits. Corrosion damage occurs, which not only weakens components, but can also jeopardize the safety and quality of entire production lines.
Here, high-performance ceramic materials from DOCERAM and chemically resistant insulating materials from DOTHERM and ISOCOS offer a reliable alternative. They are chemically inert, show no measurable reaction with corrosive substances and remain dimensionally stable even at high temperatures.
Advantages of corrosion-resistant materials in industrial applications:
No oxidation or material decomposition in aggressive media
Longer service life of components and systems
Minimized risk of production downtime
Increased safety in chemically demanding processes
Ideal for pumps, seals, valves, dosing systems or analysis devices
With the corrosion-resistant materials from MEGATRON AG, even highly critical applications in the chemical, pharmaceutical and food industries can be realized safely and permanently.
In many industrial applications, components and tools are exposed to high mechanical loads - often in combination with high temperatures or dynamic forces. Under such conditions, conventional materials such as metals or plastics quickly reach their limits: Material failure or even breakage is a frequent consequence.
A major problem: as the temperature rises, the mechanical strength of many materials decreases drastically. Tools and components lose stability, deform or break under load. This leads to production downtime, safety risks and high maintenance costs.
Technical ceramics from DOCERAM and high-performance composites from DOTHERM and ISOCOS offer clear advantages here. They retain their mechanical stability even at high temperatures, are pressure-resistant, rigid and fracture-proof - even under extreme operating conditions.
Your advantages at a glance:
High mechanical strength over a wide temperature range
No plastic deformation or structural failure
Unbreakable design in the event of force, impact or continuous load
Ideal for toolmaking, holders, spacers and fixture technology
The targeted use of these materials can prevent component breakages, safeguard processes and increase the reliability of systems in the long term.
High-performance ceramics, also known as industrial or engineering ceramics, are non-metallic materials that are produced from the finest ceramic powders by sintering. Unlike metals, these materials are electrically non-conductive, non-magnetic and completely corrosion-resistant - ideal for applications where freedom from metal is required.
Thanks to their outstanding properties such as hardness, wear resistance, temperature stability, impact resistance, abrasion resistance and non-stick properties, metal-free ceramic components make a significant contribution to making industrial processes safer, more durable and more hygienic.
The avoidance of metallic materials is particularly important in sensitive areas such as:
Medical Technology
Pharmaceutical and food industry
Electronics production
High frequency technology
Inductive heating processes
In all these cases, the absence of metal provides electrical insulation, prevents magnetic interference, ensures absolute material purity and minimizes the risk of contamination.
Advantages of metal-free high-performance ceramics:
No electrical conductivity
No magnetic effect
No corrosion or metallic abrasion
High chemical and thermal resistance
Ideal as a replacement for metal in demanding environments
High-performance ceramics from DOCERAM - distributed by MEGATRON AG - are increasingly replacing traditional metal components in machines and systems. The result: optimized processes, increased safety and longer service life with lower maintenance costs.
In industrial production, 100% quality is rarely completely achievable. Even minor process fluctuations or creeping inaccuracies can lead to quality defects, component faults or rejects. In order to minimize these risks, the requirements for quality assurance are increasing - and with them the costs, which flow directly into the manufacturing costs per unit.
An effective lever for reducing quality assurance costs lies in stabilizing the process itself. This is where high-precision and process-reliable materials such as the technical ceramics from DOCERAM or the insulating high-performance composites from DOTHERM and ISOCOS come into play.
Your role:
They ensure dimensionally stable, deformation-resistant components, even under thermal and mechanical loads.
They minimize tolerance deviations and ensure consistent product quality.
They reduce the number of uncontrolled influencing variables in the process and make it more predictable and repeatable.
Advantages at a glance:
Less manual or metrological testing effort
Fewer rejects thanks to process-stable components
Minimization of rework and error analyses
Ensuring consistent component quality over long periods of use
Reduction in indirect production costs due to fewer inspection intervals
With the materials from MEGATRON AG, processes can be optimized in a targeted manner, which not only increases product quality, but also permanently reduces quality assurance costs.
Frictional wear is caused by continuous material loss on the surface of a solid body as a result of movement and friction. In so-called tribological systems - i.e. in applications with sliding, rolling or beating contacts - the material used is decisive for the service life and dimensional accuracy of the components.
Polymers and metals are significantly less hard than technical ceramics. They are therefore much more susceptible to wear - especially under continuous load or in environments with abrasive particles. The result: dimensional deviations, functional restrictions and increased maintenance costs.
High-performance ceramics from DOCERAM offer superior hardness and wear resistance. They retain their shape even under high contact forces and frictional stress, making them the ideal solution for friction-intensive applications.
Advantages of ceramic materials in the fight against friction wear:
Extremely high surface hardness
Excellent dimensional stability over long usage cycles
Reduced material loss despite intensive mechanical stress
Less maintenance and longer service life
Ideal solution for guides, bearings, sliding surfaces, pistons, valve seats or test contacts
With wear-resistant materials from MEGATRON AG, processes can be stabilized, component precision maintained and frictional wear significantly reduced - for long-term economical and reliable production.
Microcracks occur in many technical applications as a result of cyclical mechanical or thermal stress - particularly on surfaces with contact movement, such as in bearings, sliding guides or glass processing. When two mating surfaces slide against each other, surface disruption can lead to the formation of microcracks at or below the contact zone.
A typical example is the ball bearing, where cyclical loading and unloading cause fine crack structures over time. This micro-damage often continues to develop unnoticed and leads to material failure, premature wear or increased susceptibility to corrosion - especially if protective surface layers are also lost due to tribo-oxidation.
Stress cracks can also occur in the glass during hot glass processing due to unsuitable materials or excessive thermal conductivity. These microcracks lead to rejects and cost increases in later process steps.
Technical ceramics from DOCERAM and insulating high-performance materials from DOTHERM/ISOCOS offer an effective solution here:
Outstanding thermal stability prevents stress cracks during glass transportation
Low-friction, wear-resistant surfaces minimize the risk of mechanical micro-cracking
Corrosion resistance provides lasting protection even in the absence of passive layers
High structural strength under continuous load prevents material fatigue
Advantages at a glance:
Avoidance of micro-crack formation under mechanical or thermal load
Improved process stability and fewer rejects
Extended service life of components
Increased product safety in sensitive manufacturing processes
With materials from MEGATRON AG, micro-damage can be prevented at an early stage - for long-term economical, reliable and reproducible production.
Wear in the process is one of the most frequent and at the same time most cost-intensive challenges in industrial production. Wherever components are exposed to mechanical, thermal or chemical loads, material erosion occurs - whether through friction, impact, abrasion, corrosion or temperature changes.
Abrasive, rolling, impact and scratching loads in particular, as well as aggressive media and the effects of heat, quickly lead to heavy wear on conventional materials. This results in dimensional deviations, malfunctions, unexpected failures and increased maintenance costs.
The solution: high-performance materials that are optimized for these conditions. Technical ceramics from DOCERAM and wear- and temperature-resistant insulation materials from DOTHERM and ISOCOS offer excellent resistance to process-related wear.
Advantages at a glance:
High hardness and surface stability under mechanical stress
Temperature and corrosion resistant - even with changing media
Long service life even under dynamic process conditions
Predictable wear behavior for predictable maintenance
Reduction of downtimes and production stoppages
The targeted use of wear-optimized materials not only safeguards processes, but also reduces maintenance costs and significantly increases the availability of machines and systems.
With MEGATRON AG as your partner, you receive material solutions that make wear in the process manageable - for reliable, durable and economical production processes.
In highly regulated sectors such as the pharmaceutical industry, food processing or medical technology, purity in the production process is an absolute must. Even the slightest impurities, such as metallic abrasion, particles or chemical reactions, can lead to contamination of the end product - with serious consequences for product quality, approval and consumer safety.
Special materials are required, particularly in applications where the end product must not come into contact with metal. The materials used must be metal-free, non-reactive and absolutely inert to chemical media.
Technical ceramics from DOCERAM and metal-free insulation materials from DOTHERM and ISOCOSmeet precisely these requirements. They are non-conductive, non-magnetic, do not react with acids, alkalis or process gases - and do not release any particulate impurities.
Advantages for product purity:
No metallic abrasion or foreign matter ingress
Chemically inert - no reaction with process media
High temperature and media resistance
Particle-free surfaces for hygienically demanding processes
Ideal for FDA/EU-compliant applications
With materials from MEGATRON AG, processes can be designed in such a way that contamination of the end product is effectively prevented - for safe, legally compliant and high-quality production.
Contact with extreme temperatures is unavoidable in many manufacturing processes - for example when tempering, hardening or tempering steels or when directly handling red-hot workpieces in the glass industry. There is a risk that sensitive workpieces will be damaged by thermal shocks: Surfaces can crack, geometries can warp or technical properties can be lost.
Workpiece failure due to thermal shock can significantly impair both product quality and the entire process flow. To prevent this, materials must be used that are able to withstand extreme temperature differences without damage, without conducting heat back into the workpiece or damaging its surface.
Solutions with high-performance materials from DOCERAM, DOTHERM and ISOCOS offer decisive advantages here. They are specially developed to be used in direct contact with hot components - without thermal interactions or structural weaknesses.
Advantages of these materials when handling thermally sensitive components:
High thermal shock resistance - no cracking behavior with temperature jumps
Low thermal conductivity - no unwanted heat input into the workpiece
Gentle on surfaces - prevents scratches, pressure marks or adhesion
Dimensionally stable and resistant - even with repeated contact with red-hot material
Ideal for applications in the glass industry, heat treatment and metal processing
MEGATRON AG products reliably prevent workpiece failure due to thermal shock - for safe, material-compatible and economical process control in heat-stressed applications.
For more information or to request a quote, please contact MEGATRON AG, the official DOCERAM partner in Switzerland and other French-speaking regions.
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