Overview
Why Vesuvius Crucibles
Foseco offers the foundryman a complete range of silicon carbide and clay graphite crucibles, retorts and other specialised shapes for use in fuel fired, induction and electric resistance furnaces. With careful selection of the right crucible for the application, excellent performance, energy efficiency, and service life can be achieved.
Long Life
With careful handling and maintenance, excellent crucible life can be achieved.
Fast Melting
High thermal conductivity ensures charge materials are melted quickly and effectively — saving time and money.
Energy Efficient
Foseco crucibles require less energy to melt and hold liquid metal.
Tailor Made
A wide range of basic shapes and sizes produced. Customised shapes available on request.
High Volume
Foseco offers one of the largest crucible ranges in the industry to suit diverse foundry needs.
Crucible Range
Salamander Crucibles
Formerly known as Morgan Salamander — now part of the Vesuvius Group
Suprex
Easy to use. Energy Saving Crucible for Low Temp. Applications.
Alpha
High Resistance to Thermal Shock & Chemical Attack.
Sigma
Easy to use in Multiple Applications. Erosion Resistant in High Temp Applications.
Excel E
Energy Saving Crucible for Low Temperature Applications.
Excel & Himelt
Good Thermal Conductivity. Excellent Thermal Shock Resistance.
Ultramelt & ISO Sic R
High Erosion Resistance in large temperature ranges.
Foseco Range
Enertek / Duratek / Diamant
Enertek
A new family of energy efficient crucibles formulated and manufactured to offer the most thermally efficient performance for melting and holding.
Duratek
A new family of crucibles with improved properties designed for specific applications to achieve extended service life.
Diamant Universal
Premium quality, isostatically pressed crucibles with good thermal conductivity. Suitable for a wide range of high temperature applications including copper alloys and zinc distillation.
Diamant Top
Isostatically pressed crucibles with very high electric resistivity. Specially designed for use in high frequency and/or high power induction furnaces.
Diamant Special
Premium quality, isostatically pressed crucibles for low temperature applications with good thermal conductivity and chemical attack resistance.
Need crucible recommendations or technical support?
Our Vesuvius specialists will help you select the right crucible for your application and metal type.
