CX600 Nickel Chromium Iron Heating Wire Used In Chemical And Heat Treatment Industries

CX600 is a nickel-chromium-iron alloy that provides superior resistance to oxidation at temperatures up to 1000 °C. It also provides good resistance against stress corrosion cracking in chloride environments. This alloy also offers good mechanical properties and workability. Owing to its good corrosion resistance properties at high temperatures, it is widely used in chemical and heat treatment industries. Since it maintains good mechanical properties at high temperatures, it is also used in the aeronautical industry to manufacture various aircraft and engine components.

CX601 is a nickel-chromium-iron alloy with a substantial chromium content that provides resistance to many corrosive media and high temperature environments. Oxidation resistance is further enhanced by addition of aluminum.

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Mechanical Properties (at room temperature for annealed wire)

Some key features of CX600 alloy include:

• High Resistivity:

The combination of Nickel, Chromium, and Iron provides CX600 with relatively high electrical resistivity, making it ideal for use as a heating element. The wire produces heat efficiently when an electric current is passed through it, which is crucial in electric heating applications.

• Thermal Stability:

CX600 can withstand high operating temperatures (up to around 1100°C or 2012°F), making it suitable for use in high-temperature environments like ovens, furnaces, toasters, and industrial heating elements.

• Oxidation Resistance:

The Chromium content in the alloy provides excellent oxidation resistance, allowing CX600 wire to retain its strength and resist degradation at high temperatures. This is especially important for heating elements that need to maintain their structural integrity over extended use.

• Mechanical Strength:

CX600 has good mechanical strength, allowing it to be drawn into thin wires while maintaining durability. This strength is essential in preventing breakage under mechanical stress or when the wire is coiled for use in heating elements.

• Durability:

The combination of high resistance to oxidation, corrosion, and mechanical stress gives CX600 an extended lifespan in heating applications, even under constant high temperatures.

Applications:

• High-Temperature Strength:

CX600 alloy is known for its excellent strength at elevated temperatures, which is crucial for applications that require high-temperature resistance.

• Corrosion Resistance:

This alloy exhibits good resistance to corrosion, making it suitable for environments where corrosion is a concern.

• Oxidation Resistance:

CX600 has strong resistance to oxidation, especially in high-temperature environments.

• Phase Transformation Sensitivity:

The phase transformation temperature of CX600 is very sensitive to carbon content, which can significantly influence its heat treatment and welding repair processes.

• Carbide Precipitation:

The alloy's carbide precipitation behavior is an important aspect of its microstructure, affecting properties such as intergranular corrosion resistance.

• Thermal History Impact:

The thermal history of CX600 plays a significant role in carbide phase transformations, leading to various carbide distributions for the same composition.

These features make CX600 alloy a popular choice in various industrial applications where high strength, corrosion resistance, and high-temperature performance are required.

CX600 is usually selected for applications which require resistance to corrosion like wire mesh, filters, fasteners for chemical industry, high temperature applications such as industrial furnaces.

Advantages:

• High-Temperature Performance:

The alloy's ability to withstand high temperatures makes it a durable and efficient option for heating applications that require stability at elevated temperatures.

• Long Life:

The combination of oxidation resistance and thermal stability gives CX600 wire a long service life, making it cost-effective for both residential and industrial heating applications.

• Ease of Fabrication:

CX600 wire can be easily drawn into fine wires, making it versatile for various heating element designs, including coils, ribbons, and other forms.

• Efficient Heating:

The wire produces efficient heat due to its high resistivity, making it well-suited for applications that need quick or sustained heat generation.

Company Overview:

Jiangyin Chengxin Alloy Material Co., Ltd has more than 20 years of experience as the lead.ing alloy wire manufacturer in China. We offer a wide range of services from fine wire drawing toresistance wire manufacturing. Since the beginning, our specialty has been the quality and preci.sion of our products. We have the tightest tolerances and deliver within a few days to a fewweeks. As a result, we have become the leading alloy wire supplier in the industry.

Senphus Subsidiaries:

• Jiangyin Chengxin Alloy Material Co., Ltd.
• Jiangyin Senphus Electrical Materials Co., Ltd.
• Jiangsu Xiangcheng Supply Chain Management Co., Ltd.

Jiangyin Chengxin Alloy Material Co., Ltd.: With nearly 20 years of experience, Jiangyin Chengxin is a leading alloy wire manufacturer in China. We offer a wide range of services, from fine wire drawing to resistance wire manufacturing. Our specialty lies in the quality and precision of our products, achieving the tightest tolerances and delivering orders within days to weeks. As a result, we have established ourselves as the premier supplier of alloy wire in the industry.

Our product range includes:

• Copper-nickel alloys (CuNi1-CuNi44)
• Karma (Nikrothal L/Evanohm/Alloy 800)
• Manganin and Constantan
• Nickel-chromium alloys
• Thermocouple alloys (Type K, N, E, T, J)
• Thermocouple extension wire
• PTC thermistor resistance alloy
• Pure nickel wire and Monel alloy

These alloys are available in various forms, including wire, ribbon, stranded, and enamelled. Major applications include seat heating, underfloor heating, military projects, aerospace, household appliances, heating wire, mechanical and electrical plants, and temperature instruments. Our manufacturing processes are ISO 9001:2015 certified, and we specialize in fine and ultra-fine wire drawing, offering wire diameters from 0.025 mm (0.001") to 13 mm (0.51") in small batches, medium volumes, and mass production. We maintain a comprehensive quality inspection system, including in-house chemical analysis, chromatographic analysis, metallurgical analysis, pinhole tests, wire construction tests, and tension tests to ensure the highest quality standards.

Senphus Electrical Material Co., Ltd.: Founded in 2003, Senphus Electrical Material Co., Ltd. integrates research, manufacturing, and sales of electric heating alloys, heating cables, heating wires, and heating products. Leveraging over a decade of technical expertise in heating alloy wire, we have adopted advanced heating cable technology and machinery, successfully developing heating cables, temperature controllers, and temperature control systems suitable for building heating, pipe insulation, outdoor snow melting, wind power blade production, car seat heating, and healthcare applications.

The company is recognized as a high-tech enterprise in Jiangsu Province and a small giant enterprise in Jiangyin City, specializing in innovative technologies. We operate the "Wuxi Heating Cable Engineering Technology Research Center" and collaborate with experts from renowned domestic universities. Our portfolio includes 5 invention patents and over 30 utility model patents, showcasing our strong research and development capabilities.

With an annual output exceeding 1,000 tons of thermal alloy wire and an output value of approximately 105 million yuan, our products are well-received in markets such as the UK, Italy, Canada, Peru, and Spain. Our heating cables generate an annual output value of over 80 million yuan, with exports to Germany, Japan, the United States, Malaysia, Denmark, Brazil, and other countries.

The company has successfully passed multiple quality management system certifications, including IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System), and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management System). Our heating cables and related products have also obtained test reports from the Shanghai Cable Research Institute Test Center and received certifications such as UL (United States), VDE (Germany), CE (European Union), and RoHS.

Commitment to Quality: We adhere to the business commitment of "Reputation First, Quality First, Customer First" and uphold the quality policy of "Integrity-Based, Quality-Oriented, Excellent Service." We are dedicated to providing accurate products and professional services, and we look forward to collaborating sincerely with you to achieve mutual success.