Sandvik is a global engineering group that operates in the areas of mining, rock excavation, metal-cutting and materials technology. Kanthal is a brand under Sandvik Materials Technology, which develops and manufactures products for heating technologies using electrical resistance.
Sandvik was founded in 1862 in Sweden as a steel producing company.
Kanthal was established in 1931 as a subsidiary of Kanthal AB, a Swedish resistance wire company.
In 1978, Sandvik acquired Kanthal AB.
The Kanthal brand is now part of Sandvik Materials Technology, which was formed in 2012.
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A range of resistance heating alloys for use in industrial and commercial heating applications, such as furnace elements, heating coils, and thermocouples.
Complete heating systems for a range of industries and applications, including heating modules, furnace systems, and ceramic heating.
A range of materials and accessories for use in heating applications, such as insulating materials, heating wires, and temperature sensors.
Kanthal is a brand under Sandvik Materials Technology that develops and manufactures products for heating technologies using electrical resistance, such as heating alloys, heating systems, and heating materials.
Kanthal heating alloys are used in a wide range of heating applications, such as furnace elements, heating coils, and thermocouples, in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and chemical processing.
Kanthal products can be purchased directly from Sandvik Materials Technology, as well as through authorized distributors and resellers around the world.
Kanthal heating systems can operate at temperatures up to 1850u00b0C (3360u00b0F) in air and 1350u00b0C (2460u00b0F) in controlled atmospheres.
Kanthal heating materials are typically not recommended for use in food processing due to the potential for contamination. However, Kanthal does offer a range of materials specifically designed and approved for use in the food and beverage industry.