This section provides an overview for porous ceramics as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 15 porous ceramic manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked porous ceramic companies as of November, 2024: 1.Mott Corporation, 2.Stanford Advanced Materials, 3.Refractron Technologies Corp..
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Porous ceramic is a type of ceramic material characterized by its numerous fine pores.
This material offers various functions including water absorption, adsorption, insulation, low thermal conductivity, and filtration capabilities. The pores within the ceramic draw in water or gas, enabling water absorption and adsorption, while the air pockets in these pores provide insulation by reducing heat conduction. Consequently, porous ceramics are utilized in a variety of applications, such as filters, bubble generators, catalyst supports, insulation materials, and medical supplies.
The manufacturing of porous ceramics can involve techniques such as sintering, the solvent substitution method, and the bubble method, which allow for precise control over the size, shape, and distribution of the pores. Notable characteristics of porous ceramics include their lightweight nature, high strength, resistance to heat and chemicals, and ease of processing. These attributes make porous ceramics exceptionally versatile, finding uses in numerous areas including as filters and catalyst supports.
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Stanford Advanced Materials was established in 1994 in Lake Forest, California to provide rare-earth products for research and development purposes. Stanford Advanced Materials serves many industries ranging from automotive to fashion to energy to research to sports to textiles. Stanford Advanced Materials manufactures and distributes purified metals, ceramics, composite materials including strips, plates, rods, wires, and bars, as well as laboratory equipment and optical equipment including crystals, lenses, splitters, and windows.
Refraction Technologies Corp. was founded in 1984 and is based in Newark, New York. The company is an ISO 9001:2015 and ITAR-certified manufacturer of ceramic-based products for industries such as aquaculture, chemical processing, pumps & valves, water treatment, and wire & cable manufacturing. The company has two product segments: Porous Ceramics and Zirconia Ceramics. Porous Ceramics includes fasteners and components based on aluminum oxide and silicon carbide. Zirconia Ceramics includes components with strong corrosion resistance, and increased strength, while weighing less than conventional materials.
CoorsTek, Inc., founded in 1910, is a family-run manufacturer of technical ceramic material formulations with products such as acetabular liners, baffle chambers, carbon brushes for power, focal plane array components, and precision fixed gauges used in transportation, food & beverage, electronic, chemicals, and semiconductor industries. The company in Golden, CO, USA, has research & development, custom manufacturing, and design assistance capabilities. The company's CIO- Matt Mehlbrech, was awarded the 2023 Colorado ORDIE Award for CIO of the Year.
Mott Corporation is an EC, CSA, and UL-certified manufacturer of porous metal gas and liquid filters and separation equipment established in 1959 and based in Farmington, Connecticut, USA. The company’s products include porous metal filters for gas and liquid filtration or separation processes, spargers for introducing gasses into industrial liquids or solutions, and flow control equipment such as diffusers and restrictors. The company’s products are mainly used in the clean energy, chemical processing, and water treatment industries.
Touch-Down Technology Co. Ltd is a manufacturer of advanced precision ceramics, aluminum oxide and zirconium oxide in Taiwan, established in 1986. The company makes custom designed fine ceramics, aluminum oxide, zirconium oxide, machinable glass ceramics, and silicon carbide. The ceramics are mainly used in semiconductors and find applications in machinery industry, electrical and electronics, defense and general livelihood. Some of the product varieties they make are precision micro ceramic parts, porous ceramic chuck table, special shaped ceramic parts as well as integrated high precision ceramic and metal parts. The ceramic parts have better performance, resilience and come with temperature-resistant properties.
TFI Filtration (India) Pvt. Ltd., established in 2006, is an Indian manufacturer based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, specializing in filtration technology. The company produces industrial cartridge filters, along with various filter assemblies and spare parts, such as gas turbine filters, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) membrane filters, and self-cleaning filters. The company also offers filter solutions for metal mining and refineries, specifically designed to remove heavy metal contents. Catalyst recovery systems and water demineralization plants are also part of the company's offerings. These products find applications in various industries, including food and beverage, dyes and pigments, and pulp and paper.
ASUZAC Inc., the Fine Ceramics Division, established in 1981 and headquartered in Nagano, Japan, is a manufacturer of ceramic components. Its offerings include ceramic end effectors, which play a critical role in transporting wafers during semiconductor fabrication. Utilizing high-purity materials like alumina, silicon carbide, and others developed in-house, the company handles the entire manufacturing process from raw material processing to final machining, inspection, cleaning, and packaging according to customer specifications. Its products are used in major industrial fields such as information technology, electronics, automobiles, energy, and environmental protection.
Jiangsu Province Ceramics Research Institute Co., Ltd., founded in 1958 and based in Yixing City, China is a manufacturer and exporter of ceramics. This ISO 9001 company specializes in the production of Zirconia ceramics, alumina ceramics, porous ceramics, PTC heating elements and ceramics dinnerware and cookware. This is a High-tech Enterprise, AAA Contract and AAA Technology Consulting Firm. The company’s products are USA FDA-authorized. The company has its certified refractory testing centre. The company is engaged in research, development and providing technical services for the local ceramic factories.
Nishimura Advanced Ceramics Co., Ltd., founded in Japan, is a manufacturer of ceramics including kneading materials, forming, firing, and other processing to finish products. The company's product portfolio includes ceramic circuit boards, ceramic for machine parts and pump parts, optical products, temperature sensor parts, and lighting apparatuses. It also offers various firing techniques, including reduction, oxidation, and alternative firing methods, to achieve unique glazes and finishes. It also collaborates with clients to produce custom ceramic products tailored to their specific design and functional requirements.
Xiamen Innovacera Advanced Materials Co. Ltd. is a ceramic material manufacturer based in Xiamen, Fujian. Certified with ISO 9001: 2008 and ISO 14001:2004, the company offers various materials, including aluminum nitride, boron carbide, and boron nitride. Other ceramic material offerings include silicon carbide, silicon nitride, and zirconia-toughened alumina. The company also manufactures ceramic products, including alumina ceramic heaters, cutting blades, and filling pumps. These products find applications in various industries, including aerospace, research, and food processing. The company further extends its services to ceramic processing, offering rapid prototyping, grinding, and metallization to meet various industrial needs.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | Mott Corporation |
21.7%
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2 | Stanford Advanced Materials |
17.4%
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3 | Refractron Technologies Corp. |
17.4%
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4 | Nishimura Advanced Ceramics Co., Ltd. |
13.0%
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5 | Touch-Down Technology Co., Ltd |
13.0%
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6 | ASUZAC Co., Ltd |
8.7%
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7 | CoorsTek, Inc. |
8.7%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the porous ceramic page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
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Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 4 | 40.0% |
China | 2 | 20.0% |
Taiwan | 1 | 10.0% |
India | 1 | 10.0% |
Vietnam | 1 | 10.0% |
Japan | 1 | 10.0% |