Umicore’s sophisticated platinum engineering capabilities and in-depth expertise enable us to provide a wide range of specialized design solutions. These are designed particularly for high-performance, thin-walled sheet metal constructions that withstand temperatures up to 1,650°C.
While thinner materials reduce costs, they demand advanced shaping and joining techniques. Umicore’s patented hydraulic forming methods, including the development of corrugated tube components, achieve remarkable strength by minimizing elongation in these thin-walled designs.
Our innovative FKS® material grades allow us to produce unsupported platinum group metal constructions for stirrers and plungers that endure high temperatures. These self-supporting designs optimize cost savings and process security by reducing heat loss, shortening in-and-out times, and extending component life—all made possible through smart, material-specific design solutions.