Kanthal A1
is designed for the most demanding electric heating applications
Other name: Alloy 875
- Highest maximum temperature for metallic alloy
- Best protective alumina surface oxide layer for longer life
Application Areas: Heat treating Furnaces, Kilns, Quartz tube heaters
KANTHAL D
High resistivity and low density, suitable for most applications
Other name: Alloy 815, AWS-825, Alchrome D
- Better protective alumina surface oxide layer for longer life
- Cost effective choice compared to A1
Application Areas: Small appliances, Low temperature tubular elements, Quartz tube heaters
KANTHAL 80
Kanthal 80 alloy is used in many appliance and industrial applications
Other name: Alloy 650, Nichrome 80, Chromel A, Tophet A
- Very good wet corrosion resistance
- Good protective chromium surface oxide layer
- Remains ductile after use
Application Areas: Industrial and appliance heating elements. Well suited for high temperature tubular elements
KANTHAL 60
Kanthal 60 is the first choice with excellent hot strength for suspended element for heating air
Other name: Alloy 675, Nichrome 60, Chromel C, Tophet C
- Great hot strength (little sag)
- Good protective chromium surface oxide layer
- Remains ductile after use
Application Areas: Clothes dyers, Duct heaters, Space heaters
