Manufacturer of silicon carbide and boron carbide/boron nitride powders and granulates for technical ceramics, metallurgy, refractory and abrasive applications.
Fiven (Teil von Kymera International)
NorwayNew on Amplifa
About Fiven
Fiven is a manufacturer of silicon carbide (SiC) grains and powders as well as boron carbide (B4C) powders and is part of Kymera International. The product range includes SIKA® TECH (SiC powders and ready-to-press granulates for technical ceramics and composites), SIKA® MET (metallurgical SiC for iron foundries and steel mills), SIKA® REF (SiC for refractory applications), SIKA® ABR (SiC for loose and bonded abrasive applications), SIKA® Shield (submicron, oxidation-protected and low-carbon B4C) as well as Foam Glass Gravel made from recycled glass using SiC technology. A key part of innovation activity is the co-development of custom (tailor-made) SiC powders. The company sees itself as the world's largest manufacturer of silicon carbide and pursues a zero-waste production goal. Customers are supported technically and served locally worldwide.
- Site
- Norway
- Processes
- Production of silicon carbide grains and powders (Grains and Powders), SIKA® TECH – SiC powders and ready-to-press granulates for technical ceramics and composites, SIKA® MET – metallurgical SiC for foundries and steel mills, SIKA® REF – SiC for refractory applications, SIKA® ABR – SiC for loose or bonded abrasive applications, SIKA® Shield – submicron B4C powders (oxidation-protected, low in free carbon,, Development of custom (tailor-made) SiC powders (co-development), Custom (tailor-made) SiC powders and co-development with customers
- Materials
- Silicon Carbide (SiC), Boron Carbide (B4C), Silicon Carbide, Boron Carbide, Ready-to-press granulates, Metallurgical SiC, Refractory SiC, Abrasive SiC
- Industries
- Technical ceramics and composites, Foundries (iron) and steel mills, Refractory industry, Grinding and abrasive industry, Defense (B4C, SiC), Construction/Bulk fill (Foam Glass Gravel)
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Synthesis of SiC or B4C
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Processing into grains and powders
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Production of ready-to-press granulates (SIKA® TECH)
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Custom powder development
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Technical support and worldwide delivery
Materials & Products
Silicon Carbide
Synthetic mineral with high hardness for technical ceramics, metallurgy, refractory and abrasive applications.
Boron Carbide
Extremely hard and wear-resistant material for industrial, military and defense applications; available as SIKA® Shield in particle sizes down to submicron.
Ready-to-press granulates
SiC powders and granulates for processing into technical ceramics and composite materials.
Metallurgical SiC
Reduces additive and energy consumption in iron foundries and steel mills.
Refractory SiC
Chemical inertness at high temperatures, high abrasion and thermal shock resistance for refractory applications.
Abrasive SiC
For loose or bonded abrasive applications with high hardness and abrasion resistance.
Foam Glass Gravel
Lightweight insulating bulk building material made from recycled glass based on SiC technology.
Product Groups
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production of silicon carbide grains and powders (Grains and Powders)Casting | – | – | – | – | Silicon Carbide (SiC) |
| SIKA® TECH – SiC powders and ready-to-press granulates for technical ceramics and compositesPlastics | – | – | – | – | Silicon Carbide (SiC) |
| SIKA® MET – metallurgical SiC for foundries and steel millsCasting | – | – | – | – | Silicon Carbide (SiC) |
| SIKA® REF – SiC for refractory applicationsPlastics | – | – | – | – | Silicon Carbide (SiC) |
| SIKA® ABR – SiC for loose or bonded abrasive applicationsSurface | – | – | – | – | Silicon Carbide (SiC) |
| SIKA® Shield – submicron B4C powders (oxidation-protected, low in free carbon,Plastics | – | – | – | – | Boron Carbide (B4C) |
| Development of custom (tailor-made) SiC powders (co-development)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Silicon Carbide (SiC) |
Additional services
History
Fiven becomes part of Kymera International, which is described as the world's leading manufacturer of silicon carbide grains and powders.