High-temperature materials and lightweight thermal insulation for refractory and furnace applications
Silca Service- und Vertriebsgesellschaft für Dämmstoffe mbH
Mettmann (Headquarters) · Paderborn (Production Calsitherm Silikatbaustoffe GmbH)New on Amplifa
About SILCA
Silca Service- und Vertriebsgesellschaft für Dämmstoffe mbH, based in Mettmann, is the internationally active service and sales company of the Calsitherm Group and specialises in high-temperature materials and lightweight thermal insulation for thermal process plants. The portfolio includes calcium silicate materials, ceramic fibre products, biosoluble high-temperature fibres based on calcium-magnesium-silicate, wollastonite boards and polycrystalline fibres, processed into mats, boards, papers, cords, textiles, shaped parts and prefabricated fibre modules. Alongside material supply, the company offers consulting, engineering with thermal optimisation and CAD documentation, conversion on computer-controlled processing machines, and complete services including installation of high-temperature plants. Customers include industries such as industrial furnace and firing system construction, foundries, the glass and ceramics industries, heat treatment plants, as well as domestic heating appliances and fire protection. Through its own subsidiaries and representatives in Europe, America, Africa and Asia, SILCA is active worldwide.
- Site
- Mettmann
- Processes
- Manufacture/sales of high-temperature insulation (calcium silicate materials, ceramic fibre, Conversion of insulation materials on computer-controlled processing machines (cutting,, Installation of high-temperature plants (linings, fibre modules, lamella strips), Engineering (lining concepts, thermal optimisation, CAD documentation), Vacuum forming of fibre products (SILCAVAC/SILCABOARD shaped parts and boards), Pre-firing/curing/coating of fibre shaped parts (800–1,100 °C), Non-ferrous metal casting (application field light metal casting linings, casting launders), Installation of fibre modules with stud welding (stud welding gun/hand welding) and
- Materials
- Calcium silicate, Ceramic fibres (aluminium silicate), Biosoluble high-temperature fibre (calcium-magnesium-silicate, AES), Wollastonite, Polycrystalline fibres, E-glass (furnace seal cords), Aluminium (casting application), Sodium silicate (installation foam base material)
- Certificates
- DIN EN ISO 9001:2015, ISO 9001
- Founded
- 1986
- Industries
- Industrial furnace and firing system construction, Mechanical and plant engineering, Thermal apparatus engineering, Domestic heating appliances / chimneys / biomass heating systems, Heat treatment plants, Steel and iron foundries
- 01
Consulting
- 02
Engineering (lining concepts, thermal optimisation, CAD)
- 03
Manufacturing (Calsitherm Group, Paderborn)
- 04
Vacuum forming of fibre products
- 05
Pre-firing/curing/coating (800–1,100 °C)
- 06
Conversion on computer-controlled processing machines
- 07
Material supply
- 08
Installation of high-temperature plants
- 09
Quality assurance
Materials and Processes
Calcium silicate
Dense, thermally stable insulation materials, including SILCA 250KM boards for heating appliances and heating chambers.
Ceramic fibres (aluminium silicate)
Basis of the SILCAFLEX mats, papers, cords and modules for temperatures from 1,260 to 1,600 °C.
Biosoluble high-temperature fibre (calcium-magnesium-silicate)
SILCAWOOL fibres, which are not classified as hazardous substances and serve as an alternative to ceramic fibres.
Wollastonite
Base material of the SILCASAL 110-96B boards without artificial mineral fibres.
Polycrystalline fibres
Used in SILCAVAC/SILCABOARD shaped parts for applications up to 1,800 °C.
E-glass (furnace seal cords)
SILCAVER 55 furnace seal cords for thermal separation and sealing in chimney and tiled stove construction.
Aluminium
Field of application light metal casting with SILCA linings and casting launder systems.
Sodium silicate
Base material of the non-combustible SILCADUR 110 installation foam for heating appliances.
Sites
Mettmann
DEHeadquarters, service and sales, conversion
- Materials
- Calcium silicate, ceramic fibres, mineral fibres
- Computer-controlled processing machines (conversion)
- Stud welding gun (drawn-arc ignition) for module anchoring
Paderborn
DEProduction of Calsitherm Silikatbaustoffe GmbH (Group)
- Materials
- Calcium silicate
Products and Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacture/sales of high-temperature insulation (calcium silicate materials, ceramic fibreHeat treatment | – | – | – | – | Calcium silicate, Ceramic fibres (aluminium silicate), biosoluble mineral fibres (calcium-magnesium-silicate), wollastonite, polycrystalline fibres |
| Conversion of insulation materials on computer-controlled processing machines (cutting,Machining | – | – | – | – | Calcium silicate, Ceramic fibres, Mineral wool |
| Installation of high-temperature plants (linings, fibre modules, lamella strips)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Ceramic fibres, Calcium silicate, Refractory concrete |
| Engineering (lining concepts, thermal optimisation, CAD documentation)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Vacuum forming of fibre products (SILCAVAC/SILCABOARD shaped parts and boards)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Ceramic fibres, Polycrystalline fibres |
| Pre-firing/curing/coating of fibre shaped parts (800–1,100 °C)Heat treatment | – | – | – | – | Ceramic fibres, Polycrystalline fibres |
| Non-ferrous metal casting (application field light metal casting linings, casting launders)Casting | – | – | – | – | Aluminium, Non-ferrous metals |
| Installation of fibre modules with stud welding (stud welding gun/hand welding) andJoining | – | – | – | – | Steel, Ceramic fibres |
2 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer-controlled processing machines (conversion of insulation materials) | – | – | – | – | Mettmann |
| Stud welding gun (drawn-arc ignition) / hand welding for module anchoring | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Quality
The processes are certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015. Through the cooperation of manufacturing, sales and application, high-performance products with high quality standards are developed, supported by computer-controlled conversion.
| Evidence | Mettmann |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 |
History
- 1986
Foundation of Silca Service- und Vertriebsgesellschaft für Dämmstoffe mbH
International expansion with SILCA Italia, SILCA Insulation (SEA) Malaysia, SILCA South Africa, SILCA Mexico and SRS Amsterdam