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Opaque Fused Quartz (OP) Rings for High-Temperature Process
OP (opaque) fused quartz rings designed for high-temperature, high-purity applications such as semiconductor furnace sealing, tube-end supports, and hot-zone thermal shields. Manufactured from opacified, high-purity fused silica with uniform micro-bubble structure, these rings provide excellent thermal stability, chemical resistance, and tight dimensional control to ensure reliable performance and contamination-free operation.
What to Provide for a Quote
- Drawing (PDF/STEP) or key dimensions: outer/inner diameter, thickness, step heights/widths
- Mating parts & interface: furnace tube OD/ID, door plate, clamp surfaces, gasket or groove details
- Features: double-lip/stepped profiles, alignment notches/keys, bolt holes & countersinks, vent holes, chamfers/bevels
- Operating conditions: max temperature, thermal cycling profile, atmosphere/chemicals
- Critical tolerances: flatness, parallelism, concentricity/runout; required surface finish at sealing lands
- Quantity (prototype or batch), inspection reports needed, packaging/cleanliness level
Key Specifications
- Material: Opaque (opacified) high-purity fused quartz (SiO₂); material certificate available by request
- Geometry: Flat rings, stepped/ledged rings, double-lip rings, segmented or monolithic construction—fully custom per drawing
- Functional Surfaces: Ground/polished sealing lands for stable contact; smooth radii to reduce particle generation
- Thermal Function: Micro-bubble structure improves IR scattering and thermal insulation, helping stabilize hot-zone temperature and reduce heat loss
- Assembly: Precision machining with flame-fused joints where required; stress-relief annealing available
- Cleanliness: Ultrasonic/DI cleaning; Class-100 compatible packaging with edge protectors
Material Properties (Typical)
- High thermal stability and low thermal expansion; good thermal-shock tolerance
- Excellent chemical inertness to most process gases/chemicals (note: HF attacks quartz)
- Electrically insulating, low outgassing; uniform opacification for consistent thermal behavior
Processing & Design Notes
- Keep section thickness uniform and use generous internal radii to minimize stress concentration
- Specify vent/counterbores on through-holes exposed to vacuum to avoid virtual leaks
- Define sealing land width/finish and allowable ring-to-tube gap to maintain leak-tightness and alignment
- Define sealing land width/finish and allowable ring-to-tube gap to maintain leak-tightness and alignment
- We can advise feasible tolerances for flatness, parallelism, concentricity, and runout based on size/geometry
Inspection & Testing
- Dimensional verification (OD/ID/thickness; step heights/widths; datum locations)
- Flatness/parallelism and runout checks of sealing lands and reference faces
- Visual inspection for chips, micro-cracks, inclusions; opacification uniformity assessment
- Optional: birefringence/stress evaluation; cleanliness verification report
Applications
Furnace tube end sealing and support, LPCVD/oxidation hot-zone rings, thermal shields/reflectors, door/plate interfaces, diffusion and anneal processes requiring high purity and stable temperature fields
Packaging & Storage
Ring separators and edge guards; anti-static, vacuum-sealed packaging with rigid outer protection. Store dry (<40% RH) at 10–30 °C and away from HF-containing chemicals.
Notes
Custom configurations (hole patterns, coatings, or additional markings) available upon request.
Compliance certificates (RoHS, ISO 9001) provided with bulk orders.