CERAMIC CEMENTS
HPI carries a complete line of high quality ceramic cements used for bonding strain gages and sensors to a variety of metals and alloys.
701 CEMENT
A silica filled ceramic cement for bonding strain gages and thermocouples to metals and super alloys. Shelf life is 6 months.
HG-1 CEMENT
A green colored cement that bonds well to most metals, including mild steel. It paints on thin, has good wetting and strong bond strength. Its thermal expansion matches closely to mild steel. It is superior electrically to most commercial green cements and when cured at maximum operating temperature compares favorably with high purity Rokide. Suitable for bonding HFN, HFE, HFK, HFM and HFH strain gages and type K thermocouples. Shelf life is 6 months.
NCC-3 CEMENT
A silica-based cement developed for attaching sensors to super alloys, stainless steels, titanium and other non-ferrous alloys. This cement contains no carcinogens and has superior bond strength when compared to most commercial strain gage cements. Not for use on mild steel. Suitable for bonding Nichrome, Evenohm, Kanthal, Moleculoy and K alloy strain gages and type K thermocouples. Shelf life is 1 year.
WC-19 CEMENT
A room temperature curing cement used for bonding lead wire splices or forming terminals for use up to 400°C.
WC-16 CEMENT
An alumina based ceramic coating for bonding noble metal sensors to titanium and TMC structures. A 100% high purity alumina filler with aggregate distribution graded to flow easily while brushing. Applied with artist's brush or sponge. Excellent electrical insulation to 800°C. Requires heat curing minimum of 180°C. Usable to 1200°C on alumina substrates. Specifically for bonding platinum tungsten and palladium chrome strain gages, platinum RTD's and Pt/PtRho thermocouples. Shelf life is 1 year.
AZ43 CEMENT
Same as WC-16 with the addition of 4% zirconia. For use with noble metal sensors. Specifically for bonding palladium chrome strain gage. Shelf life is 1 year.
YELLOW CERRO CEMENT
An old, reliable ceramic cement developed by Boeing for attaching strain gages and temperature sensors to metals and super alloys. Also works very well on uncoated carbon composites. Cures at 300°C, useable to 800°C. Phosphoric acid based binder. Shelf life is 6 months.

FLAME SPRAY EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS
flame spray HPI offers a complete line of both Rokide* and powder ceramic flame spray equipment and accessories for sensor applications.

*Trade Mark, Norton Co., Worcester, MA

FLAME SPRAY EQUIPMENT FLAME SPRAY MATERIALS
  • Rokide Guns - flowmeters, regulators, hoses, spare parts, accessories, etc.
  • Rokide Rods - high purity Alumina, Hitec HT
  • Strain Gages - for rokide installation
  • Ceramic Powder Flame Spray Systems - equipment, and parts
  • Ceramic Powders - high purity Alumina
  • Nickel Aluminide Powders - for pre coats, and the equipment to spray them

  • Rokide HPI HT Rod - a high purity alumina rod used for attaching nickel, cobalt, or iron based alloy sensors using the Rokide flame spray process. Bonds well to most metals and some ceramics. Excellent strain transfer and outstanding erosion protection. Superior durability. Useable to 1260°C
  • Rokide HPI S Rod - standard rokide rod but lower purity. Useable to 400°C. Often used for practice
  • Rokide HPI HTZ Rod - a blend of high purity alumina with 4% Zirconia for installation of platinum or palladium alloy sensors. Usable to 800°C
  • Nichrome Rod - this rod is used for spraying Nichrome V alloy coating (80Ni 20Cr) to provide a base coat for spot welding. Spraying is done using a Rokide spray gun


MICRO MINIATURE SPOT HEATERS
LMF Series Heaters are micro miniature wire wound heaters designed for spot heating in very small areas where size is limited and a high heat density is required. Wire wound filaments offer excellent life and extreme ruggedness for high reliability.
wire wound heaters
  • Typical sizes range from .063" x .063" to .250" x .250".
  • Resistance can be tailored for most applications
  • Available in filament form for OEM applications or ceramic bonded to a super alloy substrate
  • Ceramic cements available for most applications
  • Factory installation directly on your part if desired
  • Kanthal A1 (Hoskins 875) and Nichrome elements
  • Sold in packs of 5

For more information on accessories............
For more information on all HPI products, please contact our sales office:
sales@hitecprodcom Tel: 978-772-6963 Fax: 978-772-6966

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