Umicore Kyocera - High Performance Ceramic-to-Metal Sealed Electrical Insulators

Umicore specializes in advanced ceramic-to-metal bonded electrical insulators suitable for high voltage and high current applications. Utilizing technical ceramics such as pure alumina, these insulators provide excellent electrical insulation, dimensional stability, and thermal resistance at elevated temperatures up to 1950°C. The integration of metals enables electrical conductivity and ensures hermetic sealing, vital for ultra-high vacuum environments. Products include electrical bushings and insulating components beneficial in fields like particle accelerators, synchrotron technology, and medical equipment, including radiology. Alumina's mechanical and thermal properties ensure reliability under extreme conditions, making it suitable for applications ranging from cryogenic to high-pressure marine environments, and offer protection for sensitive sensors in semiconductor industries.