Material

Oxide Ceramic Matrix Composites

Oxide ceramic matrix composites (CMC) are advanced high-performance materials typically consisting of oxide ceramic fibres embedded in a porous oxide ceramic matrix. Unlike traditional monolithic ceramics, oxide CMC show a non-brittle, damage-tolerant behaviour while keeping their excellent high temperature and corrosion resistant properties. This unique combination of properties makes them ideal materials for lightweight, high temperature application as alternatives and beyond the application potential of most metals.

FOX Composites focuses on the development and manufacturing of high-quality fibre reinforced oxide CMC materials and components. We offer a range of state-of-the-art oxide CMC materials for various application requirements.

Properties

  • High Temperature Stability

    CMCs can withstand extreme temperatures up to 1300°C continuous operating temperature

  • Corrosion Resistance

    Resistant to chemical corrosion, enhancing their durability in aggressive environments. No oxidation.

  • Lightweight

    Over 60% lighter than steel and over 30% lighter than titanium

  • High Strength and Toughness

    High mechanical strength, toughness and damage tolerance

  • Fire Proof

    Non-flammable & no smoke emission

  • Thermal Shock Resistance

    Excellent thermal shock resistance

  • Thermal Insulation

    Good thermal insulation characteristics

Oxide CMC offer numerous advantages over traditional materials such as metals and polymers:

  • Performance: Higher temperature resistance and strength.
  • Efficiency: Reduced weight leads to improved energy efficiency and performance.
  • Durability: Higher corrosion and wear resistance, extending the lifespan of components.

Advantages over other materials

Oxide CMC offer numerous advantages over traditional materials such as metals and polymers:

  • Performance: Higher temperature resistance and strength.
  • Efficiency: Reduced weight leads to improved energy efficiency and performance.
  • Durability: Higher corrosion and wear resistance, extending the lifespan of components.

Technology

Slurry infusion

FOX COMPOSITES use fast and cost-efficient slurry infusion processes to manufacture high quality oxide CMC components. Developed at the German Aerospace Centers (DLR) Institute of Materials Research, we want to shape the future of oxide CMC production.  

Fabrication technologies:

VASI (Vacuum Assisted Slurry Infusion)

Fast and cost-efficient, one- or two-sided mould vacuum-assisted infusion and drying process for the fabrication of high-quality prototypes, complex designs and small-scale series.

IFOX® (Infusion Fabricated Oxide CMC)

Automatable and scalable closed-mould vaccum- and pressure-assisted infusion and drying process for the large-scale fabrication of CMC materials and components with the highest requirements in quality and reproducibility.

With our technical expertise and our drive for continuous improvement and innovation, we want to contribute to take CMC materials from the lab and niche markets to the widespread, large-scale applications.

Products

Different materials for different needs

Fox Composites offers various material solutions depending on your application requirements.

Product
Description
Applications
FX-1000-1x
Silica fibre, alumina-silica matrix oxide CMC for applications < 950°C and low mechanical loads. Low cost, low dielectric properties
Thermal / Fire protection, insulation, battery housings, thermal runaway barriers, industrial heat treatment, electromagnetic transparent radomes
FX-2000-6x
Nextel 610 alumina fibres, alumina matrix oxide CMC for high temperature structural applications requiring the highest mechanical performance up to max. 1300°C operating temperature
Aircraft engine components, hot gas components, heat shield / thermal protection systems, high temperature antenna covers, motorsports, advanced energy, industrial processing
FX-2000-7x
Nextel 720 mullite fibres, alumina matrix oxide CMC for high temperature applications requiring the highest temperature stability up to max. 1400°C operating temperature. Better creep behaviour and lower dielectric properties
Aircraft engine components, hot gas components, heat shield / thermal protection systems, high temperature antenna covers, motorsports, advanced energy, industrial processing

Contact us to find the right product for your application.

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