The Silicon Nitride Ceramic Industrial Burner Igniter is a fast-heating ignition component made from a Si₃N₄ ceramic body with an embedded tungsten resistance heating element. Designed for industrial burners, boilers, diesel heaters, biomass pellet stoves, and thermal-processing equipment, it rapidly reaches ignition temperature. Its fast response and stable thermal cycling help reduce ignition delays, premature failure, and maintenance in frequent start-stop combustion systems.
The ceramic body is made from silicon nitride (Si₃N₄) ceramic. Its low thermal expansion, high mechanical strength, and structural stability at elevated temperatures help reduce thermal stress during rapid heating and repeated cooling, making it suitable for frequent start-stop ignition environments.
Industrial gas and fuel burner ignition systems
Gas and fuel-fired boilers
Diesel heaters and automotive heating systems
Biomass pellet stoves and biomass boilers
Industrial furnaces and hot-air generators
Drying and thermal-processing equipment
Custom OEM combustion and ignition assemblies
Rapid Ignition: Fast temperature rise helps shorten burner startup and ignition time.
Thermal Shock Resistance: Withstands rapid heating, cooling, and frequent start-stop operation.
Strong Ceramic Body: Supports reliable operation in demanding equipment assemblies.
Stable Ignition Cycles: Maintains consistent performance during repeated ignition cycles.
Reliable Electrical Insulation: Electrically isolates the internal heating element from surrounding components.
High-Temperature Operation: Suitable for ignition applications with surface temperatures up to 1200°C.
Multiple standard voltage and power options
Drawing-based customization of dimensions, resistance, terminals, and lead wires
Prototype evaluation and small-batch trial production
Stable repeat manufacturing for OEM projects
Suitable for industrial burners, boilers, and custom ignition systems
Global supply for OEM customers in the USA, Germany, Japan, and Europe
Access to additional custom ceramic igniter solutions
| Technical Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Thermal Conductivity | Approx. 65 W/m·K |
| Rated Voltage | 110 V / 220 V |
| Rated Power | 400 W / 600 W / 650 W / 1000 W |
| Power Tolerance | ±5% |
| Maximum Surface Temperature | Up to 1200°C |
| Dry-Heating Power Density | Up to 25 W/cm² |
| Dielectric Withstand | Room temperature: 2500 V / 50 Hz; operating or post-humidity conditions: 1500 V / 50 Hz for 1 minute |
| Overload Performance | 100 cycles at 1.27 times rated input power without visible damage |
Technical values may vary by product design. Final specifications should be confirmed according to the approved drawing and operating conditions.
| Material | Main Characteristics | Best-Fit Applications |
|---|---|---|
| Silicon Nitride | High mechanical strength, excellent thermal shock resistance, and stable repeated heating cycles | Industrial burners, diesel heaters, boilers, and frequent start-stop ignition systems |
| Alumina | Good electrical insulation, stable high-temperature performance, and relatively lower cost | General ignition electrodes, heater supports, and less demanding heating systems |
| Silicon Carbide | Rapid heating and strong high-temperature capability | Biomass pellet stoves, hot-surface ignition, and high-temperature combustion equipment |
It is a high-temperature ignition component made from a silicon nitride ceramic body with an embedded tungsten resistance heating element. It is mainly used in industrial burners, boilers, diesel heaters, and biomass combustion equipment.
When energized, the internal tungsten resistance element generates heat. The silicon nitride ceramic body transfers the heat to the surface, allowing the igniter to rapidly reach the temperature required to ignite gas, fuel, diesel, or biomass.
Silicon nitride has low thermal expansion, high mechanical strength, and excellent thermal shock resistance. It withstands rapid heating, cooling, and frequent start-stop operation while maintaining stable performance.
Typical applications include industrial burners, gas and fuel-fired boilers, diesel heaters, biomass pellet stoves, industrial furnaces, hot-air generators, and drying or thermal-processing equipment.
Standard rated voltage options include 110 V and 220 V. Rated power options include 400 W, 600 W, 650 W, and 1000 W. Depending on the design and operating conditions, the maximum surface temperature can reach 1200°C.
Yes. Dimensions, resistance, rated power, terminals, lead wires, and connection methods can be customized. Please provide the drawing, voltage, power or resistance, target temperature, operating environment, expected quantity, and application details.
CERAMPRO supplies silicon nitride ceramic igniters to OEM customers in the USA, Germany, Japan, and Europe, with support for drawing evaluation, prototype validation, parameter customization, batch production, and international delivery. Learn more about our global OEM supply services.
