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Nuclear Energy

Q: What nuclear certifications does MetalTek have?

MetalTek supports nuclear industry requirements through certifications and quality programs that include the ASME Quality System Certificate for Material Organizations (QSC-525), compliance with 10 CFR Part 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR Part 21, and ASME Section III NCA 3800 Material Organization requirements.

Nuclear Castings for Conventional and Advanced Reactors

From conventional nuclear power plants to advanced small modular reactors (SMRs), microreactors, and emerging fusion technologies, nuclear energy developers need suppliers that can produce high-performance components for demanding service environments. Backed by decades of manufacturing and metallurgical expertise, MetalTek provides high-specification castings and components for nuclear fission and fusion applications requiring exceptional quality, traceability, reliability, and regulatory compliance. Our capabilities include centrifugal casting, investment casting, sand casting, precision machining, specialty alloy expertise, and quality systems aligned with the strict requirements of nuclear applications.

Developing a component for a conventional reactor, SMR, or microreactor? Contact MetalTek's Energy Market Development Manager to discuss your material, manufacturing, quality, and documentation requirements.

Nuclear Energy Applications

MetalTek supports conventional nuclear power generation, advanced fission technologies such as small modular reactors (SMRs) and microreactors, and emerging fusion energy systems. Learn more about opportunities in advanced nuclear energy in our blog, Nuclear Metal Castings for Small Modular Reactors and Microreactors.

Typical Nuclear Products

MetalTek's manufacturing capabilities support a wide range of components for nuclear energy applications, including:

Fuel Supports
Tie Plates
Velocity Limiters

Pump Casings / Housings
Valve Bodies
Volutes

Certifications And Compliance

These certifications demonstrate MetalTek's commitment to the quality, testing, traceability, and compliance requirements of nuclear applications.

10 CFR 50
10 CFR 21
NQA-1
ASME Section III

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Solutions

The confidential nature of the nuclear industry prevents MetalTek from disclosing images of many of the components that we manufacture. Contact our Energy Market Development Manager to discuss your specific application requirements.

Stellarator Fusion Power

The Stellarator’s unique shaping and temperature demands on the winding form used to contain the complex magnetic field necessitated new alloy and process development.

Bi-Metal Casting

To offer other options for containers that would deliver both integrity and long life, MetalTek devised and produced developmental castings for canisters that were cast of both aluminum bronze and copper.

Nuclear Fusion Casting

Huge machinery, such as the “Z-Machine”, can create temperatures of 2.9 million °F (1.6 million °C) for fractions of a second.

Frequently Asked Questions

What nuclear components can MetalTek manufacture?

MetalTek manufactures a wide range of cast nuclear components for both commercial and naval nuclear applications, including control valve cages, flow meter bodies, fuel rod components, pump glands, impellers, diffusers, piping flanges, strainers, and reactor coolant pump components. With expertise in centrifugal, investment, and sand casting, MetalTek produces critical nuclear industry components designed for demanding environments where reliability, quality, and regulatory compliance are essential.

What alloys are available for nuclear applications?

MetalTek manufactures nuclear-grade components in a wide range of corrosion-resistant and high-performance alloys, including stainless steels, duplex stainless steels, nickel-based alloys, cobalt-based alloys, and other specialty materials selected to meet the demands of commercial and naval nuclear environments. With expertise in more than 450 ferrous and non-ferrous alloys, MetalTek helps customers identify the optimal material based on operating conditions, regulatory requirements, and long-term performance goals.

What nuclear certifications does MetalTek have?

Which manufacturing processes are best for nuclear components?

The best manufacturing process depends on the component's geometry, alloy requirements, regulatory requirements, and service conditions. MetalTek offers centrifugal casting, investment casting, and sand casting to produce nuclear components ranging from pressure-retaining parts and pump components to complex flow-control and fuel-system hardware, helping customers balance performance, quality, and cost.

Why do nuclear companies choose MetalTek?

Nuclear companies choose MetalTek for its extensive experience manufacturing critical nuclear components, broad expertise in high-performance alloys, and multiple casting technologies that support demanding commercial and naval nuclear applications. Combined with nuclear-specific quality certifications, regulatory compliance programs, and deep metallurgical expertise, MetalTek helps customers meet strict performance, reliability, and traceability requirements.

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