Advanced SMRs and advanced cooling loops (including molten salt, high-temperature gas, and liquid sodium) subject internal hardware to extreme neutron irradiation, thermal creep, and corrosive cooling media. ForceBeyond manufactures high-precision components engineered for 60+ year design lifespans:
| Component Category | Primary Applications | Material Expertise | Technical Performance Attribute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reactor Internals | Control Rod Drive Mechanism (CRDM) housings, fuel spacers, core grid plates | Inconel 718, Low-Cobalt Nuclear Grade 316L | Maintains high yield strength (1,035MPa) and dimensional stability under intense irradiation. |
| Flow Control & Valves | Forged valve bodies, steam isolation valves, main steamline fittings | Hastelloy X, Duplex 2205, Super Duplex | Superior resistance to hot stress corrosion cracking (SCC) and aggressive liquid cooling media. |
| Pressure Boundary | Reactor Pressure Vessel (RPV) forged rings, vessel flanges, manway covers | SA-508 Gr. 3, Inconel 625 (ASTM B564) | Heavy seamless rolled rings providing high hoop strength and fracture toughness under thermal pressure cycles. |
| Pump Components | Canned motor pump housings, precision-machined primary loop impellers | Ti-6Al-4V Titanium, Zirconium, Monel | Vacuum-cast and HIPed for 100% pressure-tight, zero-porosity fluid containment. |
ForceBeyond provides end-to-end manufacturing capabilities for primary loop cooling and reactor safety systems:
To satisfy the zero-defect mandates of the nuclear industry, ForceBeyond enforces a strict VIM + HIP production protocol:
Vacuum Induction Melting (VIM) → Precision Investment Casting → Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) → 5-Axis CNC Machining → 100% NDT (X-Ray/FPI/CMM)
ForceBeyond is an AS9100-certified, Tier-1.5 contract manufacturer specializing in safety-critical precision components for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), micro-reactors, and Generation IV nuclear power systems. As global utilities and tech hyperscalers deploy dedicated Nuclear Microgrids to supply emission-free, gigawatt-scale power directly to AI data center campuses, ForceBeyond delivers the high-integrity hardware required for the nuclear renaissance.
Utilizing Vacuum Precision Casting, heavy-tonnage seamless ring rolling, and advanced 5-axis CNC machining, we manufacture reactor internals, flow control valve bodies, and pressure boundary forgings. Our tri-regional manufacturing network (USA, South Korea, Taiwan) guarantees absolute material traceability, zero-porosity metallurgical purity, and strict audit-ready compliance.
AS9100 certification mandates an unbroken chain of custody, proactive risk management, and micro-tolerance precision (±0.0005") on difficult-to-machine superalloys—providing the exact audit-ready quality controls needed for Safety-Related nuclear applications.
We recommend Inconel 625 and Hastelloy X. These alloys provide exceptional oxidation and corrosion resistance against fluoride and chloride salts at temperatures exceeding 1,200°F (650°C), while maintaining high creep-rupture strength.
Partner with our engineering team for audit-ready, precision-crafted components built for safety-critical SMR and Gen IV applications.
