Channel and Pressure Pour Furnaces - Copper

Primary Linings	Inductors	Other
Foundry Floor	Cast Copper Loop Forms

 

We provide a complete package of monolithic refractories, insulating and safety backup lining materials, and all accessory materials needed to line your furnace. We provide unsurpassed support with in-house engineering and technical services, on-site installation, and troubleshooting support. Our complete package has allowed us to remain the leader in channel furnace refractories in most major markets worldwide. Our promise is to "Be There Worldwide."

Primary Linings                                       Top of Page We have the widest selection of proven materials for furnace uppercases, floors, and throats. These include high-alumina DRI-VIBES®with silicon carbide such as MINRO-AL®RAM A29, and silica formulations including MINRO-SIL®RAM 1001 and DRI-VIBE® 432CU, a composition designed specifically for copper alloys. Our V-CAST®ultra low-cement castables provide extremely low porosity, rapid dryout, and excellent resistance to dross attack and mechanical abuse. Our compositions include high-alumina with silicon carbide (V-CAST®426A), high alumina with magnesia for high temperature alloys (V-CAST®69A), and mullite-based castables such as V-CAST®699A. Our L-CAST®low-cement castables are also widely used. These offer low porosity and rapid dryout. These are available in a wide variety of chemistries. LCF579A is a bauxite-based castable with silicon carbide and burnout fibers for rapid dryout. LCF526A has higher silicon carbide and fibers for more aggressive applications. L-CAST®469A is a tabular alumina-based castable with magnesia for higher temperatures. All are widely used for melting and holding applications. We also supply wet ram compositions for uppercase and throat applications. MINRO-AL® RAM A32W, A33W, A34W, and A35W have been industry standards for many years. These are either high alumina or high alumina plus silicon carbide formulations.

Inductors                                        Top of Page We have proven DRI-VIBE®, V-CAST®, L-CAST®, and MINRO-AL®wet ram compositions for all melting and holding applications. DRI-VIBE®formulations include traditional brown fused alumina with silicon carbide products such as MINRO-AL®RAM A29 and A30. DRI-VIBE®351A is a newer product containing brown fused alumina, fused silica, and silicon carbide. DRI-VIBE®252A contains brown fused alumina, fused silica, and magnesia and is designed for higher temperature applications. MINRO-SIL®RAM 1001 and DRI-VIBE® 432CU are silica-based alternatives for most copper and brass applications. V-CAST®alternatives include V-CAST®426A, V-CAST®69A, and others. These products were described above. L-CAST®alternatives include LCF579A and L-CAST®469A. Both products are widely used and provide consistent performance. These too are described above. Wet rams have been used for years. These are generally rammed around a wood, burnout form. They are available in both high alumina and high alumina plus silicon carbide compositions. MINRO-AL®PATCH 457A can be used as a castable topcap to DRI-VIBE®inductors. It allows for trouble free mounting of the inductor to the furnace following inductor refractory installation.

Other                                               Top of Page We offer many materials for channel furnace applications, including castables for insulating backup linings, furnace covers, spouts, launders, and all other channel furnace applications. Lightweight insulating castables, including MATRILITE 24 and MATRILITE 28, are suited for insulating backup linings. These can also be applied with a refractory gun to minimize installation time. MATRILITE 28, QUICK-CAST® 52, and L-CAST®679A are designed for cover applications. They are insulating and have excellent thermal cycling characteristics. V-CAST®large aggregate-impact resistant castables are used for receivers, spouts, and launder impact areas. These products have significantly higher strength and better thermal shock characteristics than non large aggregate castables. Thermal shock resistant castables (V-CAST®699A, QUICK-CAST® 72) are commonly used for a variety of other applications.

Foundry Floor                                Top of Page MATRICAST TUFFLOOR is used for foundry floor applications. This spall resistant, high-strength castable can be installed quickly and placed in service after 36 hours of air-drying. It will improve safety and reduce floor maintenance in areas subject to molten metal splash, slag, and other intermittent high temperature exposures.

Cast Copper Loop Forms                           Top of Page We supply a complete line of hollow, cast copper-alloy loop forms. These are generally made to order but can be shipped from inventory with a prior commitment. They are 100% inspected, both visually and by X-ray. We also supply all other materials needed to line your furnaces including insulating brick, hard brick, thermocouples, insulating paper, mica, ceramic and stainless steel anchors, board, and anything else needed for your furnace relines.

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