Refractories

Features and information related to topics such as refractory-based components, kiln furniture and insulation.

ARTICLES

Product Profile: Enhanced Silicon Carbide Refractories

New products offer greater oxidation protection in harsh and high-temperature environments.
April 1, 2013

Saint-Gobain Ceramic Materials recently introduced enhanced silicon carbide refractory products for the metallurgical, kiln furniture and waste-to-energy markets.


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Refractories 101

Refractories are the unsung heroes of the high-temperature process industries.
April 1, 2013

Refractories are materials that resist high temperatures, liquid slags and aggressive atmospheres, and do not change form (e.g., burn or melt) in service.


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Refractories World Demand to Exceed 46 Million Metric Tons

March 27, 2013
Global refractories demand is projected to expand at a 3.4% annual rate through 2016 to 46.3 million metric tons, an improvement over 2006-2011 market performance, according to a new study.
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RHI Group Reports 4.4% Revenue Growth in 2012

March 15, 2013
The RHI Group recently announced its sales volume dropped by 5% in 2012, from 1,948,000 tons in 2011 to 1,850,000 tons.
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Case Study: Rebuild Solution

A rebuild dramatically improves kiln efficiency at Morgan Technical Ceramics.
March 1, 2013

Morgan Technical Ceramics, Southampton, UK, has reportedly seen significant improvements in the operation of four of its sinter fire kilns following a rebuild using a complete engineering solution supplied by sister company Morgan Thermal Ceramics.


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Orton Ceramic Foundation Announces Short Course

February 20, 2013
The Orton Ceramic Foundation recently announced that its next Introduction to Refractories Short Course will take place June 24-26.
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Unifrax Acquires Lauscha Fiber International

February 8, 2013
Unifrax I LLC recently announced it has acquired Lauscha Fiber International from Bürger Glass und Fasertechnik GmbH and JLR Holding W.L.L. Bahrain.
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China’s Insulation Demand to Grow 9% per Year

January 25, 2013
Demand for insulation materials in China is projected to grow 9.4% per year through 2016 to 65.7 billion yuan (~ $10 billion).
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RHI to Acquire Indian Orient Refractories Ltd.

January 22, 2013
RHI AG recently announced it has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire 43.6% of the share capital of Orient Refractories Ltd.
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Zircoa Forms Zircoa GmbH

January 8, 2013

Zircoa recently announced it has formed Zircoa GmbH, replacing DIDIER as its representative for many of Zircoa’s products to Europe and parts of Asia.


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EVENTS

UNITECR 2013 - Unified International Technical Conference on Refractory

9/10/13
Victoria
Canada

Reserve your place at the most prestigious refractory’s event in the world.

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