Coke Calcining Refractories - Resco Products

Coke Calcining

Petroleum coke is used primarily in the manufacture of carbon anodes for several metallurgical industries, especially primary aluminum production. The anode manufacturing process requires that the coke have a low volatile content. The starting material for anode production is termed green petroleum coke, a byproduct of petroleum refining. A petroleum coke calciner is a furnace used in the heat treatment of the green coke to remove the residual volatile hydrocarbons, increase the density of the coke and improve the ability of the anode to conduct electricity.

The rotary kiln process is favored in North America for its ease of operation and versatility. Typical temperatures for a rotary coke calcining kiln are between 2200°F (1200°C) and 2400°F (1315°C). Alumina-silica refractories in the 40% to 70% Al2O3 range are appropriate for these normal operating temperatures.

Petroleum coke calcining operators prefer single-layer brick linings using rotary kiln block (RKB’s). For the rotary kiln burning zone, RESCAL 70D is selected for standard service, due to its excellent durability and good thermal spalling resistance. At elevated temperatures, the burning zone refractory may exhibit alkali-related spalling. 60% Al2O3 products feature better alkali resistance, and SENECA 60 P or KRIAL 60 are based on refractory mullite raw materials and may offer better service than 70% Al2O3 class refractories in high alkali environments. The lower temperature zones of the rotary kiln can be lined with fireclay (40% Al2O3) brick refractories for reduced cost and weight benefits in comparison to 60% and 70% Al2O3 brick. PATRIOT HF is an appropriate brick brand for this service. The rotary kiln may also be equipped with air injection tuyeres, which can be lined with high alumina castable, including QUIKTURN 60 PC.

The calcined petroleum coke usually discharged into a rotary cooler. SENECA 60 P or PATRIOT rotary kiln block can be utilized for the cooler lining. In some cases where it is desirable to anchor the refractory lining to the rotary cooler shell, low-cement high alumina castables, like QUIKTURN 60 PC and R-MAX PC QT, give excellent service. R-MAX PC QT is an excellent selection for abrasion resistance in the chute that breaches the rotary kiln and the cooler.

Upstream of the rotary kiln is a large chamber that burns the volatile hydrocarbons and dust from the kiln exhaust gas. Some designs utilize suspended brick wall constructions for the lining. It is possible that high temperatures from the combustion of the volatile hydrocarbons will require elevated temperature load-bearing ability for the brick refractory. KRIAL 60 is a mullite-based, high-fired brick that can meet the load-bearing requirements for the afterburner. Other designs specify high alumina refractory castables and gunning mixes, including QUIKTURN 60 PC and QUIKTURN 60G.
Resco’s technical specialists will evaluate your process and conditions to provide customized solutions to reduce downtime and extend refractory service life.

For coke calcining Resco Products commonly sells Rescal 70D, Vibrocast 70M, and Rescocast 3.  

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HM 28 LI COArrow icon

HM 28LI CO is a low iron refractory gunning mix based on hard fired alumina/silica aggregate of approximately 60% mullite content and a low iron calcium aluminate binder, designed for Coke Oven gunning
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HM 28LI CO is a low iron refractory gunning mix based on hard fired alumina/silica aggregate of approximately 60% mullite content and a low iron calcium aluminate binder, designed for Coke Oven gunning
Conventional Castable

HM 28 LIF COArrow icon

HM 28LIF CO is a low iron refractory gunning mix based on hard fired alumina/silica aggregate of approximately 60% mullite content and a low iron calcium aluminate binder, designed for Coke Oven gunning
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HM 28LIF CO is a low iron refractory gunning mix based on hard fired alumina/silica aggregate of approximately 60% mullite content and a low iron calcium aluminate binder, designed for Coke Oven gunning
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LW 20Arrow icon

2000ºF insulating fire brick
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2000ºF insulating fire brick
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LW-20 LIArrow icon

2000ºF insulating fire brick
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2000ºF insulating fire brick
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LW-23Arrow icon

2300ºF insulating fire brick
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2300ºF insulating fire brick
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LW-23 LIArrow icon

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LW-25Arrow icon

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LW-26Arrow icon

2600ºF insulating fire brick
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LW-28Arrow icon

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2800ºF insulating fire brick
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LW-30Arrow icon

3000ºF insulating fire brick
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3000ºF insulating fire brick
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LW-32Arrow icon

3200ºF insulating fire brick
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3200ºF insulating fire brick
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PatriotArrow icon

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Burned fire clay brick
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Patriot HFArrow icon

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High fired, super duty, carbon monoxide resistant brick
Low Cement Castable

ProGun LC 28GMArrow icon

ProGUN® LC 28GM is a very refractory, low cement gunning mix targeted for general service to 2800°F
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ProGUN® LC 28GM is a very refractory, low cement gunning mix targeted for general service to 2800°F
Low Cement Castable

ProGun LC 30GMArrow icon

ProGUN® LC 30GM is a very refractory, low cement gunning mix targeted for general service to 3000°F
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ProGUN® LC 30GM is a very refractory, low cement gunning mix targeted for general service to 3000°F
Low Cement Castable

ProGun LC 60GArrow icon

ProGun LC 60G is a sixty percent alumina, mullite based, 3100oF, low-cement gun mix that offers excellent resistance to alkalies. This product is designed to give excellent gunnability, low porosity, minimum linear change, and high fired strengths. ProGun LC 60G withstands severe high temperature atmosphere reactions, and erosive corrosive environments.
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ProGun LC 60G is a sixty percent alumina, mullite based, 3100oF, low-cement gun mix that offers excellent resistance to alkalies. This product is designed to give excellent gunnability, low porosity, minimum linear change, and high fired strengths. ProGun LC 60G withstands severe high temperature atmosphere reactions, and erosive corrosive environments.
Low Cement Castable

ProGun LC 60G (UK)Arrow icon

ProGun LC 60G is a sixty percent alumina, mullite based, 3100oF, low-cement gun mix that offers excellent resistance to alkalies. This product is designed to give excellent gunnability, low porosity, minimum linear change, and high fired strengths. ProGun LC 60G withstands severe high temperature atmosphere reactions, and erosive corrosive environments.
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ProGun LC 60G is a sixty percent alumina, mullite based, 3100oF, low-cement gun mix that offers excellent resistance to alkalies. This product is designed to give excellent gunnability, low porosity, minimum linear change, and high fired strengths. ProGun LC 60G withstands severe high temperature atmosphere reactions, and erosive corrosive environments.
Low Cement Castable

ProGun LC 70GArrow icon

ProGun LC 70G is a 3200oF, low-cement gun mix that offers excellent resistance to alkalies. This product is designed to give minimum porosity and low linear change with maximum density and high fired strengths, and can withstand severe high temperature erosive and corrosive environments.
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ProGun LC 70G is a 3200oF, low-cement gun mix that offers excellent resistance to alkalies. This product is designed to give minimum porosity and low linear change with maximum density and high fired strengths, and can withstand severe high temperature erosive and corrosive environments.
Insulating Castable

QuikLite 3-35PArrow icon

QUIKLITE 3-35P is a very lightweight 2000°F castable This product can be installed by casting or conventional gunning methods. QUIKLITE 3-35P features a low installed density and low thermal conductivity. After the initial set, QUIKLITE 3-35P can be initially heated without using the traditional ramp-and-hold heatup schedule
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QUIKLITE 3-35P is a very lightweight 2000°F castable This product can be installed by casting or conventional gunning methods. QUIKLITE 3-35P features a low installed density and low thermal conductivity. After the initial set, QUIKLITE 3-35P can be initially heated without using the traditional ramp-and-hold heatup schedule
Insulating Castable

QuikLite 3-35PCArrow icon

QUIKLITE 3-35PC is a very lightweight 2000°F castable This product can be installed by casting or conventional gunning methods. QUIKLITE 3-35PC features a low installed density and low thermal conductivity. After the initial set, QUIKLITE 3-35PC can be initially heated without using the traditional ramp-and-hold heatup schedule.
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QUIKLITE 3-35PC is a very lightweight 2000°F castable This product can be installed by casting or conventional gunning methods. QUIKLITE 3-35PC features a low installed density and low thermal conductivity. After the initial set, QUIKLITE 3-35PC can be initially heated without using the traditional ramp-and-hold heatup schedule.
Insulating Castable

QuikLite 3A-DSArrow icon

QUIKLITE 3A-DS is a dust suppressed, lightweight castable formulated for use in reducing atmospheres. This product can be installed by casting or conventional gunning methods. QUIKLITE 3A-DS features a reduced dust level and low iron oxide content. After the initial set, QUIKLITE 3A-DS can be initially heated without using the traditional ramp-and-hold heatup schedule.
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QUIKLITE 3A-DS is a dust suppressed, lightweight castable formulated for use in reducing atmospheres. This product can be installed by casting or conventional gunning methods. QUIKLITE 3A-DS features a reduced dust level and low iron oxide content. After the initial set, QUIKLITE 3A-DS can be initially heated without using the traditional ramp-and-hold heatup schedule.
Low Cement Castable

Quikturn 60GArrow icon

QUIKTURN 60G is a mullite-based, low cement, 60% alumina low cement gun mix that can be installed by conventional gunning methods. After the final set, this unique castable can be heated without the traditional ramp-and-hold heatup schedule. Refer to the recommended QUIKTURN heatup schedule for the initial heatup.
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QUIKTURN 60G is a mullite-based, low cement, 60% alumina low cement gun mix that can be installed by conventional gunning methods. After the final set, this unique castable can be heated without the traditional ramp-and-hold heatup schedule. Refer to the recommended QUIKTURN heatup schedule for the initial heatup.
Low Cement Castable

Quikturn 60G (UK)Arrow icon

QUIKTURN 60G is a mullite-based, low cement, 60% alumina low cement gun mix that can be installed by conventional gunning methods. After the final set, this unique castable can be heated without the traditional ramp-and-hold heatup schedule. Refer to the recommended QUIKTURN heatup schedule for the initial heatup.
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QUIKTURN 60G is a mullite-based, low cement, 60% alumina low cement gun mix that can be installed by conventional gunning methods. After the final set, this unique castable can be heated without the traditional ramp-and-hold heatup schedule. Refer to the recommended QUIKTURN heatup schedule for the initial heatup.
Low Cement Castable

Quikturn 60LQY PCArrow icon

An alkali-resistant 60% alumina castable that can be installed using vibration casting, pumping, or wet shotcreting methods. This product has been formulated to be resistant to alkali attack. After the final set, this unique castable can be heated without the traditional ramp-and-hold heatup schedule.
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An alkali-resistant 60% alumina castable that can be installed using vibration casting, pumping, or wet shotcreting methods. This product has been formulated to be resistant to alkali attack. After the final set, this unique castable can be heated without the traditional ramp-and-hold heatup schedule.
Low Cement Castable

Quikturn 60PCArrow icon

QUIKTURN 60PC is a mullite-based, low cement, 60% alumina castable that can be installed by vibration cast, pumping, and shotcreting methods. After the final set, this unique castable can be heated without the traditional ramp-and-hold heatup schedule. Refer to the recommended QUIKTURN heatup schedule for the initial heatup.
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QUIKTURN 60PC is a mullite-based, low cement, 60% alumina castable that can be installed by vibration cast, pumping, and shotcreting methods. After the final set, this unique castable can be heated without the traditional ramp-and-hold heatup schedule. Refer to the recommended QUIKTURN heatup schedule for the initial heatup.
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Rescal 10 CRSRArrow icon

Burned, shock resistant, alumina chrome brick
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Burned, shock resistant, alumina chrome brick
Alumina Brick

Rescal 70DArrow icon

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High alumina brick
Alumina Brick

Rescal 90 XD-GArrow icon

Burned, high alumina brick
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Burned, high alumina brick
Conventional Castable

Rescocast 17ACArrow icon

RESCOCAST 17AC is a high temperature, high purity alumina conventional castable with only trace amounts of silica and iron oxide. The high purity of this castable makes it an ideal choice for reducing atmospheres containing hydrogen and/or carbon monoxide. This product should be installed using vibration casting methods.
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RESCOCAST 17AC is a high temperature, high purity alumina conventional castable with only trace amounts of silica and iron oxide. The high purity of this castable makes it an ideal choice for reducing atmospheres containing hydrogen and/or carbon monoxide. This product should be installed using vibration casting methods.
Conventional Castable

Rescocast 17AC (UK)Arrow icon

RESCOCAST 17AC is a high temperature, high purity alumina conventional castable with only trace amounts of silica and iron oxide. The high purity of this castable makes it an ideal choice for reducing atmospheres containing hydrogen and/or carbon monoxide. This product should be installed using vibration casting methods.
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RESCOCAST 17AC is a high temperature, high purity alumina conventional castable with only trace amounts of silica and iron oxide. The high purity of this castable makes it an ideal choice for reducing atmospheres containing hydrogen and/or carbon monoxide. This product should be installed using vibration casting methods.
Conventional Castable

Rescocast 17AC CoarseArrow icon

RESCOCAST 17AC COARSE is a high purity, low iron, low silica hydraulic setting castable that contains a coarse aggregate. Low iron and low silica contents of less than 0.1 to 0.2 percent make RESCOCAST 17AC COARSE an ideal choice for reducing atmospheres such as hydrogen and/or carbon monoxide.
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RESCOCAST 17AC COARSE is a high purity, low iron, low silica hydraulic setting castable that contains a coarse aggregate. Low iron and low silica contents of less than 0.1 to 0.2 percent make RESCOCAST 17AC COARSE an ideal choice for reducing atmospheres such as hydrogen and/or carbon monoxide.
Conventional Castable

Rescocast 17AGArrow icon

RESCOCAST 17AG is a high temperature, high purity alumina conventional gunning mix with only trace amounts of silica and iron oxide. The high purity of this gunning mix makes it an ideal choice for reducing atmospheres containing hydrogen and/or carbon monoxide. This product should be installed using conventional gunning methods. Data shown below are average results of tests following the guidelines set forth in ASTM C-903 "Preparing Refractory Concrete Specimens by Cold Gunning".
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RESCOCAST 17AG is a high temperature, high purity alumina conventional gunning mix with only trace amounts of silica and iron oxide. The high purity of this gunning mix makes it an ideal choice for reducing atmospheres containing hydrogen and/or carbon monoxide. This product should be installed using conventional gunning methods. Data shown below are average results of tests following the guidelines set forth in ASTM C-903 "Preparing Refractory Concrete Specimens by Cold Gunning".
Conventional Castable

Rescocast 17AG (UK)Arrow icon

RESCOCAST 17AG is a high temperature, high purity alumina conventional gunning mix with only trace amounts of silica and iron oxide. The high purity of this gunning mix makes it an ideal choice for reducing atmospheres containing hydrogen and/or carbon monoxide. This product should be installed using conventional gunning methods. Data shown below are average results of tests following the guidelines set forth in ASTM C-903 "Preparing Refractory Concrete Specimens by Cold Gunning".
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RESCOCAST 17AG is a high temperature, high purity alumina conventional gunning mix with only trace amounts of silica and iron oxide. The high purity of this gunning mix makes it an ideal choice for reducing atmospheres containing hydrogen and/or carbon monoxide. This product should be installed using conventional gunning methods. Data shown below are average results of tests following the guidelines set forth in ASTM C-903 "Preparing Refractory Concrete Specimens by Cold Gunning".
Insulating Castable

Rescocast 3Arrow icon

RESCOCAST 3 is a high performance insulating castable designed for a variety of applications. Its density is approximately 60 lb/ft3 and offers superior strength characteristics, as well as a high strength-to-insulation ratio. This material can be used as an original lining material or as a replacement for refractory ceramic fiber. RESCOCAST 3 can be installed by either gunning or casting methods. For pumpcasting or shotcreting applications, RESCOCAST 3 PC is recommended.
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RESCOCAST 3 is a high performance insulating castable designed for a variety of applications. Its density is approximately 60 lb/ft3 and offers superior strength characteristics, as well as a high strength-to-insulation ratio. This material can be used as an original lining material or as a replacement for refractory ceramic fiber. RESCOCAST 3 can be installed by either gunning or casting methods. For pumpcasting or shotcreting applications, RESCOCAST 3 PC is recommended.
Insulating Castable

Rescocast 3 (UK)Arrow icon

RESCOCAST 3 is a high performance insulating castable designed for a variety of applications. Its density is approximately 60 lb/ft3 and offers superior strength characteristics, as well as a high strength-to-insulation ratio. This material can be used as an original lining material or as a replacement for refractory ceramic fiber. RESCOCAST 3 can be installed by either gunning or casting methods. For pumpcasting or shotcreting applications, RESCOCAST 3 PC is recommended.
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RESCOCAST 3 is a high performance insulating castable designed for a variety of applications. Its density is approximately 60 lb/ft3 and offers superior strength characteristics, as well as a high strength-to-insulation ratio. This material can be used as an original lining material or as a replacement for refractory ceramic fiber. RESCOCAST 3 can be installed by either gunning or casting methods. For pumpcasting or shotcreting applications, RESCOCAST 3 PC is recommended.
Insulating Castable

Rescocast 3-35Arrow icon

RESCOCAST 3-35 is an insulating castable with an operating temperature up to 2000°F, with a good strength to density ratio. It has been used as an insulating material in bi-wall linings and also as a single component lining where erosive conditions are not too severe. Unlike loose fill or insulating block, RESCOCAST 3-35 will not settle or disintegrate under adverse conditions.
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RESCOCAST 3-35 is an insulating castable with an operating temperature up to 2000°F, with a good strength to density ratio. It has been used as an insulating material in bi-wall linings and also as a single component lining where erosive conditions are not too severe. Unlike loose fill or insulating block, RESCOCAST 3-35 will not settle or disintegrate under adverse conditions.
Insulating Castable

Rescocast 3-35PArrow icon

RESCOCAST 3-35P is an insulating castable with an operating temperature up to 2000°F, with a good strength to density ratio. It has been used as an insulating material in bi-wall linings and also as a single component lining where erosive conditions are not too severe. Unlike loose fill or insulating block, RESCOCAST 3-35P will not settle or disintegrate under adverse conditions.
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RESCOCAST 3-35P is an insulating castable with an operating temperature up to 2000°F, with a good strength to density ratio. It has been used as an insulating material in bi-wall linings and also as a single component lining where erosive conditions are not too severe. Unlike loose fill or insulating block, RESCOCAST 3-35P will not settle or disintegrate under adverse conditions.
Insulating Castable

Rescocast 3AArrow icon

RESCOCAST 3A is a lightweight, low iron, insulating castable which has a service limit temperature of 2500°F. It is used primarily where reducing atmospheres may be present. RESCOCAST 3A can be installed by either gunning or casting methods.
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RESCOCAST 3A is a lightweight, low iron, insulating castable which has a service limit temperature of 2500°F. It is used primarily where reducing atmospheres may be present. RESCOCAST 3A can be installed by either gunning or casting methods.
Insulating Castable

Rescocast 3A (UK)Arrow icon

RESCOCAST 3A is a lightweight, low iron, insulating castable which has a service limit temperature of 2500°F. It is used primarily where reducing atmospheres may be present. RESCOCAST 3A can be installed by either gunning or casting methods.
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RESCOCAST 3A is a lightweight, low iron, insulating castable which has a service limit temperature of 2500°F. It is used primarily where reducing atmospheres may be present. RESCOCAST 3A can be installed by either gunning or casting methods.
Alumina Brick

Seneca 80Arrow icon

High alumina brick
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High alumina brick
Alumina Brick

Seneca 85Arrow icon

Burned, high alumina brick
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Burned, high alumina brick
Wet Mortar

Trowleze TRArrow icon

TROWLEZE® Is a 40% alumina, versatile bonding mortar with exceptional troweling and buttering workability. It adheres to the trowel so it can be picked up and transferred to the brick without difficulty. It provides a strong, air-set bond and an even stronger ceramic bond upon firing. It has excellent volume stability, minimum shrinkage, high refractoriness to 3000ºF, uniform workability, good water retention, and thorough coverage for economical use. Use with high duty, superduty, 50% alumina, and 60% alumina brick. It is the recommended mortar of choice for installing insulating firebrick.
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TROWLEZE® Is a 40% alumina, versatile bonding mortar with exceptional troweling and buttering workability. It adheres to the trowel so it can be picked up and transferred to the brick without difficulty. It provides a strong, air-set bond and an even stronger ceramic bond upon firing. It has excellent volume stability, minimum shrinkage, high refractoriness to 3000ºF, uniform workability, good water retention, and thorough coverage for economical use. Use with high duty, superduty, 50% alumina, and 60% alumina brick. It is the recommended mortar of choice for installing insulating firebrick.
Low Cement Castable

Vibrocast 2800Arrow icon

VIBROCAST 2800 is an economical 2800°F low cement castable designed to yield high fired strengths at maximum density. This product should be installed by vibration casting methods only.
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VIBROCAST 2800 is an economical 2800°F low cement castable designed to yield high fired strengths at maximum density. This product should be installed by vibration casting methods only.
Low Cement Castable

Vibrocast 3000Arrow icon

VIBROCAST 3000 is an economical, Low Cement, 45% Alumina castable that can be installed by vibration cast methods only.
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VIBROCAST 3000 is an economical, Low Cement, 45% Alumina castable that can be installed by vibration cast methods only.
Low Cement Castable

Vibrocast 50PCArrow icon

VIBROCAST 50PC is a Pumpable, Low Cement, 45% Alumina castable that can be installed by vibration casting, pumping, and shotcreting methods. It offers excellent resistance to alkalis and requires substantially less vibration than standard low cement castables.
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VIBROCAST 50PC is a Pumpable, Low Cement, 45% Alumina castable that can be installed by vibration casting, pumping, and shotcreting methods. It offers excellent resistance to alkalis and requires substantially less vibration than standard low cement castables.
Low Cement Castable

Vibrocast 60PCArrow icon

VIBROCAST 60PC is a Pumpable, Low Cement, 60% Alumina castable based on a mullite aggregate, that can be installed by vibration cast, pumping, and shotcreting methods.
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VIBROCAST 60PC is a Pumpable, Low Cement, 60% Alumina castable based on a mullite aggregate, that can be installed by vibration cast, pumping, and shotcreting methods.
Low Cement Castable

Vibrocast 70MArrow icon

VIBROCAST 70M is an economical, low cement 70% alumina with good cast density and high strengths formulated to withstand high temperatures. This product should be installed by vibration casting methods only.
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VIBROCAST 70M is an economical, low cement 70% alumina with good cast density and high strengths formulated to withstand high temperatures. This product should be installed by vibration casting methods only.