Our skilled sales, application and R&D teams use their expertise to extend our refractory offer by providing refractory/lining design & engineering, plus...
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Ladle & Other
The refractory lining of ladles used for molten metal transfer and pouring is key to the casting quality, efficiency and smooth operation of any foundry.
Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories supplies an optimized range of high performance materials designed to ensure long service life of these essential components; including dry vibrated cements (DVC), castables, bricks or repair mixes suitable for the hot face and insulation zone.
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Key Products
ProductNORCAST® Castables
NORCAST™ castable range has been designed to offer easy installation, optimized setting time and outstanding service life in extreme operating...
ProductNORVIBE Dry Vibrated Cements (DVC)
NORVIBE™ dry vibrated cement mixes have been designed for ease of installation, outstanding service life and optimal metal corrosion resistance.
ProductNORFLOW® Self-flowing Castable
Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories’ innovative NORFLOW® range has been optimized to enhance flowability and lining performance.
ProductNORFAST Fast-firing Castables
Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories’ NORFAST® fast-firing mixes feature a special bonding system formulated to increase drying speed...
ProductNORTOP Topping Mixes
Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories’ comprehensive range of NORTOP™ topping mixes is designed for use in the upper part of the induction...
ProductNORRAM Ramming Mixes
NORRAM™ range of wet and dry ramming mixes is adapted to accommodate a wide range of melting applications, particularly the relining and repairing...
ProductNORPATCH Patching Mixes
Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories’ NORPATCH™ range includes a large choice of patching mixes for quick, efficient and long lasting...
ProductNORPLAST Plastic Mixes
NORPLAST™ range of ready-to-use plastic mixes can be applied by hand or using a pneumatic tool, allowing customers to easily build or repair a furnace...
ProductNORGUN Gunning Mixes
Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories’ NORGUN™ range incorporates a wide range of gunning mixes designed for furnace maintenance and repair...
ProductNORSHOT Shotcrete mixes
NORSHOT™ range of shotcrete mixes features optimized bonding systems to reduce rebound and enhance adhesion during installation.
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FAQ
Many melt shops operate with a single ladle - how quickly can a ladle be brought back into service following relining with refractory?The NORFAST® product range has been specifically designed to address this issue. NORFAST® employs a special bonding system which enables quicker drying and sintering, ideal for rapidly bringing equipment back into service without impacting overall service life.
Is it possible to quickly and easily install a castable while maintaining product performance and service life?The NORFLOW® range of self-flowing castables can be installed without the use of vibration tools or other vibration assistance. Compared to conventional castables, NORFLOW® offers excellent strength, homogeneity and erosion resistance while maintaining lower water content during casting.
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