Our skilled sales, application and R&D teams use their expertise to extend our refractory offer by providing refractory/lining design & engineering, plus...
-
-
Pouring and Holding Furnace
Pouring and holding furnace designs are comprised of three key areas: the inductor, throats, and the upper case. Each of these areas faces specific challenges.
Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories selects and supplies high grade refractory materials able to resist slag line corrosion and inductor clogging, ensuring efficient and reliable furnace operation.Specific shapes and geometries can be provided to accommodate the unique operation condition of each foundry. A large range of dry vibrated cements (DVC) and castables are available, each designed to suit the operating conditions and specifications of upper case, throat or inductor areas. -
Key Products
ProductNORCAST® Castables
NORCAST™ castable range has been designed to offer easy installation, optimized setting time and outstanding service life in extreme operating...
ProductNORCOIL Cement Mixes
Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories’ NORCOIL™ range of coil cement mixes is specifically designed to protect the coil in coreless...
ProductNORFAST Fast-firing Castables
Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories’ NORFAST® fast-firing mixes feature a special bonding system formulated to increase drying speed...
ProductNORFIX Mortar and Cement Mixes
Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories’ NORFIX™ products include refractory mortar and cement mixes which have been developed to meet...
ProductNORFLOW® Self-flowing Castable
Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories’ innovative NORFLOW® range has been optimized to enhance flowability and lining performance.
ProductNORGUN Gunning Mixes
Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories’ NORGUN™ range incorporates a wide range of gunning mixes designed for furnace maintenance and repair...
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...
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...
ProductNORSHAPE Pre-Shaped Refractories
NORSHAPE™ products exhibit a homogeneous and strictly controlled microstructure, helping extend furnace service life and reducing metal contamination...
ProductNORSHOT Shotcrete mixes
NORSHOT™ range of shotcrete mixes features optimized bonding systems to reduce rebound and enhance adhesion during installation.
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...
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.
-
Documents
-
FAQ
Which products can address the issue of zinc infiltration close to the inductor when working with Zn-Mg alloy melting at temperatures under 500 °C?The NORVIBE™ range has been specifically designed for installation around the inductor, with the NORVIBE™ A 126 A and NORVIBE™ K 130 ZN mixes being ideal for lower temperature applications. Both mixes exhibit excellent strength at lower temperatures, significantly reducing the risk of metal leakage and minimizing potential downtime.
Does Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories offer solutions for every zone of a furnace?Yes. A full range of products is available covering each furnace zone and its related equipment, including working lining, spouts, inductor or cover. Products include: Dry vibrated cements (NORVIBE™) Various castables (NORCAST®, NORFAST™, NORFLOW®) Pre-cast shapes (NORSHAPE™) Special mixes (NORRAM™, NORGUN™) A range of related products is available to meet individual customer requirements.
-
Need Help Finding the Right Solution?
Our team is here to guide you. Let us help you choose the best option for your needs.