Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories manufactures and supplies a range of pre-shaped and pre-fired products including launders, channels, filter boxes for use in aluminium foundries and other designs based on customer requests.
Consistent product quality, simple installation and reduced downtime makes these products a preferred solution for cost-sensitive production lines.
In the aluminum industry, Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories’ premium partner COREF leverages the latest production technology to provide optimal finished quality and product performance.
Precast shapes made using the CORSIL/SILISOL® product line are employed by the world’s largest aluminum producers, who have confirmed their benefits – especially in terms of consistent quality and shape variability.
| Equipment Area | Name | Metal | Chemical Analysis | |||
| Iron (I), Steel (S), Copper/Brass (CB), Zinc (Zn), Aluminum (AL) | Al2O3 (%) | SiO2 (%) | Si3N4 | SiC (%) | ||
| Inductor Working Lining | Inductor Loop | Al/CB | 25 | 70 | ||
| Equipment Area | Name | Metal | Chemical Analysis | |||
| Iron (I), Steel (S), Copper/Brass (CB), Zinc (Zn), Aluminum (AL) | Al2O3 (%) | SiO2 (%) | Si3N4 | SiC (%) | ||
| Inductor Working Lining | Norshape™ crudible | I/S | 88.4 | 11 | ||
A specific product range is available for aluminum saggers. Developed in partnership with COREF, the NORCAST® SILISOL® PREMIUM range offers proven performance for the aluminum market.
These products utilize the most advanced casting technology, with saggers made from NORCAST® SILISOL® PREMIUM exhibiting excellent finishing surfaces, low porosity and outstanding non-wetting behavior. These products are ideal for customers looking to enhance production line service life, improve productivity and reduce repair downtime.
