Trough operations typically see refractory linings exposed to constant thermal cycling and oxidizing environments, resulting in standard Al2O3-SiC-SiO2-C castables becoming damaged.

Longer Life Products

Castables and Precast Blocks for Longer Service Life

Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories’ range of castables, precast blocks and backup linings ensure reduced repair times and longer campaign lives for skimmers and secondary runners.

Characteristics: Controlled environment

Applications: Reduced repair times and longer campaign lives for skimmers and secondary runners.

Characteristics: Controlled environment

Applications: Reduced repair times and longer campaign lives for skimmers and secondary runners.

Characteristics: High performance, quick-drying

Applications: Zero-cement material specifically designed to reduce repair time of main trough and secondary runners.

Characteristics: High adhesion

Applications: Versatile mix suitable for all types of repairs in any region of the casting floor.

Do precast shapes provide the same high performance as monolithic materials?

Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories’ dedicated team and strict quality control processes ensure that all precast shapes and blocks are qualified to perform identically to those cast in the field.