Foundry

Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories (PCR) delivers cutting-edge refractory solutions tailored to the demanding requirements of both ferrous and non-ferrous foundries. Backed by decades of industry expertise, NORTON® product portfolio—including for example NORVIBE™ dry vibrated monolithics, NORCAST™ castables, and NORRAM™ ramming mixes and more.

This product range offers reliable performance across a wide range of high-temperature applications such as coreless induction furnaces, ladles and pouring furnaces.

Engineered to withstand extreme operating conditions, our refractory materials provide outstanding corrosion resistance, mechanical integrity, and long service life, supporting greater process stability and metallurgical purity. 

Beyond materials, Saint-Gobain PCR provides a comprehensive service offering, including refractory design, installation and repair, supervision, and performance auditing. Our expert teams collaborate closely with customers to optimize furnace performance, reduce energy consumption, minimize emissions, and support sustainable manufacturing practices, including waste recycling and EHS-compliant solutions.
 

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Industries Served

Iron & Steel Foundry

Iron & Steel Foundry

Description

Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories’ offers refractory solutions for iron, steel and alloy metal melting and processing.

Non Ferrous Foundry

Non Ferrous Foundry

Description

Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories offers a range of refractory solutions for non-ferrous melting and processing operations.

Norton® Foundry Branding

Service Portfolio Comprehensive Service for Optimal Melting Operations

Performance Audit

Experienced application teams offer performance audits and assessments, working in partnership with customers to explore potential savings provided by refractory consumption, energy management and CO2 balance programs.

 

Supervision

The latest methods and innovative installation techniques are shared with customers, ensuring the maximum service life and optimal operational safety conditions for any installation. Experienced teams work closely with customers, either in person or remotely via the most advanced digital platforms.

Installation & Repair

High quality installation services designed to optimize furnace performance. Installation services focus on customers’ operational constraints, including supervision, installation and intermediary repairs.

 

 

Design and Engineering

Customized solutions including refractory drawings, adjusted design and modeling capabilities designed to help minimize maintenance/relining frequency while reducing melting energy consumption.

R&D Support

Upfront analyses are available around all material choices. Rapid support and immediate technical assistance are available during both emergencies and routine operation.

 

Experience and Expertise

Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories’ experience and expertise are shared with customers via a comprehensive portfolio of training sessions, seminars and customized technical support.

Waste Management and Recycling

Responding to customer feedback, regulatory compliance, and the need to adopt more sustainable manufacturing practices, Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories has implemented a range of waste management and recycling practices to reintegrate refractory waste into the economy.

Brochure Foundry Iron & Steel

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Foundry - Iron & Steel

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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Foundry - Iron & Steel

Brochure Foundry Non Ferrous

Brochures & Flyers
Foundry Non Ferrous

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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Foundry Non Ferrous