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The article offers the suggestions for foundry management and technology products including insulating castable refractories from Plibrico Co; pre-deburring machine from Fill GmbH; and augmented reality "viewer" application for smartphones and tablets from ABB Robotics.

The article offers information on treatment of molten metal to reduce refractory erosion. Topics include the use of X-ray to evaluate refractory resistance of materials in refractory industry; the regular use of the Sessile Drop test; and that the DeOX metal treatment is designed to chemically reduce iron oxide's reactions with refractory.

The article offers review on Refractory Paddle Mixer from Blastcrete Equipment LLC, Dynatrol DJ level switches from Automation Products Inc., and ABB OmniCore robot controller from ABB Robotics.

The article reports that Allied Mineral Products Inc. has started manufacturing refractory products at its new plant in Yelabuga, Russia, and the plant will initially serve the foundry and aluminum market with an investment of refractory products for regional economic development.

The article evaluates several products related to foundry management and technology including Magnaflux's digital amperage meter, Thermal Ceramics' Superfil 607 moldable refractory and Dylon Industries Inc.'s Grade AA Ultra Graphite Coat.

The article reports on the development of Allied Mineral Products Electric Vibration System (EVS), a patented system developed to offer lower labor costs, consistent vibration, less installation variability, and time savings. The primary benefits of the EVS are the ability to install refractory into the sidewalls of coreless induction furnaces and channel furnace inductors without manually de-airing the refractory material.

Provides information about melting operations and refractories. Factors to be considered in melting operations; Guidelines for efficient meting and holding of aluminum; Information on the comparison of Arc and induction melting; Suggestions for refractory care and maintenance. INSETS: Guidelines for efficient melting....;Holding cast iron alloys in induction furnaces;Safety, the top priority.

Discusses the fundamentals in handling brick and refractory materials for iron and steel foundry operations in the U.S. Importance of the materials for the foundries; Ways to deal with improper mixing of refractory materials; Details on the proper care and storage of the materials; Health and safety issues to be considered when handling the materials.

Focuses on the advantages of dry vibratable refractories in channel furnace inductors and in coreless induction furnaces for melting and holding zinc and aluminum-based alloys. Reduction of the turnaround time; Decrease of the moisture-related failures; Improvement of fracture toughness. INSETS: Case Study #1;Case Study #2;Case Study #3;Case Study #4

Looks at techniques and procedures for sintering dry-vibe acid-based linings used for melting iron in coreless induction furnaces. Rapid erosion of the refractory floor; Investigation into refractory material quality control; Magnetic field in empty induction furnace; Heat transfer to the charge below the Curie point.

Focuses on the importance of refractories in ceramic and metal technology industry in the U.S. History of the use of refractories in the original 13 colonies; Relevance of refractories in the Industrial Revolution; Classifications for refractories.

Features several refractories designed to meet the changing needs of foundries. Ceramic welding service; Lightweight, insulating firebricks; Magnesia-based refractory materials; Pyro-bloc chrome modules; Thermal insulation; Cement-free pumpable refractories; Gunning refractories; Rapid furance repair and restart; Lining channel induction furnace cores.

Management Richard R. Jucha President Gustav 0. Hughes Vice President, Alloy Div. Larry Bergman Sales Manager Shelley Rudoy Customer Service The R. I. Lampus Company is located in Springdale, PA [...]

Thermal Ceramics Inc., Augusta, GA, a manufacturer of refractories and insulation products, has opened a new-facility in Pachuca, Mexico, that will manufacture certain grades of high temperature insulating [...]

Cookson Group plc, the parent company to the refractory specialist Vesuvius, has acquired Premier Refractories International Inc. from its parent company, The Alpine Group Inc. for $410 million. The merger [...]

Focuses on refractory for two different ladle designs. Upgrading of porous plug refractory; Installation and removal of porous plugs; Importance of correct refractory cure-out for successful campaigns. INSET: Refractory trouble signs during operation..

Offers a look at the importance of equipment and its operational efficiency used in the success of a meltal casting operation in refractories. Primary function of a cupola; Most commonly used flux; Advantages of vacuum melting; Suggestions for increasing refractory life and developing an effective maintenance procedure. INSETS: Foundries are largest consumer of commercial coke.;Selection guidelines--furnace size vs frequency for coreless..;Glossary of selected terms.;Causes of refractory failure.

Reports on the relationship between the steel and iron industry and the United States refractory industry's market. Changes in steel and iron manufacturing; Requirements of the refractory industry for the future; Details of different methods refractories; High-alumina refractories, and other methods. INSETS: Glossary of selected terms.;Wet refractory shotcreting.;Acknowledgements..

Discusses the melting operations and the refractory materials used for the maintenance of foundries. Cupolas; Steel pouring ladles; AOD foundry applications; Reverberatory furnaces; Crucible furnaces; Channel induction furnaces; Coreless induction furnaces; Electric arc furnaces; Ladle metallurgy; Melt shop design. INSETS: Tips to extend crucible life.;Inoculation of cast irons.;Cokeless Cupola claims advantage.;Levitation melting process.

The article presents an analysis on monolithic refractories which provides an optimal productivity and cost effectiveness in melting and holding aluminum in the U.S. It highlights the right insulation for aluminum melting-holding furnaces that will reflect on operating conditions. It notes the significance of cup tests using low temperature in assessing lining materials. Moreover, the importance of monolithics in typical melt-hold gas fired reverbatory furnaces is also mentioned.

Discusses Allied Mineral Products Inc.'s development of the Electric Vibrating System, a patented device for installing dry vibratable linings of refractories in induction furnaces in the United States. Effectiveness of the device for induction furnaces; Capability of the device to eliminate air-pressure and air-quality problems common in the operation of pneumatic or air-piston vibrators; Electric vibrator and vibrator control panel components of the device.

Presents tips on the selection of brick or refractory materials for insulation in the metalworking industry. Effects of ash and slugs on insulating materials; Causes of brick or refractory material failure.

Presents news from foundry operations. New refractory helping United States foundry Watry Industries reduce maintenance costs; Doubled productivity at Swedish foundry, Nya Kohlswa Gjuteri.

The article reports that careless induction melting furnace, promoting longer lining life can improve coil life, resulting in less downtime, lower production cost-per-ton, and reduced maintenance costs. Topics include focus on a coreless furnace melting ferrous materials, with silica refractory as the working lining; and Refractory manufacturers customize the amount of binding agent or binders according to the desired pouring temperature.

The article offers review on Pli-Shot Si-Bond B from Plibrico; and Apex, Vertex, and Nomadx monitor from General Kinematics, and Ascojet 2008 Combi Pro from Asco Carbon Dioxide Ltd.

Part II. Examines chemical and product application related failures in refractory operations. Time and temperature related erosion; Fluxes and slag coagulants; Zinc coated scrap; Desulpherizing compounds; Disconnected ground detector; Improper installation or sintering procedures; Patching below the melt line; Misapplication; Alteration; Freezing; Out-of-date shelf life; Failure to replace worn out lining.

Offers insights on the use of refractories technology in induction furnaces of foundries. Installation of material; Operating practices; Maintenance; Channel furnaces and coreless furnaces; Temperature differential between the channels and the bath; Introduction of computer controlled modeling and online monitoring for various furnace functions; Pumpable refractories. INSET: Technology improves refractory performance..

The article discusses the common causes of refractory failure. It reports that it is not uncommon for refractory material to fail which results in loss of thermal energy, reduced performance, or even a complete outage. It reports several reason including fallen fiber modules, failing of insulating firebrick wall, cracking of floors, and mating of dissimilar materials.

The article offers information on identifying the need for new furnace lining and installing the right material is not easy. It discusses that using Infrared thermography to inspect the existing lining; making repairs on-line whenever possible; and in order to maximize operating efficiency for the materials specified for furnace relining, it is important to ensure that the engineering design is suitable.

The article highlights the approaches for controlling aluminum-oxide growth in furnace linings. It focuses that the damaging and costly corundum growth can be mitigated with the right refractory materials due to a reaction between the alumina-silicate refractory and molten aluminum and also highlights the maintenance and operation includes choosing the proper refractory material for molten aluminum contact and focus on regular maintenance plan.

American Minerals. Inc. 901 East Eighth Avenue Suite 200 King of Prussia, PA 19406 Tel: 610-962-5050 Fax: 610-962-5056 Plant Locations: New Castle, DE Camden, NJ Rosiclare, IL El Paso, TX [...]

The article discusses that Refractory manufacturer Allied Mineral Products Inc., purchased the intellectual property rights to nine refractory cements and pastes formerly held by GrafTech Advanced Graphite Materials.

The author discusses importance of energy efficiency in melting and holding operation of foundry and mentions improvement of metal quality to reduce metal related scrap that reduces energy consumption. Topics discussed include sizing of furnace to have vessel accommodating production increase, minimization of molten metal inventories and refractory lining of shaft furnace.

The article discusses how induction melting offers an optimal choice for metal casters like increase productivity and metal quality. It mentions that homogeneous temperature of the metal and refractories promotes reduced hydrogen pick up. It reveals that method leads to higher quality metal with lower levels of inclusions and porosity.

The article discusses the essential used of INCAST silica core and molding sands and INCAST LE low-expansion olivine specialty sands which developed by Unimin Corp. It states that these types of sands were the most thermally stable and efficient refractories for molten metal contact in green-sand and core-sand applications. Also, INCAST improves yield, reduce veining, lower cost and eliminate waste.

The article offers advice on how to prevent induction coil repairs in the metalcasting operations. In order to prolong the life of an induction-furnace coil, one should buy the best melting equipment available for one's application. One should use the proper refractory material, install and sinter it slowly. It is suggested to schedule regular furnace and refractory maintenance.

This article reports that a patented device for installing dry vibratable lining reduces refractory installation time, labor, and overall cost because it does away with manual de-airing prior to form vibration. Allied Mineral Products Inc.'s Electric Vibrating System (EVS) is proven effective for induction furnaces and recent applications with channel furnace inductors are demonstrating similar results. Allied Minerals developed EVS to eliminate air-pressure and air-quality problems common with pneumatic or air-piston vibrators. The greatest advantage for furnace operators is the ability to install refractory material into induction furnace sidewalls without the manual effort of de-airing and scoring the refractory material.

Focuses on the review of refractory practices in steel foundries in order to produce quality castings. Differences in the refractoriness of the materials used for lining electric arc furnaces; Physical and chemical refractory types; Benefits of magnesium oxide-carbon bricks.

Examines Pohlman Foundry's use of the Glasweve HT refractory cloth for its riser removal system in sand casting. Environmental friendliness of the material; Applicability of the material on risers of ductile iron castings; Cost effectivity of the material's use.

The article presents an outlook on the industrial demand of refractory products in the U.S. for the production of critical materials like casting and metalworking. It refers to a survey by Freedonia Group Inc. that foresees the increasing demand for refractory products by 3.3% annual rate towards 2016. Also indicated is the rebound in nonresidential spending through 2015 due to the expected increases in the domestic steel, ceramics, and glass production.

The article offers brief information on fired refractory shapes pressed crucibles, tundishes and nozzles from Morgan Thermal Ceramics.

The article offers brief information on several refractory products from Allied Mineral Products Inc. including MINRO-SIL, a dry rammed silica with pre-blended bond, the V-CAST 700 series cement castables, and ther DRI-VIBE 799A andalusite-based lining material.

The article focuses on the refractory and flow control products for melting and metal transfer applications in foundry offered by Foseco Metallurgical Inc. It mentions innovations in various related practices, such as in melt deck, non-ferrous foundry, and methoding and molding practices. It also discusses the presence of research and development facilities which handle various tasks including computer simulation, water modeling, refractory testing.

The article focuses on Foseco PLC, which manufactures and provides consumable products and solutions to the global foundry industry. The products offered by Foseco include flow control and refractory products for melting and metal transfer applications in the foundry. It is stated that Foseco is well known in the melt treatment area of the aluminium foundry.

The article discusses the designs developed by the Vulcan Engineering Co. that offers a fluid bed sand cooler/classifier maintenance-friendly design. It includes the non-linear path of the sand which ensures efficient heat transfer and the plenum-plate fluidization method which maintains a constantly flowing bed of sand, providing retention time for cooling as well as protecting the finned tubes from the abrasive characteristics of the sand.

The article evaluates several products from Pyrotek Inc. including the Pyrocoat Fast Melt furnace, High-performance Mastic 85 and Mastic 85N insulating refractory consumables.

The article reports that Capital Refractories Ltd. is reaching an agreement to acquire Capital Injection Ceramics (CIC) Ltd. CIC supplies ceramic cores to the investment casters worldwide. The acquisition was completed earlier this year and no purchase price has been announced. Capital Refractories based in Chesterfield, England, adds that the new holding's customer-specific approach is fresh to the industry.

The article presents a corporate profile of HA International LLC, a joint venture form between Hexion Specialty Chemicals company and Delta-Hass LLC, located in Westmont, Illinois. It provides the most comprehensive range of products supported in three market segments: Resin Systems, Resin Coated Sand, and Refractory Coatings. All of its primary manufacturing locations in North America are ISO 9000-certified. A list of products the firm manufactures is also given.

The article presents a corporate profile of Morgan Molten Metal Systems company, located in Wallingford, Connecticut. Morgan is the world's largest and most technologically advanced producer of crucibles and melt-to-mold refractories. It also offers a full line of gas and electric furnaces for metal casters around the world. Morgan carries an inventory of $3 million crucibles, metal transfer refractories and spare parts. Details of some of its products are also given.