Refratechnik celebrates its 75 anniversary
Proudly, Refratechnik celebrates its 75th anniversary with sincere thanks to all business partners and employees. What began in 1950 with
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Refractories/Insulation
Design features of modern induction furnaces
The design of the electric induction furnace provides for the presence of a melting and so-called induction furnace units. The
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Durability and wear monitoring of blast furnace 4 at ROGESA
Durability and wear monitoring of blast furnace 4 at ROGESA ROGESA Roheisengesellschaft Saar GmbH in Dillingen, Germany has commissioned SMS
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Metal melting and energy saving in different types of melting furnaces
In today’s world, a large proportion of metal smelted from ore or secondary waste is made using melting furnaces that
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ROTARY KILN monitoring: Decisions that drive efficiency
Maintenance can be planned in such a way that best suits your production schedule, your budget, and the urgency of
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Refractories global market to grow to USD 29 billion in 2024
The refractories market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from USD 27,64 billion in 2023 to
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Allied Mineral Products acquires Gemcast
Allied Mineral Products, LLC (USA), has purchased Gemcast, Inc (CDN). The acquisition will allow Allied to have a manufacturing presence
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Successful implementation of refractory technology sharing
Calderys Group says that it has successfully implemented technology sharing between US-based HWI and Calderys, following their integration in February
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INTOCAST invests in refractory production site in Tennessee
Ratingen (Germany) and Huntingdon, Tennessee (USA) – INTOCAST AG announced in March the construction of a new, state-of-the-art production manufacture
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AMSA: Blast furnaces C and D experienced chilled hearth conditions
Vanderbijlpark – The Longs steel product operations (“Longs Business”) have been operationally stable for H1 2024, which is particularly praise-worthy
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The effects of temperature cycling on refractory materials
Refractory materials are essential in industries where high temperatures are the norm, such as metals, glass, and ceramics. These materials
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The integration of science in dense-shaped refractories
The study of dense shaped refractories provides an opportunity to examine the process of creating materials that can withstand extreme
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Strategies to reduce stress and improve durability of refractory materials
Extending the life of refractory materials involves several strategies. Material selection: It is critical to select refractory materials that are
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Recent trends in refractories for Non-Ferrous Metals
Although the combined needs of the global iron and steel industry still continue to dominate the market, the cement and
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Leading a Greener Future in High-Temperature Technologies
As we stand on the edge of a new industrial age, the refractory industry is undertaking a change that promises
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Advancements in Refractory Recycling Techniques
In the refractory industry, recycling is the way forward for environmental protection and economic benefits. Traditionally, refractory materials have not
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RATH: Strategic growth in future refractories market in Asia
RATH Group announces it acquires 33% stake in Avanee Refsol India as part of its Evolution 2030+ strategic growth plan.
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Alternative Fuels, Cement, and the Impact on Refractories
Cement, one of the most widely used products in the world, is actively working to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.
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Innovations in Magnesia Carbon Refractories: A Technical Overview
Magnesia carbon refractories, known for their high resistance to corrosion and thermal shock, have been a staple in industries such
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Precast refractory shapes, their benefits and applications
Precast refractory shapes are prefabricated forms made from refractory materials that are designed to be used in high-temperature applications such
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Global refractories market by alkalinity, form, manufacturing process and end-user industry
The global refractories market size was estimated at USD 24,22 billion in 2022, USD 25,69 billion in 2023, growing at
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HarbisonWalker International is now a member of Calderys
Calderys unveils its new corporate brand platform composed of the Group’s purpose and values. This follows the company’s change in
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Online insight into your green molding sand quality
Calderys has launched a new digital solution called CALDE® e-Support. It offers online reporting of green molding sand analysis, backed
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RATH: Relining of tilting hearth melting furnace completed in only 21 days
It is a pivotal element in the aluminum industry, without which nothing works: The melting furnace. For almost four decades
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MFG enters refractory market supplying chromite and magnesia
Raw material producer and trader to the foundry and steel industry MFG, based in Meerbusch, Germany, has diversified into supplying
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CO2 emissions down in SiC production by converting it to electric operation
At the RATH plant in Krummnussbaum, two new vacuum nitriding furnaces, used exclusively for the production of silicon carbide plates
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Cast house furnaces and equipment for aluminum dynamics facilities
Aluminum Dynamics, the newly formed aluminium operations of Steel Dynamics, Inc has contracted Gillespie & Powers Inc. along with their
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Relining of tilting hearth-type melting furnace completed at Nachrodt
It is a pivotal element in the aluminum industry, without which nothing works: The melting furnace. For almost four decades
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Refractory products, the backbone of Industry
There are many unsung heroes in the industrial sector, but none more so than the refractories. Refractories are the materials
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Refractory Products: How they are used
If you’ve ever wondered how those giant, imposing furnaces full of molten metals stay standing after years of intense heat,
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