Preventing Spalling in Your High Temperature Ceramic Insulation
Spalling is when there is loss of fragments or spalls in a refractory substance due to cracking or flaking. It can affect the aesthetic of your refractory materials however, if you do not fix it, you can face more serious consequences. Over time, the cosmetic damage can lead to structural decay which results in a […]
Ceramic Firebrick and Petrochemicals Industry
Ceramic firebrick is great for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. It is most effective when used in lining kilns, furnaces, fireplaces, ovens, and fireboxes. The reason is because it can sustain excessive heat without melting or fusing together. Some materials used in ceramic firebrick are: Silica Hydrated aluminum silicates Sand and quartzite Bauxite Kyanite Disapore […]
Types of Refractory Mortar for Ceramic Firebrick
Ceramic firebrick is great to use for form insulating furnaces, boilers, kilns, and other high temperature vessels. To apply or cement together the ceramic firebrick, it is best to use refractory mortar. Types of Refractory Mortar Non-water soluble refractory mortar: This type of refractory mortar is made by aggregates and binders that are also high […]
Why You Should Use Ceramic Fiber Insulation
CeramSource’s Ceramic Fiber Insulation products are great to use for standard insulating applications. It is used in industries such as the steel industry because of its ability to withstand high temperatures. The silica cloth material is a blend of organic and inorganic binders that are resilient and easily cut for all your high temp insulation […]
Using Ceramic Fiber Insulation in the Steel Industry
Ceramic fiber insulation can be used for many high temp insulation projects because it is a light material made with easy to manipulate fibers. Ceramic fiber insulation products are commonly used in the steel industry because of their efficiency and durability when applied to high temp insulation situations. The steel industry often suffers from large […]