Standard dense castable
VITCAST 1200AR & Gun Mix
An abrasion resistant castable refractory up to 1200°C. It gives a glassy finish which is also moisture resistant
Examples of Applications:
Used in kiln cars, ash hoppers and boilers.
| Product | Maximum Service Temperature | Installation | Chemical Analysis (%) | Density (kg/m3) | ||
| Al2O3 | Fe2O3 | CaO | ||||
| 1200AR | 1200°C /2190°F | Vibration casting | 50.0 | 12.5 | 30.0 | 2550 |
| 1200AR-GM | 1200°C /2190°F | Gunning | 48.0 | 11.6 | 28.5 | 2450 |
VITCAST 1400STD & Gun Mix
Firebrick based, dense, hydraulically bonded refractory castable for general purpose use at temperatures up to 1400°C.
Examples of Applications:
Used in kiln car bases, the so called ‘brick arch’ in boilers and as a protection for floors and walls where high temperature processes are being carried out.
| Product | Maximum Service Temperature | Installation | Chemical Analysis (%) | Density (kg/m3) | ||
| Al2O3 | Fe2O3 | CaO | ||||
| 1400STD | 1400°C /2550°F | Vibration casting | 45.0 | <5.0 | 6.5 | 1980 |
| 1400STD-GM | 1400°C /2550°F | Gunning | 39.4 | 6.0 | 6.8 | 1950 |
VITCAST 1550STD & Gun Mix
Bauxite based, dense, hydraulically bonded castable which has a high strength and abrasion resistance for temperatures up to 1550°C.
Examples of Applications:
Used in a range of applications in iron and steel, foundries and boilers in vulnerable areas such as doors, sills and lintels, where strength and abrasion resistance is important.
| Product | Maximum Service Temperature | Installation | Chemical Analysis (%) | Density (kg/m3) | ||
| Al2O3 | Fe2O3 | CaO | ||||
| 1550STD | 1550°C /2820°F | Vibration casting | 77.5 | 4.0 | 6.0 | 2600 |
| 1550STD-GM | 1550°C /2820°F | Gunning | 75.5 | 3.5 | 6.0 | 2520 |
VITCAST 1600STD & Gun Mix
Chamotte based castable refractory with low iron content for use at temperatures up to 1600°C in direct contact with flame in oxidising or reducing atmospheres.
Examples of Applications:
Used in burner quarls, for lining repairs as a patch material and for making panels in incinerators.
| Product | Maximum Service Temperature | Installation | Chemical Analysis (%) | Density (kg/m3) | ||
| Al2O3 | Fe2O3 | CaO | ||||
| 1600STD-F | 1600°C /2900°F | Vibration casting | 48.5 | <1.2 | 5.0 | 2150 |
| 1600STD | 1600°C /2900°F | Vibration casting | 48.5 | <1.2 | 3.6 | 2160 |
| 1600STD-GM | 1600°C /2900°F | Gunning | 47.5 | 1.3 | 4.8 | 2025 |
VITCAST 1700STD & Gun Mix
Fused aggregate and chrome alumina based refractory castable for molten metal contact at temperatures up to 1700°C.
Examples of Applications:
Used for containing molten iron and for spouts and launders where extreme temperatures and abrasion make extremely arduous conditions.
| Product | Maximum Service Temperature | Installation | Chemical Analysis (%) | Density (kg/m3) | ||
| Al2O3 | Fe2O3 | CaO | ||||
| 1700STD | 1700°C /3100°F | Vibration casting | 83.5 | <0.5 | 4.3 | 2900 |
| 1700STD-GM | 1700°C /3100°F | Gunning | 81.5 | 0.5 | 4.7 | 2750 |
VITCAST 1800STD & Gun Mix
Tabular alumina based castable with high chemical purity, high strength, impact resistance and abrasion resistance up to 1850°C in suitable atmospheres.
Examples of Applications:
Used in the petrochemical industry and fertiliser production industry. Also in situations where the temperature can be low but the materials are very aggressive such as melting of copper and brass
| Product | Maximum Service Temperature | Installation | Chemical Analysis (%) | Density (kg/m3) | ||
| Al2O3 | Fe2O3 | CaO | ||||
| 1800STD | 1850°C /3360°F | Vibration casting | 95.0 | <0.5 | 4.5 | 2875 |
| 1800STD-GM | 1800°C /3270°F | Gunning | 92.0 | 0.2 | 4.5 | 2775 |