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Aluminium casting refractories

Materials that resist molten aluminium penetration and corundum build-up, for melting and holding furnaces, launders, filter and degassing boxes. Includes non-wetting castables and precast shapes, boron-nitride coating, casting components and porous-plug gas-refining systems.

Aluminium melting and holding furnace installation in a cast house
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Aluminium casting materials

Components include distribution and adapter plates, tubes, ceramic filters, sprue cups, control rods, porous plugs, sleeves, floats, funnels, launders, filter boxes and degassing boxes. Furnace-lining materials include non-wetting castables, coatings, gunning materials, insulation and precast shapes.

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Porous plugs & gas-refining systems

Composite porous plugs and PLC-controlled gas systems introduce inert gas into molten aluminium. The system comprises porous plugs, chambers, steel sleeves and gas pipelines, and is used in fixed or tilting furnaces, intermediate launders and online degassing boxes.

Composite porous plug
PropertyComposite porous plug
Cold crushing strength (MPa)1100°C × 3h≥90
Apparent porosity (%)≥26
Average pore diameter (µm)22
Thermal shock resistance (cycles)1100°C water quench≥30
DimensionsMade to customer requirements
Gas-refining system
PropertyGas supply and control system
Power supply220V, 50Hz
Gas sourceArgon or nitrogen (Ar or N₂)
Gas pressure (MPa)0.4~0.6
Gas flow rate (per plug) (m³/h)0.75

Typical values from the product data sheets. Properties for a specific order are confirmed in the quotation.

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High-strength non-wetting castables

Ultra-low-cement castables for aluminium and alloy service. High density and strength help resist molten-metal penetration and corundum buildup in furnace bottoms, walls, slag zones, launders, ladles, filters and degassing boxes.

High-strength aluminium non-wetting castables
PropertyHD-BZ01High-strength non-wetting castableHD-BZ02High-strength non-wetting castableHD-BZ03High-strength non-wetting castable
Al₂O₃ + SiO₂ (%)758085
Bulk density (g/cm³)110°C × 24h2.12.32.6
Modulus of rupture (MPa)110°C × 24h688
Modulus of rupture (MPa)1200°C × 3h81112
Cold crushing strength (MPa)110°C × 24h404040
Cold crushing strength (MPa)1200°C × 3h606080
Permanent linear change (%)1200°C × 3h±0.5±0.5±0.5

Typical values from the product data sheets. Properties for a specific order are confirmed in the quotation.

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Non-wetting coating material

Boron-nitride-based paste for launders, distribution plates, casting tables, filter and degassing boxes, adapter plates and casting nozzles. Available in white or pale blue.

Boron nitride non-wetting coating
PropertyBoron nitride non-wetting coating
Boron nitride (BN) (%)25
Al₂O₃ (%)5
ColourWhite or pale blue
OdourNone
AppearancePaste
PackagingMade to customer requirements

Typical values from the product data sheets. Properties for a specific order are confirmed in the quotation.

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Non-wetting precast shapes

Heat-treated precast components for aluminium launders, distribution channels, filter and degassing boxes, burners, mixing heads, furnace door frames and vortex wells. Shapes are produced from non-wetting castables; custom dimensions are available.

Non-wetting precast shapes: range
PropertySpecification
HD-1 Filter box (inch)4~23
HD-2 LaunderCasting-table tees, launders, connector elbows, angled bends
HD-3 Distribution plate (mm)Φ60~Φ320
HD-4 Adapter plate (mm)Φ60~Φ320
HD-5 Tube (mm)Φ60~Φ320
Other shapesMade to customer requirements

Typical values from the product data sheets. Properties for a specific order are confirmed in the quotation.

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