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.
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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.
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.
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Composite porous plug
Property
Composite 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
Dimensions
Made to customer requirements
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Gas-refining system
Property
Gas supply and control system
Power supply
220V, 50Hz
Gas source
Argon 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.
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.
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High-strength aluminium non-wetting castables
Property
HD-BZ01High-strength non-wetting castable
HD-BZ02High-strength non-wetting castable
HD-BZ03High-strength non-wetting castable
Al₂O₃ + SiO₂ (%)
75
80
85
Bulk density (g/cm³)110°C × 24h
2.1
2.3
2.6
Modulus of rupture (MPa)110°C × 24h
6
8
8
Modulus of rupture (MPa)1200°C × 3h
8
11
12
Cold crushing strength (MPa)110°C × 24h
40
40
40
Cold crushing strength (MPa)1200°C × 3h
60
60
80
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.
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.
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Boron nitride non-wetting coating
Property
Boron nitride non-wetting coating
Boron nitride (BN) (%)
25
Al₂O₃ (%)
5
Colour
White or pale blue
Odour
None
Appearance
Paste
Packaging
Made to customer requirements
Typical values from the product data sheets. Properties for a specific order are confirmed in the quotation.
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.