Case Study
A High Tech Application of a Low Tech Refractory
A High Tech Application of a Low Tech Refractory “Fire brick is a thing of the past. ” Have you ever heard that from your refractory contractor? Or maybe said it yourself? We hear it often. Many new high-quality refractory materials have come into the marketplace over the past 10 years, and it’s natural to want the cutting-edge technology in your plant. Who doesn’t want the latest and greatest? But sometimes, the cutting edge technology can be leveraged in the configuration and application of the material instead of in the material itself to provide the best possible solution. Even with a traditional refractory mainstay like fire brick. The Challenges with Fire Brick Fire brick is great for straight-line and open applications. But can it be laid properly in a complicated application? Many