Standard dense refractory castable
VITCAST 1200AR & Gun Mix
An abrasion-resistant refractory castable rated for service temperatures up to 1200°C. It forms a glassy, hard-wearing surface that is also resistant to moisture, making it suitable for applications where durability and environmental exposure are factors.
Examples of Applications: Used in kiln cars, ash hoppers, boilers, furnace linings, incinerator floors, cyclone separators, dust collection units, and other areas exposed to mechanical wear, thermal cycling, or gas stream abrasion.
| 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
A firebrick-based, dense, hydraulically bonded refractory castable designed for general-purpose applications at temperatures up to 1400°C. Offers reliable performance and durability in high-temperature environments where mechanical strength and thermal resistance are required.
Examples of Applications: Used in kiln car bases, brick arches in boilers, and as protective linings for floors and walls in areas exposed to high-temperature industrial processes.
| 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
A bauxite-based, dense, hydraulically bonded refractory castable with high mechanical strength and excellent abrasion resistance, suitable for service temperatures up to 1550°C. Ideal for demanding environments where durability under thermal and mechanical stress is critical.
Examples of Applications: Used in a variety of applications in the iron and steel industry, foundries, and boilers, particularly in vulnerable areas such as doors, sills, and lintels, where strength and abrasion resistance are essential.
| 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
A chamotte-based refractory castable with low iron content, designed for use at temperatures up to 1600°C. Suitable for direct flame contact in both oxidising and reducing atmospheres, offering reliable thermal stability and resistance to chemical attack.
Examples of Applications: Used in burner quarls, for lining repairs as a patch material, and for casting panels in incinerators and other high-temperature combustion environments.
| 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
A fused aggregate and chrome alumina-based refractory castable designed for direct contact with molten metal at temperatures up to 1700°C. Offers exceptional resistance to thermal shock, abrasion, and slag corrosion, making it ideal for the most demanding service conditions.
Examples of Applications: Used for containing molten iron, and in spouts, launders, and other areas exposed to extreme temperatures, mechanical wear, and highly abrasive 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
A tabular alumina-based refractory castable featuring high chemical purity, mechanical strength, impact resistance, and excellent abrasion resistance. Suitable for use at temperatures up to 1850°C in compatible atmospheres, including chemically aggressive environments.
Examples of Applications: Used in the petrochemical and fertiliser production industries, as well as in non-ferrous metal processing such as the melting of copper and brass, where chemical attack is severe-even at lower operating temperatures.
| 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 |