Low cement refractory castable
VITCAST 1400LCC-AL
A bauxite-based low cement castable specifically developed for use in contact with molten aluminium. Formulated with a non-wetting additive that significantly reduces aluminium penetration and effectively inhibits corundum formation, ensuring extended service life in non-ferrous metal applications.
Examples of Applications: Ideal for aluminium holding furnaces, transfer launders, troughs, and other areas exposed to molten aluminium where non-wetting performance and resistance to chemical attack are critical.
| Product | Service Temperature | Installation | Chemical Analysis (%) | Density (kg/m3) | ||
| Al2O3 | Fe2O3 | CaO | ||||
| 1400LCC-AL | 1400°C /2550°F | Vibration casting | 80.0 | <1.0 | 2.0 | 2800 |
VITCAST 1400LCC
A versatile low cement castable designed for general-purpose high-temperature applications, particularly suited for pre-cast shapes as an alternative to special-shaped firebricks. Offers excellent strength, low porosity, and good thermal shock resistance.
Examples of Applications:Commonly used for pre-cast interlocking tiles in boilers and periphery blocks on kiln car bases, where precision and durability are required.
| Product | Service Temperature | Installation | Chemical Analysis (%) | Density (kg/m3) | ||
| Al2O3 | Fe2O3 | CaO | ||||
| 1400LCC | 1400°C /2550°F | Vibration casting | 48.0 | <1.5 | 3.0 | 2250 |
VITCAST 1600LCC
A low cement castable suitable for both pre-cast shapes and in-situ applications requiring enhanced mechanical strength and higher temperature resistance. Like VITCAST 1400LCC, it is ideal for replacing special-shaped firebricks, with added performance for more demanding conditions.
Examples of Applications: Used for burner quarls, ladle linings, top ring blocks on open-top brick-lined vessels, upper side walls in aluminium melting furnaces, and for pre-cast components such as tiles and periphery blocks.
| Product | Service Temperature | Installation | Chemical Analysis (%) | Density (kg/m3) | ||
| Al2O3 | Fe2O3 | CaO | ||||
| 1600LCC | 1600°C /2900°F | Vibration casting | 55.0 | <1.2 | 2.1 | 2360 |
VITCAST 1700LCC-P
A high alumina, bauxite-based low cement castable engineered for extreme service conditions involving high temperatures, mechanical stress, and contact with molten metal. Delivers exceptional thermal stability, abrasion resistance, and slag corrosion resistance.
Examples of Applications: Used in hearth blocks of reheat furnaces, steel ladle linings, and in the throats of iron torpedo ladles, where direct exposure to molten iron and steel demands superior refractory performance.
| Product | Service Temperature | Installation | Chemical Analysis (%) | Density (kg/m3) | ||
| Al2O3 | Fe2O3 | CaO | ||||
| 1700LCC | 1700°C /3100°F | Vibration casting | 63.2 | 0.9 | 2.5 | 2410 |
| 1700LCC-P | 1700°C /3100°F | Vibration casting | 85.0 | <1.0 | 1.5 | 2840 |
VITCAST 1800LCC
A very high alumina, low cement castable developed for the most demanding high-temperature environments, where chemical purity, slag resistance, and mechanical strength are critical. Offers outstanding durability under severe thermal and chemical attack.
Examples of Applications: Primarily used for the manufacture of pre-cast blocks and in installations where maximum resistance to slag penetration is required, such as in steelmaking and non-ferrous metal processing.
| Product | Service Temperature | Installation | Chemical Analysis (%) | Density (kg/m3) | ||
| Al2O3 | Fe2O3 | CaO | ||||
| 1800LCC | 1800°C /3270°F | Vibration casting | 93.5 | <0.2 | 1.5 | 2975 |