Precast Refractory Shapes
Precision Engineered | Built to Perform
Precast Refractory Shapes
Precision Engineered | Built to Perform
Custom Engineered Solutions
No two operations are exactly alike.
Within the precast shape industry, experience in casting is a key to quality and product service life. We have over 40 years of experience casting shapes for cement, power, incinerators, aluminum, steel, coke works, copper, iron, graphite, and the brick industries. With our combined knowledge, we can design and produce precast shapes for years to come.
From concept through production, our team can assist with:
Custom refractory design
First-time product development
Architectural and fabrication drawings
Prototype production
Production-scale manufacturing
Our collaborative engineering approach allows us to develop innovative refractory solutions that improve performance while reducing installation time and maintenance costs.
Complete In-House Manufacturing
We perform virtually every step of the production process in-house
Experience in the casting business has propelled our company to a higher level within the refractory industry. Working closely with our customers and developing innovative precast shapes has set us apart from our competition.
From concept through production, our team can assist with:
Custom metal fabrication
Mold design and manufacturing
Refractory formulation and blending
High-volume casting
Controlled curing and dry-out
Quality inspection
Inventory management
Keeping production under one roof allows us to maintain strict quality standards while providing faster turnaround times and greater manufacturing flexibility.
Metal Fabrication Capabilities
We manufacture molds and steel components for projects of virtually every size
In our metal fabrication unit, we have the capability of producing any size precast shape. We also produce in-house molds for daily production of refractory shapes.
We fabricate:
Furnace Components
Furnace Cars
Rail Cars
Hoods
Troughs
Conveyors
Custom Fabricated Assemblies
Our fabrication capabilities include welding, cutting, sawing, blasting, forming, and custom metal fabrication to support even the most complex refractory applications.
Advanced Mold Manufacturing
Precision begins with the mold
We also have a state-of-the-art mold process that is capable of producing quantities, as well as one-of-a-kind shapes for a variety of industries with low or no mold charges, and with quick turnaround times.
Our efficient mold design process provides:
Low or no mold charges on many projects
Rapid turnaround times
Excellent dimensional accuracy
Consistent repeatability
Cost-effective production
Whether you need a single prototype or thousands of identical components, our manufacturing process delivers consistent results.
Engineered Refractory Formulations
Exceptional precast products begin with exceptional refractory materials.
Our technology in the precast shape business revolves around our castable formulations. We believe quality starts at the beginning, with raw materials in volume from worldwide suppliers, and an experienced labor staff.
Our castables are formulated to our strict specifications, and then blended by our experienced personnel into our finished castable products. All product mix formulations have been tested in the research testing facility and are compatible with our precast shape-making process.
Every formulation is:
Laboratory tested
Quality controlled
Optimized for precast manufacturing
Designed for maximum durability
Proven for demanding industrial applications
This commitment to quality ensures reliable performance throughout the life of every precast shape we manufacture.
Manufacturing Capacity
No project is too small, or too large.
Our capabilities include manufacturing volume (1 lb to 20000/lb items).
Our mixing process and large mixers allow our staff to mix large batches with a high-speed mixer, thus turning out volumes of material much quicker, for larger shapes.
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Controlled Curing & Dry-Out
Proper curing is critical to refractory performance.
With our in-house furnace, our dry-out process allows our staff to cure all shapes before shipment. Precast shapes that can be installed upon arrival with no cracking will eliminate downtime and ensure longevity with prolonged shape life.
The result is:
Faster installation
Improved performance
Longer service life
Reduced downtime
Greater reliability
Inventory & Just-In-Time Delivery
Need inventory without sacrificing valuable plant space?
Steel City Refractories offers inventory management programs that allow customers to stock critical precast components at our facility until they are needed.
Benefits include:
Reduced customer storage requirements
Faster delivery
Shorter lead times
Emergency replacement availability
Improved production planning
When critical components are needed, they're ready to ship.
Let's build stronger, longer-lasting refractory solutions together.
Engineered Refractories for Steel, Power, Cement, Aluminum & Beyond.
Steel City Refractories is committed to helping our customers keep their operations running efficiently with dependable products, technical expertise, and service they can count on.