January 2007 - Institute of Refractories Engineers

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THE REFRACTORIES ENGINEER 

THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE INSTITUTE OF REFRACTORIES ENGINEERS 

Incorporating news from the Electric Steel Makers Guild January 2007 

FEATURES IN THIS ISSUE 

● From Industrial Heritage To Industrial 

Revelation 

● Big Money Still Heading For China 

● First Triad ® No Cement Technology 

Aluminium Furnace Lining 

● Re-Profiling Of Blast Furnace 

Refractory Linings With Jet Casting 

● Advanced Solutions For Lining 

Coreless Induction Furnaces Melting 

Non-Ferrous Alloys 

● Innovative Lining Concepts For Iron 

Melting And Holding Furnaces


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The Institute of 

Refractories Engineers 

is dedicated to 

fostering the science, 

technology and skills of 

refractories engineering 

and to serving the 

needs of refractories 

engineers worldwide. 

Aims 

To raise the standard of 

ability and training in 

this field of science and 

technology. 

To promote and 

maintain the character, 

status and interest of 

members of the 

Institute. 

To disseminate 

information, facts, 

ideas, news or 

suggestions that may 

be of interest to 

members. 

To encourage the 

exchange of ideas and 

information among 

members to their 

benefit and to the 

benefit of the industries 

they serve. 

The Institute is a nonprofit 

making body and 

its entire income is 

applied solely to the 

promotion of these 

aims. 

January 2007 Issue 

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4 Institute News 

4 President’s Column 

4 Editor’s Column 

5 Minutes of the 45th 

AGM 

5 ESMG column 

6 Obituaries 

8 Branch News UK 

and Australian 

11 Company News 

14 New Management 

Rescues Once 

Failing Engineering 

Giant 

16 Re-Profiling Of Blast 

Furnace Refractory 

Linings With 

Jetcasting 

20 CPS – An Advanced 

Solution For Lining 

Coreless Induction 

Furnaces Melting 

Non-Ferrous Alloys 

25 Innovative Lining 

Concepts For Iron 

Melting And Holding 

Furnaces 

30 Appointments 

31 Classified Buyers 

Guide 

38 Officers and 

Council 

38 Date for Your Diary 

39 Quick Shot 

Contents 

Contents 

Late news flash. 

The 5th Institute of Refractories Engineers Conference 

(Australian Branch) - Monday 2 July 2007 Training 

Workshop - Tuesday 3 July http://www.ireaus.org.au 

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President’s Column 

The Lancashire and North West Dinner Dance in November was an excellent, sold out event. It 

was very pleasing to see so many people there and the support from major players in our 

industry was evident and very much appreciated. Anne and I greatly enjoyed ourselves and I 

would like to thank Eric Alsop as host and Elaine Gower as social secretary for putting together 

such an enjoyable event. I was also delighted to be able to present a Certificate of Fellowship 

to Eric in recognition of many years service to the Institute as branch chairman and author of 

several Institute Conference papers. During Eric’s presentation at the IRE National Conference 

in 2005 proceedings were disrupted by a fire alarm and so he became the first speaker to give 

a paper to a joint meeting of the IRE and fire brigade! He nearly repeated this in the hotel the 

following morning but it was a false alarm. A certificate was also presented to Mr R Williams in 

recognition of his long and significant contribution to Refractories Engineering and the Institute over 40 years of service 

Unfortunately Ron was unable to be present in person to receive his certificate owing to ill health. I would like to 

congratulate both of them, and to wish Ron good health for the future. 

I have been travelling in Taiwan and China on business, and have been trying to recruit some of my contacts into IRE 

membership. On receiving a copy of the journal, in reply I got “Would you please send details on how to join". I hope to 

follow this up. 

We cannot but be aware of the Chinese refractories industry, but most of our members will not have visited. The 

modernisation and change in the country is astonishing in its speed, scale and extent. Shanghai now looks and feels like an 

Oriental New York. China's refractories industry is also changing but it will continue to be the dominant factor in our industry 

for some time. The effect of changes in China and the strength of the Chinese economy is, of course, much wider than our 

industry. All the big cities I visited have prominent advertisements for ‘Roewe’ cars, which used to be made in the UK. 

There are tremendous opportunities in China but also significant difficulties in doing business there. One useful phrase I 

learned is – ‘Ting Bu Dong’ which means ‘I don't understand’. I find knowing even a very little Chinese is a big help on both 

sides of the Taiwan Straights. 

In the UK, I gave a talk to the Sheffield Branch, met with their committee and was impressed with their strong and varied 

programme, but like many branches they find that getting attendance at meetings is more and more difficult. Our institute 

has been built up from the branches and they can only survive with YOUR support. I urge all members to support their 

branch committee and to attend the events they work so hard to organize. 

Sadly, we have learned of the death of our founding President, Reg Mayorcas. A tribute to him appears elsewhere in the 

Journal. The institute that exists today is built on the ideas and vision of our founders, and the continued existence of the 

IRE for all people associated with refractories is a fitting memorial. I am proud to be able to follow in his footsteps as 

President. 

All members will have recently received their renewal notice for 2007 subscriptions. I would ask all members to make an 

effort to pay promptly, considerable effort is spent each year on chasing up slow payers which diverts us from work running 

and developing the IRE. Payment is now made by cheque, card or bank transfer, please do not leave this until later but pay 

this month if at all possible. 

I will finish by wishing members, especially in the Far East, best wishes for Lunar New Year - it will soon be the Year of the 

Pig. 

Sam Franklin, President Jan 2007 

The Editor Speaks Out 

Hello All Readers. 

The start of another year, one that we here at the Journal are looking forward to again with 

some optimism. 

Apologies for the late delivery of your November Journal, we after a monumental effort to be 

on time missed our printing slot and had to take a week delay on the chin. We are hoping for 

better things from our January edition. November was the longest Journal for some time and 

contained our first attempt at producing a calendar effect with the first pages. Thanks to 

Intocast UK – Handsworth Refractories for supporting us with this new idea. We are already in 

the process of negotiations with an advertiser to support the calendar in 2007. It was our first 

attempt and we think we could improve for this year. Your comments would be welcome. 

This first issue completes our publication of the papers given at the Foundries Convention last year, together with a paper 

from Refry Refractoriness in Germany on stack gunning in Blast Furnaces. 

We have been looking at our programme for 2007, and the possible themes, which we could run during the year. I am not 

convinced of the benefits in using “ themes “ in the Journal simply because we run into availability of quality papers. Again we 

would like your comments on this topic to give us some idea on what you would like to see in your Journal. We will always try 

to group like papers so getting the best from our topics. Anyone wishing to have a technical paper published in the Journal 

should submit it for consideration to any Officer of the Institute or myself. 

Past President David Woodhead has been appointed by Council to head up a Journal Editorial team to look at the future of 

your Journal and help formulate the basic parameters for the long-term future. It is becoming obvious the Journal will 

become in the future the only point of contact for the vast majority of members, and therefore will require changes to fulfil 

this role. Once again any thoughts you have on this topic please let us have them sooner rather than later. 

We cannot finish this Journal editorial without mention of the passing of one of our former Editors, George Seeley. A full 

obituary can be found together with the ones for our former Presidents, Reg Mayorcas, and Dermot Quirk. We hope George, 

you approve of what we are doing, we are proud to be carrying on with the traditions you set for the Journal. 

John May, Editor 

January 2007 Issue



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Minutes of the 45th AGM 

Minutes of the 45th Annual General Meeting held at 

the Carlton Park Hotel, Rotherham on Friday 15th 

September 2006. 

31 members were present with Mr. P.Bottomley, President, 

in the chair. 

1. Apologies were received from P Atkinson, A J Baylay, P F 

Bell, M R Clark, B M Davies, R M Hanley, G A Hughes, D A 

Jarvis, S J Lee, S Smith, P C Stevens, D S Taylor, J A Yardy. 

2. The minutes of the 44th Annual General Meeting held on 

Friday 9th September 2005, having been circulated to all 

members in the November 2005 issue of ‘The Refractories 

Engineer’ were taken as read and confirmed as a correct 

record of the proceedings. 

3. The following were appointed as Officers of the Institute 

for the year 2006/2007 

President: Dr. S A Franklin 

Senior Vice President: Mr. T Staton 

4(a). One member of the General Council was re-elected as 

follows:- Mr. S Smith 

4(b). Two new members of the General Council were 

elected as follows:- Mr. A S Bowden 

Mr. M Frith 

5. Review of Management and Operations of the Institute 

A joint report by the Chairman of the Executive Committee 

and the General Secretary was read in full by Mr A Hey. 

(attached to minute book only as Appendix 1 and published 

in full in the November 2006 issue of “The Refractories 

Engineer”) 

Subscriptions 

Once again many thanks to all members who have promptly 

renewed their subscriptions, and as always, for those who 

have not yet renewed, please do so as soon as possible. 

Unfortunately, a significant number of invoices involving card 

payments are being returned without all the necessary 

information being completed. 

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The Electric Steelmakers Guild 

Well, 2006 for the electric steelmakers has seen the 

greatest changes to UK electric steelmaking for many 

years, along with the ongoing battle for Corus ownership. 

Celsa UK, at its Cardiff site, started up a completely new 

melt shop on the 16th November 2006. This is a single 140 

tonne AC electric arc furnace with a six-strand caster. As I 

understand it, they will operate the new melt shop on a 

Monday to Friday mornings and afternoon shifts basis whilst 

running the old melt shop on night shifts and weekends. 

This is to allow for new equipment commissioning and 

training to be completed. This mode of operation will, as I 

understand it, continue into the New Year when they will 

finally close the old Tremorfa melt shop. 

Thamesteel, at its Sheerness site, has replaced the shaft 

furnace with a conventional furnace. The project included 

the removal of over 300 tonnes of reinforced concrete 

foundations and replacement of over 250 tonnes of new 

foundations. The 95 tonne shaft furnace was removed and 

replaced with a state of the art conventional EOBT furnace 

as well as a new, in house designed, doghouse and roof 

6. The published audited accounts were presented. The 

General Council’s recommendation that the published 

accounts be accepted was approved. 

7. The General Council’s recommendation that the Rules of 

the Institute as published in the July 2006 issue of The 

Refractories Engineer be adopted with effect from 15th 

September 2006 was approved. 

8. Subscriptions 2007-The General Council’s 

recommendations that subscriptions be increased to 

£35-00 for cheque and debit card payments, and to £37-00 

for credit card payments was approved. 

9. Shorts Accountants of Ecclesall Road, Sheffield were 

appointed as the Institute’s auditors for the financial year 

2006/2007. Thanks were placed on record for the work 

carried out over a long period by the previous auditors, 

Baldwin & Co of Bilston. 

10. Presentation of a Certificate of Fellowship for Mr. P F 

Bell was deferred to a suitable future occasion. 

11. Mr. P Bottomley, President, introduced Dr. S A Franklin 

and invested him with the badge of office for 2006/2007. 

12. Dr. S A Franklin delivered his Presidential address 

(Appendix 2, Minute Book only and published in full in the 

November 2006 issue of “The Refractories Engineer”). 

13. Dr. S A Franklin, President, presented the Past 

President’s Medal and Certificate of Fellowship to Mr. P 

Bottomley. 

The meeting closed at 1-10pm 

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canopy hood, new fume extraction systems and complete 

reworking of all the support services. The project time scale 

was very ambitious at 3 months and Thamesteel achieved 3 

months and one day, shutting down on the 1st September 

2006 and starting up on the 2nd December 2006. The 

furnace achieved 25 heats in one day on the 23rd 

December 2006 with still many areas of the operation to be 

optimised. 

The guild congratulates both companies in having the guts 

to make major investments in the future of UK electric 

steelmaking. This appears only to be the start of further 

capital investment programmes. 

We hope that 2007 proves to be a good year for all 

steelmakers and, in turn the associated 

refractory suppliers. We are all looking 

forward to our last Guild dinner of the 50th 

year at the Cutlers’ Hall, in Sheffield. 

John C Twiselton 

ESMG President 



Obituaries 

Reginald 

Yomtov 

Mayorcas 

BSc, FInstE, FIRefEng 

It was with much 

sadness that we 

learned that Reginald 

Mayorcas, inaugural 

President of the 

Institute in 1961, died 

on 3rd December 

2006 at the age of 86 

years. The Funeral 

Service, held at 

Chester Crematorium on Friday, 8th December 

2006, was attended by his family and some 150 

friends and former colleagues, testifying to the high 

regard in which he was held by all who came into 

contact with him. 

Reg or Reggie as he was known to many friends, 

was born and brought up in Chiswick, West 

London. In 1949, he was invited to become the first 

resident investigator at the International Flame 

Research Foundation at Ijmuiden, Holland , a 

research facility that was serviced by an 

international team of research scientists and 

engineers. In 1956, he was appointed Deputy Head 

of the Steelmaking Division, at British Iron and Steel 

Research Association (BISRA) in Sheffield. 

On his appointment as Head of Steelmaking 

Research at John Summers & Sons Ltd in 1957, the 

family moved to Chester and Reg worked at 

Shotton until 1980. In the wake of BSC’s 

rationalisation, he took early retirement but neither 

his travels nor his commitment to the steel industry 

stopped there. He worked on a number of 

consultancy assignments for British Steel’s 

overseas arm, for Rio Tinto Zinc and for AEA 

Harwell and also made three trips to the Durgapur 

steelworks in India to help with modernisation, and 

wrote a number of reports on energy use and 

efficiency. 

The founders of the Institute in 1961 wanted a 

suitable person to become their first President. Reg 

was a graduate Physicist and Fuel Technologist, 

and whilst occupying a Senior Management 

position within British Steel based at Shotton, his 

remit extended to a number of other of the 

Corporation’s plants. He was responsible for the 

complete fuel balance of the Shotton plant, at that 

time operating open hearth furnaces, and when 

part of the coke oven gas production at Shotton 

was being supplied to the National Grid as 'towns 

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Reg was very interested in education and was a 

mentor for many young people in the Steel Industry, 

which together with his other experience and 

attributes, made him the ideal candidate to become 

the first President of the Institute. In addition to 

encouraging his many contacts to take up 

membership, he presented Technical Papers to 

several branches and a major keynote lecture at 

one of the early conferences, at a time when there 

was concern caused by rapidly diminishing stocks 

of fossil fuels. A few years before the closure of the 

Shotton Works, Reg took on the job of Coke Oven 

Manager, and although this was a completely new 

field for him, he quickly earned the respect of his 

peers in the industry. He ran the plant there until his 

retirement on the closure of the works. 

During in his career with British Steel, he held many 

responsible positions in technical committees of the 

Corporation and of the Institute of Metals, and was 

past Chairman of IOM’s Conference Committee for 

the Steelmaking Division. He was also a former 

Chairman of the North Wales Metallurgical Society. 

Although he suffered a major heart attack in 1984 

he quickly regained his fitness to the extent that he 

was able to celebrate his 75th birthday by playing 

tennis at his old club in his native Chiswick. 

In the latter twenty years of his life, he took on 

various responsibilities within the community and 

devoted his mind and energies to many local 

organisations and projects, rewarding him with the 

success he achieved in his professional life. 

On the Institute’s 40th Anniversary, in 2002, Reg 

was the guest speaker at the commemorative 

Dinner, which was held at The De Vere Belfry, 

Sutton Coldfield. True to his ingenuity and creativity, 

Reg secured permission from the organisers to 

make the speech before the meal, so ensuring that 

he did not have sacrifice his enjoyment of the meal 

and the occasion prior to actually speaking. His 

motives were not entirely selfish, as he was 

conscious of a similar benefit accruing to the 

assembled audience. He also commented that his 

wife, Adèle, read The Refractories Engineer from 

cover to cover, and Reg quipped that because 

there was no asterisk before his name, he must still 

be alive. Sadly, an asterisk will now prefix Reg’s 

name in the Roll of Honour of Past Presidents, and 

although gone from us, he will certainly not be 

forgotten. 

To his widow, Adèle, his three daughters and all the 

family we offer our sincere condolences. 



Dermot John 

Quirk, 

BEng, FIRefEng, 

1925-2006 

As reported in the 

President’s column in 

the November issue, 

Dermot John Quirk, 

Past President of the 

Institute died on 20th 

October 2006 at the 

age of 81years. The 

funeral service was 

held at St. Claire’s, 

Lache, Chester on 

October 31st, when 

Dermot’s family and numerous friends and 

colleagues were present to celebrate his life. 

Although Dermot was brought up and educated in 

Liverpool, he was nevertheless proud of his Irish 

forebears. After graduating as a Civil Engineer, he 

joined the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board. After 

working for Land and Marine Engineering dredging 

the wharf at John Summers and Sons, Shotton 

Steel Works he later joined the steel works as Civil 

Engineer. He soon found that his remit extended to 

a far greater field then civil engineering. His title 

was 'Building Manager' and he had responsibility 

for all the trade artisans employed on the plant, 

which included plumbers, painters, joiners and well 

over 100 refractory bricklayers who were employed 

on the many different furnaces. 

On the closure of Shotton Works, Dermot joined the 

George Edward 

Seeley, 

F I Ref Eng, 1923-2006 

George Seeley, who was a 

staunch supporter of the Institute 

died on 28th August 2006 aged 

83 years. 

On leaving school, he joined 

Appleby Frodingham Steelworks in Scunthorpe, and 

continued his education in engineering subjects 

whilst there.George served his country in the Royal 

Air Force from 1941 to 1946, and on demobilisatlon 

rejoined Appleby Frodingham as General 

Engineering Buyer. Following a period in steel sales 

for Richard Thomas and Baldwin, he became 

Senior Raw Materials Buyer. With the formation of 

British Steel Corporation, George was appointed 

Purchaser of Refractories. He joined the 

Scunthorpe branch of the Institute in 1968. 

subsequently serving as Secretary, Treasurer and 

Vice-Chairman. George became involved with the 

editing and publishing of the Institute's Journal, 

renamed The Refractories Engineer in 1995, and 

was responsible for sustaining the success of the 

publication from 1976 to 1983. 

George's contribution to the Institute was 


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Clwyd County Council who had taken on 

responsibility for the redevelopment of the Shotton 

site, thus he found himself back in the area which 

he knew so well, and where he had spent the 

majority of his working years. 

Dermot developed a keen interest in refractories, 

and he was one of the founder members of the 

Lancashire and North Wales Branch, becoming the 

first Branch Chairman. In this position he was an 

enthusiastic and regular attendee at General 

Council Meetings. 

There was a proposal that the Institute should hold 

a technical conference, and Dermot together with 

C K (Ken) Walker, President in 1974/75, arranged 

The Institutes first Annual Conference, which was 

held over 2 days at Southport. In the 2 succeeding 

years the same team arranged 2-day conferences 

at Buxton. 

Dermot was very honoured to be elected President 

in 1970, and took his responsibilities very seriously, 

believing that a strong Institute existed because of 

the branch structure. 

Dermot was a solid family man with strong religious 

beliefs, and after the sad early death of his wife, he 

lived alone in Chester, but still kept in very close 

contact with his children and their families. He 

played a very active part in the catholic community, 

and was chair of governors for the local school for 

many years. 

To Dermot’ s family, we extend our sincere 

condolences. 

recognised by the award of Honorary Membership 

in September 1988, and subsequently Fellowship in 

September 1990. 

He was also an active member of the Scunthorpe 

Probus Club, wrote poetry, and was proud of his 

achievement in helping to form the Humber branch 

of Air-Sea Rescue in1977. He had also traced his 

family tree back to 1762. 

Unfortunately, George's health deteriorated over 

the past few years, but supported by his daughter, 

Heather Spindley and family, he had managed to 

overcome most of his health problems until around 

three months before his death. Following a fall on 

25th August 2006, George was admitted to hospital 

and passed away surrounded by his family on 

August 29th. 

The funeral service was held at Scunthorpe 

Crematorium on 6th September and was attended 

by his family and numerous friends and former 

colleagues. 

To all his family, we extend our sincere 

condolences. 



Branch News 

Introduction 

Since the success of the first Institute of Refractories 

Engineers (Australian Branch) held in 2001, interest and 

support for this informative and dedicated refractories 

event has continued to grow. The focus on practical 

rather than theoretical aspects of refractory engineering 

appealing to industrial practitioners both domestically and 

internationally. Not only does this event enable delegates 

to learn more about refractories technology, it also 

provides a networking opportunity through participation 

with manufacturers, installers, researchers and a variety 

of industrial end users. This is the fifth conference to be 

held since establishing an Australian Branch of the IRE 

and Conference 2007 and for the first time will include a 

second day dedicated to a training workshop. 

Potential Conference Technical Topics 

● Anchors 

● Insulating materials 

● Installation 

● Plant commissioning and steam explosions 

● Service performance issues 

● Steel & non-ferrous applications & experiences 

Training Workshop 

This is the first time that the Australian Branch of the 

Institute of Refractories Engineers has attempted to offer 

generic refractories training aimed at the young engineer 

and those who want to achieve a basic understanding of 

refractories engineering and technology. The workshop 

will involve a number of respected speakers presenting 

areas such as: 

● Refractory materials (acid bricks, basic bricks, 

monolithics, manufacturing methods). 

● General applications (i.e. choice of bricks versus 

monolithics) 

● Installation (casting, gunning & bricking) 

● Failure modes (Chemical corrosion, thermal, 

mechanical, erosion etc) 

Who should attend? 

● Plant Maintenance personnel 

● Plant Managers and supervisors 

● Purchasers 

● Refractories Engineers 

● Refractory Installers 

● Refractory Manufacturers 

● Researchers 

● Users 

Exhibition & Sponsorship 

Depending on response, it is hoped that an exhibition of 

equipment, suppliers, installers, manufacturers and 

foundry products and services will be held, providing an 

opportunity for delegates to view a wide range of 

products and services. In addition a call for sponsors will 

be made shortly. 

Cost of attendance 

Australian Branch News 

The 5th Institute of Refractories Engineers Conference 

(Australian Branch) - Monday 2 July 2007 

Training Workshop - Tuesday 3 July http://www.ireaus.org.au 

Costs include morning and afternoon tea and light lunch 

on both days PLUS the conference dinner on the evening 

of July 2nd. 


Conference Training 

(July 2) (July 3)* 

Member $320 $50 

Non-member $400 $70 

Bona Fida Student $250 $40 

*As part of the IRE’s commitment to training, this event 

will be heavily subsidised. 

Venue and Accommodation 

Novotel Brighton Beach 

Cnr. The Grand Parade and Princess Street 

Brighton-le-Sands, Sydney NSW 2216 

Australia 

Tel: (+61) 2 9556 5111, Fax: (+61) 2 9556 5119 

A limited number of rooms are available at the conference 

venue. Delegates should arrange accommodation directly 

with the hotel. Rooms are available on a first come - first 

served basis. Should additional days be required please 

advise at the time of booking. 

Room price - 

Standard room - $204.00 or Bayview Suite - $239.00. 

Breakfast is available at an additional cost of 

$20/person/day. 

To qualify for these rates please advise the hotel that your 

booking is for the IRE Conference. 

Car parking is available at $8.00 for day delegates and 

$15.00 overnight. 

Registration / Expression of Interest 

Name: 

Title: 

Affiliation: 

Address: 

Tel: 

Fax: 

I am interested in attending 

I am interested in exhibiting 

I am interested in sponsorship 

Please email to: Alan Blanch - Institute of Refractories 

Engineers - aeblanch@bigpond.com 

Organising Committee 

Nigel Stone (Conference Chairman) 

Alan Blanch (Conference Secretary) 

John Gilbert (Treasurer) 

Dave MacDonald (Training Workshop Coordinator) 

Wayne Wright (Technical Program Chairman) 

Contacts 

Conference Chairman: Nigel Stone 

Tel: (+61) 3 9545 2790 

Fax: (+61) 3 9544 1128 

Email: Nigel.stone@csiro.au 

Secretariat: Alan Blanch 

Phone: (+61) 2 4955 7555 or (+61) 02 9914 5500 

Mobile: 0418 607920 

Fax: (+61) 2 4955 6464 

Email: aeblanch@bigpond.com 



Sheffield Branch News 

It Shouldn’t Happen To The President of The 

Institute Of Refractories Engineers! 

Members of the Sheffield Branch spent the 

evening of the 9th November listening to tales of 

our intrepid President’s three month stint in China 

supervising the construction of some new coke 

ovens. 

Along with the technicalities of the actual 

construction work we learned about, Tottenham 

Hotspur memorabilia, bicycle riding, carpet slippers 

instead of work boots, self made Christmas dinner, 

and some “extremely interesting” cuisine. To top it 

all off one lucky member present was presented 

with an “absolutely genuine” Rolex watch just for 

answering one simple question. 

Many thanks to Sam for an entertaining evening. 

John Bates 

After spending the last 33 years (yes I did say 33) 

as a member of the Sheffield Branch John has 

decided to “call it a day”. 

John modestly says “I joined the Institute around 

1971, was elected to the Committee in 1973, and 

have been there ever since”. 

The Sheffield Branch wish to thank John for all his 

considerable efforts over the years and wish him 

“all the best” for the future. 

NEW 

Branch News 

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expert workforce through its outstanding apprenticeship 

scheme and this year’s graduates are once again the 

cream of the crop. 

Company News 

Three of this year’s graduates from the engineering giants 

also finished second, third and fourth in the the 2006 

Metals Industry Apprentice of the Year (MIAY) - 

coordinated by the metals industry’s skills body, MetSkill in 

partnership with the Worshipful Company of Tin Plate 

Workers alias Wire Workers. 

Their success comes on the back of last year’s first place 

win at the awards for James Ayabina, a metallurgist at 

Sheffield Forgemasters International Ltd (SFIL). 

In a double triumph, electrician Shaun Rochester was 

awarded the 2005/6 EEF Young Engineer of the Year 

Award as well as picking up a third for the 2006 MIAY 

while studying for his ONC and HNC in Engineering 

Maintenance. 

The SFIL apprentices study for a variety of qualifications 

across a range of engineering disciplines including 

electrical engineering, metallurgy, lab-work, machining, 

engineering maintenance, mechanical engineering, metals 

processing, and fabrication and welding. 

Graham Honeyman, Chief Executive at SFIL, said: “The 

UK steel industry has lost a lot of important skills over the 

years and we need to find ways of putting that knowledge 

back. 

“SFIL is in a strong position to do just that and we have 

been careful in the selection of our apprentices, a 

decision borne out by the hard work that they have 

returned and the excellent awards that they have won. 

We are extremely proud of our graduates and I offer them 

all my warmest congratulations.” 

This year’s SFIL graduates are Rob Woodhouse, Shaun 

Rochester, Michael Umpleby, James Ayabina, Jonathan 

Hoare, Stuart Lancaster, Ben Hargreaves, Wesley Mundy, 

Chris Wenham, John Parkin, Jonathon Bright, Stuart 

Fletcher, Ryan Laybourne and Richard Dixon. 

Veusvius commissions first Triad ® no cement technology aluminium 

furnace 

The newly sited tilting furnace was installed at Mil-Ver 

Metal Company Ltd (part of AMC Group) at their Coventry 

Works. This furnace brings extra production capacity to 

Mil-Ver’s Coventry Site as part of their long term 

consolidation project, headed up by Jim Wilkinson, Mil-Ver 

Foundry Manager and Colin Jackson, AMC Group Health, 

Safety & Environmental Manager. 

The furnace lining utilises Vesuvius’ Triad® range of 

cement free materials throughout, including:- 

● Triad 70AL Aluminium resistant cement free castable, 

used in all metal contact areas of the furnace (hearth, 

ramps, sill, bath walls etc); 

● Triad 70 High alumina cement free castable used 

throughout the upper walls; 

● Triad 45AL Mid alumina cement free castable with 

added aluminium resistance, used in the backing lining 

in the bath area; 

● Triad 45 Mid alumina cement free castable used in the 

furnace roof. 

All the above products can be installed by traditional 

casting with vibration, pump casting, or shotcreting. The 

materials were selected for their ease of installation and 

ability to be dried out rapidly. A complete furnace reline 

installed using traditional low cement and standard 

castable typically requires a dry-out of 150 hours; this 

furnace was safely and successfully dried out and 

commissioned in half that time. This enables producers to 

be back in production much more quickly than with 

traditional furnace lining materials, saving money by 

reducing furnace down time. 



Company News 

Kerneos China Ltd 

announces further 

investments in its Chinese 

facilities 

Kerneos China Ltd. has increased its manufacturing 

capacity for SECAR ® products at its TEDA (China) plant. 

Further capacity extension is scheduled to come on 

stream in the early months of 2007, as well as expanded 

laboratory facilities to meet the technical demands of 

Asian customers locally. 

Christian Sacchetti, CEO of Kerneos (formerly Lafarge 

Aluminates), commented: 

“The adoption of high quality SECAR ® products in the 

Almatis CEO turns 

over leadership 

Frankfurt, December 6th, 2006. Almatis announces that 

as of November 28, 2006, Oscar Groomes has stepped 

down from his position as CEO of Almatis. 

Mr. Groomes will assume a new role within the group as a 

non-executive board member, following his decision to 

relocate to the USA due to personal reasons. 

Hervé de Carmoy has reassumed the role of Executive 

Chairman to lead the Company’s top management team 

and effect a smooth transition. Furthermore, Almatis 

expects to appoint a Chief Operating Officer (“COO”) who 

will assume full day-to-day management responsibility for 

all business areas in early 2007. 

“The key to a successful transition lies in having built a 

solid foundation of growth and profitability. Over the past 

two years as CEO, Oscar Groomes has turned Almatis 

into a growing enterprise and truly global organization. We 


fiercely competitive Chinese market has been very 

positive, we see in China a real demand for high quality 

products. 

The extra capacity will allow Kerneos to meet the forecast 

future demands of the Asian refractory market for many 

years to come and is a strong statement of our 

confidence in our Chinese team. The improved laboratory 

facilities will allow our technical team to address customer 

demands and help Kerneos to boost further its customers 

training programmes and development initiatives.” 

look forward to a continued relationship as he joins the 

board. The top management team of Almatis will continue 

to expand customer service and industrial excellence, 

thus extending value to our customers, stakeholders and 

business partners around the world”, states Hervé de 

Carmoy. 

About Almatis 

Almatis is the global leader in the development, 

manufacture and supply of highquality specialty alumina 

products. With near 900 employees worldwide, the 

company’s products are used in a wide variety of 

industries, including steel production, cement production, 

non-ferrous metal production, plastics, paper, ceramics, 

carpet manufacturing and electronic industries. Almatis is 

headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. 


IRE January 07 15/2/08 16:52 Page 14


SFIL 

NEW MANAGEMENT 

RESCUES ONCE 

FAILING 

ENGINEERING GIANT 

Only 12 months ago one of the UK’s manufacturing giants, 

Sheffield Forgemasters International (SFIL), stood on the 

brink of disaster. 

In a remarkable turnaround the historic company has 

moved from being hours from complete closure to 

amazing success in just one year. 

The company was saved by a management buy out, 

engineered by Dr Graham Honeyman, Chief Executive of 

Forgemasters, which secured 600 jobs and paved the 

way for a phenomenal one-year turnaround - the first 

anniversary of which was on September 19, 2006. 

For more than four years Graham, together with a closeknit 

team, maintained a vision for the 200-year-old 

engineering company in the face of complete adversity, 

staving off liquidation to save jobs, pensions and 1,200 

suppliers from possible economic collapse. 

The team were aided by tactical support from the former 

Corus Chief Executive and now SFIL Chairman, Tony 

Pedder, and former Managing Director of the company, 

Peter Birtles - now an SFIL Director, as they worked with 

administrators PriceWaterhouseCoopers to save the 

company. 

Now with a turnover of £100 million, SFIL exports 80 

percent of its products, has offices worldwide and an 

order book worth £100 million. 

This was made possible through a complex landmark deal 

aided by the government’s Pension Protection Fund (PPF) 

– only the second ever resolution worked on by the PPF - 

which solved the bankrupt company’s pension fund deficit 

and enabled the buyout to succeed but also through the 

hard work and determination from Honeyman and his 

colleagues. 

Graham and his dedicated management team worked 

tirelessly to protect Forgemasters future and to secure 

the MBO deal, winning full backing from the government, 

the SFIL workforce and the involved trade unions. 

Graham said: “This has been a consuming passion of 

ours for a long time now. We have never let go of the fact 

that this company did not deserve to be put in 

administration. 

“Forgemasters is one of the last great British companies 

and every day we feel proud that our belief was right and 

that this buyout is working better than anyone would have 

believed.” 

SFIL now has the biggest order book in its history, its 

highest ever level of sales predicted for next year and an 

award-winning apprentice trained workforce, putting 

valuable specialist knowledge back into the British steel 

industry. It now also has 40 new apprentices on its books 

– an important benchmark for the future. 

page 18 14 THE REFRACTORIES ENGINEER 

Graham Honeyman started working for Forgemasters in 

1988 as a technical director and was made managing 

director under an American owned administration in 

December 1998 before leaving the company in early 1999. 

Two years later, the American owners asked him back to 

work as a consultant in a bid to regain some stability for 

the company. Graham worked hard to streamline 

operations, build a strong management team and to get 

rid of loss making contracts. 

These efforts culminated in his appointment as MD and 

subsequently leading the management buy out in 2005. 

Their over-arching notion for a MBO remained totally 

averse to putting the company in administration - which 

would only retain the company’s assets and some of its 

workforce. 

Graham said: “Things were looking very bad when I went 

back to Forgemasters. The American owners were having 

massive problems across their organisation and none of 

that was reflecting well on their UK operations. We started 

work almost immediately to build relationships with 

creditors. 

“Forgemasters had been beset by problems for many 

years, culminating in a period in 2005 when we literally 

had hours before we closed.” 

Peter Kenny, Finance Director at SFIL, said: “Our concern 

was that the situation we were in – facing administration - 

was going to strip the workforce of their hard-earned 

pensions, make us lose our customers and cripple many 

of our suppliers. It would have created a situation that 

Forgemasters could not have recovered from. We had to 

find another way.” 

Graham added: “We weren’t going to let the people here 

down. These people are specialists working in a specialist 

organisation and would have found it extremely hard to 

get another job. We worked closely with the government 

to keep the company going and never gave up.” 

Graham’s pioneering view of SFIL in his earliest days with 

the company was, and still is, based upon SFIL embracing 

increasingly technical bespoke contracts and working to 

diversify the business. 

The MBO deal hinged around a £65m deficit carried by 

Forgemasters £120m pension fund, which made a buyout 

implausible. This was compounded by a £10m intercompany 

debt and a possible £10m clean up cost for a 

French Foundry left by the US owners. 

The government’s PPF stepped in as a contingent 

creditor and pursued its objective of maximising a return 

to the pension scheme. The PPF agreed to a cash 

amount of more than was available through liquidation 

and a 26 percent share in the newly established company 

(SFIL). 



“The idea of administration never held any sway with us, 

but our creditors didn’t think it could be done any other 

way,” said Peter. 

“Without the support of MPs like Richard Caborn, Clive 

Betts and Helen Jackson, and local civic leaders like Sir 

Bob Kerslake, who had the confidence and integrity to 

support our strategy for Forgemasters MBO, the whole 

shooting match would have gone, including the pensions 

of a dedicated workforce. The Government recognised 

that as one of the biggest employers in Sheffield it was a 

hugely important institution to keep.” 

Clive Betts, MP for Attercliffe, said: “Sheffield 

Forgemasters International Ltd is a world class company 

employing a highly skilled workforce. 

“I am really pleased that with help from other local MP’s 


SFIL 

and myself, the PPF was persuaded to offer assistance to 

ensure that a successful MBO secured the future of the 

company.” 

This view was reflected by Sir Bob Kerslake, Chief 

Executive of Sheffield City Council, who said: “The service 

that Sheffield Forgemasters provides to our national and 

regional industry cannot be ignored. They are an 

important employer and have a superb approach to 

putting skills back into the UK steel industry. 

“The vision that Graham Honeyman and the MBO team 

displayed has produced a company with an outstanding 

export record and a forward thinking approach to further 

developing the organisation.” 

THE REFRACTORIES ENGINEER page 19 15


Jetcasting 

Re-profiling of Blast 

Furnace Refractory 

Lining with 

JETCASTING 

Tobias Dyck, S.M.Kumar, Mike F.Struzik, Betram Kesselheim, Dr. Rainer Gaebel REFRATECHNIK Steel GmbH 

Schiess Str. 58, D-40549 Duesseldorf, Germany, steel@refra.com 

INTRODUCTION 

Blast furnace shaft re-profiling has always been done by 

bricking-up the shaft wall. Burnt bricks guaranteed highest 

quality, however installation could take up to two months. 

Looking for a faster method of installation, conventional 

dry gunning material was considered, which did not meet 

required properties. Further development of medium 

cement gunnables could not satisfy the needs of blast 

furnace operators either. The alternative attempt to solve 

the time and quality issues by using self-flowing 

castables, did not succeed: Although the refractory quality 

could be increased, frame work took too long and was 

too expensive. 

Therefore the perfect solution would have been a 

gunnable casting material, which describes exactly what 

jetcasting® is. This paper will explain the experience of 

REFRATECHNIK Steel GmbH in Jetcasting®, which is 

often known as shotcreting or shotcasting. 

WHAT IS JETCASTING? 

The jetcast material is delivered as dry mixture, usually in 

1000 kg bags. On site it will be treated like a usual 

castable initially: Together with a precise amount of water 

the material will be well mixed for a specified time. A 

chemical additive present in the mix prolongs the setting 

process thus allowing a longer handling of the mass. After 

the mixing process is completed, the mix is released into 

a hopper located directly below the mixer. A dual pistons 

mechanism (Photo 1) pushes the material through a pipe 

system. 

When the material reaches the nozzle end, high pressure 

air is injected into the ready mixed castable stream and 

tear it apart. At the same time a liquid accelerator is 

added to ensure that the material sticks to the installation 

surface (Photo 2). 

In contrast to conventional gunning jetcast material is 

applied to the wall in rings of several fields. A “frame” of 

approximately 1.5 x 1.5 metre is built by the operator - 

usually a combination of cooling boxes on top/at bottom, 

the ready-installed neighbouring fields and wooden 

boards. The operator then completes the field by spraying 

up to the final thickness of the lining (See Photo 3). A 

lining thickness of up to one metre can be installed this 

way. When the ring is completed, the working platform is 

lifted up to the next ring. 

REFRATECHNIK has successfully completed six 

installations of Jetcast material in blast furnace shafts. 

Shotcrete machinery developed and built by the company 

Montanbüro of Bochum, Germany was utilized for these 

jobs. Practical experience shows, that up to 10 tons 

material per hour can be applied, though the ideal 

capacity is about 6 to 7 tons per hour. By the use of two 

machines simultaneously, the application capacity can be 

improved to a maximum of about 20 tons per hour. 

Following example shows the schedule of typical blast 

furnace re-lining with Jetcast material: 

● Height of the blast furnace shaft: 

Approximately 30.0 m (from tuyere level to throat 

armour). 

● Diameter of the blast furnace shaft: 

13.2 m (tuyere level), respectively 8.2 m (throat 

armour). 

● Jetcasting lining thickness: 350 mm 

● Jetcasting installation time: 

65 hours (time includes preparation & dismantling of 

machinery) 

● Material applied: 395 tons 

Photo 1: Jetcast machinery (Photo courtesy - 

Montanbüro) 

page 16 THE REFRACTORIES ENGINEER January 2007 Issue


LABORATORY TEST RESULTS 

Salzgitter-Mannesmann research GmbH, a high 

temperature process engineering laboratory, located in 

Salzgitter has tested 15 different refractory materials 

available in the market to compare and select the best for 

the planned ‘Blast Furnace A’ relining. The laboratory 

results showed excellent physical and chemical properties 

of the ‘REFRAJETCAST LC F-60 AR/R’ to be the best 

techno-commercially. 

A gist of conclusions from the laboratory report indicates 

the following salient features: 

- Excellent refractoriness combined with lowest 

creeping rates under load up to temperatures above 

1600 °C 

- No permanent elongation or shrinkage during setting 

and after firing 

- Optimum values for crushing strength in unfired and 

fired state 

- Feedstock material of high quality to achieve batch 

Jetcasting 

Photo 2: Jetcasting in action Photo 3: Installation of blast furnace shaft wall 

composition optimized for working conditions in the 

blast furnace shaft 

- Excellent resistance against alkali attack 

- Highest resistance against abrasion 

- Very low apparent porosity 

- Good processability due to minimum requirement of 

water 

The minimum amount of water required leads to a lower 

porosity and to better heating-up characteristics. 

Another great advantage of jetcast material compared to 

conventional gunning mass is the far less re-bound loss: 

approx. 15 % at conventional gunning and only 2 % at 

jetcasting. Due to minimal material loss during installation, 

that makes the estimation of refractory required (volume) 

easier. Less re-bound means less cleaning up the blast 

furnace shaft floor. 

Besides the extensive laboratory tests carried out at 

Salzgitter-Mannesmann research laboratory, 

REFRATECHNIK Steel’s Research & Development centre, 

Properties worst test field value best test field value REFRAJETCAST test value 

Abrasion resistance @ 1300 °C, 4 hrs 13.5 % 0.65 % 0.65 % 

Cold crushing strength: unfired 10 N/mm 104 N/mm 90 N/mm 

fired @ 1300 °C 59 N/mm 129 N/mm 129 N/mm 

fired @ 1500 °C 11 N/mm 176 N/mm (sintering) 150 N/mm 

Hot crushing strength @ 1000 °C 

Alkali attack resistance 

8 N/mm 68 N/mm 68 N/mm 

Cold crushing strength: unfired 4 N/mm 44 N/mm 44 N/mm 



Apparent porosity fired @ 1300 °C 24.6 % 14.3 % 14.3 % 

fired @ 1500 °C 31 % 9.5 % 9.5 % 

Dilatometer test: t0-temperature 886 °C > 1600 °C > 1600 °C 

t1%-temperature 1230 °C 1571 °C 1571 °C 

t5%-temperature 1472 °C > 1600 °C > 1600 °C 

Required mixing water 11.5 % 5.5 % 5.5 % 



Jetcasting 

Photo 4: REFRAJETCAST LC F-60 AR/R under oxidising 

atmosphere: excellent alkali resistance, no traces of 

bursting or infiltration. 

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCES WITH RE-PROFILING 

REFRATECHNIK has done seven blast furnace shaft re-lining projects with jetcast® material since the first 

application in Salzgitter/Germany (April 2004). 

Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH, Germany - Blast Furnace B (volume: 2530 m3) - April 2004 

Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH, Germany - Blast Furnace C (volume: 1164 m3) - June 2004 

EKO Stahl AG, Germany - Blast Furnace 5A (volume:1770 m3) - November 2004 

Stahlwerke Bremen GmbH, Germany - Blast Furnace 3 (volume: 1424 m3) - June 2005 

Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH, Germany - Blast Furnace A (volume: 2330 m3) - August 2005 

AG der Dillinger Hüttenwerke, Germany - Blast Furnace 5 (volume: 2581 m3) - January 2006 

Mittal Steel Poland S.A, Krakow, Poland - Blast Furnace 3 (volume: 1719 m3) - May 2005 

NTMK, Nishniy Tagil, Russia - Blast Furnace 5 (volume: 2200 m3) - July 2005 

Including the recent project in Dillingen, REFRATECHNIK has been chosen to carry out six of the seven 

shaft re-lining projects in Germany during the past two years. 

located in Bendorf near Koblenz, conducted alkali 

restistance tests in both oxidising and reducing 

atmosphere. After careful preparation of laboratory test 

samples, 64 grams of K2CO3 was filled inside these 

samples and fired at 1350°C for 5 hours. The material 

shows excellent resistance against alkali both in oxidising 

and reducing atmosphere. 

CONCLUSION 

For blast furnace shaft re-lining jetcasting® is a relevant 

alternative to brick lining, when time plays an important 

role to the construction schedule. Since physical 

properties of jetcast material are very close to those of 

low cement castables, jetcasting material ensures highest 

installation quality. Combined with effective machinery and 

Photo 5: REFRAJETCAST LC F-60 AR/R under reducing 

atmosphere: excellent alkali resistance, no traces of 

bursting or infiltration. 

an experienced installation team highest lining quality 

suitable to the demands of today’s blast furnace long 

campaign requirements. 

REFERENCES 

[1] Dr. Rudolf Gronebaum 

„ Presentation of the shot-cast mixes Refrajetcast LC F- 

50 and Refrajetcast LC F-60 in comparison to their 

competitives “ Page 9. 



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Coreless Induction Furnaces 

CPS ® 

: an advanced solution 

for lining coreless induction 

furnaces melting nonferrous 

alloys C. Scabini*. *Eredi Scabini, Italy. 

Abstract 

Coreless induction furnaces have been used for decades 

in many foundries for melting and / or holding non-ferrous 

alloys. The need to reduce the melting times and to 

optimize energy consumption, has forced the OEM 

(furnace builders) to develop medium frequency high 

power furnaces, in order to increase their productivity. In 

these conditions, the refractory lining is subject to a high 

thermal, chemical and mechanical abuse which reduces 

its life. 

The aim of this paper is to introduce an innovative solution 

to re-line coreless induction furnaces. This technology 

uses a combination of pre-formed shapes and dry 

ramming mixes. The goal is to simplify the installation and 

to increase the life of the refractory lining, making the 

cleaning easier and reducing the energy consumption of 

the furnace. 

Introduction 

The coreless induction furnace lining is typically 

constructed as illustrated in [figure 1]. 

Figure 1: standard lining 

The hot face lining, which is in 

contact with the metal, is 

made with a dry ramming mix 

that is installed using a 

metallic former. In order to 

obtain the desired density, the 

refractory is compacted by direct or 

indirect vibration. 

The direct vibration [figure 2] uses 

machinery that compacts the refractory by 

the combination of pressure made by the 

operator and vibrations produced by the 

vibrator. 

This procedure depends entirely on the 

operator. 

Figure 2: direct vibration 

With the indirect vibration, the refractory is compacted 

through vibrations transmitted via the former, onto which 

the vibrator is applied [figure 3]. 

With this technical procedure, the operator is not involved, 

but because of the resonance phenomena connected 

with the geometrical shape of the former and the 

discontinuity of the refractory thickness in the tapered 

area, it is difficult to obtain the same homogeneous 

vibrations from the top to the bottom of the lining. 

Moreover, the high acoustic pollution and the strong 

vibrations can create problems for the operators. 

Figure 3: bottom/wall indirect vibration 



Figure 4: temperature spreading of the 

traditional lining (wall section) 

Once the 

installation is 

finished, the 

refractory 

lining should 

be sintered 

before starting 

production. 

Depending on 

the refractory 

design, the 

form could be 

removed and 

therefore reutilised 

or 

melted during 

the first heat. 

During the 

sintering 

schedule, as 

the temperature increases, chemical and ceramic bonding 

takes place. Therefore, the hot face develops a higher 

strength compared to the interface with the coil grouting. 

In this area the refractory will stay un-sintered due to the 

low temperature [figure 4]. 

A loose back-up is 

considered an 

advantage as it is able 

to stop eventual metal 

infiltration. Therefore, 

it is fundamental that, 

during the sintering 

schedule, the 

refractory develops an 

homogeneous hot 

face, with a loose 

back up, throughout 

the entire furnace. 

This result is however 

difficult to obtain, as 

the cooling of the coils 

only affects part of the 

refractory. Therefore, 

the refractory will 

sinter with different 

thicknesses at the 

bottom and on the 

walls from the top cap 

to the tapered area 

[figure 5]. 

During the production, the refractory lining deteriorates 

due to the chemical attack caused by metal and slag, 

mechanical abuse by charging and cleaning procedures, 

overheating due to bridges and build-ups, and cracking 

from thermal shock. 

Our proprietary system uses a pre-formed and ready-touse 

crucible as a hot face, with a dry ramming mix backup 

[figure 6]. 

Figure 6: CPS ® lining 


Figure 5: temperature spreading 

of the traditional lining (furnace 

section) 

The crucible is realized using a unique manufacturing 

procedure, by selecting mixes of raw materials that are 

chemically compatible with the alloys produced. After 

forming, and depending on the mix which was used, the 

crucible is fired at different temperatures to develop the 

required chemical-ceramic transformations. 

The proprietary dry ramming mix is chosen depending on 

the temperatures to which the material will be subject 

during the furnace operation, in order to guarantee a 

loose back-up able to support the crucible and stop 

eventual metal infiltration [figure 7]. 

Figure 7: temperature spreading of CPS ® lining (wall section) 

The installation is made by placing the pre-formed 

crucible inside the furnace [figure 8] and compacting the 

dry ramming mix by hand into the interspaces between 

the crucible and the coil grouting [figure 9]. 

Figure 8: CPS ® crucible installation 




Figure 9: CPS ® back-up installation 

Figure 10: CPS ® top cap installation 

The upper top cap back up lining of the walls is 

completed with the chemically bonded proprietary plastic 

ramming mix [figure 10]. This expedient becomes 

necessary to avoid the dry ramming mix pouring out from 

the interspaces during the furnace tilting. 

Therefore the lining sintering is not necessary at the end 

of the installation, and production can start after only a 

gradual heat-up. 

Experimental 

The proprietary system has been successfully used to line 

coreless induction furnaces for melting Aluminium alloys 

and Copper alloys. Two case studies are reported below. 

Case study #1 

Furnace Type: Coreless induction furnace, 3 t 

capacity, 1250 kW power, 150 Hz, continuous 

operation, re-melting turnings 

Metal Type: Aluminium alloys for wheels 

The system has been installed as an alternative to the 

traditional lining in dry ramming mix reinforced with steel 

fibres, installed with a removable form and densified by 

indirect vibration [table 1]. In the past, the lining was 


replaced after 3 working months due to metal infiltrations 

to the coil. 

Table 1 – case study #1 

- comparison of product features 

Traditional CPS ® 

lining 

Dry ramming ULTRABLOCK ® DRISTONE ® 

mix (a) Mix 1 Mix 1 

Chemical Analysis 

Al 2 O 3 % 90,00 61,00 84,00 

SiO 2 % 4,00 35,00 7,00 

C.C.S. after firing at 

110°C Nmm 2 N/A 233,00 N/A 

500°C Nmm 2 23,00 233,00 N/A 

650°C Nmm 2 51,00 233,00 45,00 

760°C Nmm 2 55,00 233,00 85,00 

1100°C Nmm 2 - 269,00 105,00 

Initial Set °C 425 N/A 650 

Max Temp. °C 1.095 1.600 1.100 

Porosity after firing at 

760°C % 18,00 11,00 14,00 

Case study #2 

Furnace Type : Coreless induction furnace, 3 t 

capacity, 450 kW power, 50 Hz, intermittent 

operation 16h/day 5days/week, 

Metal Type: Aluminium Bronze (9-12% Al), 

Aluminium Bronze (12-14% Ni); 

different types of brass 

The system has been installed as an alternative to the 

traditional lining in dry ramming mix, installed with copper 

melt-in form and densified by indirect vibration [table 2]. In 

the past the lining was replaced after 5 working months 

and 2000t of production, due to the erosion of the 

refractory on the slag line. Due to severe build-up, the 

furnace was cooled and cleaned every two weeks to 

regain its initial capacity and repaired with a plastic 

ramming mix at the slag line. 

Table 2 – case study #2 

- comparison of product features 

Traditional CPS ® 

lining 

Dry ramming ULTRABLOCK ® DRISTONE ® 

mix (b) Mix 2 Mix 2 

Chemical Analysis 

Al 2 O 3 % 80,50 59,00 85,00 

SiO 2 % 10,80 30,00 7,00 

SiC % 4,30 9,00 5,00 

C.C.S. after firing at 

110°C Nmm 2 N/A 305,00 N/A 

750°C Nmm 2 10,00 305,00 N/A 

1000°C Nmm 2 39,00 305,00 45,00 

1400°C Nmm 2 N/A 324,70 75,00 

Initial Set °C 605 N/A 890 

Max Temp. °C 1.370 1.680 1.400 

Porosity after firing at 

1150°C % 20,00 10,00 15,00 

Results 

In both cases, positive results have been reached in 

installation, start-up and lining performances [table 3] and 

[table 4]. However, the most interesting result has been 

the one relating to the reduction in energy consumption. 



Table 3 – case history #1 

- comparison of results 

Traditional CPS ® % 

lining Change 

Refractory re-building (h) 20 7 -65,0% 

Average life (weeks) 12 40 +233,4% 

Average life (produced t) 1560 4900 +214,1% 

Energy consumption (kW/t) 565 520 -7,9% 

Table 4 – case history #2 

- comparison of results 

Traditional CPS ® % 

lining Change 

Refractory re-building (h) 8 4 -50,0% 

Average life (weeks) 20 16 -20,0% 

Average life (produced t) 2000 1750 -12,0% 

Maintenance (kg refractory) 500 0 - 

Cleaning in cold conditions 

(n°) 

10 1 -90,0% 

Energy consumption (kW/t) 600 500 -16,7% 

Discussion 

The results have been obtained due to the possibility, 

offered by this novel system, to physically separate the 

hot face lining from the safety lining. In this way it is 

possible to design the hot face lining with high mechanical 

strength and very low porosity, without being bound to a 

loose back up. In the traditional lining in dry ramming mix, 

these two conditions must be met by only one product, 

consequently, it is a compromise. 

The pre-formed crucible mechanical strength, besides 

being considerably higher than standard ramming mix, is 

homogeneous throughout the refractory volume. 

Therefore, even in the top cap, where the operating 

temperatures are not sufficient to sinter the standard dry 

ramming mixes that must be periodically repaired, the 

crucible maintains its strength regardless of the 

temperature. 

The pre-formed crucible, in addition to having an apparent 

porosity definitively lower than the standard dry ramming 

mixes, has a small pore diameter limiting metal 

penetration in the refractory and making cleaning easier 

[figure11]. 

Micron 

35,00 

30,00 

25,00 

20,00 

15,00 

10,00 

5,00 

0,00 


0,48 0,49 0,52 0,75 2,00 

Figure 11: Max. Pore size in the refractory to avoid saturation 


In a coreless induction furnace, the electromagnetic flux 

lines are concentrated near the walls and, therefore, it is 

fundamental that they remain free from slag build-up. 

Differently, the slag, containing metal, would absorb part 

of the power induced in the crucible thus reducing the 

furnace efficiency and generating localized heat-ups, 

harmful for the refractory lining. The easy cleaning avoids 

the use of heavy equipment for slag removal that, acting 

mechanically on the refractory lining, could damage it. The 

back up lining must stay loose to avoid possible metal 

infiltration to the coil. This condition is easily achievable 

since it is not necessary to obtain a sintered hot face. 

Conclusions 

The proprietary CPS® system ensure a safe and high 

performance refractory lining for coreless induction 

furnaces for non-ferrous metal melting. With this system it 

is possible to achieve the following advantages in 

comparison with the dry ramming mixes: 

● Easy installation 

● Elimination of the removable or melt-out forms 

● Elimination of the sintering procedure 

● Reduction in maintenance 

● Longer life 

● Easy cleaning 

● Energy saving 

● Higher productivity 

References 

1. Vulkan-Verlag, Refractory Engineering: materials-design-costruction, 2nd 

revised and updated edition, Oct 2004, pp301-317. 

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Innovative Lining Concepts 

Innovative Lining 

Concepts for Iron 

Melting and Holding 

Furnaces 

Dirk Holland and Robert Neumann, Calderys. 

Abstract 

This paper presents state of art and best practice for the 

Refractory Linings of Long Campaign Cupolas, melting 

Cast Iron. High Alumina Ultra Low Cement (ULC) 

Castables of the Alumina-Carbon-SiC (A-C-S) type are 

discussed and recommendations given to optimize the 

lining life and refractory consumption. 

In the second part three most typical lining concepts for 

Cast Iron Channel Holding Furnaces are presented, with 

the emphasis on dry and cast linings. Risks and 

advantages for these concepts are assessed and specific 

issues addressed, such as hot repair of furnace throats 

and a solution for Inlet Spout repair. 

Introduction 

Calderys emerged in July 2005 from the fusion of two 

hitherto well known and positioned Refractory Companies. 

Lafarge Refractories and Plibrico International 

Part of IMERYS, Calderys is considered a Global 

Refractory Manufacturer with production plants in 14 

countries. 

Calderys’ activities are concentrated on the Iron- and 

Steel, Aluminium, Incineration, Cement Industries and 

Foundries. 

The Refractory Technology of Cupolas as well as 

Induction Furnaces has been a major topic of the two 

former companies and now also Calderys. 

Lining Concepts for Long Campaign Cupolas 

a) Cupola lined with Castables 

Picture 1 illustrates the typical design of hearth and 

siphon box, lined with Castables. 

1 Castable lining in hearth and siphon box of liningless 

long campaign cupolas. 

The products listed in picture 1 are high quality and 

performance ULC-Castables of the A-C-S (Alumina- 

Carbon-Silicon Carbide)-type, classical representatives 

are shown in picture 2. 

To optimize the lining life in Long Campaign Cupolas 

● Use ULC-Castables of the A-C-S type in hearth and 

siphon box, as illustrated in picture 2. 

● Design and build detachable siphon box. 

● Heat up siphon box to 1200°C prior to resuming 

melting, by employing an oxygen burner. 

● Repair the tap hole carefully with every change of 

siphon box, using A-C-S type products as in picture 2. 

● Repair the hearth 2-3 times per year with A-C-S type 

castables as in picture 2; pre-sinter with oxygen 

enriched gas. 




2 Properties of Alumina-Carbon-Siliconcarbide (ACS) 

ULC-Castables. 

3 Best practice refractory consumption in a Hot Blast 

Cupola for Nodular Iron. 

Best practice Refractory Consumption is displayed in the 

following picture 3, which represents a 30-35 t/hr Hot 

Blast Cupola for Nodular Base Iron : 

The Refractory Cost for this operation amounts to 0.50- 

0.70 Euro/t of iron melted. 

Not included in this cost is the Labour Cost, which 

obviously is individually different from country to country, 

one would have to account for a total of around 450-500 

man hours for the repair work of hearth and siphon box. 

b) Cupola lined with Ramming materials 

The above picture 4 displays the most typical ramming 

mixes, which again are based on high alumina (bauxite, 

corundum), Graphite and Silicon Carbide. 

Typical representatives are listed in Picture 5 

The complete Refractory design of the Lined Long 

Campaign Cupola is shown in Picture 6 

Recommended product choice : 

Well Alumina heavy duty dense ULC- 

Castable with SiC of the 

RODAROX cast type 

Alumina heavy duty dense 

ramming mixes with SiC of the 

RODAROX ram type 

Melt zone Dense Castables with SiC 

Wear resistant gunning mixes 

with SiC 

Stack Abrasion resistant castables with 

increased refractoriness 

Abrasion resistant gunning 

mixes 

Gas off-take area Insulating castable or gunning 

mixes 

4 Rammed linings in hearth and siphon of a liningless 

long campaign cupola. 

5 Typical high alumina ramming mixes for hearth and 

siphon. 

Lining concepts for Channel Holding Furnaces 

a) Lining with Castables 

LC- and ULC-Castables for the working lining of the 

furnace vessel are generally the first choice in Calderys’ 



lining technology – if circumstances permit this, as will be 

shown later. 

The back up linings can preferably be gunned or bricked. 

Picture 7 illustrates the classical lining design with the 

product choice 

Basically there is a wide variety of Regular-, LC-, or ULC- 

Castables, based on alumina only or alumina-spinel. The 

choice of course depends on the metal held in the 

furnace, the temperature and the slag chemistry of the 

melter feeding into the holder. With acidic slags one 

would tend to choose an alumina LC or ULC castable, 

with basic slags an alumina-spinel (Al 2 O 3 /Al 2 O 3 .MgO) 

ULC castable would be preferred. 

For the back up of cast linings, an interface layer of a 

bauxite based gunning mix with around 70-80 % Al2O3 

6 Complete refractory design of a lined long campaign 

cupola. 

provides the best safety, with an insulating castable 

limiting the heat losses. 

Of paramount importance is the controlled drying and 

heat up process of a cast/gunned lining. 

Temperature monitoring with 3 thermocouples placed in 

the vessel is required to ensure a balanced temperature 

pattern throughout the heat up procedure. 

Picture 8 illustrates the drying and heat up curve of 100 - 

150 to capacity furnaces 

When choosing the type of a Channel Furnace Lining – 

Castables against Dry Vibratables – one has to consider a 

number of aspects and carefully evaluate the 

advantages and risks of LC/ULC-Castable linings 

Advantages - higher density than dry linings 

- higher mechanical strength 

- quick, dust-free installation 

- longer lining life 

Risk factors - ambient temperature, humidity 

- mixing water quality (pH) and 

temperature 

- power failure during installation 

- high intensity mixer(s), spare set 

required 


7 Channel Furnace lining design with Castables. 

8 Drying-Heating curve for a 100-150 t Channel Furnaces 

with cast lining. 

9 Channel Furnace lining with Dry Vibratible lining. 




10 Heating curve for 100-150 t Channel Furnace with a dry 

lining. 

b) Lining with Dry Vibratable Material (DVM) 

In many installations and/or geographical areas it may be 

advisable and better to choose a dry vibratable material 

for the working lining of the furnace vessel, as can be 

seen from the advantages/risks assessment. 

Picture 9 illustrates design and Calderys’ preferred 

product choice for Dry Vibratable linings. 

The heat-up curve for a dry lining – in comparison to the 

lining with castables – can be much shorter, due to the 

fact, that no water has to be removed, apart from natural 

humidity in the DVM (approx. 0.1-0.3 %). 

Picture 10 is a typical curve for a 100 – 150 tonne holder 

The time required from start to commissioning of the 

furnace is around 80h, as opposed to 180h. for a castable 

lining. 

Also here it is imperative to look at the Advantages versus 

Risks of Dry Linings 


1 Evaluation of three Channel Furnace lining designs. 

Advantages - easy to install 

- no mixing, no sophisticated mixers and 

vibrators 

- no problem with power failures, 

interruptionspossible anytime 

- no lengthy dry out, i.e.fast 

commissioning 

Risk factors - dust generation during installation 

- limited resistance against aggressive 

slags 

A third method for the vessel lining of a Channel Holder is 

the 

Combined Brick/Monolithic design 

12 Furnace flange to be repaired. 13 Repaired furnace throat. 

This technology incorporates Bauxite or Corundum Bricks 

as the front lining, with a rammed or cast High Alumina 

furnace throat and floor. Its advantage is the higher wear 

resistance in particular when cold melting is involved, the 

disadvantage is the often rather long delivery time of 

special brick shapes. 



Picture 11 is an evaluation of the three presented lining 

technologies with regard to cost situation-constructiontools-skill 

level-conclusion. 

Repair Technologies 

Furnace throat 

Particularly in heavy duty operations (high metal 

temperature and power ratio of inductor), the furnace 

throat can wear out, making it necessary to repair during 

an inductor change. 

This can be effected in the cold or hot state. Obviously 

the cold repair allows a more substantial re-ramming or 

casting of the throat, but needs lengthy cooling and 

reheating of the furnace. 

The hot repair therefore saves time and is still a reliable 

method to rebuild the furnace throat for the subsequent 

mounting of a new inductor. 

Picture 12 is the view of a hot furnace throat/flange, with 

ceramic fibre blankets to protect against the heat and a 

make shift steel former already inserted. 

The repair materials are chemically bonding 

ramming/casting mixes, applied in portions and 

compacted with handheld ramming tools. 

Picture 13 shows the nearly finished furnace flange 

Repair of Inlet Spout 

In many installations erosion of the inlet/charging spout 

occurs periodically, with wear patterns as indicated in 

picture 14 

An important approach to solving this wear problem is a 

detachable spout, in order to not only replace the top 

14 Wear problem in inlet spout. 

part, but also to gain better access to the erosion in the 

vessel siphon wall. Typically castables as described in 

picture 7 are appropriate for the replacement spout 

and/or the on-site repair in the siphon wall. 

Another method for inlet repairs is the use of 

prefabricated tubes, as illustrated in picture 15 

Summary and Conclusion 

● ULC-Castables of the Alumina-Carbon-Silicon Carbide 



15 Prefabricated Inlet Tube. 

type are on a proven basis the first choice for the 

lining of long campaign cupolas. 

● The specific refractory consumption in a liningless long 

campaign cupola can be reduced to ~0.5 kg/t of iron. 

● Channel Furnaces cast with spinel containing ULC- 

High Alumina Castables generally achieve better 

results. 

● Detachable siphon boxes and inlet spouts are highly 

recommended. 

● Prefabricated inlet tubes show promising results. 

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Manager – Refractories 

PT. Indoporlen Refractories – Indonesia 

Indoporlen Refractories is an established and leading manufacturer providing specialty products and services 

to major refractory consuming industries throughout Indonesia and overseas. Based in Jakarta, Indonesia. 

Indoporlen also represents a number of international companies that further support its refractory engineering 

services. 

Indoporlen has been in operation over 30 years and is continuing its expansion of both domestic and 

international markets. 

As part of this expansion we seek the services of an experienced senior refractory engineering manager that 

would take up this senior management position. 

The position offered is multi faceted, with responsibilities that include: 

• Directing research & development. 

• Product and application training of technical staff. 

• Directing & supporting technical sales & marketing team. 

• Servicing of major accounts and building new relationships with international customers. 

• Directing on-site product/installation contracts. 

• Reviewing technical data for project tender. 

• Identifying and giving solution to customer’s needs. 

The candidate for this challenging position would likely to have international experience and would adapt well 

to the cultural diversity of the South East Asia Region. 

The candidate must: 

• Be academically qualified in related refractory or affiliated industry. 

• Have a minimum of 10 years experience in refractory applications and installations. 

• Have extensive knowledge of materials & installation for brick and monolithic refractories. 

• Be a team builder with presentation skills for training professionals within the company & for 

customers. 

• Be resourceful with initiative and willing to learn from within including the local, culture and skills. 

The successful candidate will be provided with adequate time for local integration through proper introduction 

to the country, industry, and cultures. 

All normal contract conditions for relocating would be included in the remuneration package. 

These would include but not be limited to housing, car, salary, bonuses, health insurance, etc. 

Interested candidates please submit a full resume with recent photo and statements on availability to 

bina@cbn.net.id or mail to : 

Human Resource Department 

Mrs. Nilawati Halim 

PT. Indoporlen Refractories 

Jl. K.H. Zainul Arifin No. 61 

Jakarta 10140 

Indonesia 

Tel. 62-21-633 7333 Fax. 62-21-633 3413 

Homepage : www.indoporlen-refractories.com 




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Anchor Refractories 

Unit 13, Gisborne Close, Ireland Business Park, Staveley, Chesterfield 

S43 3JT. Tel: (01246) 281258. Fax: (01246) 281259. 

S.G. Blair & Co. Ltd., 

Davy Road, Astmoor Industrial Estate, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 1SL. 

Tel: (01928) 503200. Fax: (01928) 715200. e-mail: 

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Calderys UK Ltd., 

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Tel: (0113) 2636268. Fax: (0113) 2790539. 

ALUMINA - CALCINED 

Almatis UK Ltd 

Suite 19, LCP House, The Pensnett Estate Kingswinford, 

West Midlands DY6 7NA. 

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Cermatco Ltd., 

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Tel: (01304) 842222. Fax: (01304) 842434. 

CRC Ltd., 

44 West End, Sedgefield, Co. Durham TS21 2BT. 

Tel: (01740) 629756. Fax: (01740) 629049. 

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F-K Fibre Products (UK) Ltd., 

The Croft, Long Lane, Waverton, Chester CH37RB. 

Tel: (01244) 335912. Fax: (01244) 332499. 

Kitsons Thermal Supplies 

Manchester Tel: (0161) 868 2530 Chesterfield Tel: (01246) 269537 

Leeds Tel: (0113) 277 7374 Leicester Tel: (0116) 232 5000 

Birmingham Tel: (0121) 665 3060 Portsmouth Tel: (023) 9269 6733 

Glasgow Tel: (0141) 643 3600 Swansea Tel: (01792) 588 461 

Thermal Ceramics UK Limited, 

Tebay Road, Bromborough, Wirral, Merseyside CH62 3PH. 

Tel: (0151) 334 4030. Fax: (0151) 334 1684. 

ANALYTICAL SERVICES 

London & Scandinavian Metallurgical Co. Ltd., 

Fullerton Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 1DL. England. 

Tel: (01709) 828500. Fax: (01709) 830391. 

BASIC BRICKS 

Handsworth Refractories Ltd., (HRL) 

Liverpool Street, Sheffield S9 2PU. 

Tel: (0114) 261 1110. Fax: (0114) 256 0559. e-mail: 

info@hrluk.com 


Höganäs Bjuf AB 

Box 502, S-267 25 Bjuv, Sweden 

Tel: +46 42 85500. Fax: +46 42 85566 

e-mail: cement@hoganasbjuf.se 

LWB Refractories Limited, 

Meadowcourt, 1 Hayland Street, Sheffield S9 1BY. 

Tel: (0114) 262 6444. Fax: (0114) 262 6440. 

Mayerton Refractories (Europe) Ltd., 

Unit 7 Floor 2, Hockley Court, 2401 Stratford Road, 

Hockley Heath, Solihull B94 6NW. 

Tel: (01564) 787950. Fax: (01564) 787951. e-mail: 

sales@mayerton.com 

Refractechnik, 

Schiess-Strasse 58, D-450549 Dusseldorf, Germany. 

Tel: +49 211 58580. Fax: +49 211 585849 

Refractory International Ltd., 

Redwither Tower, 3rd Floor, Redwither Business Park, Wrexham, 

North Wales LL13 9XT, United Kingdom. 

Tel: 00 +(44) 1978 780800. Fax: 00 +(44) 1978 665960 

e-mail: info@refinternational.co.uk 

RHI Refractories UK Ltd., 

International House, Brunei Drive, Newark Industrial Estate, Newark, 

Notts. NG24 2EG. 

Tel: (01636) 704494. Fax: (01636) 704495. 

e-mail: vrds.uk@vrd-europa.com 

Trent Refractories Ltd., 

Menasha Way, Queensway Industrial Estate, Brigg Road, Scunthorpe 

DN16 3RT. 

Tel: (01724) 858684. Car Phone: (0385) 282701. 

Fax: (01724) 281577. Contact: Crossland. 

Yorkshire Refractory Products Ltd., 

Unit 9, Leebridge Industrial Estate, Halifax, West Yorkshire HX3 5HE. 

Tel: (01422) 353344/353399. Fax: (01422) 353366. 

BAUXITE 

DSF Refractories & Minerals Limited, 

Friden, Newhaven, Nr Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 0DX 

Tel: (01629) 636271. Fax: (01629) 636892. e-mail: sales@dsf.co.uk 

BOILER REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 

B-J Construction, 

Lancaster Approach, North Killingholme, Immingham DN40 3JZ. 

Tel: 01469 540478. Fax: 01469 540548. 



Tel: (01928) 503200. Fax: (01928) 715200. 

e-mail: info@sgblair.com 

Castle Refractories Ltd., 

41 Leadbeater Road, Sheffield S12 3UG. 

Tel: (0114) 2730588. Mobile: 07973 688473. Fax: (0114) 2762045. 

Controlled Construction Ltd., 

C.C.L. House, 4 Lower Loveday Street, Birmingham B4 6NT 

Tel: (0121) 359 4416/7. Fax: (0121) 359 4418. 

e-mail: cclhouse@aol.co.uk 

M.B Services, 

Unit 6, Swan Business Park, Sandpit Road, Dartford, Kent DA1 5ED. 

Tel: (01322) 290700. Fax: (01322) 290701. 

RBB Refractories Engineers - MARACOM Ltd., 

20-24 Bow Common Lane, London E3 4AX. 

Tel: 020 7987 8550. Fax: 020 7536 7799. www.maracom.co.uk 

S.H.L. Refractories (U.K.) Ltd., 

Celcius House, Lawn Road Industrial Estate, Carlton in Lindrick, 

Worksop, Notts. S81 9LB. 

Tel: (01909) 731959. Fax: (01909) 731579. 

BRICKSAWS AND BLOCKSAWS 

Red Band UK Limited, 

Unit S21 & 22, Long Furrow Industrial Estate, East Goscote, Leicester 

LE7 3XJ. 

Tel: (0116) 2602601. Fax: (0116) 2602603. 

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M.B. Services, 

Unit 6, Swan Business Park, Sandpit Road,Dartford, Kent DA1 5ED. 

Tel: (01322) 290700. Fax: (01322) 290701. 



Tel: (0151) 334 4030. Fax: (0151) 334 1684. 



DN16 3RT. 

Tel: (01724) 858684. Car Phone: (0385) 282701. 


Vulcan Refractories Ltd., 

Brookhouses Industrial Estate, Cheadle, Stoke-on-Trent ST10 1PN. 

Tel: (01538) 752238/9. Fax: (01538) 753349. 

Wright Refractories (1991) Ltd., 

Bridge Street, Wordsley, Stourbridge, West Midlands DY8 5YU. 

Tel: (01384) 76493/4. Fax: (01384) 70131. 

CALCIUM ALUMINATE CEMENT 




Tel: (44) 1384 291131 Fax: (44) 1384 291131 


CRC Ltd., 

44 West End, Sedgefield, Co. Durham TS21 2BT. 

Tel: (01740) 629756. Fax: (01740) 629049. 

e-mail: info@crcltd.net 

Kerneos Alumniate Technologies, 

730 London Road, Grays, Essex RM20 3NJ. 

Tel: (01708) 863333. Fax: (01708) 861033. 

email: paul.bottomley@aluminates.lafarge.com 

CALCIUM SILICATE INSULATION 

Jay's Refractory Specialists Ltd., 

Callywhite Lane, Dronfield, Derbyshire S18 6XP. 

Tel: (01246) 410241. Fax: (01246) 290221. 








Tel: (0151) 334 4030. Fax: (0151) 334 1684. 

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Tel: (01422) 353344/353399. Fax: (01422) 353366. 

CEMENT (AIR SETTING) 



S43 3JT. Tel: (01246) 281258. Fax: (01246) 281259. 



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Buyers Guide 

Harbison-Walker Refractories Ltd., 

Dock Road South, Bromborough, Wirral, Merseyside L62 4SP. 

Tel: (0151) 6415900. Fax: (0151) 6415910. 

Hoben International Ltd., 

Spencroft Road, Holditch Industrial Estate 

Newcastle under Lyme, Staffs. ST5 9JE. 

Tel: (01782) 622285. Fax: (01782) 636982. 



Tel: (01246) 410241. Fax: (01246) 290221. 






Sheffield Refractories Ltd., 

113 Laughton Road, Dinnington, Sheffield S31 7PP. 

Tel: (01909) 568444. Fax: (01909) 568525. 



Tel: (0151) 334 4030. Fax: (0151) 334 1684. 



Tel: (01384) 76493/4. Fax: (01384) 70131. 



Tel: (01422) 353344/353399. Fax: (01422) 353366. 

CERAMIC FIBRE 

Alfatec Feuerfest-Faser-Technik Ges.m.b.H. 

Unterwolbling 75, A-3124 Oberwolbling. 

Tel: (0043) 2786/77120. Fax: (0043) 2786/2645. 

e-mail: office@alfatec.co.at 



S43 3JT. Tel: (01246) 281258. Fax: (01246) 281259. 



Tel: (0113) 2636268. Fax: (0113) 2790539. 



Tel: (01246) 410241. Fax: (01246) 290221. 






Studweld Pro U.K. Ltd., 

Ollerton Road, Tuxford, Notts. NG22 OPQ. 

Tel: (01777) 874500. Fax: (01777) 874555. 



Tel: (0151) 334 4030. Fax: (0151) 334 1684. 

Unifrax Ltd., 

Mill Lane, Rainford, St. Helens, Merseyside WA11 8LP. 

Tel: (01744) 887600. Fax: (01744) 886589. 



Tel: (01384) 76493/4. Fax: (01384) 70131. 



Tel: (01422) 353344/353399. Fax: (01422) 353366. 

CERAMIC FIBRE FIXINGS 

Antec Engineering Pty. Ltd., 

9 Chicago Avenue, Blactown, Sydney, N.S.W. 2148 Australia. 

Tel:+ 61 2 9622 9622. Fax+ 61 2 9622 9199. 

e-mail: anteceng@antec.com.au 

Mach One (International) Ltd., 

Unit 8, Norfolk Business Park, Foley Street, Sheffield S4 7YW 

Tel: (0114) 270 0545. Fax: (0114) 276 7438. 



Tel: (01777) 874500. Fax: (01777) 874555. 



Tel: (0151) 334 4030. Fax: (0151) 334 1684. 

CERAMIC FIBRE FREE BOARDS 



Tel: (0043) 2786/77120. Fax: (0043) 2786/2645. 









Tel: (0151) 334 4030. Fax: (0151) 334 1684. 

CERAMIC FIBRE INSTALLATION 



Tel: (01928) 503200. Fax: (01928) 715200. e-mail: 




Tel: (0114) 2730588. Mobile: 07973 688473. Fax: (0114) 2762045. 

M.B Services, 

Unit 6, Swan Business Park, Sandpit Road Dartford, Kent DA1 5ED. 

Tel: (01322) 290700. Fax: (01322) 290701. 






Tel: (01777) 874500. Fax: (01777) 874555. 



Tel: (0151) 334 4030. Fax: (0151) 334 1684. 

CERAMIC FIBRE PAPERS (1250°C and 1400°C) 








Tel: (0151) 334 4030. Fax: (0151) 334 1684. 

Unifrax Ltd., 


Tel: (01744) 887600. Fax: (01744) 886589. 



Tel: (01384) 764 93/4. Fax: (01384) 70131. 



Tel: (01422) 353344/353399. Fax: (01422) 353366. 

CERAMIC FIBRE SOLUBLE 



Tel: (0151) 334 4030. Fax: (0151) 334 1684. 

CERAMIC FIBRE (ROPES) 



Tel: (0151) 334 4030. Fax: (0151) 334 1684. 

Unifrax Ltd., 


Tel: (01744) 887600. Fax: (01744) 886589. 



Tel: (01422) 353344/353399. Fax: (01422) 353366. 

CERAMIC FIBRE (TEXTILES) 



Tel: (0151) 334 4030. Fax: (0151) 334 1684. 

Unifrax Ltd., 


Tel: (01744) 887600. Fax: (01744) 886589. 

CERAMIC FIBRE (VACUUM FORMED) 



Tel: (0043) 2786/77120. Fax: (0043) 2786/2645. 







COKE OVEN REPAIRS - CERAMIC WELDING 



Tel: 01469 540478. Fax: 01469 540548. 

Fosbel Europe, 

Foseco (FS) Limited, Tamworth, Staffordshire B78 3TL. 

Tel: (01827) 289999. Fax: (01827) 263647. 

CONSULTANTS/RESEARCH 

CERAM, British Ceramic Research Ltd., 

Queens Road, Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 7LQ. 

Tel: (01782) 764444. Fax: (01782) 412331. 

e-mail: enquiries@ceram.com www.ceram.com 

CRUCIBLES 



Tel: (0151) 334 4030. Fax: (0151) 334 1684. 

DEMOLITIONS 



Tel: (0114) 2730588. Mobile: 07973 688473. Fax: (0114) 2762045. 

Gnat (UK) Ltd., 

5 Jackson Close, Olympic Way, Gallowfields, Richmond, North Yorks 

DL10 4FD 

Tel: 01748 826046. Fax: 01748 826056 



Tel: (0114) 261 1110. Fax: (0114) 256 0559. e-mail: 


Hanson Support Services Ltd, 

Scotter Road, Scunthorpe, South Humberside DN17 2BU. 

Tel: (01724) 867595. Fax: (01724) 282411. 

Kiln Refractory Services Ltd., 

Unit 16, Alexander Trading Estate, Castlefield Street, Etruria, 

Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs ST4 7AQ. 

Tel: (01782) 851685. Fax: (01782) 768949. e-mail: krs@cwcom.net 

Richmond Refractories Ltd., 

325 Coleford Road, Sheffield S9 5NF. Tel: (0114) 243 3141. 

Mobile: (0385) 273087. Fax: (0114) 2560088. 




Tel: (01909) 731959. Fax: (01909) 731579. 

Simpson Refractories, 

Woodcroft, The Hills, Bradwell, Hope Valley, Derbyshire S33 9HZ. 

Tel: (01433) 621171. Fax: (01433) 623292. 

DIAMOND SAW BLADES AND MACHINES 

Red Band UK Limited, 

Unit S21 & 22, Long Furrow Industrial Estate, East Goscote, Leicester 

LE7 3XJ. 

Tel: (0116) 2602601. Fax: (0116) 2602603. 




Tel: 00 +(44) 1978 780800. Fax: 00 +(44) 1978 665960 


DIAMOND TOOLING - ELECTROPLATED 

AND SEGMENTED 

Bear Mountain Diamond Products, 

13 Mellier Close, Narborough, Leicester LE9 5ZB. 

Tel: (0116) 2865062. Fax: (0116) 2865062. 

DIATOMITE INSULATING BRICKS 

Robert Lickley Refractories Ltd., 

P.O. Box 24, Dudley, West Midlands DY1 2UF. 

Tel: (01902) 880123. Fax: (01902) 880019. 



Tel: (01384) 76493/4. Fax: (01384) 70131. 



Tel: (01422) 353344/353399. Fax: (01422) 353366. 

DOLOMITE BRICKS 



Tel: (0114) 262 6444. Fax: (0114) 262 6440. 




Tel: 00 +(44) 1978 780800. Fax: 00 +(44) 1978 665960 




DRYING AND CURING OF REFRACTORIES 

(IN-HOUSE FURNACES) 

Heat Applications Ltd., 

Bretfield Court, Bretton Street Industrial Estate, 

Saviletown, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire WF12 9BG. 

Tel: (01924) 460799. Fax: (01924) 458341. 

Email: sales@heatapps.com 

Thermal Hire Ltd., 

Head Office: Unit 6, Lamberhead Ind. Estate, Smethurst Lane, Wigan 

WN5 8EG. 

Tel: (01942) 620062. Fax: (01942) 620156. 

Thermal Hire Ltd,. 

North East Division. Teesbay Business Park, Brenda Road, Hartlepool 

TS25 2BU. 

Tel: (01429) 868202. Fax: (01429) 861063. 

e-mail: thermal.hire@btinternet.com 

DRYING AND CURING OF REFRACTORIES (ON SITE) 


Bretfield Court, Bretton Street Industrial Estate, Saviletown, 

Dewsbury, West Yorkshire WF12 9BG. 

Tel: (01924) 460799. Fax: (01924) 458341. 

Email: sales@heatapps.com 







Tel: (01322) 290700. Fax: (01322) 290701. 

Thermal Hire Ltd., 

Head Office: Unit 6, Lamberhead Ind. Estate, Smethurst Lane, Wigan 

WN5 8EG. 

Tel: (01942) 620062. Fax: (01942) 620156. 

Thermal Hire Ltd,. 

North East Division. Teesbay Business Park, Brenda Road, Hartlepool 

TS25 2BU. 

Tel: (01429) 868202. Fax: (01429) 861063. 

e-mail: thermal. hire @ btinternet. corn 

EARTHMOVER TYRES 




Tel: 00 +(44) 1978 780800. Fax: 00 +(44) 1978 665960 


FIREBRICKS & FIRECLAYS 



Tel: (01246) 410241. Fax: (01246) 290221. 



Tel: (0114) 261 1110. Fax: (0114) 2560559. 

e-mail: info@hrluk.com 



Tel: (0151) 6415900. Fax: (0151) 6415910. 



Tel: +46 42 85500. Fax: +46 42 85566 









Tel: (01777) 874500. Fax: (01777) 874555. 



Tel: (0151) 334 4030. Fax: (0151) 334 1684. 



Tel: (01384) 76493/4. Fax: (01384) 70131. 



Tel: (01422) 353344/353399. Fax: (01422) 353366. 

FIRE CEMENT 



Tel: (01384) 76493/4. Fax: (01384) 70131. 

FURNACE REPAIRS 



S43 3JT. Tel: (01246) 281258. Fax: (01246) 281259. 



Tel: (01928) 503200. Fax: (01928) 715200. e-mail: 




Tel: 01469 540478. Fax: 01469 540548. 



Tel: (0113) 2636268. Fax: (0113) 2790539. 



Tel: (0114) 2730588. Mobile: 07973 688473. Fax: (0114) 2762045. 


C.C.L. House, 4 Lower Loveday Street, Birmingham B4 6NT. 

Tel: (0121) 359 4416/7. Fax: (0121) 359 4418. 


Duracrete Ltd., 

Unit 21, Canal Bridge Centre, Meadow Lane, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire 

CH65 4EH. 

Tel: (0151) 356 4909. Fax: (0151) 356 4908. 

e-mail: info@duracrete.co.uk 

Electric Furnace Repairs and Service, 

10 Willow Park Drive, Stourbridge, West Midlands DY8 2HL. 

Tel: (01384) 396874 Fax: (01384) 341164 Mob: 07803 942531 

Furnace Construction Co. Ltd., 

Newton Moor Industrial Estate, Hyde, Cheshire SK14 4LF. 

Tel: (0161) 3688419. Fax: (0161) 3683813. 

Gunform International Ltd., 

33 Carsthorne Road, Carr Lane Industrial Estate, Hoylake, Wirral, 

Merseyside L47 4FB. 

Tel: (0151) 6326333. Fax: (0151) 6326444. 







Tel: (01322) 290700. Fax: (01322) 290701. 







Tel: (01909) 731959. Fax: (01909) 731579. 

FURNACE WRECKING 



Tel: (0114) 261 1110. Fax: (0114) 256 0559. e-mail: 




Tel: (01724) 867595. Fax: (01724) 282411. 

FURNACE/REFRACTORY PREHEATING (ON SITE) 




Tel: (01924) 460799. Fax: (01924) 458341. 

e-mail: sales@heatapps.com 

FUSED SILICA 


Spencroft Road, Holditch Industrial Estate, Newcastle under Lyme, 

Staffs. ST5 9JE. 

Tel: (01782) 622285. Fax: (01782) 636982. 

FUSION CAST REFRACTORIES 

Pyromin Industrial Minerals, 

23 Ripon Road, Killinghall, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG3 2DG. 

Tel/Fax: (01423) 500677. Mobile 07980 825009. 

e-mail: pyromin@aol.com 



Tel: (01422) 353344/353399. Fax: (01422) 353366. 

Buyers Guide 

GRAPHITE ELECTRODES 




Tel: 00 +(44) 1978 780800. Fax: 00 +(44) 1978 665960 


GUNNING MANIPULATORS AND MACHINES 

Purmetall GmbH&Co.KG 

Niebuhrstr. 57 46049 Oberhausen, Germany 

e-mail: purmetall@purmetall.de 

Tel: +49 208 850020. Fax: +49 208 8500236 

HIGH ALUMINA BRICKS AND SHAPES 




HIGH ALUMINA FIREBRICKS 

Grindco UK Ltd., 

Kingscroft Works, Stoke Old Road, Hartshill, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 6ES. 

Tel: (01782) 613936 Fax: (01782) 711614. e-mail: 

simon@hygan.com 



Tel: (01246) 410241. Fax: (01246) 290221. 



Tel: (0114) 261 1110. Fax: (0114) 256 0559. e-mail: 




Tel: +46 42 85500. Fax: +46 42 85566 









Tel: (01777) 874500. Fax: (01777) 874555. 



DN16 3RT. 

Tel: (01724) 858684. Car Phone: (0385) 282701. 




Tel: (01538) 752238/9. Fax: (01538) 753349. 



Tel: (01384) 76493/4. Fax: (01384) 70131. 


Unit 9, Leebridge Industrial Estate, Halifax, West Yorkshire HX35HE. 

Tel: (01422) 353344/353399. Fax: (01422) 353366. 

HIGH TEMPERATURE GASKETS 







Aston Way, Middlewich Motorway Estate, Middlewich, Cheshire 

CW10 OHT. 

Tel: (01606) 836821. Fax: (01606) 834616. 

H.S.E. LICENSED ASBESTOS REMOVAL 

CONTRACTORS 



Tel: (0114) 2730588. Mobile: 07973 688473. Fax: (0114) 2762045. 


C.C.L. House, 4 Lower Loveday Street, Birmingham B4 6NT. 

Tel: (0121) 359 4416/7. Fax: (0121) 359 4418. 


INCINERATOR REFRACTORY INSTALLATIONS 


Davy Road, Astmoor Industrial Estate, Runcom, Cheshire WA7 1SL. 

Tel: (01928) 503200. Fax: (01928) 715200. e-mail: 




Buyers Guide 



CH65 4EH. 

Tel: (0151) 356 4909. Fax: (0151) 356 4908. 


Furnace Constructions Co. Ltd., 


Tel: (0161) 3688419. Fax: (0161) 3683813. 


33 Carsthorne Road, Carr Lane Industrial Estate, 

Hoylake, Wirral, Mersey side L47 4FB. 

Tel: (0151) 6326333. Fax: (0151) 6326444. 



Tel: (01322) 290700. Fax: (01322) 290701. 







Tel: (01909) 731959. Fax: (01909) 731579. 

INDUCTION FURNACE LINING 



S43 3JT. Tel: (01246) 281258. Fax: (01246) 281259. 



Tel: (0113) 2636268. Fax: (0113) 2790539. 



Tel: (01384) 396874 Fax: (01384) 341164 Mob: 07803 942531 

Morganite Thermal Ceramics UK Limited, 

Norton, Worcester WR5 2PU. 

Tel: (01905) 763300. Fax: (01905) 763007. 



DN16 3RT. 

Tel: (01724) 858684. Car Phone: (0385) 282701. 


INDUSTRIAL SERVICES 



Tel: (01724) 867595. Fax: (01724) 282411. 

INSULATING BRICKS 



Tel: (0114) 261 1110. Fax: (0114) 256 0559. e-mail: 




Tel: (01246) 410241. Fax: (01246) 290221. 








Tel: (0114) 262 6444. Fax: (0114) 262 6440. 




Tel: 00 +(44) 1978 780800. Fax: 00 +(44) 1978 665960 




Tel: (01777) 874500. Fax: (01777) 874555. 



Tel: (0151) 334 4030. Fax: (0151) 334 1684. 



Tel: (01384) 76493/4. Fax: (01384) 70131. 



Tel: (01422) 353344/353399. Fax: (01422) 353366. 

INSULATION & REFRACTORY AGGREGATES 

Alfa Aggregates Products Limited, 

Kingsley Works, Kingsley, Nr. Cheadle, Staffordshire ST10 2DG. 

Tel: (01538) 754773. Fax: (01538) 750280. 




Tel: (0114) 261 1110. Fax: (0114) 256 0559. 




Tel: (01422) 353344/353399. Fax: (01422) 353366. 

KILNS & DRYERS 

Drayton Beaumont Kilns Ltd., 

Newstead Trading Estate, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 8HX. 

Tel: (01782) 657361. Fax: (01782) 658946. 

e-mail: info@beaumontkilns.co.uk 





KILN CAR DECK BLOCKS 






Tel: (0151) 334 4030. Fax: (0151) 334 1684. 

MAGNESIA CARBON BLOCKS 



Tel: (0114) 261 1110. Fax: (0114) 256 0559. 




Tel: (0114) 262 6444. Fax: (0114) 262 6440. 



Tel: +49 211 58580. Fax: +49 211 585849 




Tel: 00 +(44) 1978 780800. Fax: 00 +(44) 1978 665960 


MAGNESIA CHROME BRICKS 




Tel: 00 +(44) 1978 780800. Fax: 00 +(44) 1978 665960 


METAL BRICKING PLATES 

Flouch Engineering Co. Ltd., 

Hazelhead, Stocksbridge, Sheffield S30 5HH. 

Tel: (01226) 763239. Fax: (01226) 370205. 

e-mail: enquiries@refractory-anchors.co.uk 

MICROPOROUS INSULATION 



Tel: (01246) 410241. Fax: (01246) 290221. 






Microtherm NV 

Industrial Park Noord 1, BE 9100, Sint-Niklaas, Belgium 

Tel: +32 (0)3 760 1980. Fax: +32 (0)3 7601999 

e-mail: sales@microtherm.be www.microthermgroup.com 

MIXERS 

Conspare Ltd., 

Bestwood Road, Pinxton, Notts. NG16 6NT. 

Tel: (01773) 860796. Fax: (01773) 860055. 

Gunform (Equipment Supplies) Ltd., 



Tel: (0151) 6326333. Fax: (0151) 6326444. 

Hewden Hire Centres Ltd., 

Trafford Park, Ashbridge, Manchester M17 1RP 

Tel: (0161) 8726551. Fax: (0161) 8764756. 

Imer Direct (GB) Ltd., 

20 Spring Road Industrial Estate, Lanesfield Drive, 

Wolverhampton WV4 6UB. 

Tel: (01902) 353252. Fax: (01902) 354606. 

Croker Mixers - Winget Ltd., 

PO Box 41, Edgefold Industrial Estate, Plodder Lane, 

Bolton, Lancashire BL4 OLS. 

Tel: (01204) 854650. Fax: (01204) 854663. 

e-mail: crokersales@winget.co.uk 

Linco Sales of Bristol, 

9 Cater Road, Bishopsworth, Bristol BS13 7TW. 

Tel: (0117) 9646500. Fax: (0117) 9778769. 

Markham (Sheffield) Ltd., 

Marspal House, Lawn Road Ind. Estate, Carlton-in-Lindrick, Worksop, 

Notts. S81 9LB. 

Tel: (01909) 730861. Tel: (01909) 733584. 

e-mail: sales @ markham-sheffield.co.uk 

Peveril Machinery Co., 

Merlin Way, Quarry Hill Industrial Park, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 4RA. 

Tel: (0115) 9309068. 

MIXER SPARES 



Tel: (01773) 860796. Fax: (01773) 860055. 

Croker Mixers - Winget Ltd., 

PO Box 41, Edgefold Industrial Estate, Plodder Lane, Bolton, 

Lancashire BL4 OLS. 

Tel: (01204) 854650. Fax: (01204) 854663. 

e-mail: crokersales@winget.co.uk 

MONOLITHIC REFRACTORIES - CASTABLE 


5-8 Ashfield Way, Whitehall Estate, Whitehall Road, Leeds LS125JB. 

Tel: (0113) 2636268. Fax: (0113) 2790539. 






Tel: +46 42 85500. Fax: +46 42 85566 




Tel: (0151) 6415900. Fax: (0151) 6415910. 




Tel: (01782) 622285. Fax: (01782) 636982. 



Tel: (01246) 410241. Fax: (01246) 290221. 








Tel: (01902) 880123. Fax: (01902) 880019. 



Tel: (0114) 262 6444. Fax: (0114) 262 6440. 




Tel: +49 208 850020. Fax: +49 208 8500236 



Tel: +49 211 58580. Fax: +49 211 585849 



Tel: (01909) 568444. Fax: (01909) 568525. 



Tel: (0151) 334 4030. Fax: (0151) 334 1684. 



DN16 3RT. 

Tel: (01724) 858684. Car Phone: (0385) 282701. 




Tel: (01384) 76493/4. Fax: (01384) 70131. 



Tel: (01422) 353344/353399. Fax: (01422) 353366. 



MONOLITHIC REFRACTORIES - GUNNING 



Tel: (0113) 2636268. Fax: (0113) 2790539. 






Tel: (0151) 6415900. Fax: (0151) 6415910. 



Tel: +46 42 85500. Fax: +46 42 85566 









Tel: (01902) 880123. Fax: (01902) 880019. 




Tel: +49 208 850020. Fax: +49 208 8500236 



Tel: +49 211 58580. Fax: +49 211 585849 



Tel: (0151) 334 4030. Fax: (0151) 334 1684. 



DN16 3RT. 

Tel: (01724) 858684. Car Phone: (0385) 282701. 

Fax: (01724) 281577. Contact: Grassland. 



Tel: (01384) 76493/4. Fax: (01384) 70131 



Tel: (01422) 353344/353399. Fax: (01422) 353366. 

MONOLITHIC REFRACTORIES - MOULDABLE 



Tel: 01469 540478. Fax: 01469 540548. 



Tel: (0113) 2636268. Fax: (0113) 2790539. 



Tel: (0151) 6415900. Fax: (0151) 6415910. 









Tel: +49 208 850020. Fax: +49 208 8500236 



Tel: +49 211 58580. Fax: +49 211 585849 



Tel: (01909) 568444. Fax: (01909) 568525. 



Tel: (0151) 334 4030. Fax: (0151) 334 1684. 



Tel: (01384) 76493/4. Fax: (01384) 70131. 



Tel: (01422) 353344/353399. Fax: (01422) 353366. 

MONOLITHIC REFRACTORIES - PUMPABLE 



Tel: (0113) 2636268. Fax: (0113) 2790539. 



Tel: (0151) 6415900. Fax: (0151) 6415910. 




Tel: +49 208 850020. Fax: +49 208 8500236 

Refractechnik., 


Tel: +49 211 58580. Fax: +49 211 585849 



Tel: (0151) 334 4030. Fax: (0151) 334 1684. 



DN16 3RT. 

Tel: (01724) 858684. Car Phone: (0385) 282701. 


MULLITE FUSED 



Tel: (01304) 842222. Fax: (01304) 842434. 

MULLITE REFRACTORY SHAPES 






Tel: (01538) 752238/9. Fax: (01538) 753349. 

MULLITE SINTERED 



Tel: (01304) 842222. Fax: (01304) 842434. 

NEW FURNACES 


Newton Moor Industrial Estate, Hyde, Cheshire SKI 4 4LF. 

Tel: (0161) 3688419. Fax: (0161) 3683813. 

PNEUMATIC EQUIPMENT 

Abbey Industrial Solutions Ltd., 

Unit 7, Tuscany Court, Wakefield, Europort Normanton WF6 2TZ. 

Tel: 0800 0745161. Fax: 0800 9708106. 

PRE-CAST REFRACTORY SHAPES 

Alcar International Ltd., 

Rutland Road, Scunthorpe DN16 1HX. 

Tel: (01724) 281795. Fax: (01724) 282281. 



Tel: (01928) 503200. Fax: (01928) 715200. e-mail: 




Tel: 01469 540478. Fax: 01469 540548. 


5-8 Ashfield Way, Whitehall Estate, Whitehall Road, Leeds LSI 2 5JB. 

Tel: (0113) 2636268. Fax: (0113) 2790539. 






Tel: (0151) 6415900. Fax: (0151) 6415910. 



Tel: (01246) 410241. Fax: (01246) 290221. 



Tel: (01322) 290700. Fax: (01322) 290701. 




Tel: +49 208 850020. Fax: +49 208 8500236 



Tel: (01902) 880123. Fax: (01902) 880019. 




Tel: (01909) 731959. Fax: (01909) 731579. 



Tel: (0151) 334 4030. Fax: (0151) 334 1684. 

Buyers Guide 



DN16 3RT. 

Tel: (01724) 858684. Car Phone: (0385) 282701. 




Tel: (01384) 76493/4. Fax: (01384) 70131. 



Tel: (01422) 353344/353399. Fax: (01422) 353366. 

PRECISION REFRACTORY SHAPES 



Tel: (01724) 281795. Fax: (01724) 282281. 



Tel: 01469 540478. Fax: 01469 540548. 


5-8 Ashfield Way, Whitehall Estate, Whitehall Road, Leeds LS12 5JB. 

Tel: (0113) 2636268. Fax: (0113) 2790539. 



Tel: (0151) 334 4030. Fax: (0151) 334 1684. 



Tel: (01538) 752238/9. Fax: (01538) 753349. 



Tel: (01384) 76493/4. Fax: (01384) 70131. 

RECLAMATION BRICKS (SALES & PURCHASES) 



Tel: (0114) 2730588. Mobile: 07973 688473. Fax: (0114) 2762045. 



Tel: (0114) 261 1110. Fax: (0114) 256 0559. e-mail: 


REDUNDANT REFRACTORIES 

(PURCHASES & SALES) 



Tel: (0114) 261 1110. Fax: (0114) 256 0559. e-mail: 


REFRACTORY AGGREGATES 

Alfa Aggregates Products Limited, 

Kingsley Works, Kingsley, Nr. Cheadle, Staffordshire ST10 2DG. 

Tel: (01538) 754773. Fax: (01538) 750280. 



Tel: (0114) 261 1110. Fax: (0114) 256 0559. e-mail: 




Tel: (01246) 410241. Fax: (01246) 290221. 

REFRACTORY ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS 

Ancon Building Products, 

President Way, President Park, Sheffield S4 7UR. 

Tel: (0114) 2755224. Fax: (0114) 2768543. e-mail: 

info@anconbp.co.uk 

Causeway Steel Products Ltd., 

Five Ash Works, Dover Road East, Northfleet, Kent DA11 ORE. 

Tel: (01474) 567871. Fax: (01474) 328993. 

Costacurta Industrie Metallurgiche., 

20161 Milano (ITALY) Via Grazioii, 30. 

Tel: ++39.02.66202066. Fax: ++39.02.66202099. 

e-mail: divc@costacurta.it 



Tel: +46 42 85500. Fax: +46 42 85566 




Tel: (01777) 874500. Fax: (01777) 874555. 

vhi UK Ltd., 

Raines House, Denby Dale Road, Wakefield WF1 1HL. 

Tel: 0870 120 6170 Fax: 0870 120 6171. 



Buyers Guide 

REFRACTORY ANCHORS 

REFRACTORIES ENGINEERS 





Tel: (01322) 290700. Fax: (01322) 290701. 


Tel:+ 61 2 9622 9622. Fax+ 61 2 9622 9199 



Tel: (01724) 281795. Fax: (01724) 282281. 





Diamond Anchor Company Ltd., 


Tel: (01909) 731959. Fax: (01909) 731579. 

Unit 12, Foxwood Road, Dunstan Industrial Estate, 

Tel: 01469 540478. Fax: 01469 540548. 

Sheepbridge, Nr. Chesterfield. 

Tel: (01246) 452617. 

FIouch Engineering Co. Ltd., 

Hazlehead, Stocksbridge, Sheffield S30 5HH. 

Tel: (01226) 763239. Fax: (01226) 370205. 

e-mail: enquiries ©refractory-anchors, co. uk 



Tel: (0151) 6415900. Fax: (0151) 6415910. 

Mach One (International) Ltd., 

Unit 8, Norfolk Business Park, Foley Street, Sheffield S4 7YW 

Tel: (0114) 270 0545. Fax: (0114) 276 7438. 



Tel: (01928) 503200. Fax: (01928) 715200. 




Tel: (0114) 2730588. Mobile: 07973 688473. Fax: (0114) 2762045. 



CH65 4EH. 

Tel: (0151) 356 4909. Fax: (0151) 356 4908. 


REFRACTORY GUNNING INSTALLATIONS 



Tel: (01928) 503200. Fax: (01928) 715200. e-mail: 




Tel: (0114) 2730588. Mobile: 07973 688473. Fax: (0114) 2762045. 



CH65 4EH. 

Tel: (0151) 356 4909. Fax: (0151) 356 4908. 




Ollerton Road, Tuxford, Notts. NG22 OPQ 

Tel: (01777) 874500. Fax: (01777) 874555. 


Tel: (01384) 396874 Fax: (01384) 341164 Mob: 07803 942531 


33 Carsthorne Road, Can- Lane Industrial Estate, Hoylake, Wirral, 

Sutton Refractory Services, 

Gunform International Ltd,, 


Unit 5, Mersey ton Road, Ellesmere Port, South Wirral CH65 2JE. 33 Carsthorne Road, Can- Lane Industrial Estate, Hoylake, Wirral, Tel: (0151) 6326333. Fax: (0151) 6326444. 

Tel: (0151) 355 9172. Fax: (0151) 357 2868. 

vhi UK Ltd., 


Tel: (0151) 6326333. Fax: (0151) 6326444. 





Tel: (01322) 290700. Fax: (01322) 290701. 

Tel: 0870 120 6170 Fax: 0870 120 6171. 

REFRACTORY ARMOURS 

Unit 6, Swan Business Park, Sandpit RoadDartford, Kent DA1 5ED. 

Tel: (01322) 290700. Fax: (01322) 290701. 

Quartis Ltd., 






Tel:+ 61 2 9622 9622. Fax+ 61 2 9622 9199. 


PO Box 138, Cranbrook, Kent TN17 9AF. 

Tel: (01580) 754747. Fax: (01580) 754949. e-mail: 

quartis@fccu.com 



Celcius House, Lawn Road Industrial Estate, Cariton in Lindrick, 


Tel: (01909) 731959. Fax: (01909) 731579. 

Causeway Steel Products Ltd., 


Five Ash Works, Dover Road East, Northfleet, Kent DA11 ORE. 

Tel: 020 7987 8550. Fax: 020 7536 7799. www.maracom.co.uk REFRACTORY LABOUR SUPPLY 

Tel: (01474) 567871. Fax: (01474) 328993. 

Costacurta Industrie Metallurgiche., 

20161 Milano (ITALY) Via Grazioii, 30. 

Tel: ++39.02.66202066. Fax: ++39.02.66202099. 

e-mail: divc@costacurta.it 




Tel: (01909) 731959. Fax: (01909) 731579. 




Tel: (0114) 2730588. Mobile: 07973 688473. Fax: (0114) 2762045. 



REFRACTORY BRICKWORK INSTALLATIONS 



Tel: 01469 540478. Fax: 01469 540548. 



Tel: (01928) 503200. Fax: (01928) 715200. 




Tel: (0114) 2730588. Mobile: 07973 688473. Fax: (0114) 2762045. 



Tel: (01384) 396874 Fax: (01384) 341164 Mob: 07803 942531 



Tel: (0161) 3688419. Fax: (0161) 3683813. 


Tel: (01433) 621171. Fax: (01433) 623292. 

REFRACTORIES ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS 



Tel: 01469 540478. Fax: 01469 540548. 



Tel: (01928) 503200. Fax: (01928) 715200. e-mail: 




Tel: (0114) 2730588. Mobile: 07973 688473. Fax: (0114) 2762045. 

Quartis Ltd., 


Tel: (01580) 754747. Fax: (01580) 754949. e-mail: 

quartis@fccu.com 

Tel: (01322) 290700. Fax: (01322) 290701. 


Celcius House, Lawn Road Industrial Estate, Cariton in Lindrick, 


Tel: (01909) 731959. Fax: (01909) 731579. 

REFRACTORY RECLAMATION & WORKS 

CLEARANCE 



Tel: (0114) 261 1110. Fax: (0114) 256 0559. 


Richmond Refractories Ltd., 

325 Coleford Road, Sheffield S9 5NF. 

Tel: (0114) 243 3141. Mobile: (0385) 273087. Fax: (0114) 

2560088. 

REFRACTORY SHOTCRETE EQUIPMENT 






vhi UK Ltd., 


Tel: 0870 120 6170 Fax: 0870 120 6171. 

REFRACTORY GUNNING EQUIPMENT 




Tel: (01909) 730861. Tel: (01909) 733584. 

e-mail: sales@markham-sheffield.co.uk 


Tel: (01322) 290700. Fax: (01322) 290701. 


9 Chicago Avenue, Blactown, Sydney, N.S.W 2148 Australia. 

REFRACTORY STOCKHOLDERS 


Tel:+ 61 2 9622 9622. Fax+ 61 2 9622 9199. 





Tel: 020 7987 8550. Fax: 020 7536 7799. www.maracom.co.uk Duracrete Ltd., 

Tel: (01246) 410241. Fax: (01246) 290221. 




Tel: (01909) 731959. Fax: (01909) 731579. 



Tel: (01433) 621171. Fax: (01433) 623292. 


CH65 4EH. 

Tel: (0151) 356 4909. Fax: (0151) 356 4908. 


Gunform (Equipment Supplies) Ltd., 



Tel: (0151) 6326333. Fax: (0151) 6326444. 





Ollerton Road, Tuxford Notts. NG22 OPQ. 

Tel: (01777) 874500. Fax: (01777) 874555. 


REFRACTORIES CONSULTANTS 





Tel: (01724) 281795. Fax: (01724) 282281. 


Tel: (0114) 261 1110. Fax: (0114) 256 0559. 


Tel: (01384) 76493/4. Fax: (01384) 70131. 


Unit 9, Leebridge Industrial Estate, Halifax, West Yorkshire HX35HE. 



Tel: (0114) 262 6444. Fax: (0114) 262 6440. 




Tel: (01909) 730861. Tel: (01909) 733584. 

e-mail: sales @markham-sheffield.co.uk 

Tel: (01422) 353344/353399. Fax: (01422) 353366. 

SILICA MATERIALS 



Tel: (0113) 2636268. Fax: (0113) 2790539. 



SILICON CARBIDE BRICKS 






Tel: +46 42 85500. Fax: +46 42 85566 









Tel: (0151) 334 4030. Fax: (0151) 334 1684. 



Tel: (01538) 752238/9. Fax: (01538) 753349. 

SILICON CARBIDE SKID RAILS 



Tel: (0151) 334 4030. Fax: (0151) 334 1684. 



Tel: (01538) 752238/9. Fax: (01538) 753349. 

SILICON NITRIDE BONDED SILICON CARBIDE 

RHI Refractories UK Ltd., 

Stanford Sreet, Clydebank, Dumbartonshire G81 1RW. 

Tel: (0141) 9521990. Fax: (0141) 9411925. 



Tel: (01538) 752238/9. Fax: (01538) 753349. 

SILLIMANITE BRICKS 









SLIDING GATE REFRACTORIES 



Tel: (0114) 262 6444. Fax: (0114) 262 6440. 

SPINEL-SINTERED 




Tel: (44) 1384 291131 Fax: (44) 1384 291131 


SPINEL-FUSED AND SINTERED 

Cermatco Limited, 


Tel: (01304) 842222. Fax: (01304) 842434. 


STEEL FIBRES 

Fibercon UK Ltd., 

Loughborough Technology Centre, Units 23-24, Epinal Way, 

Loughborough LE11 3GE. 

Tel: (01509) 211860/861. Fax: (01509) 211862. 

e-mail: johnk@fiberconfiber.com 

Fibre Technology Limited, 

Brookhill Road, Pinxton, Notts. NG16 6NT, United Kingdom. 

Tel: (01773) 863100. Fax: (01773) 580287. 

e-mail: info@fibretech.com www.fibretech.com 

Metalloy Fibres (Pty) Ltd., 

37 Lincoln Street, Woodmead East, Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa. 

Tel: 27 11 803 8247, Fax: 27 11 803 8323. 

e-mail: nimag@global.co.za 

vhi UK Ltd., 


Tel: 0870 120 6170 Fax: 0870 120 6171. 

STUDWELDERS, STUDWELDING 

CONTRACTING SUPPLIES & PLANT HIRE 



Tel: (01777) 874500. Fax: (01777) 874555. 

Simpson Refractories Ltd 

‘The Refractory Demolition and Installation Experts’ 

Demolition Service 

Installation Service 

24-Hour Emergency Breakdown Service 

Refractory Consultancy and Trouble-Shooting 

Contract Supervision and Labour Supply 

Simpson Refractories Limited 

Bradwell, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 9HZ 

Tel: 01433 621171 

Fax: 01433 623292 

Email: simpsonrefract@aol.com 

Visit our web-site at www.simpsonrefractories.com 

SUPERVISION/INSPECTION SERVICES 

Supervision, Inspection of Refractory Enterprises 

24 Laburnum Ave, Blackhill, Consett, Co. Durham DH8 5TD. 

Tel: (01207) 505154. Fax: (01207) 582683 

Quartis Ltd., 


Tel: (01580) 754747. Fax: (01580) 754949. 

e-mail: quartis@fccu.com 

TESTING & ANALYSIS 

CERAM, British Ceramic Research Ltd., 

Queens Road, Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 7LQ. 

Tel: (01782) 764444. Fax: (01782) 412331. 

e-mail: enquiries@ceram.com www.ceram.com 

HAL Testing, 



Tel: (01924) 460799. Fax: (01924) 458341. 

e-mail: sales@heatapps.com 

SHL Testing Services, 


Tel: (01580) 754747. Fax: (01580) 754949. e-mail: SHL@fccu.com 

THERMAL INSULATION 



Tel: (01246) 410241. Fax: (01246) 290221. 






Microtherm NV 

Industrial Park Noord 1, BE 9100, Sint-Niklaas, Belgium 

Tel: +32 (0)3 760 1980. Fax: +32 (0)3 7601999 

e-mail: sales@microtherm.be www.microthermgroup.com 



Tel: (0151) 334 4030. Fax: (0151) 334 1684. 

Buyers Guide 

TUBES PYROMETER AND FURNACE 



Tel: (0151) 334 4030. Fax: (0151) 334 1684. 

e-mail: marketing@thermalceramics.co.uk 

VACUUMATION & CATALYST HANDLING 

Hanson Support Services Ltd., 


Tel: (01724) 867595. Fax: (01724) 282411. 

VERMICULITE 




Tel: (01782) 622285. Fax: (01782) 636982. 








Tel: (01422) 353344/353399. Fax: (01422) 353366. 

VIBRATORY EQUIPMENT 



Tel: (01773) 860796. Fax: (01773) 860055. 

Peveril Machinery Co., 

Merlin Way, Quarry Hill Industrial Park, Ilkeston, Derbyshire 

DE7 4RA. Tel: (0115) 9309068. 

ZIRCON BASED REFRACTORIES 



Tel: (01538) 752238/9. Fax: (01538) 753349. 

ZIRCON BASED REFRACTORY 

BRICKS, CEMENTS & COATINGS 

Minchem HMP Ltd., 

Scott Lidgett Industrial Estate, Scott Lidgett Road, Longport, 

Stoke-on-Trent ST6 4NQ. 

Tel: (01782) 819616. Fax: (01782) 837174. 

e-mail: minchemhmp@btconnect.com 

ZIRCON REFRACTORY SHAPES 



Tel: (01538) 752238/9. Fax: (01538) 753349. 

ZIRCONIA 

Unitec Ceramics Ltd., 

Doxey Road, Stafford ST16 1DZ U.K. 

Tel: +44 1785 223122. Fax: +44 1785 250990. 

e-mail: info@ucl-stafford.co.uk www.ucm-group.com 

ZIRCONIA REFRACTORIES 



Tel: (01538) 752238/9. Fax: (01538) 753349. 



Officers and Council 

Date for your Diary 

JOINT MEETING - JOINT 

MEETING - JOINT MEETING - 

JOINT MEETING 

Thursday 15th February 2007 7:00 for 7:30 pm 

IRE Sheffield Branch and the Sheffield / Chesterfield 

Branch of the ICME will be holding a joint meeting at 

the new headquarters of Casting Technology 

International (CTI). 

This will be a opportunity to see the extensive new 

research facilities and hear a presentation on the 

work of our hosts CTI from a member of their 

technical staff. 

Start time 7:00 for 7:30 pm, buffet provided. 

Numbers will be restricted to 40, 20 places of which 

are available to IRE members. 

Please contact Paul Bottomley 

paul.bottomley@kerneos.com 

for further information or to reserve a place. 

Venue: 

Castings Technology International 

Advanced Manufacturing Site 

Brunel Way 

Rotherham 

S60 5WG 

OFFICERS AND COUNCIL 2006 - 2007 

President: 

S.A. Franklin, C.Eng., B.Sc., Ph.D., F.I.M.M.M., M.I.Ref.Eng. 

Senior Vice-President: 

Mr. T. Staton, C.Eng., B.Tech., M.I.MMM, M.I.Ref.Eng. 

Vice-Presidents: 

Mr. J. H. Bailey, M.I.Ref.Eng. 

Past Presidents: 

1962/63* R. Mayorcas, B.Sc., F.Inst.E., F.I.Ref.Eng. 

1963/64* A. J. Mann, F.I.Ref.Eng. 

1964/65* H. M. Richardson, B.Sc., F.R.I.C, F.I.Ceram., F.I.Ref.Eng. 

1965/66* H. Jones, F.I.Ref.Eng. 

1966/67* R. Malcolm, B.Sc., A.R.I.C, F.I.Ref.Eng. 

1967/68* G. Deans, F.I.Ref.Eng. 

1968/69 R. Lickley, F.I.Ref.Eng., M.I.B.F. 

1969/70* F. Brunt, F.I.Ref.Eng., M.I.B.F 

1970/71* D. J. Quirk, B.Eng., F.I.Ref.Eng. 

1971/7V J. F. Clarke, F.I.Ref.Eng. 

1972/73* J. Cairns, DRTC, F.I.Ref.Eng. 

1973/74* W. G. Bullock, F.I.Ref.Eng. 

1974/75 C. K. Walker, F.I.Ref.Eng. 

1975/76 E. Staton, F.I.Ref.Eng. 

1976/77* W. B. Black, F.I.Ref.Eng. 

1977/78 M. J. Mason, F.I.Ref.Eng. 

1978/79* K. D. Hunter, C.Eng., M.I.Mech.E., F.I.Ref.Eng. 

1979/80 W. H. Hawkes, F.I.Ceram., F.I.Ref.Eng. 

1980/81 C. W. Hardy, F.I.Ref.Eng. 

1981/82 N. W. Hinchcliffe, F.I.Ref.Eng. 

1982/83* E. Pinder, F.I.Ref.Eng. 

1983/84* G. T. Sutton, F.I.Ref.Eng. 

1984/85 G. C. Padgett, BSc., PhD., M.I.Ceram., F.I.Ref.Eng. 

1985/86 P. Greenwood, F.I.Ref.Eng. 

1986/87 J. F. Casewell, F.I.Ref.Eng. 

1987/88 J. L. Evans, B.Met., Ph.D., F.Inst.E., F.I.Ceram., F.I.Ref.Eng., C.Eng. 

1988/89 T. J. Partridge, F.I.Ref.Eng. 

1989/90 P. W. Atthis, C.Eng, F.I.Ceram., F.I.Ref.Eng., M.I.M. 

1990/91 J. M. Thornton. M.B.E., F.I.Ref.Eng., F.I.B.F., F.I.M. 

1991/92 S. Smith, Dip.Ceram., F.I.Ceram., F.I.Ref.Eng. 

1992/93 J. W. Harold, Dip.Ceram., F.I.Ref.Eng. 

1993/94 P. K. Manser, F.I.Ref.Eng. 

1994/95 B. Sansby, M.I.M., M.I.B.F., F.I.Ref.Eng. 

1995/96 F. T. Palin, C.Eng., Dip.Ceram., M.Phil, Ph.D. F.I.M., F.I.Ref.Eng. 

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2001/02 D. C. Woodhead, F.I.Ref.Eng. 

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2003/04 A. J. Baylay, F.I. Ref. Eng. 

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GRINDCO UK LTD. Castle Refractories Limited 

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Tel: 00 44 (0) 1782 613936 Fax. 00 44 (0) 1782 711614 

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- Zircon Raw Materials 

- Zircon Refractory Product 

- Zircon Glaze Opacifiers 

- Zircon Coatings 

- Zircon for Investment Casting 

Minchem HMP Ltd., 

Scott Lidgett Industrial Estate, Scott Lidgett Road, Longport, Stoke-on-Trent 

ST6 4NQ. Tel: +44 (0)1782 819616. Fax: +44 (0)1782 837174. 

e-mail: minchemhmp@btconnect.com 


■ Ideal for wet or dry 

powders, concrete, 

aggregates etc 

■ DIEM and CRETEANGLE 

models available 

■ Distributed in the UK 

since 1988 

Peveril Machinery Company 

Merlin Way, Quarry Hill Industrial Estate, 

Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 4RA 

Tel: 0115 930 9068 

“The expert approach to refractory installation 

and demolition” 

Services to a wide range of industries : 

Cement, Steelmaking, Foundries, Power 

Generation, Sugar Manufacture, Glass 

production, etc. 

41 Leadbeater Road, Sheffield S12 3UG 

Telephone 0114 273 0588 Fax 0114 276 2045 

Email castlemonolithics@tiscali.co.uk 

Web Site www.castlemonolithics.fsnet.co.uk 

Flouch 

Engineering Co. Ltd. 

Serving the Refractory user 

● Brick Plates ● Metal Cladding 

● Refractory Anchors ● Stainless Steel Fittings 

Over 50 years of expertise satisfying the industries’ 

requirements 

Flouch Engineering Co. Ltd., Hazelhead, Stocksbridge, 

Sheffield S36 4HH Tel: 01226 763239 Fax: 01226 370205 

www.refractory-anchors.co.uk

January 2007 - Institute of Refractories Engineers

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