Charge Hole Cover and Seal
Mechanical abrasion while charging the ovens is unavoidable but can cause charge-hole refractory to quickly crack and spall, destroying the seal. Fibre-reinforced refractory withstands such mechanical wear to maintain an efficient seal against emissions and expensive energy loss.

Recommendation: ME 446

Battery Top
Vibration, thermal expansion and the need for good thermal insulation places particular demands on this application's refractory. A castable reinforced with fibres is extremely tough and will minimise energy loss and mechanical wear.

Recommendation: ME 430

Ascension Pipes
Hot waste gases and particles can impact and erode this refractory lining, reducing thermal efficiency and increasing maintenance costs. In this application fibres can improve refractory toughness by more than 100%, thereby halving maintenance costs.

Recommendation: ME 446