Blast Furnace Runner Security Lining
Differential thermal movement of the runner's steel casing and refractory lining can result in damage to both components. Subsequent maintenance and energy costs can prove expensive. Fibres can eliminate these costs by strengthening the refractory, preventing spalling and improving thermal insulation.

Recommendation: ME 446

Blast Furnace Runner Cover
Thermal expansion of the steel shell, hot metal splashes and lifting can crack a plain refractory lining, resulting in spalling and a reduction in thermal insulation efficiency. Fibres control cracking, retain the refractory in place and maximise shell protection. Thermal efficiency is maintained and costs are minimised.

Recommendation: ME 446

Main Runner Syphon Box
Hot metal erosion of the box dueling causes spalled refractory and the loss of flow control and slag separation. Fibres will reduce spalling, normally doubling refractory performance.

Recommendation: ME 446

Weirs and Dams
These precast shapes suffer repeated thermal shock in their short lives. Movement results in cracking and a reduction in strength. Both refractory performance and iron quality are reduced. At 3-4% by weight, fibres can improve performance by 100% or more.
Recommendation: ME 446