Efficient Molten Metal Transfer in the Cast House: Introducing a New Thermal Insulation Solution

Efficient thermal management requires a combination of effective insulation and low-cost solution that yieldYield straightforward and predictable outcomes. Pourable backup insulations are one of many products used to reduce thermal loss, particularly during metal transfer in the cast house. They are typically two-part product and prepared by on-site mixing of a mineral binder suspension and a liquid acid activator. However, their usage presents several challenges for customers including unstable thermal insulationThermal insulation, handling hazardous substances, difficulties associated with the mixing preparation and pouring process, lengthy drying process, controlling the volume expansion, and high shipping costs of two-part products. To overcome these challenges, a new one-part solid powder mixture product is proposed. This non-expanding pourable product only requires in-place mixing with plant water. The efficiency of this product is already proven in operationOperation. An example showcasing its application in transfer launder, holding furnaceFurnace, crucible, and ladle will be presented.