For nearly a decade, the foundry has been supplying innovative
products to the Automotive industry. Few 3rd tier suppliers are as
innovative.
From novel acoustic absorption materials for silencers to
heat-resistant and wear-resistant products for brake pads. From new
materials for Catalytic Convertor substrates that increase strength
but reduce weight, to alloys currently under development for the
easy reinforcement of Metal Matrix Composites, the foundry hasn’t
stopped innovating, offering product designers specialist,
tailor-made alloys in a range of sizes and forms that were simply
not available or possible before.
The secret is the foundry’s patented Melt Overflow Technology.
Steelmakers know as Rapid Solidification (RS) technology. Customers
know it as the route to unique performance benefits at an affordable
cost.
1. Stainless steel fibers used in automotive silencers and brake
pads.
Use of Stainless Steel Fibers in Refractories
Melt Extract stainless steel fibers reinforce refractories against
cracking to extend and enhance refractory lifetimes. Melt extract
fibres can be added to all monolithic refractories, from insulating
to ultra low cement castables, rammables and mouldables, precast
shapes, gunning and shotcreting mixes. Steel fiber reinforced
refractories are now commonplace in a wide range of high temperature
processing industries.
the foundry melt extract fibers impart increased strength and
resistance to thermal cycling, steep thermal gradients and
mechanical shock, minimising damage and delaying failure caused by
cracking. By increasing refractory lifetimes steel fiber refractory
reinforcement (SFRR) offers the end user a reduction in downtime and
substantial savings in materials and labour costs.
2. Stainless steel reinforced refractories in high temperature
applications.
Application of Stainless Steel Fibers in Incinerators
Incinerators place high demands on refractories, as it is difficult
to regulate and control incineration processes unlike other high
temperature processing industries such as steel. Rapid temperature
increases and thermal shock together with mechanical damage caused
by handling waste create an ‘ideal’ environment for stainless steel
fiber reinforcement. The complex design of furnaces, a need for
efficient repairs and cost considerations have led to a move away
from bricks and an increase in the use of ultra low cement castables.
The end user has a choice of fiber alloys and lengths to suit
different temperature ranges, atmospheric conditions and refractory
lining dimensions.
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