REFRAWIRE®

Technology for prefabricated components

in highly stressed application areas.
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A new technology for prefabricated components
As a systems supplier, we develop
refractory concepts for specific
process technologies that always
ensure optimum plant efficiency.
We have developed optimized
solutions for a wide range of spe-
cialized requirements and prefabri-
cated components for all industrial
sectors. Based on our decades of
experience in the manufacture of
high-grade prefabricated compo-
nents, new ways were found in the
fields of drying, firing, and com-
paction technology.
Advantages at a glance
• High abrasion resistance
• High thermal shock resistance
• High tensile strength
• Individual design
• Individual formulation
• High resistance to mechanical impacts
• Outstanding thermal strength
From production ...
Steel fiber matrix
This enables us to implement com-
plex geometries with accurate fits
and optimum material properties
that are precisely matched to the
specific tasks.
In applications subjected to fast
temperature variations, severe
abrasion, and high mechani-
cal loads, standard castables or
­refractory bricks are not always
able to withstand these loads.
Now, REFRAWIRE®, the latest
­generation of our prefabricated
components is the ideal solution.
Prefabricated REFRAWIRE® com-
ponents were developed specifi-
cally to protect equipment linings
from thermal shocks and mechani-
cal influences.
Already during its production, the
modular structure of REFRAWIRE®
– steel fiber matrix plus casting
slurry – ensures perfect adapta-
tion to the individual application
conditions.
REFRAWIRE® components are suit-
able for a wide range of applica-
tion areas, e.g. in the iron & steel,
aluminium, refuse incineration,
and cement industries.
Addition of the slurry
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The advantages in detail

Abrasion resistance

REFRAWIRE® F-60 AR/R H-30 versus low-cement products

with a comparable raw material basis:

Material Raw density Abrasion Test conditions:

(t/m3) (cm3) Preheating: 1000 °C / 5 h
Low-cement casting 2.55 <5 Method: DIN EN 993-20
Low-cement jetcrete 2.40 <6
REFRAWIRE® F-60 AR/R H-30 2.96 <4

The REFRAWIRE® product exhibits extremely high abrasion resistance.

Thermal shock resistance

60

50
Cold modulus of rupture
40
[MPa]
30
Cold modulus of rupture
20 after 5 cycles [MPa]

10

0
Low-cement Low-cement REFRAWIRE® Testing method:
casting jetcrete F-60 AR/R H-30 DIN EN 993-11, B

The thermal shock resistance of REFRAWIRE®

is 6 times higher than that of a low-cement compound.

... to the application

REFRAWIRE® prefabricated components in an electric arc furnace

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A complete product range
REFRAWIRE® consists of two
­components: A self-flowing
­c astable and high-quality stainless
steel fibers.
Stainless steel fiber types
Typ C: „Low carbon“
Typ H:
REFRAWIRE® product range (selection)
Quality*
REFRAWIRE® F-60 R
REFRAWIRE® F-60 AR/R
REFRAWIRE® A-60 TS
REFRAWIRE® A-60 AR/R
REFRAWIRE® B-85
REFRAWIRE® T-95 R
REFRAWIRE® T-95 SP/R
REFRAWIRE® T-90 AL
*plus description of the stainless steel fiber
REFRAWIRE® application examples
Edge components
for casting ladle
REFRAWIRE® A-60 TS H-30
Both components are individually The prefabricated REFRAWIRE®
combinable. This leads to a com- components are manufactured
plete product range that ensures in our highly specialized factory
utmost individuality. in Dülmen, Germany.
Stainless steel fibers for max. operating temperatures up to 1000 °C, not CO-resistant
Stainless steel fibers for max. operating temperatures up to 1500 °C, CO-resistant
Raw material basis Application
Firebrick 60 For most reactors/furnaces up to max. 1500 °C
Firebrick 60 + SiC For iron & steel casting applications
Andalusite For environments with high temperature changes
Andalusite + SiC For environments with high temperature changes
and severe abrasion
Bauxite Applications for medium and high temperatures
Tabular alumina High temperatures and corrosive environments
Tabular alumina + spinel High temperatures and corrosive environments
Tabular alumina + anti-wetting Specifically for the aluminium industry
Blocks for the upper part of
an aluminium smelting furnace
REFRAWIRE® T-90 AL H-30
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Let's talk about your goals.
We will find the right way.

Refratechnik Steel GmbH is a

member of the Refratechnik Group.
Based on a solid foundation of
more than 60 years experience,
Refratechnik Steel GmbH focuses
on solutions for iron & steel found-
ries as well as the non-ferrous and
aluminium industries, which con-
sequently involves environmental,
energy, and chemical aspects.

Since 2002, Refratechnik Steel demands on technology, product

has been manufacturing pre-
fabricated, flow control, and gas
purging pro-ducts in their own fac-
tory. The rapid increase of these
applications forced Refratechnik to
expand their production capacity
in this field:
The new factory in Dülmen/Germa-
ny was inaugurated in September
2011, and meets today' increased
range, production capacities, and
environmental compatibility in a
sustainable manner.
Apart from the practically fully
automated production, innovative
functional components – also as
customized one-off parts – are
manufactured with consistent high
quality.

The Refratechnik Group is certified according to:

ISO 9001 – Quality management systems, and
ISO 14001 – Environmental management systems.

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Refratechnik Steel GmbH
Schiessstrasse 58
40549 Düsseldorf
Germany
St 1-044-09/2018

Phone +49 211 5858 0

Fax +49 211 5858 49
steel@refra.com
www.refra.com