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Refractory is engineered to handle extreme heat. What it handles far less gracefully is extreme change in heat. Thermal shock, a rapid temperature swing that
Refractory linings get most of the attention during an outage. Anchor systems rarely do, until one fails and takes a section of lining down with
Aluminum service is one of the hardest environments for refractory. Here’s how material choice changes the math. Most industrial refractory applications deal primarily with heat. Aluminum
Elise is being recognized as Employee of the Month for her continued growth, initiative, and commitment to the team. Over the past few months, she
Chuck King has been a dedicated, consistent, and committed member of the Schad team for over 28 years. Throughout his time with Schad, Chuck has
Schad is excited to recognize Tom Bowen as Employee of the Month for his outstanding teamwork, flexibility, and positive attitude. When the team needed someone
Most steel plant managers know what a hot dip galvanizing line does. Fewer know what holds it together. A hot dip galvanizing line, or HDGL,
Tight outage window? The lining method you choose can determine whether you make it back online on time. Furnace relines generally come down to two approaches: big-block precast, where
For most industrial facilities, the planned refractory outage are the highest-stakes maintenance events on the calendar. Done well, they extend equipment life, prevent unplanned failures, and keep operations running predictably for another year
A new refractory lining is not ready to run at full temperature the moment the last brick is set or pound is cast. What happens
Refractory linings don’t fail overnight. Degradation is gradual, and so is the decision about what to do about it. For plant engineers and procurement managers,
Eight weeks. Up to 40 tradesmen on-site per day. Multiple trades, one furnace, one window to get it right. The glass furnace reline Schad completed
