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Choosing the right refractory material is rarely straightforward. The wrong choice can mean premature failure, unnecessary downtime, or a rebuild that could have been avoided.
Many times during refractory installation or maintenance, we see simple mistakes or miscalculations that were made previous to the Schad team showing up. It’s often
Remember to keep refractory products dry during the rainy fall season The fall is officially upon us and as is common at this time of
When it comes to the objective of constant improvement or root cause analysis, one tool that consumers often fail to take advantage of is post-mortem
Properly Clean Equipment Cleaning equipment can be the worst part of the job. It is typically done right before a break, lunch, or at the
Avoid Cross Contamination It seems that when it comes to mixing refractory materials, the lion’s share of the attention goes to water content, mix time,
Shelf Life – Stock Rotation Many consumers of refractories do not realize that refractory materials, especially monolithic materials, have a shelf-life that in many cases
Cleaning Equipment Between Uses Casting monolithic refractory linings can be exhausting work. Pours, large and small, can often take several hours and even multiple shifts.
Warm Weather – Avoid Flash Setting Summer is in full swing. While the warm weather, time with friends and family, and summer activities are all
Forming – Start with the end in mind… When constructing forms to accommodate the installation of monolithic refractory materials it is important to start with
Hot Spot Repair – Don’t Cover It “Hot spots” can be one of the most frustrating items that a maintenance manager has to deal with
Wear Proper PPE When Placing Refractory Materials These days, it can be overwhelming and exhausting listening to all of the talk about wearing the proper
