Aluminum
Aluminum is one of the most common and demanded resources. It is utilized in vehicle manufacturing, technology, aviation, housing, and countless other industries.
Aluminum Refractory Solutions at Resco Products
Resco Products, a refractory manufacturer, have been providing excellent customer service for over 30 years for primary aluminum and secondary aluminum. Refractory products with high-temperature properties and a proven track record with mechanical impact, abrasion, and thermal shock resistance. Resco identifies key areas within aluminum furnaces where improvements can be made within key areas. The main areas of refractory wear and damage are the hearth, lower sidewalls where high temperatures can have a major impact.
Resco provides a wide variety of castable refractory products that can be cast, pumped, or pre-casted to fit your needs. Additionally refractory brick burned, and un-burned are available.
Find the refractory material that is right for you, Resco Products can create a custom solution for your business. We can even utilize 3D modeling to offer accurate projections that fit your budget and specifications.
View our refractory services to see more of what we can do. Whether you need a solution that involves aluminum or something else, Resco Products can help. Contact our representatives today!
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How is Aluminum Made?
Aluminum is made in two ways. Primary production is the process in which new aluminum is created while secondary production consists of existing aluminum being recycled. Secondary aluminum uses 5% of the energy needed to produce primary aluminum from Bauxite.
RELATED PRODUCTS
Alumina Brick
Alumex P-85-HS
Alumex P-85-HS
ALUMEX® P-85 HS exhibits a combination of very high strengths, high abrasion resistance, and excellent thermal shock resistance. Its high purity composition yields a refractory product that can withstand severe alkali attack.
Insulating Castable
Castable #16
Castable #16
CASTABLE #16 is an ultra-lightweight refractory concrete with a service limit of 1600oF as a hot face material and 1800oF as a backup insulation. CASTABLE #16 has a good strength to weight ratio and can replace block insulation for many applications. The most useful property is the very low K-factor.
CASTABLE #16 is an ultra-lightweight refractory concrete with a service limit of 1600oF as a hot face material and 1800oF as a backup insulation. CASTABLE #16 has a good strength to weight ratio and can replace block insulation for many applications. The most useful property is the very low K-factor.
Conventional Castable
EZ Cast 2700
EZ Cast 2700
EZ CAST® 2700 is a general purpose, economical castable designed for applications up to 2700°F. Its high strength and ability to be pumped or poured make it the ideal choice for any number of applications where access is limited or obstructions make work difficult. It is particularly effective in applications where destructive gases and atmospheres or excessive wear shorten refractory life.
EZ CAST® 2700 is a general purpose, economical castable designed for applications up to 2700°F. Its high strength and ability to be pumped or poured make it the ideal choice for any number of applications where access is limited or obstructions make work difficult. It is particularly effective in applications where destructive gases and atmospheres or excessive wear shorten refractory life.
Conventional Castable
EZ Cast 2800
EZ Cast 2800
EZ CAST® 2800 is similar to EZ CAST® 2700, except designed for applications up to 2800°F. In the laboratory, this product has tested well for resistance to CO (carbon monoxide) disintegration encountered in coke ovens and blast furnaces.
Conventional Castable
EZ Cast 2800 Fine
EZ Cast 2800 Fine
EZ CAST® 2800 FINE is a Fine-Grained, Conventional Cement, 45% Alumina castable that can be installed by vibration cast, pumpcasting, or self-leveling methods.
Low Cement Castable
EZ Cast 3000
EZ Cast 3000
EZ CAST® 3000 is a self-flowing, low iron, 56% alumina, low cement castable designed to provide high strength and good thermal shock and abrasion resistance. It offers good slag resistance for severe applications up to 3000°F. In the laboratory, this product has shown excellent resistance to CO atmospheres found in coke ovens and blast furnaces. Large volumes of this castable have been used successfully in a wide variety of applications.
EZ CAST® 3000 is a self-flowing, low iron, 56% alumina, low cement castable designed to provide high strength and good thermal shock and abrasion resistance. It offers good slag resistance for severe applications up to 3000°F. In the laboratory, this product has shown excellent resistance to CO atmospheres found in coke ovens and blast furnaces. Large volumes of this castable have been used successfully in a wide variety of applications.
Low Cement Castable
EZ Cast 3200
EZ Cast 3200
EZ CAST® 3200 is a self-flowing, 76% alumina low cement castable designed to provide longer service life and superior performance in steel applications with temperatures up to 3200°F. It also has outstanding strength and abrasion resistance. In laboratory testing this product has shown excellent resistance to CO atmospheres found in coke ovens and blast furnaces.
EZ CAST® 3200 is a self-flowing, 76% alumina low cement castable designed to provide longer service life and superior performance in steel applications with temperatures up to 3200°F. It also has outstanding strength and abrasion resistance. In laboratory testing this product has shown excellent resistance to CO atmospheres found in coke ovens and blast furnaces.
Low Cement Castable
EZ Cast 3250
EZ Cast 3250
EZ CAST® 3250 is a low cement castable with an alumina content of 78%. It has excellent abrasion resistance and superior hot strength to as high as 2700°F. These properties combined with excellent thermal shock resistance have resulted in many successful installations in bottoms and lip rings of steel ladles. This proven product has been successfully used in a wide variety of applications, often substituted for higher alumina content products, making it a highly cost-effective and versatile composition. Its combination of strength, toughness, alumina content, and other compositional features make it an excellent product for many applications.
EZ CAST® 3250 is a low cement castable with an alumina content of 78%. It has excellent abrasion resistance and superior hot strength to as high as 2700°F. These properties combined with excellent thermal shock resistance have resulted in many successful installations in bottoms and lip rings of steel ladles. This proven product has been successfully used in a wide variety of applications, often substituted for higher alumina content products, making it a highly cost-effective and versatile composition. Its combination of strength, toughness, alumina content, and other compositional features make it an excellent product for many applications.
Conventional Castable
EZ Cubed 2700
EZ Cubed 2700
EZ CUBED® 2700 is a conventional cement-bonded, fireclay-based, 42% Alumina castable that can be installed by vibration cast , pumpcasting, self-leveling, or shotcreting methods.
Conventional Castable
EZ Cubed 2800
EZ Cubed 2800
EZ CUBED® 2800 is a cement-bonded, fireclay-based, 45% Alumina castable that can be installed by vibration cast , pumpcasting, self-leveling, or shotcreting methods.
Low Cement Castable
EZ Cubed 3000
EZ Cubed 3000
EZ CUBED® 3000 is a Low Cement, 55% Alumina castable that can be installed by vibration cast, self-flowing, pumping or shotcreting methods.
Low Cement Castable
EZ Cubed 3200 Fine
EZ Cubed 3200 Fine
A low cement, 75% alumina castable with a maximum service temperature of 3200°F. This castable can be used in a wide variety of refractory applications. The product can be installed by vibration casting, pumping, and shotcreting methods.
Low Cement Castable
EZ Cubed 60 LQY
EZ Cubed 60 LQY
An alkali-resistant 60% alumina castable that can be installed using vibration casting, pumping, or wet shotcreting methods. This product has been formulated to be resistant to alkali attack.
Low Cement Castable
EZ Cubed 60M
EZ Cubed 60M
Mullite-based/ self flow/pumpable/shotcrete/low cement castable
Low Cement Castable
EZ Cubed 60M XT
EZ Cubed 60M XT
Mullite-based/ self flow/pumpable/shotcrete/low cement castable
Low Cement Castable
Furnacon 70
Furnacon 70
FURNACON™ 70 resists the most aggressive magnesium-containing aluminum alloys. It is a costeffective refractory for severe operating conditions. In addition to its non-wetting properties, it has exceptional strength and toughness to resist thermal and mechanical abuse. It is one of the most widely used castables for lower sidewalls and aluminium furnace hearths.
FURNACON™ 70 resists the most aggressive magnesium-containing aluminum alloys. It is a costeffective refractory for severe operating conditions. In addition to its non-wetting properties, it has exceptional strength and toughness to resist thermal and mechanical abuse. It is one of the most widely used castables for lower sidewalls and aluminium furnace hearths.
Low Cement Castable
Furnacon 95
Furnacon 95
FURNACON™ 95 resists spalling and cracking from thermal and mechanical abuse. Its high purity, high alumina base makes it ideally suited for troughs and tapholes.
Low Cement Castable
FurnaCubed 40
FurnaCubed 40
A 40% alumina low-cement castable that offers excellent resistance to alkalis. It contains a non-wetting agent for aluminum contact, and it can be installed via vibration casting, pumping, and shotcreting methods.
Low Cement Castable
FurnaCubed 65
FurnaCubed 65
A 65% alumina low-cement castable that offers excellent resistance to alkalis. It contains a non-wetting agent for aluminum contact, and it can be installed via vibration casting, pumping, and shotcreting methods
Low Cement Castable
FurnaCubed 70
FurnaCubed 70
FURNACUBED™ 70 is a 74% alumina, non-wetting to aluminum, low cement castable that can be vibration cast, self-flow cast, or shotcreted. This product has excellent thermal shock resistance to 2000°F. It has been used for preformed blocks in an aluminum furnace and has been shotcreted in aluminum furnace upper and lower walls. Unlike other FURNACUBED™ products, this product is recommended for use only in aluminum furnace applications. Therefore, its maximum non-metal contact use temperature is 2500°F.
FURNACUBED™ 70 is a 74% alumina, non-wetting to aluminum, low cement castable that can be vibration cast, self-flow cast, or shotcreted. This product has excellent thermal shock resistance to 2000°F. It has been used for preformed blocks in an aluminum furnace and has been shotcreted in aluminum furnace upper and lower walls. Unlike other FURNACUBED™ products, this product is recommended for use only in aluminum furnace applications. Therefore, its maximum non-metal contact use temperature is 2500°F.
Low Cement Castable
FurnaCubed 70QT
FurnaCubed 70QT
FURNACUBED™ 70 is a 74% alumina, non-wetting to aluminum, low cement castable that can be heated without using the traditional ramp-and-hold heatup schedule. It can be vibration cast, self-flow cast, or shotcreted. This product has excellent thermal shock resistance to 2000ºF. It has been used for preformed blocks in an aluminum furnace and has been shotcreted in aluminum furnace upper and lower walls. Unlike other FURNACUBED™ products, this product is recommended for use only in aluminum furnace applications. Therefore, its maximum non-metal contact use temperature is 2500ºF.
FURNACUBED™ 70 is a 74% alumina, non-wetting to aluminum, low cement castable that can be heated without using the traditional ramp-and-hold heatup schedule. It can be vibration cast, self-flow cast, or shotcreted. This product has excellent thermal shock resistance to 2000ºF. It has been used for preformed blocks in an aluminum furnace and has been shotcreted in aluminum furnace upper and lower walls. Unlike other FURNACUBED™ products, this product is recommended for use only in aluminum furnace applications. Therefore, its maximum non-metal contact use temperature is 2500ºF.
Low Cement Castable
FurnaCubed 85
FurnaCubed 85
A 85% alumina low-cement castable that offers excellent resistance to alkalis. It contains a non-wetting agent for aluminum contact, and it can be installed via vibration casting, pumping, and shotcreting methods.
Low Cement Castable
FurnaCubed 85 QT
FurnaCubed 85 QT
FURNACUBED™ 85 QT is an aluminum-resistant, 85 % alumina low cement castable that can be heated without using the traditional ramp-and-hold heatup schedule. This product was formulated for use in high wear areas in aluminum reverberatory furnaces and allow for a shorter heatup schedule and less furnace downtime. FURNACUBED™ 85 QT can be installed by vibration casting, pumpcasting, or self-leveling installation techniques.
FURNACUBED™ 85 QT is an aluminum-resistant, 85 % alumina low cement castable that can be heated without using the traditional ramp-and-hold heatup schedule. This product was formulated for use in high wear areas in aluminum reverberatory furnaces and allow for a shorter heatup schedule and less furnace downtime. FURNACUBED™ 85 QT can be installed by vibration casting, pumpcasting, or self-leveling installation techniques.
Low Cement Castable
FurnaCubed FS
FurnaCubed FS
FURNACUBED™ FS is a non-wetting, fused silica-based castable for aluminum contact. It has excellent strength and low porosity with good abrasion resistance. It possesses excellent thermal shock resistance because of a very low reversible coefficient of thermal expansion. The product provides extremely good dross resistance and outstanding resistance to spalling at a reasonably low density.
FURNACUBED™ FS is a non-wetting, fused silica-based castable for aluminum contact. It has excellent strength and low porosity with good abrasion resistance. It possesses excellent thermal shock resistance because of a very low reversible coefficient of thermal expansion. The product provides extremely good dross resistance and outstanding resistance to spalling at a reasonably low density.
Low Cement Castable
FurnaCubed R-Max
FurnaCubed R-Max
Furnacubed™ R-MAX is a 70% alumina high performance castable designed to provide excellent non-wetting characteristics in aluminum contact applications along with maximum abrasion resistance and excellent strengths This material will give superior performance for the belly band area and below the melt line in secondary melting furnaces. Furnacubed™ R-MAX can be installed via vibration casting, pump casting, and wet shotcrete techniques
Furnacubed™ R-MAX is a 70% alumina high performance castable designed to provide excellent non-wetting characteristics in aluminum contact applications along with maximum abrasion resistance and excellent strengths This material will give superior performance for the belly band area and below the melt line in secondary melting furnaces. Furnacubed™ R-MAX can be installed via vibration casting, pump casting, and wet shotcrete techniques
Pre-Cast Shapes
Mighty Fibre M-HCA
Mighty Fibre M-HCA
MIGHTY FIBRE M is a precast shape made with a castable-bonded, metallic fiber composite for added strength and spalling resistance. MIGHTY FIBRE M precast shapes can be used in applications where mechanical abuse and thermal cycling are normal operating conditions.
Low Cement Castable
Quikturn 45PCA
Quikturn 45PCA
QUIKTURN 45 PCA is a aluminum-resistant, low cement, 45% alumina castable, that can be installed by vibration cast, pumping, and shotcreting methods. This castable is formulated for aluminum resistance but is intended, primarily, for backup linings. After the final set, this unique castable can be heated without the traditional ramp-and-hold heatup schedule. Refer to the recommended QUIKTURN heatup schedule for initial heatup.
QUIKTURN 45 PCA is a aluminum-resistant, low cement, 45% alumina castable, that can be installed by vibration cast, pumping, and shotcreting methods. This castable is formulated for aluminum resistance but is intended, primarily, for backup linings. After the final set, this unique castable can be heated without the traditional ramp-and-hold heatup schedule. Refer to the recommended QUIKTURN heatup schedule for initial heatup.
Low Cement Castable
Quikturn 60G
Quikturn 60G
QUIKTURN 60G is a mullite-based, low cement, 60% alumina low cement gun mix that can be installed by conventional gunning methods. After the final set, this unique castable can be heated without the traditional ramp-and-hold heatup schedule. Refer to the recommended QUIKTURN heatup schedule for the initial heatup.
QUIKTURN 60G is a mullite-based, low cement, 60% alumina low cement gun mix that can be installed by conventional gunning methods. After the final set, this unique castable can be heated without the traditional ramp-and-hold heatup schedule. Refer to the recommended QUIKTURN heatup schedule for the initial heatup.
Low Cement Castable
Quikturn 60G (UK)
Quikturn 60G (UK)
QUIKTURN 60G is a mullite-based, low cement, 60% alumina low cement gun mix that can be installed by conventional gunning methods. After the final set, this unique castable can be heated without the traditional ramp-and-hold heatup schedule. Refer to the recommended QUIKTURN heatup schedule for the initial heatup.
QUIKTURN 60G is a mullite-based, low cement, 60% alumina low cement gun mix that can be installed by conventional gunning methods. After the final set, this unique castable can be heated without the traditional ramp-and-hold heatup schedule. Refer to the recommended QUIKTURN heatup schedule for the initial heatup.
Low Cement Castable
Quikturn 60LQY PC
Quikturn 60LQY PC
An alkali-resistant 60% alumina castable that can be installed using vibration casting, pumping, or wet shotcreting methods. This product has been formulated to be resistant to alkali attack. After the final set, this unique castable can be heated without the traditional ramp-and-hold heatup schedule.
An alkali-resistant 60% alumina castable that can be installed using vibration casting, pumping, or wet shotcreting methods. This product has been formulated to be resistant to alkali attack. After the final set, this unique castable can be heated without the traditional ramp-and-hold heatup schedule.
Low Cement Castable
Quikturn 60PC
Quikturn 60PC
QUIKTURN 60PC is a mullite-based, low cement, 60% alumina castable that can be installed by vibration cast, pumping, and shotcreting methods. After the final set, this unique castable can be heated without the traditional ramp-and-hold heatup schedule. Refer to the recommended QUIKTURN heatup schedule for the initial heatup.
QUIKTURN 60PC is a mullite-based, low cement, 60% alumina castable that can be installed by vibration cast, pumping, and shotcreting methods. After the final set, this unique castable can be heated without the traditional ramp-and-hold heatup schedule. Refer to the recommended QUIKTURN heatup schedule for the initial heatup.
Low Cement Castable
Quikturn 65PCA
Quikturn 65PCA
QUIKTURN 65 PCA is a aluminum-resistant, 60% alumina, low cement castable that can be vibration cast, pumped, or shotcreted. QUIKTURN 65 PCA has excellent strength and resistance to molten aluminum. After the initial set, this castable can be heated without using the traditional ramp-and-hold heatup schedule. Refer to the recommended QUIKTURN heatup schedule for initial heatup.
QUIKTURN 65 PCA is a aluminum-resistant, 60% alumina, low cement castable that can be vibration cast, pumped, or shotcreted. QUIKTURN 65 PCA has excellent strength and resistance to molten aluminum. After the initial set, this castable can be heated without using the traditional ramp-and-hold heatup schedule. Refer to the recommended QUIKTURN heatup schedule for initial heatup.
Low Cement Castable
Quikturn 65PCA Coarse
Quikturn 65PCA Coarse
QUIKTURN 65 PCA COARSE is an aluminum-resistant, coarse aggregate-containing, 60% alumina, low cement castable that can be vibration cast, pumped, or shotcreted. QUIKTURN 65 PCA COARSE has excellent strength and resistance to molten aluminum. After the initial set, this castable can be heated without using the traditional ramp-and-hold heatup schedule. Refer to the recommended QUIKTURN heatup schedule for initial heatup.
QUIKTURN 65 PCA COARSE is an aluminum-resistant, coarse aggregate-containing, 60% alumina, low cement castable that can be vibration cast, pumped, or shotcreted. QUIKTURN 65 PCA COARSE has excellent strength and resistance to molten aluminum. After the initial set, this castable can be heated without using the traditional ramp-and-hold heatup schedule. Refer to the recommended QUIKTURN heatup schedule for initial heatup.
Alumina Brick
Rescal 80 BP
Rescal 80 BP
Burned, phosphate-bonded alumina brick
Alumina Brick
Rescal 85 BP
Rescal 85 BP
Phosphate-bonded high alumina brick
Alumina Brick
Rescal B80PC
Rescal B80PC
High alumina, high strength brick
Alumina Brick
Rescal BB AAA
Rescal BB AAA
Fire clay brick
Chemically Bonded Castables
Rescobond 3000A
Rescobond 3000A
RESCOBOND 3000A is a chemically-bonded, air-setting, single component, high alumina refractory castable formulated for molten aluminum contact applications. This product bonds to existing refractory and can be used in a variety of different applications including patching. To use, mix RESCOBOND 3000A with water and cast. It develops a quick set and can be heated shortly after installation
RESCOBOND 3000A is a chemically-bonded, air-setting, single component, high alumina refractory castable formulated for molten aluminum contact applications. This product bonds to existing refractory and can be used in a variety of different applications including patching. To use, mix RESCOBOND 3000A with water and cast. It develops a quick set and can be heated shortly after installation
Chemically Bonded Castables
Rescobond 3000A (UK)
Rescobond 3000A (UK)
RESCOBOND 3000A is a chemically-bonded, air-setting, single component, high alumina refractory castable formulated for molten aluminum contact applications. This product bonds to existing refractory and can be used in a variety of different applications including patching. To use, mix RESCOBOND 3000A with water and cast. It develops a quick set and can be heated shortly after installation
RESCOBOND 3000A is a chemically-bonded, air-setting, single component, high alumina refractory castable formulated for molten aluminum contact applications. This product bonds to existing refractory and can be used in a variety of different applications including patching. To use, mix RESCOBOND 3000A with water and cast. It develops a quick set and can be heated shortly after installation
Chemically Bonded Castables
Rescobond 3000AG
Rescobond 3000AG
RESCOBOND 3000A G is an aluminum-resistant, phosphate bonded gun mix that can be installed by conventional gunning and handpacking methods. This product has been formulated to be a single component gun mix that can be gunned in hot or cold applications and develops a quick set. No predampening is needed prior to gunning. After the intial set, this product can be heated without using the traditional ramp-and-hold heatup schedule
RESCOBOND 3000A G is an aluminum-resistant, phosphate bonded gun mix that can be installed by conventional gunning and handpacking methods. This product has been formulated to be a single component gun mix that can be gunned in hot or cold applications and develops a quick set. No predampening is needed prior to gunning. After the intial set, this product can be heated without using the traditional ramp-and-hold heatup schedule
Chemically Bonded Castables
Rescobond 70AG
Rescobond 70AG
RESCOBOND 70AG is a chemically-bonded, single component gunning mix formulated for molten aluminum maintenance applications. This product can be installed by conventional gunning and handpacking methods and bonds to existing refractory. When gunning, predampening is NOT suggested for this gun mix. This product develops a quick set and can be heated shortly after installation. RESCOBOND 70AG should NOT be installed by vibration casting methods.
RESCOBOND 70AG is a chemically-bonded, single component gunning mix formulated for molten aluminum maintenance applications. This product can be installed by conventional gunning and handpacking methods and bonds to existing refractory. When gunning, predampening is NOT suggested for this gun mix. This product develops a quick set and can be heated shortly after installation. RESCOBOND 70AG should NOT be installed by vibration casting methods.
Chemically Bonded Castables
Rescobond 90A
Rescobond 90A
RESCOBOND 90A is a chemically-bonded, air-setting, single component, high purity alumina refractory castable formulated for molten aluminum contact applications. This product bonds to existing refractory and can be used in a variety of different applications including patching. To use, mix RESCOBOND 90A with water and cast. It develops a quick set and can be heated shortly after installation.
RESCOBOND 90A is a chemically-bonded, air-setting, single component, high purity alumina refractory castable formulated for molten aluminum contact applications. This product bonds to existing refractory and can be used in a variety of different applications including patching. To use, mix RESCOBOND 90A with water and cast. It develops a quick set and can be heated shortly after installation.
Chemically Bonded Castables
Rescobond 90A G
Rescobond 90A G
RESCOBOND 90A G is an aluminum-resistant, phosphate bonded gun mix that can be installed by conventional gunning and handpacking methods. This product has been formulated to be a single component gun mix that can be gunned in hot or cold applications and develops a quick set. No predampening is needed prior to gunning. After the intial set, this product can be heated without using the traditional ramp-and-hold heatup schedule.
RESCOBOND 90A G is an aluminum-resistant, phosphate bonded gun mix that can be installed by conventional gunning and handpacking methods. This product has been formulated to be a single component gun mix that can be gunned in hot or cold applications and develops a quick set. No predampening is needed prior to gunning. After the intial set, this product can be heated without using the traditional ramp-and-hold heatup schedule.
Low Cement Castable
SUREFLOW 60DC (UK)
SUREFLOW 60DC (UK)
SUREFLOW 60DC is a 60% Alumina, Mullite based, Self flowing low cement castable. This product is recommended for Pre-cast Shapes or new and full lining repairs using anchored construction. SUREFLOW 60DC has good strength, thermal shock and abrasion resistance.
Low Cement Castable
SUREFLOW 80ALR (UK)
SUREFLOW 80ALR (UK)
SUREFLOW 80ALR is a 80% Alumina, Bauxite based castable designed for Aluminium Contact areas such as Melting and Holding furnace Hearths and lower side walls. SUREFLOW 80ALR has excellent strength, alkali and abrasion resistance. It is non-wetting to Aluminium and its alloys at all typical melt temperatures. SUREFLOW 80ALR is designed for installation by pouring with no vibration.
SUREFLOW 80ALR is a 80% Alumina, Bauxite based castable designed for Aluminium Contact areas such as Melting and Holding furnace Hearths and lower side walls. SUREFLOW 80ALR has excellent strength, alkali and abrasion resistance. It is non-wetting to Aluminium and its alloys at all typical melt temperatures. SUREFLOW 80ALR is designed for installation by pouring with no vibration.
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