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Refractory Contractors

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Empire Refractory Sales, Inc. Fort Wayne, IN Complete refractory service-design, supply & install About PhoneEmail Website

Fire Brick Engineers Co. Milwaukee, WI Custom refractories, thermal insulation & foundry supplies, including die-cut converting About PhoneEmail Website

Nock Refractories, LLC Cleveland, OH Distributor & installer of foundry, forging & heat treating refractories & supplies, including firebrick, insulating firebrick, castables, mortars, ceramic fiber products, crucibles & base blocks About PhoneEmail Website

Refractory Specialists, LLC Fort Wayne, IN Refractory service, including design, supply & installation About PhoneEmail

Smith Sharpe Refractory Inc Minneapolis, MN HarbisonWalker, Saint-Gobain & Unifrax/Alkegen About PhoneEmail Website

J.T. Thorpe & Son, Inc. Maysville, KY

J.T. Thorpe & Son, Inc. North Salt Lake, UT

J.T. Thorpe & Son, Inc. Carnegie, PA

J.T. Thorpe & Son, Inc. Geismar, LA

Onex Construction, Inc. Streetsboro, OH

Onex, Inc. Erie, PA

R.I.C.H., Inc. Bernville, PA

Reintjes Services, Inc. Overland Park, KS

Reintjes Services, Inc. Winter Haven, FL

Reintjes Services, Inc. Gonzales, LA

WW Services, Inc. Harrison, OH

Refractory contractors specialize in the installation, repair, and maintenance of refractory materials, which are essential for high-temperature industrial processes. These materials, including bricks, castables, and ceramic fibers, withstand extreme heat and chemical attack, making them crucial for industries such as steel, cement, glass, and petrochemicals. Refractory contractors assess the specific needs of a facility, considering factors like temperature, chemical exposure, and mechanical stress, to select appropriate materials and design solutions. They perform tasks such as lining furnaces, kilns, incinerators, and reactors with refractory materials to ensure efficient and safe operation. The installation process involves cutting, shaping, and placing refractory bricks or applying castable materials, which may require curing or drying to achieve optimal performance. Maintenance and repair services include inspecting existing refractory linings for wear or damage, removing and replacing worn materials, and applying protective coatings to extend the lifespan of the refractory lining. Refractory contractors also provide emergency repair services to minimize downtime in critical industrial operations. They adhere to strict safety standards and regulations to protect workers and ensure the integrity of the installations. The refractory industry serves a wide range of sectors, including power generation, where refractory materials line boilers and turbines, and waste management, where they protect incinerators from high temperatures and corrosive materials. In the chemical industry, refractory linings are essential for reactors and processing vessels that handle aggressive chemicals. The oil and gas sector relies on refractory contractors to maintain the integrity of refining and processing equipment. Refractory contractors play a vital role in ensuring the efficiency, safety, and longevity of high-temperature industrial processes across various industries.