Mini Mills

WATER PANEL COVERINGS
Reno NC 908 for the roof, and Reno Mag Cast 757 CR for the walls

FURNACE WALL MAINTENANCE
Reno Mag Gun 826 CR, or Reno Mag Gun 92 can be gunned to extend the lower wall’s time in service.

PRECAST FURNACE RUNNERS
Reno Cast 8510 CR or Reno Cast 6020 CR. The non-toxic chrome containing castables have exceptional corrosion resistance to iron oxide slags.

DELTAS
Reno Cast 70 TSR and Reno Cast 85 TSR represent a standard in refractory materials designed to withstand extreme thermal conditions. The term “TSR” in their nomenclature refers to their exceptional Thermal Shock Resistance, which sets them apart in delta applications.

SPARK BOX AND GAS OFF-TAKE

Cover the hot face with Reno NC Gun 85 for the first 50% of the length of the duct, for the remaining 50% of the duct and the spark box, use Reno NC Gun 70. We also offer Reno Jet Cast NC 85 or Reno Jet Cast NC 70 which can be used when very large quantities are required for major repairs. Reno Cast 85 TSR and Reno Cast 70 TSR for anti-shock precast blocks.

LADLE WELL BLOCKS

Ladle Well Blocks must last in accordance with a balanced refractory life according to the bottom, walls, and slag line changes. Precast shapes can be made with Reno Mag Cast 757 CR, or Reno Mag Cast 6020 CR, both magnesia chromite compositions.

Reno Mag 91 P can be used as a patch material.

PRECAST LADLE BOTTOMS

With the new ElectroCast™ Technology, more life can be achieved due to its superior mineral synthetization, bonding strength, and resistance to high-pressure erosion. Cast with Reno ElectroCast™ 386-C and include an impact pad made with Reno Cast 85 TSR.

LADLE SAFETY LININGS
Safety linings must tolerate multiple campaigns of hot face brick repairs and replacements. Mullite minerals do not perform as well as bauxite compositions in these applications as sometimes the dolomite brick may be missed, and molten steel touches the safety lining for one heat. Reno ElectroCast™ 386-C can tolerate thermal cycling and very high temperatures. Under development is a dry vibe lining material, Reno Backfill 86.

BRICK RETAINER RINGS
RENO’s Precast shapes manufactured with our RENO Guard Technology are recommended. This concept uses a high concentration of steel fibers and a refractory slurry. These retainer rings can tolerate extreme abuse from de-scale equipment and thermal shock conditions to keep the brick linings tight and under compression.

LADLE COVERS
These covers are cast with Reno Cast 40 TSR or Reno Regen Cast LI and SS fibers for better resistance to mechanical abuse. Robust internal steel reinforcement and the removal of the traditional steel skin allows heat to vent through the cover and last longer. Higher thermal flows reduce skin corrosion under and next to the bath.

LADLE LMF DELTAS
Lower severity application, infrequent replacement; Reno Cast 70 TSR is a good choice.

LADLE PREHEAT WALLS
These walls must endure countless heating and cooling cycles. Reno NC Gun 70 with SS fibers can take years of abuse without damage. Reno NC Gun 70 is a pure mullite, no cement, sol-gel technology that is thermally stable and can withstand more heating and cooling cycles than traditional gunned or cast products.

REHEAT FURNACE SUBHEARTHS
Reno ASAP Pump 50 LC offers a low cement material stability’s and high strength advantages, suitable for pumping and casting into place to form a robust and monolithic surface.

REHEAT FURNACE HEARTHS
Reheat furnace hearths often use High Alumina Fused Blocks arranged in rows with an economical castable in between. These blocks must be inventoried and secured at a high cost. Reno ElectroCast™ 3SB provides performance similar to electro-fused blocks, with solid bond strengths and low permeability.

The unique combination prevents mill scales from sticking to blocks and castable materials like Reno ElectroPump™ 370 placed strategically. Quick turnaround time and durable hearths contribute in higher quality steel production at a lower cost.

REHEAT FURNACE SKID BLOCKS
Reno Cast 98 TSR-NS, a high alumina material for precast blocks, is designed to resist steel scale attack and degradation.

REHEAT FURNACE SIDE WALLS
Insulate with Reno Lite 35 CG, then shotcrete the hot face with Reno Jet Cast 66. This system provides a thermally efficient lining with repaid installation, requiring minimal labor.

REHEAT FURNACE ROOF
Reno Cast 65 XCLC, cast with boom crane and concrete hopper or pump cast with Reno ASAP Pump 65 LC. These can be mixed and pumped outside the building to reduce dust within the furnace area.

VACUUM DE-GAS HOODS
These hoods can experience splashed metal and slag during the alloying process. We recommend Reno Mag Cast 757 CR for cast installations or Reno Mag Gun 826 CR for gun installations.

SLAG POT PROTECTION
Reno BlakIce #2 is our cost-effective spray-on solution. This silica and carbon refractory paint effectively seals surfaces, preventing slag adherence to cast iron pots. It is also suitable for applications like Ladle Lips and LMF Hoods.