SHAPED REFRACTORIES
Pre-formed bricks engineered for extreme thermal duty
Shaped refractories are pre-formed bricks manufactured by firing or chemical bonding, providing structural integrity and thermal resistance for working, safety, and backup linings in high-temperature industrial equipment.
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1800°CMullite Bricks
Mullite Bricks
High-creep-resistance mullite bricks for blast furnace stoves, glass regenerators and kiln furniture
1600°CAndalusite Bricks
Andalusite Bricks
Volume-stable andalusite bricks that mullitise in service for stoves, reheating furnaces and kilns
1700°CFused Cast AZS Blocks
Fused Cast AZS Blocks
Melt-cast alumina-zirconia-silica blocks for glass furnace contact zones with exceptional corrosion resistance
1700°CZircon Bricks
Zircon Bricks
Sintered zircon (ZrSiO₄) bricks for glass tank paving, throat and slide-gate inserts
1650°CAlumina-Carbon Bricks
Alumina-Carbon Bricks
Graphite-bonded alumina-carbon bricks for steel ladle walls, slag zones and impact pads
1700°CMagnesia-Carbon (MgO-C) Bricks
Magnesia-Carbon (MgO-C) Bricks
High-carbon basic bricks for BOF, EAF hot spots and ladle slag lines
Popular 1850°CHigh Alumina Bricks
High Alumina Bricks
Superior thermal stability for steel ladles, cement kilns and glass furnaces up to 1850°C
1400°CFireclay Bricks
Fireclay Bricks
Economical, thermally stable bricks for general-purpose furnace linings to 1400°C
1600°CInsulating Fire Bricks (IFB)
Insulating Fire Bricks (IFB)
Lightweight backup insulation reducing heat loss and energy bills
1800°CBasic Bricks
Basic Bricks
Magnesia-based bricks resisting basic slags in BOF, EAF and cement kilns
1650°CSilicon Carbide Bricks
Silicon Carbide Bricks
Outstanding abrasion and wear resistance with high thermal conductivity
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Our engineers specify the right grade for your operating conditions
Talk to an EngineerSHAPED REFRACTORIES, KEY PROPERTIES AT A GLANCE
Indicative property ranges across our shaped refractories portfolio. Use this table to shortlist a sub-family before reviewing the full per-grade data sheet on the product page.
| Product | Max Temp | Al₂O₃ | Bulk Density | CCS | Thermal Cond | MgO | Carbon | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fireclay Bricks | 1400°C | 30-45% | 2.0-2.5 g/cc | 20-35 MPa | — | — | — | — |
| High Alumina Bricks | 1750°C | 45-90% | 2.3-3.0 g/cc | 50-120 MPa | — | — | — | — |
| Insulating Fire Bricks (IFB) | 1500°C | 30-45% | 0.6-1.3 g/cc | — | 0.15-0.35 W/mK | — | — | — |
| Basic Bricks (Magnesia/MgO-C) | 1800°C | — | 2.8-3.2 g/cc | — | — | 60-98% | 5-20% (MgO-C) | — |
| Special Shaped Bricks | 1700°C | — | — | — | — | — | — | Custom shapes available |
Values are typical ranges across stocked grades. Exact data sheets per grade and brand are available on request.
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