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STD-30 Fireclay Bricks

STD-30 is the 28-30% Al₂O₃ grade in Shanker Agencies’ fireclay bricks range, rated for continuous service to 1300°C.

Also known asSTD-3030% alumina
STD-30 grade fireclay bricks supplied by Shanker Agencies
Grade
STD-30
Al₂O₃ content
28-30%
Max service temperature
1300°C
Cold crushing strength
25 MPa

STD-30 technical specification

Typical values for STD-30 fireclay bricks. Test methods vary by property and product family, so confirm the applicable standard against the manufacturer datasheet before specifying.

PropertySTD-30
Al₂O₃ content28-30%
Fe₂O₃ content2.5%
Apparent porosity22-26%
Cold crushing strength25 MPa
Max service temperature1300°C

Grade designations and equivalents

How STD-30 is referenced across Indian and export naming conventions.

SAPL grade codeSTD-30
Indian trade names30% alumina
Alumina content28-30% Al₂O₃
Max service temperature1300°C

SK series to fireclay bricks reference

Standard SK steps with the SAPL grade that meets or exceeds each one. Grades are matched at or above the minimum alumina for the step, so an SK enquiry is never answered with an under-spec material.

SK gradeMin Al₂O₃Cone equivalentSAPL fireclay bricks
SK 3030% Al₂O₃1670°CHFK-32
SK 3232% Al₂O₃1710°CHFK-32
SK 3438% Al₂O₃1750°CSTD-40
SK 3545% Al₂O₃1770°CEnquire
SK 3655% Al₂O₃1790°CEnquire
SK 3765% Al₂O₃1820°CEnquire
SK 3870% Al₂O₃1850°CEnquire
SK 4082% Al₂O₃1920°CEnquire

Where STD-30 is used

Boiler back walls & settings
General industrial furnace linings
Kiln car superstructures
Waste incinerator linings
Backup linings behind working lining
Soaking pit walls

Full fireclay bricks range

Compare STD-30 against every grade SAPL stocks in this family.

GradeAl₂O₃ contentFe₂O₃ contentApparent porosityCold crushing strengthMax service temperature
STD-3028-30%2.5%22-26%25 MPa1300°C
STD-4038-42%2.0%20-24%35 MPa1400°C
HFK-2826-30%2.5%24-28%20 MPa1250°C
HFK-3230-34%2.0%22-26%28 MPa1300°C
HFK-3634-38%2.0%20-24%32 MPa1350°C

Installation notes

  1. 1Use fireclay mortar of matching composition for jointing
  2. 2Keep joint width between 2–4 mm
  3. 3Dry-out at 25°C/hr up to 120°C, hold 8 hrs minimum before heating to operating temp
  4. 4Suitable for both straight and arch courses, wedge bricks available on request

Disclaimer: values are typical and compiled by Shanker Agencies Pvt. Ltd. from standard industry data and published manufacturer specifications. They are indicative, not a guarantee. Confirm the exact grade datasheet before specifying. For a certified datasheet or quotation, contact info@shankeragencies.com or +91 98999 57888.