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STD-36 Fireclay Bricks

STD-36 is the 34-38% Al₂O₃ grade in Shanker Agencies’ fireclay bricks range, rated for continuous service to 1350°C.

Also known asSTD-3636% aluminaSK 32
STD-36 grade fireclay bricks supplied by Shanker Agencies
Grade
STD-36
Al₂O₃ content
34-38%
Max service temperature
1350°C
Cold crushing strength
32 MPa

STD-36 technical specification

Typical values for STD-36 fireclay bricks. Test methods vary by property and product family, so confirm the applicable standard against the manufacturer datasheet before specifying.

Al₂O₃ content
34-38%
Fe₂O₃ content
2.0%
Apparent porosity
20-24%
Cold crushing strength
32 MPa
Max service temperature
1350°C

Where STD-36 is used

Boiler back walls & settingsGeneral industrial furnace liningsKiln car superstructuresWaste incinerator liningsBackup linings behind working liningSoaking pit walls

Is STD-36 right for your application?

  • Rated for continuous service up to 1350°C.
  • Also meets SK 30 requirements. Those are lower duties, so a lighter grade may be the more economical choice.
Compare STD-36 with other grades

Compare STD-36 against every grade SAPL stocks in this family.

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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
STD-2826-30%2.5%24-28%20 MPa1250°C
STD-3230-34%2.0%22-26%28 MPa1300°C
STD-36this grade34-38%2.0%20-24%32 MPa1350°C

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Grade designations & equivalents

How STD-36 is referenced across Indian and export naming conventions.

SAPL grade codeSTD-36
Indian trade names36% alumina
Export SK equivalentNearest SK step, minimum 32% Al₂O₃SK 32
Also meetsExceeds these requirements, a lower grade may suit those dutiesSK 30
Alumina content34-38% Al₂O₃
Max service temperature1350°C

Reading an SK code correctly. SK (Seger Kegel) is a cone designation, and each step carries an accepted minimum Al₂O₃ content in trade practice. The dependable way to match an SK enquiry to a grade is that minimum alumina figure, which is how the equivalence above is derived. Note that a brick’s measured PCE and its SK trade grade are two different numbers and will not always agree. Suppliers also differ at the margins, most often around SK 34. When comparing offers, check Al₂O₃ and PCE together rather than the SK code alone.

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°CSTD-32
SK 3232% Al₂O₃1710°CSTD-32this grade
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

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.