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Cement Solutions

Facilities And Expertise To Help With All Your Cement And Lime Needs

Upon entering the Cement Market in 2002 RENO Refractories, Inc. monolithic products have received wide acceptance from all major cement plant users. RENO Refractories, Inc. produces a full complement of monolithic products for the most demanding cement plant applications from the top cyclones to the finishing mill. RENO’s Research team has taken their products to another level with the introduction of no-cement monolithics and our patented no-cement gunning mixes that afford flexible installation and rapid heat-up. Our leading edge and revolutionary development of ElectroCast™, electrolyte bonded, monolithics offers superior properties and lowest permeability of any products offered today. For areas of high alkali loadings, we have developed and formulated our products to obtain the satisfactory alkali resistance rating in accordance with the international testing standard developed by a major OEM and relied on by many customers for product evaluation. Reach out to RENO Refractories, Inc. for all your cement plant needs.

Cement Plant applications

Product Recommendations by Area and Installation Method

Below is a gallery showcasing Reno Refractories, Inc.’s products recommended for the challenging areas of Cement Plants.

Stage 1 (Top Stage) & Stage 2

Reno Cast 26 PC
General purpose convention castable featuring volume stability and low iron content.  May be installed by cast, pump, or shotcrete.

Reno Gun 28
General purpose gunning castable, designed for pneumatic placement with low rebound and dusting.  This material can be used as the initial lining or to patch existing linings.

Stage 3

Reno Cast 40 AR
Low moisture, low cement castable.  Can be installed by cast, pump, or shotcrete.  Designed for alkali resistance.

Reno Gun 28
General purpose gunning castable, designed for pneumatic placement with low rebound and dusting.  This material can be used as the initial lining or to patch existing linings.

Stage 4 & Calciner

Reno Cast 40 AR
Low moisture, low cement castable.  Can be installed by cast, pump, or shotcrete.  Designed for alkali resistance.

Reno NC 52 AR
High alumina no cement castable with silicon carbide and zircon. Low porosity, high strengths and excellent resistance to alkali, thermal shock, abrasion and oxidation.  Can be installed by vibration casting or pumping.

Reno Cast 52 AR LC
High alumina low cement castable with silicon carbide and zircon. Low porosity, high strengths and excellent resistance to alkali, thermal shock, abrasion and oxidation.

Reno NC Gun 18 Z
Alumina Silica Zirconia based no cement gunning material.  Excellent resistance to abrasion and alkali attack, and can be used for resurfacing old refractory or new installations.

Reno NC Gun 52 AR
No cement, high alumina, silicon carbide, and zircon material featuring high strength, low porosity, excellent alkali resistance, thermal shock resistance and low abrasion loss.

Riser

Reno Cleancast 33 Z
Alumina-Zircon based low cement castable. Excellent resistance to abrasion and alkali attack.

Reno ElectroCast™ 1125 SiC
A high alumina silicon-carbide fortified, low moisture castable designed to be installed by the vibration casting. Based on RENO’s proprietary Electro Chemical bond, a nano-fluid electrolyte for maximum performance. The properties of high hot strength, abrasion resistance, low porosity, and low permeability make this product an ideal choice in applications where resistance to iron, slag, thermal shock and oxidation are required.

Reno NC Gun 18 Z
Alumina Silica Zirconia based no cement gunning material.  Excellent resistance to abrasion and alkali attack, and can be used for resurfacing old refractory or new installations.

Reno NC Gun 52 AR (Patching use in this area only)
No cement, high alumina, silicon carbide, and zircon material featuring high strength, low porosity, excellent alkali resistance, thermal shock resistance and low abrasion loss.

Feed Shelf

Reno Cleancast 33 Z
Alumina-Zircon based low cement castable. Excellent resistance to abrasion and alkali attack.

Reno NC Gun 18 Z
Alumina Silica Zirconia based no cement gunning material.  Excellent resistance to abrasion and alkali attack, and can be used for resurfacing old refractory or new installations.

Feed Hood

Reno ElectroCast™ 1125 SiC
A high alumina silicon-carbide fortified, low moisture castable designed to be installed by the vibration casting. Based on RENO’s proprietary Electro Chemical bond, a nano-fluid electrolyte for maximum performance. The properties of high hot strength, abrasion resistance, low porosity, and low permeability make this product an ideal choice in applications where resistance to iron, slag, thermal shock and oxidation are required.

Reno Jet Cast NC 52 AR
No cement castable containing alumina, silicon carbide, and zircon.  Low porosity, high strengths, and excellent resistance to alkali, thermal shock, abrasion, and oxidation.  This material can be installed by vibration casting, pumping, and shotcrete.

Reno NC Gun 18 Z
Alumina Silica Zirconia based no cement gunning material.  Excellent resistance to abrasion and alkali attack, and can be used for resurfacing old refractory or new installations.

Tail Ring

Reno Cleancast CK
Low cement bauxite and silicon carbide castable. Volume stable with thermal shock and alkali resistance.

Reno Cleancast 18 Z
Low cement castable containing alumina, zircon aggregate. Can be vibration cast, pumped or shotcrete. Thermal shock, abrasion and alkali resistance are key features of this product.

Reno NC Gun 18 Z
Alumina Silica Zirconia based no cement gunning material.  Excellent resistance to abrasion and alkali attack, and can be used for resurfacing old refractory or new installations.

Reno NC Gun 52 AR 
No cement, high alumina, silicon carbide, and zircon material featuring high strength, low porosity, excellent alkali resistance, thermal shock resistance and low abrasion loss.

Firing Hood

Reno NC 52 AR
High alumina no cement castable with silicon carbide and zircon. Low porosity, high strengths and excellent resistance to alkali, thermal shock, abrasion and oxidation.  Can be installed by vibration casting or pumping.

Reno Jet Cast NC 52 AR
No cement castable containing alumina, silicon carbide, and zircon.  Low porosity, high strengths, and excellent resistance to alkali, thermal shock, abrasion, and oxidation.  This material can be installed by vibration casting, pumping, and shotcrete.

Reno Cast 52 AR LC
High alumina low cement castable with silicon carbide and zircon. Low porosity, high strengths and excellent resistance to alkali, thermal shock, abrasion and oxidation.

Reno NC Gun 18 Z
Alumina Silica Zirconia based no cement gunning material.  Excellent resistance to abrasion and alkali attack, and can be used for resurfacing old refractory or new installations.

Reno NC Gun 52 AR 
No cement, high alumina, silicon carbide, and zircon material featuring high strength, low porosity, excellent alkali resistance, thermal shock resistance and low abrasion loss.

Firing Hood – Alternate

Reno Cast Super Abrade 60 Z 
High alumina low cement castable with zircon for enhanced chemical and thermal shock resistance.  This product can be vibrated or pumped into place.

Reno NC Gun 60 AZS 
High Alumina no cement product with excellent thermal shock and alkali resistance and high hot strengths. Designed to be installed by gunning.

TA Ducts

Reno ElectroCast™ 1125 SiC
A high alumina silicon-carbide fortified, low moisture castable designed to be installed by the vibration casting. Based on RENO’s proprietary Electro Chemical bond, a nano-fluid electrolyte for maximum performance. The properties of high hot strength, abrasion resistance, low porosity, and low permeability make this product an ideal choice in applications where resistance to iron, slag, thermal shock and oxidation are required.

Reno Jet Cast NC 52 AR
No cement castable containing alumina, silicon carbide, and zircon.  Low porosity, high strengths, and excellent resistance to alkali, thermal shock, abrasion, and oxidation.  This material can be installed by vibration casting, pumping, and shotcrete.

Reno Cast 52 AR LC
High alumina low cement castable with silicon carbide and zircon. Low porosity, high strengths and excellent resistance to alkali, thermal shock, abrasion and oxidation.

Reno NC Gun 18 Z
Alumina Silica Zirconia based no cement gunning material.  Excellent resistance to abrasion and alkali attack, and can be used for resurfacing old refractory or new installations.

Nose Ring

Reno Cleancast CK
Low cement bauxite and silicon carbide castable. Volume stable with thermal shock and alkali resistance.

Reno NC Gun 18 Z
Alumina Silica Zirconia based no cement gunning material.  Excellent resistance to abrasion and alkali attack, and can be used for resurfacing old refractory or new installations.

Cooler Hot & Drop Walls

Reno ASAP Cast 60 LC
Low cement castable designed for use in areas where alkali attack and abrasion are a problem.  Features include high strengths, thermal shock resistance and quick dry outs. Can be installed by vibration cast, pump or shotcrete.

Reno NC Gun 18 Z
Alumina Silica Zirconia based no cement gunning material.  Excellent resistance to abrasion and alkali attack, and can be used for resurfacing old refractory or new installations.

Cooler Curbs & Cooler Cold Zone

Reno ASAP Cast 60 LC
Low cement castable designed for use in areas where alkali attack and abrasion are a problem.  Features include high strengths, thermal shock resistance and quick dry outs. Can be installed by vibration cast, pump or shotcrete.

Reno ASAP Gun 60 Z LC
High alumina, very strong, low cement gun mix with zircon. Features thermal shock resistance and alkali attack resistance.

Reno ASAP Gun 80 ABR
High strength, low cement gun mix with maximum abrasion resistance and excellent strengths.

Cooler Roof

Reno Jet Cast NC 6059
High alumina silicon carbide no cement castable. Features high density and low porosity for an excellent material that resists alkali attach thermal shock and oxidation. This material can be installed by vibration casting, pumping or shotcreting.

Reno NC Gun 18 Z
Alumina Silica Zirconia based no cement gunning material.  Excellent resistance to abrasion and alkali attack, and can be used for resurfacing old refractory or new installations.

Cooler Bullnose

Reno Cleancast CK
Low cement bauxite and silicon carbide castable. Volume stable with thermal shock and alkali resistance.

Reno Jet Cast NC 6059
High alumina silicon carbide no cement castable. Features high density and low porosity for an excellent material that resists alkali attach thermal shock and oxidation. This material can be installed by vibration casting, pumping or shotcreting.

Cooler Vent Duct

Reno Cast 52 AR LC
High alumina low cement castable with silicon carbide and zircon. Low porosity, high strengths and excellent resistance to alkali, thermal shock, abrasion and oxidation.

Reno Super Abrade LTM-G
Mullite based material designed for gunning and can also be tamped. High strengths and abrasion resistance are features of this product.

Reno ASAP Gun 80 ABR
High strength, low cement gun mix with maximum abrasion resistance and excellent strengths.

Cooler Cyclones

Reno Super Abrade RT-G
High strength, abrasion resistant refractory designed for hand packing, ramming, or gunning. Long working time with nonslumping performance when installed on anchored surfaces.

Burner Pipe

Reno Cast 70 KH
Easy to use high alumina ultra low cement castable.  Characteristics include high hot strengths, abrasion resistance, and low porosity.

Burner Pipe Tip

Reno NC 90 AR
High alumina, no cement, product with excellent resistance to alkali attack, thermal shock, and abrasion.  Easy to install and dry out.

Reno ElectroCast™ 3SB
A fused alumina, low moisture castable designed to be precast, fired and shipped ready to install. Based on RENO’s proprietary Electro Chemical bond, a nano-fluid electrolyte for maximum performance. The properties of high hot strength, abrasion resistance, low porosity, and low permeability make this product an ideal choice in applications where resistance to iron, slag, thermal shock and oxidation are required.

Back up Insulation

Reno Lite Cast 22
Strong low shrinkage insulating castable. Volume stable and low thermal conductivity reduces cracking and gives a thermally efficient lining.

Reno Pump 80 LW FF
Insulating castable to be installed by cast, pump, or shotcrete.  Volume stable and low thermal conductivity reduces cracking and gives a thermally efficient lining.

Reno GN 25 LW
Strong, hydraulic setting insulating gun mix with low rebound.  This product is recommended as a thermally efficient backup or working lining by reducing heat loss and heat storage.

Reno Lite Gun 40
Strong light weight insulating gun mix.  Low thermal conductivity and heat storage.

Hot Repairs

Reno Mach Gun 60 P
Gun refractory with excellent thermal shock resistance and strengths.  Can be used as hot or cold furnace repairs.

 

The above list is not an all-inclusive listing of all the products Reno Refractories, Inc. manufactures for cement applications or that can be used in any particular area.  Please consult with your Reno representative if you have any questions
AreaCastableShotcreteGun Mix
Stage 1 (Top Stage)Reno Cast 26 - PCReno Cast 26 - PCReno Gun 28
Stage 2Reno Cast 26 - PCReno Cast 26 - PCReno Gun 28
Stage 3Reno Cast 40 ARReno Cast 40 ARReno Gun 28
Reno Cast 52 AR LCReno Cast 52 AR LC
Stage 4Reno ElectroPump™ 1152 ARReno ElectroPump™ 1152 ARReno NC Gun 18 Z
Reno Cast 52 AR LCReno Cast 52 AR LCReno NC Gun 52 AR
CalcinerReno ElectroPump™ 1152 ARReno ElectroPump™ 1152 ARReno NC Gun 18 Z
Reno NC 52 ARReno NC 52 ARReno NC Gun 52 AR
Reno Cast 52 AR LCReno Cast 52 AR LC
RiserReno Cleancast 33 ZReno Cleancast 33 ZReno NC Gun 18 Z
Reno ElectroPump™ 1125 SiCReno ElectroPump™ 1125 SiCReno NC Gun 52 AR (patching only)
Feed ShelfReno Cleancast 33 ZReno Cleancast 33 ZReno NC Gun 18 Z
Feed HoodReno ElectroPump™ 1152 ARReno ElectroPump™ 1152 ARReno NC Gun 52 AR
Reno NC 52 ARReno Jet Cast NC 52 AR
Reno Cast 52 AR LCReno Cast 52 AR LC
Tail RingCleancast CKCleancast CKReno NC Gun 18 Z
Cleancast 18 ZCleancast 18 ZReno NC Gun 52 AR
Firing HoodReno ElectroPump™ 1152 ARReno ElectroPump™ 1152 AR
Reno NC 52 ARReno Jet Cast NC 52 ARReno NC Gun 52 AR
Reno Cast 52 AR LCReno Cast 52 AR LCReno NC Gun 60 AZS
Reno Cast Super Abrade 60 ZReno Cast Super Abrade 60 Z
Tertiary Air DuctReno ElectroPump™ 1152 ARReno ElectroPump™ 1152 ARReno NC Gun 52 AR
Reno NC 52 ARReno Jet Cast NC 52 ARReno Super Abrade AZS-G
Reno Cast 52 AR LCReno Cast 52 AR LCASAP Gun 60 Z
Nose RingCleancast CKCleancast CKReno NC Gun 18 Z
Reno ElectroPump™ 1125 SiCReno ElectroPump™ 1125 SiC
Cooler Drop Walls & Hot CurbsASAP Cast 60 LCASAP Cast 60 LCReno NC Gun 52 AR
ASAP Cast 70 LCASAP Cast 70 LC
Cooler WallsASAP Cast 60 LCASAP Cast 60 LCReno NC Gun 52 AR
ASAP Cast 70 LCASAP Cast 70 LC
Cooler CurbsASAP Cast 60 LCASAP Cast 60 LCReno ASAP Gun 80 ABR
Cooler BullnoseCleancast CKCleancast CKReno NC Gun 6059
Reno Jet Cast NC 6059Reno Jet Cast NC 6059
Cooler RoofReno Jet Cast NC 6059Reno Jet Cast NC 6059Reno NC Gun 6059
Cooler Cold ZoneASAP Cast 60 LCASAP Cast 60 LCReno ASAP Gun 80 ABR
Cooler Vent DuctReno Cast 52 AR LCReno Cast 52 AR LCReno ASAP Gun 80 ABR
Burner PipeReno Cast 70 KH
Burner Pipe TipReno ElectroCast™ 3SB
Reno NC 90 AR
Reno NC 52 AR
Backup InsulationReno Lite Cast 22Reno Pump 80 LW FFGN 25 LW
Reno Lite Gun 40
Hot RepairsMach Gun 60 P
Reno Gun 80 P
Kiln Brick PatchReno NC Mag Gun
Hot Gas GeneratorReno NC Pump 50 FSReno NC Gun FS
Cooler CyclonesReno Super Abrade RT-GReno Super Abrade RT-G
Raw Mills/Finish MillReno Super Abrade RT-G Reno Super Abrade RT-G

Lime Solutions

Lime Plant Products

Discharge Dam/Nose

RENO Cast Super Abrade 60
High alumina low cement castable. This product exhibits excellent abrasion resistance and high strengths.  Can be installed by vibration, pump casting or shotcreting.
RENO NC Gun 70
High alumina no cement gun mix.  Good strength, quick dryout, and high hot strengths.
RENO Cast 70 UL
High Alumina low cement castable, Low porosity reduces penetration and reaction by alkali, molten metal and slags.
RENO ElectroCast™ 370
Mullite based low moisture castable designed to be installed by vibration casting.

Feed End/Tail Ring

RENO Cast Super Abrade 60
High Alumina low cement castable. This product exhibits excellent abrasion resistance and high strengths.  Can be installed by vibrating, pump casting or shotcreting.
RENO Jet Cast Super Abrade 60
Mullite based low cement castable designed to be shotcrete into place.  Long working time which reduces hose plugging.
RENO NC Gun 70
High alumina no cement gun mix.  Good green strength, quick dryout, and high hot strengths.
RENO ElectroCast™ 370
Mullite based low moisture castable designed to be installed by vibration casting.

Feed End/Discharge Kiln Patching

RENO NC Gun 60Z
High alumina, no cement zircon fortified refractory designed to be installed by gunning.  Quick installation and dry out gives high hot strength and thermal shock resistance.
RENO NC Gun 18Z
No cement gunning mix with higher zircon for more resistance to abrasion and alkali attack.

Lifters

Pre-Cast:
RENO ElectroCast™ 370
Mullite based, low moisture castable. This product is designed to be installed by vibration casting.
Shot-Crete:
RENO ElectroShot™ 1170
Mullite based, low moisture castable. This product is designed to be installed by the shotcrete process.

Preheater

RENO Cast 70 UL
High alumina, mullite based ultra low cement castable. This product exhibits high hot strengths, and density to resist abrasion, chemical attack, and erosion at elevated temperatures.
RENO Cast Super Abrade 60
High alumina, low cement castable.  This material can be easily installed by vibration casting, pump casting or shotcreting.  Excellent abrasion resistance and high hot strengths.
RENO Cast Super Abrade 60Z
High alumina, low cement castable with zircon for added chemical and thermal shock resistance.  Can be vibrated or pumped into place.
Reno Jet Cast Super Abrade 60
Alumina mullite low cement castable.  This product was designed with longer working time which reduces hose plugging, but also still has the abrasion and alkali resistance desired.
RENO Super Abrade LT-G
This product is designed as a gunning product that can also be hand tamped.  Benefits include high strength, abrasion resistance and a non slumping performance when gunned onto achored surfaces.
RENO Cleancast 18 Z
Alumina zircon aggregate based low cement with excellent resistance to alkali, abrasion, and thermal shock.  Can be vibration cast, pumped or shotcreted.
RENO Cast 8067 XLC
High Alumina, ultra low cement castable. IT demonstrates high strengths and resists abrasion and erosion at elevated temperatures.

Burner Pipe

RENO ElectroCast™ 370
Mullite based, low moisture castable. This product is designed to be installed by vibration casting.
RENO NC 88
High alumina, no cement pumped product with excellent alkali, abrasion, and thermal shock resistance. Easy to install and dryout.
RENO NC Gun 90
Alumina based no cement gunning mix.  The binder system utilizes nanotechnology to achieve minimum pore sizing. Exhibits high density, strength and excellent resistance to abrasion and thermal shock.

Kiln Patch

RENO NC Mag Gun
Magnesite alumina, no cement refractory with excellent resistance to alkali reaction, thermal shock, and abrasion. Positive expansion at high temperatures will tighten the repair into place.
RENO NC 70
High alumina, no cement material with high hot strength.  It is a faster drying material and is designed to be easily installed by vibration casting.

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