Facilities and Expertise To Help All Your Iron & Steel Needs
RENO Refractories, Inc. is uniquely positioned to provide value to the integrated steel industry. Our team of coke/iron/steel producing refractory experts combine significant and meaningful years of industry experience. With diverse backgrounds including both refractory applications and steel mill operational experience, we have the capacity to evaluate all aspects of your operation and recommend the safest, most cost-effective refractory systems available. Our product offering spans conventional bonding systems (cement/low cement/ultra-low cement) up to and including specific RENO Refractory Nano-Bond systems (both sol-gel and our novel Electrolyte-bond technology) to provide the highest performing refractory systems available. We specialize in unique offerings such as blast furnace taphole clay, cement-free sol gel bonded gunite, and cement-free precast technology. Let our experts work with you to develop a world class refractory program.
Iron & Steel Products
We handle iron & steel services in a number of ways at RENO Refractories, Inc. Below is a gallery showcasing some of the materials we handle and the capabilities of our production line.
Blast Furnace Taphole Clay
KleenKast™ Taphole Technology
A resin-bonded, taphole closure material designed for multi or single taphole blast furnaces. This product has a high carbon content allowing for longer taphole lengths coupled with a reinforced bond system with additives to achieve extended cast times. Designed to combat environmental concerns, this product’s emissions will be much cleaner and less than what is seen from conventional coal tar and petroleum bonded systems.
- KleenKast™ LPF – Designed for blast furnaces producing up to 4,500 nthm/day; Bulk Density 145 lbs/ft³
- KleenKast™ MPF -Designed for blast furnaces producing up to 7,000 nthm/day; Bulk Density 155 lbs/ft³
- KleenKast™ HPF -Designed for blast furnaces producing over 7,000 nthm/day; Bulk Density 150 lbs/ft³
Reno Restoration BF
Environmentally conscious taphole closure material for use in restoring taphole integrity in blast furnaces. Reinforced bonding system with additives to accommodate extended cast times.
Reno Water Base Clay
A highly pliable silica based, heat setting plastic designed for general maintenance of blast furnace runners, skimmers, and tuyeres.
Blast Furnace Main Trough/Slag Trough/Iron Runner
Reno Jet Cast NC SiC
High alumina, silicon carbide no cement material designed to be installed by pumping or shotcreting. Jet Cast NC SiC has high density, low porosity, high hot strength, and rapid dry out characteristics. These features make this product an excellent candidate for Blast Furnace Trough Applications. Jet Cast NC SiC rated extremely high in testing by major US Steel companies.
Reno ElectroPump™ 1116 SiC
A high alumina silicon-carbide, no-cement castable to be installed by casting behind forms. 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 extreme resistance to iron, slag, thermal shock and oxidation are required. Recommended for the main trough on cold installations.
Reno ElectroShot™ 1116 SiC
A high alumina silicon-carbide, no-cement castable to be installed by the shotcrete process. 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 extreme resistance to iron, slag, thermal shock and oxidation are required. Recommended for installation for the main trough on hot installations as well as iron and slag runner applications.
Reno Jet Cast NC 6044
High Alumina, Silicon-Carbide, no-cement material designed to be installed by shotcreting or pumping into a blast furnace trough and slag/iron runner. Characteristics are high density, low porosity, and rapid dry-out with excellent resistance to iron, slag, thermal shock and oxidation.
Reno ElectroPump™ 310 SiC
A fused alumina castable with silicon carbide additions 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 extreme resistance to iron, slag, thermal shock and oxidation are required. An ideal choice for installing in a blast furnace iron runner.
Reno ElectroShot™ 1122 SiC
High Alumina, silicon-carbide, no-cement castable with high density, low porosity, high hot strength, and rapid dry out characteristics. Designed for Blast Furnace Trough Applications i.e. Main Troughs and Slag and Iron Runners. This product based on its excellent features has great resistance to iron, slag, thermal shock and oxidation. This product tested very well by US Steel companies for Blast Furnace Applications.
Blast Furnace Sands
Reno Blak Gate Sand
A graphitic sand designed for use in Blast Furnace Troughs. The material is designed for rapid dry-outs and installation by shovel tamping.
Blast Furnace Trough Maintenance
Reno NC Hot Gun 6044
High Alumina, Silicon-Carbide, no-cement material designed to be installed by gunning onto a hot blast furnace trough, slag runner or taphole face. Characteristics are high density, low porosity, and rapid dry-out with excellent resistance to iron, slag, thermal shock and oxidation. The material is shipped dry with the accelerator included within the dry material. Colloidal binder is added at the nozzle and the end result is excellent adherence to spent and hot refractory surfaces.
Reno ElectroShot™ 1116 SiC
A high alumina silicon-carbide, no-cement castable to be installed by the shotcrete process. 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 extreme resistance to iron, slag, thermal shock and oxidation are required.
Torpedo Hot Face Shotcrete/Normal Transport
Reno ElectroShot™ 1170
Based on RENO’s proprietary Electro Chemical bond, a nano-fluid electrolyte for maximum performance, this mullite-based, no cement castable is designed to be installed by the shotcrete process. The properties of high hot strength, abrasion resistance, low porosity, and low permeability make this product an upgraded choice for Torpedo Ladle Hot Faces.
Reno Jet Cast 66
High Alumina, low porosity, low cement castable developed for shotcreting torpedo lades. This product has high hot strength and positive expansion at elevated temperatures making it an ideal choice against slag and metal attack.
Reno Jet Cast NC 67
High Alumina no cement refractory monolith designed to be installed by pumping or shotcreting. Features include quick installation and dry-out, high hot strength, excellent thermal shock resistance and better heat storage than comparable low cement water based monoliths.
Torpedo Hot Face Shotcrete/Desulph & Transport
Reno ElectroShot™ 11808
A high alumina silicon-carbide, no-cement castable to be installed by shotcreting. 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 extreme resistance to iron, slag, thermal shock and oxidation are required.
Reno ElectroShot™ 1116 SiC A high alumina silicon-carbide, no-cement castable to be installed by the shotcrete process. 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 extreme resistance to iron, slag, thermal shock and oxidation are required.
Reno Jet Cast NC 6059
High Alumina – Silicon Carbide no cement castable. Features are high density, low porosity, high hot strengths at elevated temperatures and excellent resistance to metal and slag, abrasion and oxidation.
Desulfurization Ladle — Floor and Barrel
Reno ElectroPump™ 11808
A high alumina silicon-carbide, no-cement castable to be installed by pumping. 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 extreme resistance to iron, slag, thermal shock and oxidation are required.
Reno ElectroPump™ 1110 SiC
A fused alumina castable with silicon carbide additions 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 extreme resistance to iron, slag, thermal shock and oxidation are required.
Reno NC 810
High Density, low porosity , high hot strength Alumina – Silicon Carbide, no-cement castable. Benefits include excellent resistance to iron and slag, thermal shock and oxidation.
Desulfurization Ladle — Top & Spout
Reno ElectroShot™ 1170
Based on RENO’s proprietary Electro Chemical bond, a nano-fluid electrolyte for maximum performance, this mullite-based, no cement castable is designed to be installed by the shotcrete process. The properties of high hot strength, abrasion resistance, low porosity, and low permeability make this product an ideal choice for applications in De-Sulfurization Ladles.
Reno Jet Cast 66
High Alumina, low porosity, low cement castable with high hot strength and positive expansion at elevated temperatures making it an ideal choice against slag and metal attack.
Reheat Furnace Extractors
Reno ElectroCast™ 386
High Alumina, bauxite based monolithic designed to be installed by vibration casting behind forms. This product is based on Reno’s proprietary Electro Chemical bond system. Micro porosity of the bond phase results in the reduction of reactivity of corrosive vapors. Features include high hot strength, abrasion resistance, and low porosity making it an excellent upgrade to combat penetration and reaction with molten metals, slags and vapors.
Reno NC 90 AR
High Alumina no cement castable featuring high hot strength, low porosity, and high density. Benefits include ease of installation, rapid dry-out, and excellent thermal shock resistance.
Reheat Furnace Hearth Hot Face
Reno Cast SP 92
Volume stable, low cement castable containing high-alumina magnesia spinel mineralogy. Designed to be installed by vibra casting or pumping. High refractoriness, excellent hot strength and resistance to molten steel, iron oxide scale and iron are a few of its unique characteristics. This product has achieved record hearth tonnages in hot strip applications throughout the world.
Reheat Furnace Sub-Hearth
Reno Pump 50 LC
A 50% alumina, low cement castable designed to be cast, pumped or shotcreted into place. This product features low iron content, volume stability, and excellent strength and abrasion resistance.
Reheat Furnace Side Walls
Reno Jet Cast NC 50
High Alumina, no cement material with excellent resistance to thermal shock and abrasion. It is designed to be easily installed by pumping, casting, and shotcreting. High density, low porosity, high hot strength and quick dry-out are key characteristics.
Reno Jet Cast 66
High Alumina, low porosity, low cement castable developed for shotcreting. This product has high hot strength and positive expansion at elevated temperatures.
Reheat Furnace Roof Hot Face/Insulation/Bull Nose
ASAP Cast 70 LC
High Alumina, mullite based, ultra low cement castable that can be rapidly dried out. It demonstrates high hot strengths and density to resist abrasion, chemical attack and erosion at elevated temperatures. It’s low porosity reduces penetration and reaction by chemical attack. An ideal choice for the hot face roof of reheat furnaces. ASAP Cast 70 LC can be installed by pumping, shotcreting or casting.
Reno Plastic 70 AS
Air setting, high alumina plastic with excellent resistance to thermal and mechanical shock. An alternative for use where conditions are too severe for super duty plastics. Excellent selection for reheat furnace bull noses.
Reno Lite Gun 40
A strong, lightweight insulating gun mix demonstrating low thermal conductivity, excellent heat storage and minimal rebounds.
Iron Tilting Trough and Slag Skimmer
Reno Iron Cast
A high alumina silicon-carbide, ultra low cement castable. It has high density, low porosity, high hot strength and excellent resistance to iron, slag, thermal shock and oxidation.
Reno ElectroCast™ 310 SiC
A fused alumina castable with silicon carbide additions 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 extreme resistance to iron, slag, thermal shock and oxidation are required.
Reno ElectroCast™ 316 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 SiC
High alumina, silicon carbide, no cement material designed to exhibit high density, low porosity, high hot strength, and rapid dry-out. This material has excellent resistance to iron, slag, thermal shock and oxidation.
Iron and Slag Runner/End Spout applications
Skimmer Blocks applications
Tundish Safety Lining
Reno ElectroShot™ 1170
Based on RENO’s proprietary Electro Chemical bond, a nano-fluid electrolyte for maximum performance, this mullite-based, no cement castable is designed to be installed by the shotcrete process. The properties of rapid dry-out, high hot strength, abrasion resistance, low porosity, and low permeability make this mullite bonded no-cement product an excellent choice for tundish safety linings.
Reno NC 70
High Alumina, no cement material with high hot strength and excellent resistance to chemical attack and thermal shock. It is designed to be easily installed by vibra casting and can be dried out quicker than cement based monoliths.
Precast Tundish Covers
Reno ElectroCast™ 386
High Alumina, bauxite based monolithic designed to be installed by vibration casting. This product is based on RENO’s proprietary Electro Chemical bond system. Micro porosity of the bond phase results in the reduction of reactivity of corrosive vapors. This product features high hot strength, abrasion resistance, and low porosity making it an excellent upgrade to combat penetration and reaction with molten metals, slags, and vapors.
Slag Skimming Tools
Reno ElectroCoat 75 SiC
A silicon-carbide based, ceramic coating with high density, micro porosity, low permeability and non-wetting characteristics. This coating is based on RENO’s proprietary electro chemical bond featuring a nano-fluid electrolyte for ultimate performance. Designed to be applied by spray or brush after mixing with the electrolyte. Excellent resistance to iron, slag, thermal shock and oxidation.
Slag Pot Coating
Reno Blak Ice No. 2
A high carbon wash material in a wet, ready to spray form. The grain sizing and graphite content gives this material the ability to resist iron and slag penetration. Primary purpose is for coating large slag pots where iron and slag tend to build up. This product allows easy removal of the slag from the slag pots or existing refractory surfaces. Shipped in bulk via tanker trucks whereby it is off loaded at major steel producers where it is then applied through a spray station on large slag pots.
Blast Furnace Bosch
Reno ElectroShot™ 1116 SiC
A high alumina silicon-carbide, no-cement castable to be installed by the shotcrete process. 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 extreme resistance to iron, slag, thermal shock and oxidation are required.
Reno Jet Cast NC 6044
High Alumina, Silicon Carbide, no-cement material designed to be installed by pumping and/or shotcreting. Features include high density, low porosity, and high hot strength. These properties coupled with a rapid dry-out make it an excellent choice for erosive conditions, thermal shock and oxidation.
Blast Furnace Upper Stack
Reno Jet Cast NC 70
High Alumina, no-cement castable designed to be installed by shotcreting. Ease of installation, rapid dry-out, and high hot strength are key features of this product with an end result of high thermal shock resistance and resistance to iron oxide penetration.
Reno ElectroShot™ 1170
Based on RENO’s proprietary Electro Chemical bond, a nano-fluid electrolyte for maximum performance, this mullite-based, no cement castable is designed to be installed by the shotcrete process. This product features high hot strength, abrasion resistance, low porosity, and low permeability which meets all the criteria for blast furnace upper stacks.
Blast Furnace Down Comer/Blow Pipes
Reno Jet Cast NC 90
High Alumina no cement material with excellent resistance to alkali attack, iron oxide reaction and penetration, thermal shock and abrasion. Ease of installation, rapid dry-out, high hot strength, low porosity, high density, and excellent thermal shock resistance are Jet Cast NC 90’s unique properties.
