GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF FIBERStone:

FIBERStone is a combination of high temperature ceramic materials and up to 45% specially alloyed stainless steel fibers. The combination of these materials is directly dependent upon the application of the composite. This product is supplied as a precast shape. Design and engineering of the individual parts take into consideration attachment, internal reinforcement and ease of installation. FIBERStone parts should be considered a high temperature refractory metal. It is very effective when applied as a replacement for metal parts that are destroyed by process heat. FIBERStone is also an ideal solution for a wide variety of molten metal contact applications.

FIBERStone APPLICATIONS INCLUDE:

NON FERROUS INDUSTRY IRON AND STEEL INDUSTRY

Furnace Jambs, Sills and Lintels Molten Metal Troughing Furnace Dampers Furnace Cleaning Tools Cruse Bottoms

Ladle Retainer Rings Ladle Cover Perimeter Sections Furnace Door Perimeters Iron Ladle Skimmer Paddles Torpedo Car Throats

IMPORTANT FIBERStone PROPERTIES:

Weight Required For Construction: Maximum Recommended Service Temperature: Thermal Conductivity: 1000oF / 538oC 2000oF / 1093oC Thermal Expansion: 2000oF / 1093oC 185 to 195 lbs/ft3 Up To 3000oF (BTUxin)/(hxft2xF) 17 - 19 21 22 1.4%
Bauxite, Tabular Alumina or Silicon Carbide based. Selection is dependent upon the application of the part.

2963 to 3124 kg/m3 Up To 1649oC W/mK 2.45 2.75 3.05 3.15

Ceramic Matrices:

Stainless Steel Fiber: FIBERStone precast shapes have outstanding resistance to:

304, 310 or 330 Melt Extract Thermal Shock Thermal Stress Impact Molten Metal

FRACTURE TOUGHNESS INDEX: FIBERStone

FIBERStone Competitive Fiber Product Plain Castable

Deflection, in. Fracture toughness is the measurement of the ability of a material (FIBERStone) to resist the growth F of a crack or flaw. The above chart compares the fracture toughness of FIBERStone with that of a conventionally reinforced castable (4%) and a castable with no stainless steel fiber. Point loading is applied to each specimen and loading comparison begins after first crack is detected. FIBERStone is a cost effective solution. FIBERStone replaces both cast iron and steel parts as well as refractory parts that fail due to: Thermal Shock Mechanical Impact High Temperature Stress and Poor Fracture Toughness Properties

TYPICAL FIBERStone APPLICATIONS:

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