Case Study: Foamfrax RG Instead of a Low-Temperature Board System
It’s not uncommon for the best solution for our customer to be different from what they originally asked for. Our engineers’ high level of experience, knowledge and skills allows us to consider a far wider range of solutions and present options the customer might have not even been aware of. Since real-life examples are always helpful, here’s a case study…Read More ›
An Unusual Way to Get the Lowest Cost for Your Refractory Project
We’ve all heard the term “penny-wise, pound foolish.” This is particularly true when it comes to refractories — sometimes the lowest cost solution means spending more upfront in order to save significant maintenance costs in the near future. It’s common knowledge that margins in U.S.-based manufacturing continue to get squeezed, so it’s critical for our clients to keep construction and…Read More ›
Choosing the Best Refractory Material for an Aluminum Furnace
For our aluminum customers and prospects (primary, secondary, smelters) we’re frequently asked a new, but old, question, “What is the best refractory material for an aluminum furnace?” With over 68 years of experience, we’ve worked with all of the prominent manufacturers for aluminum resistant materials, not to mention the first-hand knowledge of how these products perform “in the field” which…Read More ›
Buying Refractories the Smart Way
What’s the most cost-effective method for buying refractory materials for most OEM and end user customers? Buying refractory products direct from the manufacturer Buying refractory products from a distributor Full disclosure: F.S. Sperry is a refractory distributor in addition to being a refractory contractor. Many of our OEM and end user customers buy refractory materials from us without needing any…Read More ›
5 Tips to Reduce the Total Cost of Your Refractory Installation
If you’re planning the construction of a new industrial facility or maintenance for your existing heat processing equipment, you’re juggling a lot of variables. One of those, which may be near the bottom of your Gantt chart, deserves a deeper look: Your refractory selection and installation Why? On the surface, refractory products don’t seem very complex; they’re just products that…Read More ›