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Case Study Heat Treatment

Vulcan Refractories provides high-performance refractory components for heat treatment processes used across the metalworking and manufacturing industries. Our materials can withstand the intense thermal cycling, mechanical stress, and reactive atmospheres common in these applications.

We support batch and continuous furnace operations, delivering reliable products that help maintain temperature stability, reduce maintenance downtime, and extend component life.

Applications

Our refractory solutions are designed for use in a wide range of processes, including:

  • Stress relieving
  • Annealing and bright annealing
  • Age hardening
  • Precipitation hardening
  • Metal quenching

These processes demand consistent performance in both oxidising and reducing atmospheres and require materials that can handle thermal shock and rapid cooling.

Products

We offer a versatile range of refractory products tailored for heat treatment applications, such as:

  • Skid rails
  • Hearth tiles
  • Mufflers
  • Specially engineered shapes

Manufactured using silicon carbide, alumina, and alumino-silicate formulations, these products provide dependable performance in demanding environments.

Key Features

Vulcan’s heat treatment refractories offer:

  • Compatibility with diverse furnace atmospheres, including nitrogen, oxygen, hydrogen, carbon monoxide and dioxide, water vapour, and hydrocarbons
  • Resistance to thermal shock, quenching oils, and physical impact
  • High wear resistance for prolonged service life

Our components are trusted in heat treatment facilities across the UK, supporting critical metallurgical operations with precision and durability. Whether you require standard items or bespoke designs, Vulcan Refractories delivers heat treatment solutions you can rely on.

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