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Industries that operate at high temperatures require a refractory setup. Industrial equipment like kilns, boilers, and furnaces use heat to process metal, glass, petro-chem, grains, cement, and more. In many ways, refractory is the backbone of industry. Supporting the critical refractory process are the best, most reliable refractory components. If equipment needs to work at…

Headquartered in the heart of the Midwest, Refractory Service, Inc. stands out in the industry due to its unwavering commitment to quality. RSI provides refractory castable, brick, mortar, ceramic fiber, and installation services across the United States. Their goal is simple: prioritize quality above all else. The company’s origins trace back to visionary founders Jon…

All About Insulating Fire Bricks Insulating firebricks (also known as IFB) are a crucial component of refractory building. These soft bricks provide a lining for high-temperature furnaces and act as backup lining to increase the effectiveness of the refractory when dense brick is the primary lining. Today, we’ll explore firebrick and how to select the…

Refractory Service Inc. (RSI) has unveiled a game-changing solution to a pervasive issue in the ethanol sector. Over the past five years, RSI has identified and addressed challenges arising from the industry’s drive to maximize output, particularly impacting high-temperature and high-velocity equipment. The accelerated deterioration of refractory materials in thermal oxidizers and regenerative thermal oxidizers…