RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

Reno Refractories R&D boasts extensive research capabilities and tools including Scanning Electron Microscopy, X-Ray Diffraction, Mercury Porosimetry, Thermo Gravimetric Analysis, Thermal Expansion, Optical Microscopy, Thermal Conductivity and Laser/Optical Analysis of Particle Sizing. The R&D Team also supports the Quality Control Department by helping with the characterization and testing of inbound raw materials and outgoing products, the key to building and supplying excellent products, as well as evaluating new and alternate raw materials.

QUALITY CONTROL

Reno Refractories Quality Control has physical testing and analytical capabilities are supported by high quality equipment operated by qualified technical personnel.

A full range of analysis instrumentation is available for activities such as process control, verification of incoming raw materials and investigative activities.

PRECAST SHAPES

Our precast division has the capability to cast anything ranging from 5 lbs in weight to 25,000 lbs. We have two dry out ovens with a total combined capacity of 6,000 cubic feet and a top temperature of 2,500 F. We have mobile capacity to dry out steel shell vessels to a temperature of 2000 F. With refractory production and lab facilities in house, the precast facility has an enormous advantage to meet and exceed the goals of our customers that others cannot.