Welcome to our Insight blog where you will find stories and announcements that pertain to the industries Pyrotek serves, from aluminium to zinc galvanizing to glass to acoustics to battery materials and more.
CONTAINER GLASS: How Low-Porosity Refractory Stirrers Boosted Plant Efficiency
by David Cole and Paul Chevolleau | 28 October 2024
The right refractory material for stirrers in a colorant forehearth can eliminate streaky glass and increase plant efficiency and safety.
Pyrotek Receives Contractor Award from Constellium Muscle Shoals
by David Cole | 7 June 2022
Constellium Muscle Shoals' aluminium manufacturing operation in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, USA, presented Pyrotek with a "Contractor of the Year Award," following molten metal furnace refractory relining and maintenance work. Since 2015, Pyrotek's refractory services team has been providing refractory linings for furnaces, crucibles, and troughs for Constellium Muscle Shoals.
CASE STUDY: Cable Casting Operation Turns to Pyrotek Experts For Advanced Molten Copper Transfer Solution
by David Cole | 12 February 2021
As a result of this longer lasting transfer launder, the copper caster is now in a position where maintenance has decreased and metal cleanliness has improved, delivering measurable savings.
Pyrotek Works Closely with Cometal Engineering At New Alu Menziken Casthouse in Romania
by David Cole | 15 July 2020
Convinced of Pyrotek's high-performance solutions, Cometal turns to Pyrotek for the best technology in launder systems, filtration, degassing and refining.
Pyrotek.com Page Devoted to Degassing Consumables
by David Cole | 14 June 2019
Pyrotek.com now has a page for Degassing Consumables to help customers explore in-depth what Pyrotek can offer so they operate more efficiently and save money.
Pyrotek Engineers Serve Broad Spectrum of Customers
by David Cole | 12 December 2018
Pyrotek’s engineering teams located around the world—in North America, Europe, China and Australia—each have broad technical experience and training.