Refractory services
Your refractory materials specialists
PCO Żarów – more than just a refractory materials manufacturer
As a producer of refractory materials, we specialize in solutions resistant to high temperatures and offer support from the design stage to installation. Knowing the realities of working with high-temperature equipment, we have prepared a range of services that provide essential information about the state of the client's equipment and assist in repairs or investments. The support of our experts will help you make informed decisions regarding the maintenance of your furnace's ceramic lining.
We want the collaboration with us to be easy and efficient. Our engineers are ready to search for the best solution for each order. We treat every customer as if we were their own refractory linings department.
How can we help
The refractory lining in industrial furnaces undergoes natural wear during operation. Awareness of the current state and the right decision regarding its replacement are critical to the furnace’s effective operation. It is equally important to assess the lining’s condition at the end of a campaign and analyze the current design regarding the device’s working conditions
- Can the existing problem with the furnace lining lead to refractory failure?
- Does the industrial furnace lining show a higher degree of wear than expected?
- Is it worth keeping the same lining for the next repair, or is it better to choose a different material?
- Could a different type of material extend the kiln’s operation time between repairs, or bring savings (e.g. shorter shutdown or reduced fuel consumption)?
Our experts are happy to answer these and other questions!
Assessment of the technical condition of the lining
During periodic device maintenance or planned furnace downtime, we recommend checking the condition of the lining and the wear level of the refractory lining design. Our engineers will conduct an on-site inspection and prepare a report containing comments on identified problems and recommendations from the technologist. Such a report is a source of valuable information and helpful in planning subsequent furnace repairs.
Lining design and modeling heat flows
For new, projects, we offer comprehensive design of the refractory lining, including the selection of layer thickness, type of ceramic fibers, and the resulting model of heat flows, along with an estimate of the steel shell's temperature. This document, which contains a detailed drawing, material list, and suggested drying curve for the lining, allows for an accurate estimate of installation work.
Changing the concept of the refractory lining
If the current lining does not meet expectations or the last repair was too lengthy and costly, it might be worth considering a change in the construction concept. Our designers are here to assist in selecting the best refractory materials, considering the optimal form adapted to working conditions and budget. In analyzing the situation, we consider not only the cost of purchasing products but also factors such as downtime (non-operating equipment means lost profits), installation costs, and the possibility of extending the maintenance cycle.
Lining installation and routine repairs
We not only select suitable materials and deliver them to clients, but we can also install them. We have an experienced installation services team within our installation company, PCO Serwis S.A. We possess extensive experience in installing refractory linings. Through this collaboration, we can handle the repairs of most industrial furnaces comprehensively, from technological analyses to material production, lining design, and lining installation. Using a single supplier instead of several translates into efficiency, time savings, and minimized risk of errors.
Assistance in case of breakdowns
In emergencies and problems with furnace operations, you can rely on the many years of experience of our specialists, design engineers, and the PCO Serwis team. Whether urgent delivery of repair materials is needed, a visit to identify the source of the problem or a quick repair is required, we are the first point of contact for issues related to the refractory lining.
Why choose our services?
Our extensive range of services is the result of many years of accumulating experience. Our history began with the production of fireclay bricks. Gradually, we developed production lines that include monolithic and insulation products, prefabrication, to, in recent years, focus on providing design and repair services. Our goal is to provide clients with the comprehensive support they may need.
As a provider of comprehensive solutions for refractory linings, we are a partner and a knowledge center on insulating materials and lining technologies. Trust our refractory engineers - our clients' tasks become our tasks!
Comprehensive refractory services by a single supplier
We leverage our rich experience in various areas, such as design, material production technology, and assembly, to deliver the most effective solutions. In designing our solutions, we focus on the total cost of ownership of a given solution. This includes the purchase cost of the ceramics, installation costs, and downtime during repairs. Additionally, we offer our clients deliveries of accessory products, such as ceramic fibers.
Multilingual technical support
Our multilingual team helps manage projects, prepare reports, and provide recommendations and documents in English, German, Italian, French, and many other languages.
Knowledge center
We want every furnace user to be able to concentrate on their work and fully achieve production goals. Our specialists can confidently handle any issues related to knowledge of refractories and solving problems with linings. Through our engineers, our clients gain access to knowledge about refractory ceramic fiber, insulation materials, process technology, installation and servicing of charges and refractory linings, and the design of steel structures.
Popular design environments
Our engineers use commonly used programs such as Inventor, Creo, or AutoCAD. We deliver designs of entire ceramic linings and dedicated designs of ceramic shapes in popular file formats, ensuring compatibility with our clients' design environment.
Experience gained by working with installers
Our designs and solutions are shaped and verified in collaboration with refractory installers. We always ensure that the product and idea are practical and easy to implement.
Dismantling and recycling of old linings
Each renovation begins with removing the existing lining before a new one can be installed. PCO Serwis handles the dismantling of the used lining and the recycling of the obtained ceramic scrap. The company possesses a permit for the processing and management of waste. We issue all necessary declarations and cards related to the acceptance of the dismantled lining.
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