Castables, insulating castables and refractory mortars.
This page consolidates the technical data for dense castables, insulating castables and mortars into responsive tables that remain usable across desktop and mobile layouts.
This page consolidates the technical data for dense castables, insulating castables and mortars into responsive tables that remain usable across desktop and mobile layouts.
Multiple grades for different alumina levels, crushing strength and load conditions.
Suitable options for varying service temperatures and lining requirements.
Mortars and castables presented alongside primary refractory brick ranges.
Specialized fine-setting and insulating products for additional installation needs.
Dense castable product range from the legacy catalog, preserved in a cleaner comparison layout.
| Particulars | VRCAST A | VRCAST K | VRCAST C | VRCRETE SUPER | VRCRETE NORMAL | VRCAST 94 | VRCAST 97 | VRSET-50 FINE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General properties | ||||||||
| Service temp. deg C (max) | 1750 | 1600 | 1500 | 1450 | 1400 | 1800 | 1850 | 1500 |
| Grain size mm (max) | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 0.5 |
| Water required for casting (%) | 7.5-8.5 | 9.5-10.5 | 9.5-10.5 | 10-11 | 10.5-11.5 | 8.5-9.5 | 8.5-9.5 | 8.5-9.5 |
| Chemical properties | ||||||||
| Al2O3 (min.) | 90 | 60 | 50 | 70 | 45 | 94 | 96 | 50 |
| Fe2O3 (max.) | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.30 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 4.0 |
| Physical properties | ||||||||
| Bulk density (gm/cc) dried at 110 deg C for 24 hrs. (min.) | 2.75 | 2.20 | 2.10 | 2.50 | 2.10 | 2.80 | 2.80 | - |
| Cold crushing strength (kg/cm2) at 110 deg C | 600 | 350 | 350 | 350 | 250 | 600 | 400 | - |
| Thermal properties | ||||||||
| Refractoriness under load deg C (min.) | 1820 | 1683 | 1665 | 1683 | 1564 | 1835 | 1835 | 1835 |
| Permanent linear change (%) | ±1.00 | ±1.50 | ±1.00 | ±1.00 | ±1.00 | ±0.50 | ±0.80 | - |
Note: The original catalog states that related products can be manufactured and supplied as per customer specification.
Lightweight castable range for insulation-focused applications.
| Particulars | VRLYTE 4 | VRLYTE 7 | VRLYTE 9 | VRLYTE 11 | VRLYTE 13 | VRLYTE 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General properties | ||||||
| Service temp. deg C (max) | 1000 | 1100 | 1200 | 1300 | 1350 | 1350 |
| Grain size mm (max) | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Water required for casting (%) | 80-100 | 60-65 | 38-43 | 39-34 | 26-31 | 23-28 |
| Chemical properties | ||||||
| Fe2O3 (max.) | 11.00 | 8.50 | 6.00 | 3.50 | 3.50 | 3.20 |
| Physical properties | ||||||
| Bulk density (gm/cc) dried at 110 deg C for 24 hrs. (min.) | 550 | 850 | 1000 | 1250 | 1450 | 1600 |
| Cold crushing strength (kg/cm2) at 110 deg C | 4 | 12 | 15 | 35 | 50 | 90 |
| 800 deg C | 2 | 4 | 5 | 25 | 30 | 60 |
| 1000 deg C | - | 6 | 10 | 25 | 30 | 60 |
| Thermal properties | ||||||
| Refractoriness under load deg C (min.) | - | 1340 | 1400 | 1400 | 1400 | 1430 |
| Permanent linear change (%) at 800 deg C | ±0.40 | ±0.80 | ±0.60 | - | - | - |
| 1100 deg C | ±0.60 | ±1.20 | - | ±0.20 | ±0.20 | ±0.20 |
| 1300 deg C | - | - | - | ±1.00 | ±0.80 | ±1.00 |
Mortar grades listed for different refractory brick alumina compositions and service temperatures.
| Particulars | Al2O3 (%) | Fe2O3 (%) | PCE / Orton cone deg C | Service temp. deg C | Application area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VR Mortar IS-6 | 22.0 | 2.5 | 20 / 1564 | 1350 | For laying of 30% Al2O3 bricks |
| VR Mortar-40 | 38.0 | 2.8 | 31 / 1683 | 1450 | For laying of 40% Al2O3 bricks |
| VR Mortar-50 | 48.0 | 3.0 | 32 / 1717 | 1500 | For laying of 50% Al2O3 bricks |
| VR Mortar-60 | 55.0 | 3.5 | 33 / 1743 | 1550 | For laying of 60% Al2O3 bricks |
| VR Mortar-70 | 65.0 | 3.5 | 34 / 1763 | 1600 | For laying of 70% Al2O3 bricks |
| VR Mortar-80 | 75.0 | 2.5 | 36 / 1804 | 1700 | For laying of 80% Al2O3 bricks |
| VR Mortar Sill | 55-52 | 1.5 | 34 / 35 | 1450 | Ceramic |
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