Glass Industry Refractories

ISO 9001:2015 certified refractories for glass melting furnaces (1450-1650°C). AZS fused-cast blocks (ER-1681: 33-36% ZrO₂, ER-1711: 36-41% ZrO₂) for glass contact, Silica bricks (93-96% SiO₂) for superstructure, High-alumina bricks (60-85% Al₂O₃) for regenerators. Container glass, float glass, specialty glass applications. Campaign life: 5-12 years melting tank, 3-5 years regenerators. 15+ glass furnace projects delivered. Free consultation for furnace design optimization.

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Fused-Cast AZS Bricks for Glass Furnaces

Fused-Cast AZS Bricks

Tank bottom & sidewalls (1500-1600°C): ER-1681 (33-36% ZrO₂, 48-50% Al₂O₃, 13-15% SiO₂) for soda-lime glass. ER-1711 (36-41% ZrO₂, 44-48% Al₂O₃) for borosilicate glass. ER-1197 (40-45% ZrO₂) for E-glass fiber. Bulk density: 3.7-4.0 g/cm³. Exudation rate: <2%. Glass contact quality. Campaign life: 8-12 years. Casting method: Electric arc melting.

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Silica Bricks for Glass Furnace Crown

Silica Bricks

Crown & sidewall superstructure (1550-1650°C): High-purity silica (93-96% SiO₂). Bulk density: 1.80-1.92 g/cm³. Refractoriness under load (RUL): 1640-1680°C at 0.2 MPa. Thermal expansion: 1.2-1.4% at 1000°C. Cold crushing: 25-35 MPa. Standard sizes: 230×114×76mm. Custom arch bricks available. Service life: 8-10 years. Excellent creep resistance. Low alkali attack.

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Regenerator Checker Bricks

Regenerator Checkers

Top zone (1350-1450°C): High-alumina checkers (70-80% Al₂O₃). Middle zone (1200-1350°C): High-alumina (60-70% Al₂O₃). Bottom zone (900-1200°C): Magnesite-chrome or high-alumina. Shapes: Grid, basket, cross-wall designs. Open area: 65-75% for optimal gas flow. Thermal shock resistance. Alkali vapor resistant. Service life: 3-5 years. Easy replacement design.

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Forehearth Refractories

Forehearth Refractories

Specialized castables and precast blocks for forehearth channels and conditioning zones (1100-1300°C). Low-cement castables with excellent thermal stability for glass conditioning. AZS precast shapes for glass contact areas in spout, channel, and distributor sections. Precise temperature control zones for glass viscosity management. Resistant to thermal cycling during gob formation. Easy-to-install modular designs for quick repairs. Service life: 3-5 years depending on glass type.

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Crown Bricks for Glass Furnaces

Crown Bricks

Lightweight and dense crown bricks for furnace roof construction (1550-1650°C). High-purity silica crown bricks (94-96% SiO₂) with excellent load-bearing capacity at high temperatures. Mullite-bonded and fused-cast options for severe alkali environments. Arch bricks, wedge shapes, and custom profiles for sprung arch construction. Low thermal conductivity for energy efficiency. Resistant to alkali vapor attack and batch dust. Service life: 8-12 years with proper design.

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Burner Blocks for Glass Furnaces

Burner Blocks

Precision burner blocks for oxy-fuel and air-fuel burner installations (1400-1600°C). Fused-cast AZS and high-alumina options for different flame intensities. Custom-machined ports for precise burner alignment and flame geometry. Resistant to thermal shock from flame impingement and cycling. Available for side-port, end-port, and roof-mounted configurations. Compatible with natural gas, fuel oil, and oxy-fuel systems. Service life: 5-8 years with proper burner maintenance.

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Applications

Glass Industry Applications

Container Glass

Soda-lime glass (1500-1550°C). Furnace capacity: 50-600 TPD. AZS ER-1681 for tank bottom/throat. Silica crown bricks. Pull rates: 150-400 tons/day. Campaign: 8-12 years.

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Flat Glass

Float glass lines (1550-1600°C). Furnace capacity: 300-1000 TPD. AZS ER-1711 for high temperatures. Large format silica crown blocks. Campaign: 10-15 years.

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Specialty Glass

Borosilicate, E-glass fiber (1450-1600°C). Furnace: 10-200 TPD. AZS ER-1711/ER-1197 high ZrO₂. Custom refractory formulations. Campaign: 5-8 years.

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Improve Your Glass Quality

15+ glass furnace projects (container, float, specialty glass). Team with 15+ years combined industry experience. Campaign life: 8-12 years melting tank. Free consultation: Furnace design (regenerative/recuperative/oxy-fuel), glass type (soda-lime/borosilicate/E-glass), melting temperature (1450-1650°C), production capacity (50-1000 TPD). AZS grade selection: ER-1681/ER-1711/ER-1197. Installation support. MOQ: Custom based on furnace size. Lead time: 8-12 weeks for AZS fused-cast, 4-6 weeks for silica bricks. Get quote with technical drawings, glass composition, operating parameters.

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