Stellar Materials Incorporated

FEATURE

PROPERTIES/BENEFITS

Easy and Accurate Mixing

The two components are pre-measured in bags and jugs for easy and accurate mixing. Mixing time for most products is less than 1 minute. Thermbond^® eliminates the waiting time required when using other materials to “wet out.”

Controlled Setting

Thermbond^® Refractories normally do not require curing. The curing process is finished after the exothermic reaction is complete. Depending on installation requirements and ambient conditions, Thermbond  formulations are available with a wide range of setting and curing characteristics.

Fast Dry-Out
and Heat-Up

Thermbond^® Refractories are less susceptible to explosive spalling during dry-out and heat-up than cement-bonded materials that mix with water. Depending on lining thickness and configuration, linear heat up rates of 500°F (260°C) per hour, with no holds, can be achieved with Thermbond.

THERMAL
SHOCK RESISTANT

Compared to cement-bonded materials, Thermbond^® Refractories demonstrate a lower modulus of elasticity at high temperatures. Because of low thermal expansion, high thermal conductivity, high fracture energy, and high strengths, Thermbond is resistant to spalling under the stress of repeated thermal cycling.

BONDS PERMANENTLY TO EXISTING REFRACTORY

Thermbond^® chemically bonds to itself and other fired refractories, creating strong repairs with no laminations. Thermbond’s unique bonding capability allows for less tear out, faster repairs, and more time in production.

NON WETTING

Thermbond^® has unsurpassed non-wetting characteristics in molten metal contact, even at elevated temperatures. With less build-up, Thermbond users spend less downtime for cold cleaning.