Conventional Materials

Trent Refractories’ conventional castables deliver dependable, cost‑effective performance for a wide range of applications. Engineered to offer straightforward installation, robust strength, excellent performance in use these formulations provide reliable thermal stability and long‑lasting protection in service temperatures up to 1800°C.

Key Benefits
  • High-Temperature Performance – Reliable thermal stability at service temperatures up to 1800°C.
  • Cost-Effective & Dependable – Proven refractory performance that balances durability with practical operating costs.
  • Strong & Durable – Robust formulations provide long-lasting protection in demanding operating conditions.
  • Easy to Install – Engineered for straightforward application, whether vibrocast or gunned.
  • Versatile Applications – Ideal for maintenance, repairs and general-purpose refractory lining projects.
  • Consistent Quality – Dependable material performance across a comprehensive range of conventional castables.
  • Proven Refractory Solution – A practical, reliable choice designed to perform in tough industrial environments.

Whether vibrocast or gunned, our comprehensive range of materials offer consistent quality and reliable performance — making them the go‑to choice for maintenance, repairs, and general‑purpose refractory lining projects. When you need proven, practical refractory solutions that work as hard as your operation, choose Trent’s conventional castables.

Conventional Materials

With products ranging from <1000°C to 1850°C with properties to suit your application. Just ask one of our experts to recommend one for your application. We can also offer advice on how to install the product.

Product Name Material Type Placement
Method
Max service
temperature
(°C)
Bulk density
(kg/m³)
CCS
(MPa)
Bulk density
(kg/m³)
CCS
(MPa)
PLC
(%)
Thermal
Conductivity
(W/mK)
Chemical Analysis
110°C 110°C 1000°C 1000°C 1000°C 1000°C Al₂O₃ SiO₂ Fe₂O₃ CaO Cr₂O₃
Trentcast 13C Castable Vibrocast 1300 2125 35.0 2000 20.0 +0.1 1.1 35.9 48.7 4.0 8.4 -
Trentcast 1400 Castable Vibrocast 1400 2050 21.5 1930 12 -0.4 1.1 45.8 36.8 4.1 8.0 -
Trentcast 15C Castable Vibrocast 1500 2320 40.0 2200 24.0 -0.2 1.4 48.0 41.0 1.1 7.3 -
Trentcast 1600 Castable Vibrocast 1600 2350 60.0 2250 50.0 -0.1 1.4 51.0 40.0 0.8 6.0 -
Trentcast 1800T Castable Vibrocast 1800 2910 70.0 2930 60.0 -0.2 3.2 96.4 0.1 0.1 2.8 -
Trentcast 1800W Castable Vibrocast 1800 2950 65.0 2850 60.0 +0.3 2.9 65.4 0.1 0.1 3.6 -
Trentgun 1300 Gun mix Gunning 1300 1950 25.0 1780 16.0 -0.5 0.8 41.8 39.9 4.6 9.2 -
Trentgun 1400 Gun mix Gunning 1400 1990 18.0 1800 10.0 -0.5 1.0 43.0 38.0 6.0 9.5 -
Trentgun 1500LI Gun mix Gunning 1500 1965 25.0 1830 20.0 -0.2 1.0 46.3 41.0 1.2 8.6 -
Trentgun 1600C Gun mix Gunning 1600 1950 30.0 1850 30.0 -0.4 1.0 49.2 39.4 0.9 6.7 -
Trentgun 1700C Gun mix Gunning 1700 2475 40.0 2380 20.0 -0.3 1.3 80.0 9.5 1.0 5.9 -