Low and Ultra-low Materials

Power up your high-temperature performance with Trent Refractories’ low and ultra-low cement dense castables. Engineered for strength, stability and long service life, these high-performance formulations deliver exceptional durability, tight control on water demand and reliable installation every time.

Key Benefits
  • High Mechanical Strength – Engineered to maintain excellent strength in demanding high-temperature applications.
  • Low Water Demand – Advanced low and ultra-low cement formulations support controlled installation and improved performance.
  • Excellent Slag Resistance – Designed to withstand aggressive slag attack in severe industrial environments.
  • Thermal Shock Resistance – Provides reliable performance through repeated heating and cooling cycles.
  • High Abrasion Resistance – Durable formulations help protect against mechanical wear and erosion.
  • High Density – Maintains a dense, robust structure for dependable refractory performance.
  • Long Service Life – Excellent durability helps extend lining life and reduce maintenance requirements.
  • Range of Alumina Grades – From mid-alumina to specialist chrome-enhanced formulations for varied operating conditions.

From mid-alumina to chrome-enhanced grades, our castables resist slag attack, thermal shock and abrasion while maintaining high density and excellent mechanical strength even in the most demanding industrial environments.

Low and Ultra-low Materials
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 1300LC Low cement Vibrocast 1300 2250 50.0 2200 30.0 -0.3 1.4 54.0 40.0 2.5 4.0 -
Trentcast 14LC Low cement Vibrocast 1400 2100 30.0 2065 28.0 -0.5 1.2 35.9 53.3 2.6 4.8 -
Trentcast 1400PM Low cement Pumpcast 1400 2150 60.0 2075 50.0 -0.2 1.2 41.1 43.1 2.8 4.8 -
Trentcast 1550ALK Low cement Vibrocast 1550 2335 55.0 2290 70.0 -0.2 1.5 43.0 49.3 0.8 1.2 -
Trentcast 1600LCM Low cement Vibrocast 1600 2430 70.0 2400 95.0 -0.2 1.9 49.4 46.0 0.8 2.2 -
Trentcast 17LC Low cement Vibrocast 1725 2740 50.0 2720 75.0 0.0 2.2 72.6 20.9 1.4 1.2 -
Trentcast 1700LCCA Low cement Vibrocast 1700 2585 63.5 2540 75.0 0.0 2.1 64.0 26.0 0.4 2.4 6.1
Trentcast 85LC Low cement Vibrocast 1700 2850 85.0 2850 95.0 -0.5 2.5 80.0 13.0 1.3 1.8 -
Trentcast 85AR Low cement Vibrocast 1600 2875 110.0 2850 135.0 -0.1 2.6 81.1 12.1 1.6 2.4 -
Trentcast 1700YLC Ultra-low cement Vibrocast 1700 2875 70.0 2850 100.0 -0.3 2.6 81.9 12.8 1.2 0.8 -
Trentcast 1750YLC Ultra-low cement Vibrocast 1750 2840 65.0 2800 100.0 -0.2 2.6 78.0 16.0 1.3 1.2 -
Trentcast WBM85 Ultra-low cement Vibrocast 1800 3175 65.0 3170 120.0 -0.2 4.1 80.4 3.1 0.2 2.8 11.2
Trentgun 1600ALK LC gun mix Gunning 1600 2150 50.0 2150 60.0 -0.4 1.6 48.8 46.7 0.6 2.3 -
Trentgun 1700LC LC gun mix Gunning 1700 2400 60.0 2385 60.0 -0.5 1.8 68.5 26.6 0.7 2.3 -