With the continuous development of the refractory industry, the refractory industry has become an important and indispensable part of modern industry. Its excellent performance in high temperatures and corrosive environments makes it play a key role in many industries. The following are the continuing trends in the refractory industry. The annual production of refractory materials is around 45×106t and is rising every year.
Recent developments in refractory materials are characterized by the following trends:
Increasing Demand for High-Temperature Applications
As the steel, cement, glass, and non-ferrous metal industries continue to develop, more and more industries continue to need refractory materials that can withstand extremely high temperatures and harsh environments, so the demand for refractory materials is increasing.
Focus on Energy Efficiency
With the growing concern for environmental sustainability, more attention is being paid to the development of energy-efficient refractory materials, which can reduce the energy consumption of refractory materials in industry. Energy-saving refractory materials are lightweight heat-insulating bricks, high-temperature insulation cotton and so on.
Shift Towards Unshaped Refractories
The shift to unqualified refractories is more convenient than refractory products such as refractory bricks and insulation bricks, castable unqualified refractories are more convenient to install, lighter and easy to construct, so they are becoming more and more popular.
Customized Solutions and Services
Since the use of refractory materials needs to be applied under the guidance of professionals, manufacturers have started to provide more customized refractory solutions and services to meet the specific needs and requirements of different industries and applications.
The use of refractory materials in industry and future trends help to reduce production costs, improve energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact. In industrial production, the selection of suitable energy-saving refractory materials is an important measure to optimize energy use.
