Magneco/Metrel Installs New Monolithic Regenerator Crown at Italian Float Glass Facility

Magneco/Metrel recently completed installation of a new full crown on a regenerator furnace for an Italian float glass manufacturer.

The new 10-ton crown was cast in place using Metpump AP —Magneco’s unique monolithic colloidal silica refractory product. The install also included repairs to the upper structure.

Metpump material was available and onsite within 7 days from order placement. The crown casting process was completed in four hours and the material was hard in 24 hours—a significantly shorter install time than conventional refractory materials.

Because Metpump AP is monolithic, seams are minimized, increasing thermal efficiency and reducing energy costs/emissions.  Additionally, Metpump AP is lime free offering better erosion protection, alkali resistance, and lower maintenance/hot repairs.

Magneco/Metrel is the only supplier to the glass industry that is capable of installing monolithic crowns and has over 25 years of proven performance.  The service life of Metpump products is equal to or greater than standard conventional block.