HORVIC REFRACTORY SERVICES LLC

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Why Us

We’re dedicated to enhancing the performance of every plant we work with. Upon arrival, we conduct a thorough assessment, gather data, and implement improvements to optimize conditions. Subsequently, we deliver a comprehensive report to inform future operations, repairs, and upgrades. Safety, downtime reduction, and quality are all paramount to us, and we prioritize achieving excellence in each aspect without compromising others.

Our expertise covers every phase of the turnaround process, from meticulous planning and material selection to precise scheduling and fl awless execution. We collaborate closely with other service providers to ensure your facility achieves the best overall turnaround results. With years of operational experience under our belt, we understand the signi fi cance of completing turnarounds safely, punctually, and within budget, while delivering work of the utmost quality.

CEMENT AND LIME

Cement and Lime Plants are familiar territory for us, as we’ve honed our expertise through hands-on experience in these environments.

Our core services encompass:

– Robotic (Brokk) and Manual Refractory demolition
– Rotary Kiln: Brick Installation, High-alumina, basic (magnesia), or chrome-free bricks depending on the zone, Installed in drying, calcining, burning, and cooling zones, Hot Spot Repairs, Gunite or shotcrete patching over worn areas, Burner Pipe Lining & Nose Ring Work, Precast blocks or castable poured in place, High-wear area due to flame impingement, Tire and Kiln Inlet Area, Castables or insulating linings to protect from mechanical stress
– Kiln Hood: High-temp castables or precast shape installations, Abrasion-resistant linings, Insulating backup lining, Anchor system inspection and replacement
– Preheater TowerCyclones (multiple stages), Lined with castable or abrasion-resistant brick, Shotcrete patching common during shutdowns, Alkali-resistant castables may be used, Risers and Downcomers, Erosion-prone zones with high-velocity gas flow, Gunite or brick linings with backup insulation
– Clinker Cooler: Grate cooler walls and roofs lined with castables, Bull nose and cooler floor repairs, High-wear zone gunning, especially under the nose ring, Refractory anchors may need to be re-welded during outages
– Tertiary Air Ducts & Hot Gas Ducts: Abrasion-resistant lining installation, Castable, gunite, or precast panels, Thermal insulation on outer layers
– Lime Kilns: Brick lining throughout the kiln length, Gunning of calcining and transition zones, Burner pipe castables or precast rings, Alumina-silica or basic refractories depending on process
– Coolers, Feed Chutes, & Dust Collection Zones: Chutes lined with abrasion-resistant castables, Wear-resistant shapes in dust collectors, Refractory in clinker transfer points

FERROUS AND NON-FERROUS METALS

Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metal Furnaces are the cornerstone of our operations.

Our core services encompass:
– Robotic (Brokk)
 and Manual Refractory demolition
– Blast Furnace: Trough/Pig Iron Runner Refractory Installation ,Stack and Hearth Repairs (shotcrete/gunite), Taphole Area Maintenance, Skid Rail Brick Replacement, Castable Replacements for Slag Runners.
– Electric Arc Furnace: Delta Roof Brickwork, Hot Spot Repair (shotcrete/gunite), Ramming Material Installation (hearth/bottom), Working Lining Brick Replacement, Slag Door Maintenance, Back-Up Lining Repairs, Spout Area Gunning or Castable Work.
– Ladles (Steel and Iron Ladles): Ladle Brick Lining, Working Lining Removal & Installation (manual or machine), Castable Pouring for Slag Zones, Ladle Preheat Burner Maintenance (insulating refractories), Delta Sections, Lip Rings, Well Blocks Replacement
– Tundish: Spray Mass Coating, Dry-Vibe and Castable Installation, Tundish Lining Removal (thermal or mechanical), Impact Pad & Dam Wall Installations, Tundish Cover Insulation Work
– Preheat & Reheat Furnaces: Wall & Roof Brick Repair, Insulating Brick or Fiber Module Installations, Floor Pour (castables), Burner Tile Installations, Expansion Joint Sealing (fiber felt, gaskets)
– Torpedo Cars: Lining Demolition & Rebuild, Shotcrete Interior Lining, Well Block Replacement, Precast Shape Installations

PULP, PAPER AND WOOD PROCESSING

We’re seasoned experts in every aspect of Pulp, Paper, and Wood Processing facilities and operations.

Our comprehensive services include:
– Robotic (Brokk) and Manual Refractory demolition
– Lime Kilns: Refractory brick installation (firebrick or high-alumina lining), Insulating brick or castable installation (backup layers), Gunning or shotcrete repairs to worn zones (chain area, burning zone), Castable burner tile and nose ring repairs, Kiln hood and cooler refractory maintenance, Demolition of failed linings using air hammers or Brokk, Dry-out services for new linings
– Recovery Boilers: Furnace floor and wall refractory repairs, Spout and smelt port area repairs (high-wear zones), Burner tile replacement, Refractory replacement in combustion chambers, Castable or gunning work in the splash zone, Ceramic fiber insulation for access doors and ducting, Demolition and relining of furnace arch or rear walls
– Power Boilers & Co-Gen Units: Combustion chamber brick or castable lining, Burner throat and tile replacement, Gunning or patching worn areas from fly ash and slag, Refractory for ash hoppers, cyclones, and flue areas
– Incinerators / Biomass Boilers: Floor, wall, and roof castable installation, Shotcrete or gunite repairs to fireboxes, Brick and insulation replacement in combustion zones, Precast burner tile and nozzle block replacement, Rammed refractory installation for wear zones, Access port and inspection hatch insulation
– Evaporators & Digesters: Some digesters may use refractories around their furnace systems or insulation on hot gas ducts, Insulating firebrick or castable around process piping or vessels, Refractory anchoring system inspections in cyclones or ducts
– Material Handling and Ash Systems: Ash hoppers, conveyors, and chutes lined with castable or precast, Refractory repair on screw feeders, feed chutes, and spout transitions, Wear-resistant castable linings in abrasive material zones

POWER PLANT

We provide a wide array of services to support all facets of your operation, ensuring seamless functionality..

Our comprehensive services include:
– Robotic (Brokk) and Manual Refractory Demolition
– Boilers (Main Combustion Chambers): Burner tile installation (precast or cast-in-place), Throat and arch refractory replacement, Floor and wall lining (brick, gunning, or shotcrete), Castable installation around seal boxes, access ports, and observation hatches, Refractory repair in secondary combustion zones, Abrasion-resistant lining in coal or ash contact areas
– Ash Handling Systems: Refractory lining in ash hoppers, Castable or precast panels for fly ash and bottom ash chutes, Screw conveyor refractory installation (high-wear castables), Rebuild or repair of slag tanks and discharge channels
– Ducts, Breechings, and Stacks: Insulating castables or ceramic fiber lining, Refractory patching on hot gas ducts, Backup insulation behind metal cladding, Expansion joint protection with flexible refractory or fiber gaskets
– SCR Units (Selective Catalytic Reduction) & Air Heaters: Hot face and backup refractory repair, Gunning or castable work in flow nozzles or catalyst access doors, Protective linings against ammonia or acid attack (alkali-resistant castables)
– Waste-to-Energy or Biomass Units: Lining of combustion grates and drop-out chambers, Precast block installation (nose rings, burner blocks), Ash hopper and slag chute castable repair, Abrasion-resistant lining where fuel feed hits hot surfaces, Refractory work around access doors and inspection ports
– Cyclones, Baghouses, and ESPs: High-temp abrasion-resistant castable inside cyclones, Refractory lining in inlet/outlet nozzles, Thermal insulation for flue gas lines and filter housings
– Auxiliary Equipment: Coal pulverizer chutes and burner pipe linings, Oil-fired startup burner refractory repair, Preheater refractory for feed water systems

Headquartered in Texas, Serving Plants Nationwide

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