Where can I buy refractory CONCRETE?

[Fio]

I have seen some on this forum use refractory concrete for castings and plugs (i.e. Kiwi Pete). I would like to do the same thing, but I cannot locate a source of refractory concrete or calcium aluminate cement.

I live in a fairly large metro area (Washington, DC) and I'm surprised I cannot find refractory concrete anywhere.

I DO have a source for fireclay and Heatstop refractory mortar. Can I just add some aggregate to the refractory mortar and use it in place of refractory concrete?

If not, where the heck can I get some refractory concrete?

Thanks,

- Fio

[DrakeRemoray]

I am planning on using a catsable product from a company called Pryor Giggey.

The product I decided on is called Econolite, it is an insulating castable good to 1600 deg F. They have one called Insulcast which is good to 2600 deg f but it was substantially more expensive. I am planning on using it for the vent area.

Here is a list of distributors, maybe call one of them and find out if they distribute to a retailer in your area.

Pryor Giggey Refractory Distributors

Looks like they take orders online as well...

Hope that helps.

Drake

[enz]

Go to ANH Refractories and see if they have a local distributor in your area. I sourced my Mizzou Castable Plus from them.

Be careful, if you are casting any part of the oven shell, that you do not get the more common insulative refractory castible. For vents and flus pretty much all of them will work.

The Mizzou was $0.66/lb for comparison.

Enz

[matt]

Enz,
A lot of refractory materials: ceramic fibre insulation, calcium silicate board, high-temp adhesives, and castable concrete are available from McMaster Carr. They are happy to sell small quantities to individuals. Even if you don't buy from them, their web page is an outstanding resource for specifications and to get an idea "what's out there". Give it a try.

Matt

[diy]

You can buy from Vitcas Ltd British Manufacturer of Refractory Cement, Fire Cement, Refractory Castable, Plastic Mouldable,Firebricks, Chemical Resistant Cement, Zircon Products.

[diy]

You can buy from Vitcas - UK Manufacturer of Refractory Materials, Refractory Cement, Fire Cement, Refractory Castable, Plastic Mouldable, Firebricks, Chemical Resistant Cement, Zircon Products, also produce Outdoor Pizza Oven

Vitcas supplies materials for home foundry projects such as the one described by Colin Peck in his book 'The Artful Bodger' - www.artfulbodgermetalcasting.com


www.vitcas.com
www.firecement.com
www.refractorymortars.com
www.refractorycement.co.uk