28 Jun We have successfully installed Thermbond products in many areas of our Ethylene furnaces since 2001…

Customer in Hydrocarbon Processing Industry

“We have successfully installed Thermbond products in many areas of our Ethylene furnaces since 2001. We have replaced standard convectional water based refractory with an exothermic Thermbond. We are very pleased with its unique benefits, including cure out, which we usually base on a standard heat-up procedure,we have used a variety of Thermbond materials with the ability to withstand thermal cycling better than previous used convectional refractory. Every Plant has their own specific needs and Stellar personnel have been very instrumental in assisting us with the proper materials. Note the following examples:

1) Thermbond Formula 6L has provided great service in our TLE’s transition nose cones and radiant bullnoses., 2) Formula 6P is used extensively during furnace shutdowns for “patch” repairs on burner tiles, lintels and IFB’s., 3) Our need for an improved insulator has generated using Formula 16 to replace lintels and other areas requiring their specific application. Thermbond has eliminated the need to prefire or wait on a lengthy air set before putting our units into service. We will continue to use Thermbond refractory to improve our furnaces reliability. Our inspection specialist/consultant has also been a factor to bring innovations and cost saving to our site. Monitoring and documentation of repairs have been an asset to our goal for more production time.