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Introducing QuikLite

The innovative leaders in the refractory industry are at it again. The QuikLite family is a set of unique refractory products made of light weight monolithics that combines rapid heat-up with a dust suppressant additive. Initially, seven products are available. Stay tuned for new additions to this innovative family of products.  QuikLite products compliment dense QuikTurn castables and gunning mixes for use in two-component linings to save time in dry-out.

Heating QuikLite

Like regular QuikTurn products, QuikLite brands can be heated rapidly after they take their initial set. There is no need to cure them for 24 hours prior to starting the dryout. For linings with a total thickness less than 9 inches, these materials can be heated at 100oF per hour.
In the table below, you can see the comparable time required to reach 2000oF for QuikLite products versus normal insulating castables at various thicknesses. The normal insulating castable times include the 24 hour cure time.

  QuikLite  Insulating Castable  Time Savings 
 6" Lining 19 Hours  52 Hours  33 Hours 
 9" Lining 25 Hours  52 Hours  27 Hours 
 12" Lining 36 Hours  87 Hours  51 Hours 

 

 
Properties		 QuikLite 3-35P  QuikLite 3-DS QuikLite 3 PC  QuilkLite 7-DS QuikLite 8-DS  QuikLite 8 PC  QuikLite 9LI-DS 
 Cast Gunned  Cast  Gunned  Cast  Cast  Gunned  Cast  Gunned  Cast   Cast   Gunned
 
 Max. Service Temp ºF		  2000 2400  2400  2400  2800  2800  2600 
 
 Mixing Water %		 120-125    35-40    35-38  27-30    22-25    26  22-24   
 
 Bulk Density, pcf (1500ºF)		 24-31  30-35  60  -70-80  62  78  85-95  88  95-105  80-90 90  90-100 
 
 Total Linear Change %		  -0.8 to -1.5 -0.8 to -1.5  -0.6 to -0.2 -0.7 to -0.3  -0.6 to -0.1  0.0 to -0.4   0.0 to -0.3  -0.1 to 0.2   -0.1 to 0.2  -0.3 to 0.0  -0.2 to 0.2  -0.2 to 0.3
-0.2 to 0.3 		  
   After 1500ºF
   After 2000ºF -1.0 to -2.0    -0.8 to -0.4  -1.1 to -0.5    -0.5 to -1.2  -0.4 to -0.6        -0.2 to 0.2  -0.2 to 0.3 
Modulus of Rupture, psi      100-200  300-500    200-300   400-800  150-300  300-500  500-1400  150-300  300-500  
   After 1500ºF
Cold Crushing Strength, psi   60-100 100-200  400-700  500-900  350-650  1200-2400   2000-3000 600-1400   900-1300 
 600-1000 800-1200   
   After 1500ºF
 Thermal Conductivity or "K" Factor, BTU/ft2/hr/ºF/in  0.95 1.05  1.7  1.85  1.5  2.1   2.5  2.5     2.5 
2.35
 2.6    
   500ºF Mean Temp
   1000ºF Mean Temp  1.05 1.15  1.65  1.9  1.7  2.35  2.8  2.7    2.7  2.5  3.8 
   1500ºF Mean Temp  1.15 1.25  1.8  2.35  1.8  2.56  3.2  2.85    2.85  2.9  3 
 Chemical Analysis, %
 Al2O3		  
 37.3		  
31.8 		  
30.3		  
33.4		  
49.0		  
40.2		  
39.7 
 SiO2  28.2 48.3  51.4  48.6  43.2  49.1  45.6 
 Fe2O3  3.7 2.8  3.8  4.6  0.5  0.6  1.0 
 TiO2  1.2 0.6  0.9  0.8  0.5  0.5  0.9 
 CaO 18.9  14.8  12.1  12.0  5.6  8.0  12.0 
 MgO  6.9 0.1  0.3  0.3  0.3  0.2  Tr 
 Alkalies  3.8 1.6  1.1  0.2  0.9  1.5  0.8 

 

Data Sheet Disclaimer The properties shown on this data sheet represent typical average results generated using standard ASTM test methods (unless otherwise noted) conducted under controlled condition (using standard rectangular shapes), and should not be considered to be guaranteed specifications. Properties are subject to normal manufacturing statistical standard deviation ranges, and Resco Products, Inc. reserves the right to modify the properties and specifications at any time without prior notice

QuikLite 3-35P is a 24-31 pcf, 2000ºF insulating castable. Installation options include casting or gunning. It has a good strength to weight ratio, and is recommended for two component applications, or as a single component when the erosive conditions are not too severe.

QuikLite 3-DS is a 60 pcf, 2400ºF insulating castable. Installation options include casting or gunning.

QuikLite 3 PC is a 62 pcf, 2400ºF insulating castable that can be installed via vibration casting, pump casting, or shotcreting.

QuikLite 7-DS is a 78 pcf, 2400ºF insulating castable. It is the ideal “one-shot” lining material for use in FCC regenerator and reactor vessel walls. It can be cast or gunned in place.

QuikLite 8-DS is an 88 pcf, 2800ºF insulating castable. This 49% alumina product can be installed via casting or gunning.

QuikLite 8 PC is a high temperature, medium weight insulating castable with good strengths, formulated primarily for pumpcasting. After the intial set, this unique insulating castable can be heated without the traditional ramp-and-hold heating schedule.

QuikLite 9LI-DS can be gunned or cast in place. It has a temperature limit of 2600ºF, a density of 90 pcf, and it is 40% alumina. This is a low iron mix .