Sample Testing

We offer a wide variety of refractory testing services.

Erosion plate test
Erosion plate test

Via our affiliated company, SHL, we perform a variety of refractory testing including:·

  • Casting of test specimens to ASTM C862-83
  • Oven Drying test specimens to 110°C or Special Oven Drying to client's requirements
  • Firing to 815°C of test specimens generally to ASTM C865-82 or client's specification
  • Bulk Density of test specimens to ASTM C134-84
  • Cold Crushing Strength of test specimens to ASTM C133-74
  • Permanent Linear change of test specimens to ASTM C113-74
  • Modulus of Rupture of test specimens to ASTM C133-84
  • Abrasion Resistance of test specimens to ASTM C704-88
  • Cutting of Refractory specimens
  • Sieve Analysis of refractory material to ASTM C92-76 Dry sieve or Wet sieve
  • Bulk Density of Wax Emersion to ASTM C912
  • Apparent porosity, water absorption, to ASTM C20-83
  • Thermal Conductivity by Hot Wire generally to 18/TC33/SC2
  • Thermal Conductivity to ASTM C417-84
  • After receipt of samples here in the UK, full certification of results are forwarded usually within 5 working days.

E-mail us for budget prices: shl@fccu.com