High Temperature Times™
A podcast discussing all things high temperature. Brought to you by HWI, the Americas region of the Calderys Group, we invite you to dive deep into the world's oldest industry, talking knowledge, application, and the hottest new stuff in the refractory world.
Episodes
47 episodes
Ghosts in the Furnace
This Halloween, join us for this paranormal investigation into the most haunted furnaces in the world. With several hundred years of blast furnace history, it's incredible to see how the technology, the structures and the workforce have changed...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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23:16
HWI - Calderys Product Integration
To say that there have been some pretty big changes in the refractory industry this year would be somewhat of an understatement. The merger of HWI and Calderys means that there are quite a few new things coming your way. One of th...
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25:21
Thermal Shock
Refractories are tough and they specialize in their ability to withstand extremely high temperatures. However, their Achilles heel might be that you need to be conservative when ramping up or cooling down your refractory lined ves...
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18:41
Shark Week
It's Shark Week! A time for witnessing awesome power, learning about incredible aquatic creatures, and optimizing tundish performance with HWI's new impact offering: JAWS. Listen in to hear marketing manager Fred Adkins talk about how the JAWS ...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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23:30
Refractory Mineralogy: MagChrome
This month on High Temperature Times™, we continue looking at the various refractory materials used to make high quality refractory products. This month, we are joined by Application Specialist Jonathan McBride to dive into the wi...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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29:11
Mortars Part 2
When it comes to mortar selection, it's a pretty universal thought to just use what you're comfortable with. But is that mortar right for the job at hand? When determining refractory linings, you want to get the best performance possible by sel...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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22:07
Alabama1
This year, HWI will begin producing brick for the steel industry at its new manufacturing plant, Alabama1. To celebrate this, we're talking with Senior Director of Commercial Operations in Steel, Jim Skelly, Director of Application Techn...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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25:06
Non-Wetting Refractories
In the refractory-consuming industry, increasing lining lifetime and decreasing downtime is the name of the game. Sometimes, that means going for more highly engineered or higher grade materials, but you can also achieve better pe...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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12:08
Freeze Planes
This month on High Temperature Times™, Application Specialist Marc Palmisiano joins to talk about the not-so-cold science behind freeze planes. When designing and operating aluminum furnaces, understanding freeze planes and...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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21:23
Mortars
This month on HTT, we're joined by Application Support Manager Deno Biondillo to talk about mortars. With a whole slew of mortars to choose from in just way too many options, understanding mortar selection and proper use is critical to a succes...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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23:13
Refractory Ceramic Fiber
Approaching these cold winter months, it's important to think about insulation. And in the refractory industry, there is no better insulation than refractory ceramic fiber (RCF). This episode, learn about what RCF is, how its made...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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13:35
Grateful for the C/I Network
It's Thanksgiving 🦃! A time for turkey, stuffing, and being thankful. This month on HTT, Director of Application Technology Ben Stanton and Senior Director of Industrial Sales join in to talk about HWI's contractor/installer network, or ...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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22:15
The Creepiest Topic in the Refractory Industry
This Halloween, grab an apple cider, nosh on some of your kid's candy, and listen in to learn about the creepiest aspect of the refractory industry... creep. This episode, we talk about the science behind, the testing of, and some...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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22:21
Sustainability in Glass and Aluminum
As environmental sustainability continues to become a bigger and bigger talking point across all industries, it helps to read up on success stories and those industries where sustainability has taken root. Two great examples of th...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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25:28
Multi-Sided Dryouts
In this short episode, we go through key differences and considerations for dryout of pre-cast shapes. Unlike field dryouts for refractories placed against a vessel's shell, pre-cast shapes require a slower and more deliberate<...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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11:30
Max Use Temperature
Summertime means spreading on some sunblock, freezing some popsicles and doing whatever you can to beat the heat. But refractory materials take enduring high temperatures to a whole new level. But how hot can they get? A surprisingly ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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24:47
How to Mix a Castable
Mixing castable refractories is no easy feat, regardless of how user friendly they claim to be. But, the right setup, tools and mindset will help tip the scales in your favor and Research Scientist Maggie Raughley joins High Tempe...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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26:45
Stainless Steel Needles
The refractory industry is vast and full of technical expertise, but sometimes you need to learn a little about adjacent industries to get the most out of your refractory install. That's why, this month, we'll be taking a short trip in the meta...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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13:25
Steel Application Technology Roundtable
Gearing up for this year's AISTech Conference this May, HWI's entire steel application technology team join High Temperature Times to talk about new refractory technology, installation partnerships, and market tre...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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32:51
Incineration
This month on High Temperature Times™, Application Specialist Chris Hersh joins us to outline and discuss the many facets of the incineration industry. Despite the sheer diversity of applications and units in this market, Chris sh...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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23:18
Bricklaying
Deno Biondillo, Project Manager for HWI's Value Added Services (VAS) group, joins High Temperature Times™ this month to share tips and tricks from his 40 years of experience in bricklaying. Bricklaying is a skill that is unlike an...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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21:36
Refractory Mineralogy: Aluminas
This month on High Temperature Times™, we start a new series looking at refractory materials and what makes them so special. To start of this multi-part series, Analytical Research Scientist Stephen Wisneski joins to talk about
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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25:28
Modern Crises in Refractory Supply Chain
This holiday, finding items on your gift list can be a real hassle thanks to the complications in the supply chain brought on by the pandemic. Things are no different with the supply chain in refractory raw materials. Director of ...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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25:25
