Applications / Glass furnaces
Glass-furnace insulation
Tank-bottom insulation blocks, reference shapes and the information needed for a material inquiry.
Supplied tank-bottom block photographs. Exact grade and order specifications require confirmation.
Tank-bottom insulation
Large block forms and sample sizes from the supplied glass tank bottom insulation series.
Your requirement
Identify the furnace position and project requirements before selecting a grade.
Material context
Insulation blocks form part of a wider furnace material arrangement. The refractory overview is background; it does not confirm replacement of working-lining materials or an additional Firebird supply range.
Dimensions & operating conditions
Send the use position, operating conditions and drawing. The sample measurements below are visual references, not guaranteed dimensions or tolerances.
- Position
- Bottom, sidewall, port or tin-bath roof.
- Conditions
- Temperature, atmosphere and operating cycle.
- Drawing
- Dimensions, loads and adjoining layers.
- Supply
- Grade, quantity, test documents and destination.
Application positions
The supplied catalog names the following insulation positions. Confirm the grade and complete layer arrangement for your project.
Swipe or scroll this table to compare grades. Units and source conditions are retained.
| Position | What the source says | What the inquiry must define |
|---|---|---|
| Sidewall and bottom | Insulation blocks | Layer arrangement, loads and dimensions. |
| Port | Port insulation | Exposure, geometry and grade. |
| Tin-bath roof | Roof insulation | Roof arrangement, shape and grade. |
Source: Firebird New Material Catalog -.pdf, p.14. Historical reference only; not an approved current specification.
Grade selection
Brick and block data are separate. The photo album supplies no SG12S property table; request a current, grade-specific TDS.
From requirement to supply
- 01
Define
Position, drawing and operating conditions.
- 02
Confirm
Grade, TDS, tests and document requirements.
- 03
Agree
Packing, quantity, destination and supply terms.
Technical confirmation
Current TDS, an approved drawing and any required batch reports or certificates remain to be confirmed.
- Current grade-specific TDS and approved drawing
- Required test reports / applicable certificates
- Order packing, loading and responsibility scope
Evidence limits
The photographs are material references. No verified customer installation, energy saving, service life or performance guarantee is supplied.
Packing & delivery
Tank-bottom blocks need a packing plan based on dimensions, individual mass, quantity, handling and destination. Standard IFB pallet counts do not apply automatically. Confirm loading limits, commercial terms and delivery date for the order.
Common questions
Do the photographs confirm SG12S specifications?
No. Confirm the exact designation, current TDS and drawing for the order.
Can IFB pallet quantities be used for tank-bottom blocks?
A separate block packing plan is required. Standard IFB counts are reference data for insulating firebricks.
What should I send with an inquiry?
The use position, operating conditions, drawing, material requirement, quantity and destination.
Discuss your application
Share the furnace position, drawing, conditions, quantity and destination.