Press Release

May 17, 2000

Matrix Refractories Division of Allied Mineral Products, Inc. announces the release of its new QUICK CAST® product line. The QUICK CAST® brand is a complete family of low-moisture castable refractory products with a unique formulation. The product is designed

with characteristics that allow a wide range of installation methods, accomplished by varying water content within a specified range.  These refractory castables are unique because any one of the individual products can be installed by pump casting, shotcreting, pouring, or vibrating methods. Desired density, porosity, expansion, and strength properties are not compromised as may be the case with other conventional and low-moisture castables.  QUICK CAST® products are the only products of their kind available on the market today.  Alumina content ranges from 50% to 80% and the products are suitable for all molten aluminum applications in reverb furnaces, die cast holding furnaces, launders, ladles, de-mag boxes, filtration units, and more. Originally, these products were designed specifically for the aluminum industry but a complete product line is also available for ferrous applications as well.  This refractory product is intended for new refractory installations, but will work well in partial repair cast application as well.  Matrix Refractories Division is currently developing a line of maintenance products to complement the QUICK CAST® family.  Contact the Matrix Refractories Division or Allied Mineral Products, Inc. for more information on QUICK CAST® products for your specific equipment applications. Phone: (614) 876-0244     Fax: (614) 876-0981.