REFRACTORY SERVICES

At Gillespie and Powers, Inc., our experience in refractory masonry construction extends over a period of sixty years. We maintain a nucleus of skilled refractory craftsmen who see that our exacting standards are met. Three generations of engineers and masons have contributed to our knowledge of the proper material selection, arrangement and installation of refractories.  Our team ensures high-quality material selection, layout, and installation based on extensive field experience.


REFRACTORY SERVICES

At Gillespie and Powers, Inc., our experience in refractory masonry construction extends over a period of sixty years. We maintain a nucleus of skilled refractory craftsmen who see that our exacting standards are met. Three generations of engineers and masons have contributed to our knowledge of the proper material selection, arrangement and installation of refractories.  Our team ensures high-quality material selection, layout, and installation based on extensive field experience.


Consumer Industries

Our extensive list of industrial furnace refractory-consuming industries highlights the critical role our products play in high-temperature operations across various sectors. From steel and aluminum manufacturing to glass, cement, petrochemicals, and power generation, our refractory solutions are trusted to withstand extreme conditions, enhance energy efficiency, and ensure operational reliability. With tailored offerings for each industry’s unique needs, we proudly support a wide spectrum of heavy industries in maintaining productivity and safety.

ALUMINUM

BOILERS

CEMENT

UTILITIES

WASTE TO ENERGY

PETROCHEMICAL

PROCESS

PULP & PAPER

INDUSTRIAL COKE PROCESSING

Consumer Industries

Our extensive list of industrial furnace refractory-consuming industries highlights the critical role our products play in high-temperature operations across various sectors. From steel and aluminum manufacturing to glass, cement, petrochemicals, and power generation, our refractory solutions are trusted to withstand extreme conditions, enhance energy efficiency, and ensure operational reliability. With tailored offerings for each industry’s unique needs, we proudly support a wide spectrum of heavy industries in maintaining productivity and safety.

ALUMINUM                                PROCESS

BOILERS                                        PULP & PAPER

CEMENT                                        UTILITIES

INCINERATION                        WASTE TO ENERGY

PETROCHEMICAL                  INDUSTRIAL COKE PROCESSING

Installation Techniques

Our refractory installation techniques reflect the highest standards of quality and professionalism. We employ a variety of proven methods—including bricklaying, casting, ramming, gunning, and ceramic fiber lining—tailored to each project’s specific requirements. Our skilled team ensures precise application, structural integrity, and long-term performance under extreme operating conditions. With a focus on safety, efficiency, and durability, we deliver installations that meet the rigorous demands of modern industry.

ACID & FIRE BRICK CONSTRUCTION

GUNITE APPLICATIONS

SHOTCRETING APPLICATIONS

PLASTIC REFRACTORY (RAMMED OR GUNNED)

Installation Techniques

Our refractory installation techniques reflect the highest standards of quality and professionalism. We employ a variety of proven methods—including bricklaying, casting, ramming, gunning, and ceramic fiber lining—tailored to each project’s specific requirements. Our skilled team ensures precise application, structural integrity, and long-term performance under extreme operating conditions. With a focus on safety, efficiency, and durability, we deliver installations that meet the rigorous demands of modern industry.

ACID & FIRE BRICK CONSTRUCTION

GUNITE APPLICATIONS

SHOTCRETING APPLICATIONS

PLASTIC REFRACTORY

(RAMMED OR GUNNED)

Refractory Materials

We offer a diverse selection of reliable and expertly chosen refractory installation materials tailored for demanding industrial furnace applications. Our range includes firebricks, castables, ramming mixes, plastic refractories, insulating bricks, and ceramic fibers—each selected for their durability, thermal efficiency, and suitability for specific operational conditions. With materials sourced from trusted suppliers and rigorously tested for performance, we ensure consistent, safe, and efficient furnace operations across a wide range of industries.

BRICKWORK

CASTABLES

GUNITE OR SHOTCRETE

RAM PLASTIC

WELDING ANCHORS & STUDS

Refractory Materials

We offer a diverse selection of reliable and expertly chosen refractory installation materials tailored for demanding industrial furnace applications. Our range includes firebricks, castables, ramming mixes, plastic refractories, insulating bricks, and ceramic fibers—each selected for their durability, thermal efficiency, and suitability for specific operational conditions. With materials sourced from trusted suppliers and rigorously tested for performance, we ensure consistent, safe, and efficient furnace operations across a wide range of industries.

BRICKWORK

CASTABLES

GUNITE OR SHOTCRETE

RAM PLASTIC

WELDING ANCHORS & STUDS

Precast Shapes

We offer advanced capabilities in the construction of precast refractory shapes for industrial furnaces, delivering precision-engineered components tailored to meet exact operational demands. Using high-performance castables and customized molds, our team produces shapes that ensure consistent quality, dimensional accuracy, and excellent thermal performance. These ready-to-install solutions help reduce on-site labor, minimize downtime, and enhance the overall reliability and efficiency of furnace linings across a variety of industries.

TAP BLOCKS & BURNER BLOCKS

RISERS & POUR SPOUTS

SILLS, JAMBS & LINTELS

LAUNDER SECTIONS & TROUGHS

NOZZLES, SLEEVES & INSERTS

Precast Shapes

We offer advanced capabilities in the construction of precast refractory shapes for industrial furnaces, delivering precision-engineered components tailored to meet exact operational demands. Using high-performance castables and customized molds, our team produces shapes that ensure consistent quality, dimensional accuracy, and excellent thermal performance. These ready-to-install solutions help reduce on-site labor, minimize downtime, and enhance the overall reliability and efficiency of furnace linings across a variety of industries.

TAP BLOCKS & BURNER BLOCKS

RISERS & POUR SPOUTS

SILLS, JAMBS & LINTELS

LAUNDER SECTIONS & TROUGHS

NOZZLES, SLEEVES & INSERTS