The Buntrock laboratory’s capabilities include:
Customer Assistance
Slurry testing verification
General process control assistance
General process control identification
Troubleshooting and problem-solving
Research & Development
Development of new shell systems
Development of new slurries
Development of refractory blends
Development of binder blends
Development of additives
Slurry Testing
pH measuring
% SiO2 verification
Slurry density
Slurry total solids
Bacteria and mold determination
Surface tension
Viscosity testing
Plate weight
Shell Testing
Shell firing to 2100 F
MOR (room temperature to 2100 F)
Green and fired permeability
High temperature slump
Thermal expansion
Particle Characterization
Microtrac S3500 0.086-1408 µm particle size analyzer
Monosorb surface area analyzer
Stereo microscope 10X to 45X
Screen analysis of stuccoes
Download our Laboratory Testing Procedures Binder
We also provide the tools and procedures necessary to run a number of tests independently. Download our Laboratory Testing Procedures binder for detailed instructions on 17 different tests