LKAB Minerals standardises recycled refractory material portfolio across Europe
LKAB Minerals took the decision to rename the recycled materials sold via our UK operations. We did this to standardise our range of recycled materials across Europe.
We launched the new naming structure in Europe in May with the UK adopting this structure from 1st February.
Melvyn Bradley, Technical Director for LKAB Minerals Ltd, UK commented ‘We ensure a consistent structure and range of products throughout the group. We took this decision because we feel it will benefit our customers in the long term. Especially when we look at those companies trading internationally.’
Naming structure
The basis for the structure is for the material to be named according to their alumina or magnesia classification. Although there are a few exceptions. Below is a breakdown of the new naming structure:
Alumina Materials old (left) to new (right)
| Cordierite | Cordierite |
| Andalusite | Alumina 60 AND |
| Alumina Slag Conditioner | Alumina SC (65/70 etc) |
| Silicon Carbide | Silicon Carbide |
| AZS | AZS |
| CBS Shapes | Alumina Carbon ISO |
| AMC | Alumina Mag Carbon 65 |
| SG Alumina | Alumina Carbon 80 |
| ASC | Alumina Carbon 75 |
| White Fused Alumina (Recycled) | Alumina 95 |
| Brown Fused Alumina (Recycled) | Alumina 90 |
| Bauxite Brick | Alumina 65 |
| Mid Alumina D/DS | Alumina 55 |
| Mid Alumina A | Alumina 45 |
| Kiln Firebrick | Alumina 40 K |
| Firebrick | Alumina 40 |
Magnesia Materials old (left) to new (right)
| MgO Slag Conditioner | MgO SC (LC/HC) |
| Almag | Magnesia Spinel 85 |
| Hard Brown Magnesite Brick | Magnesia 90 |
| Mag Chrome Brick | Mag Chrome |
| Mag Carbon | Mag Carbon OXI & Mag Carbon AF |
Communication renaming recycled refractory products
We sent communications to all UK customers regarding the renaming recently. Along with this, we sent our brand book. This is a guide intended for use by our customers when purchasing or using our materials in their own processes.
If you would like to request a copy of the brandbook, please contact us at minerals.marketing@lkab.com.
The Future for recycling
Recycling is becoming a big topic for the refractory industry. There is a continued push to become more sustainable while finding cost savings. The drive for recycling is going to be discussed at the upcoming Mineral Recycling Forum in Rotterdam in March. Here we will be present and presenting our paper.
We commit ourselves to develop our technical expertise, processing services and range of recycled minerals. We do this to ensure we continue to offer quality, sustainable materials for our customers.
Watch our movies on recycling products, process and services we offer:
- Refractory Toll Processing
- Sustainable Refractory Recycling
For any questions left, please feel free to contact us today!
