Storage of refractories:
· The only and basic important concept of storage was that the refractories must be stored at water proof condition.So store the refractories in a shed or in a premise which was covered at all sides.
· Keep the doors and windows shut to avoid humidity entering inside the premise which causes castable agglomeration.
· Cover the castable bags with tarpaulin or by thick polythene cover.
· Never stack the refractories at ground.So stack them atleast half feet above ground level on timber wood (use only timber wood).
· The refractories must not come into contact with wall sides.
· The castable bags to be stacked closely with each other to avoid air recirculation causing agglomeration of castable.
· Agglomerated or hardened castables to be avoided for usage.
· The storage premises must be made of concrete only and not of wood etc.,
· The floors of the premises should be maintained dry.
· The castable purchased must be in HDPE packed bags to avoid water penetration.Never procure castables packed in paper bags.
· Castables can be stored upto six months maximum(ensure castable/refractory storage life from its supplier).
· Never use refractories of expired life/period.
· Always safeguard your refractory from wind,sunlight and from rain etc.,
