REFRACTORY ENGINEERING & FURNACE LIFECYCLE ENHANCEMENT
refractory consultancy
We’re a dynamic and innovative refractory consultancy company dedicated to enhancing the lifecycle of industrial furnaces and refractory systems.
Engineering Solutions
We specialize in offering practical engineering solutions and cutting-edge technologies tailored to your industry's unique needs.
Efficiency and Longevity
With decades of combined experience in refractories and metallurgical industries, we are committed to providing comprehensive services that optimize performance, efficiency, and longevity.
Our Mission
Is to empower industries with advanced refractory solutions and consulting services that drive sustainability, safety, and profitability.
To constantly push the boundaries of refractory technology to meet the needs of the client.
Our Unique Selling Proposition
Our USP lies in our ability to combine unparalleled expertise in refractory engineering with a passion for innovation.
We embrace emerging technologies and strive to create bespoke solutions that elevate furnace performance, reduce operational costs, and extend refractory lifecycles.
Our approach is to be partners to our clients.
Our Services
Refractory QA
and QC
We offer third-party refractory inspections prior to acceptance using industry or client standards.
Refractory Installation and Quality Assurance
On-site supervision and quality assurance during refractory installation minimize risks of premature failure and ensure adherence to industry and client standards.
Furnace Design and Optimization
We can provide in-depth engineering support to design and optimize furnace structures, integrating the latest refractory technologies for maximum efficiency.
Failure Analysis and Troubleshooting
In case of refractory failures or underperformance, we conduct thorough failure analysis to identify root causes and devise effective corrective actions.
Refractory
Consulting
Through our network, we access to a large independent base of refractory experts, to assist from specification to disposal or refractories.
Our Team
Kyle Brazier
Kyle is a qualified Sound Engineer, who has 5 years' experience in refractory manufacture, inspections and installation supervision. Kyle’s skill as a sound engineer is used in the acoustic testing of refractory products and installations. This technology is proprietary and still in the development phase.
Clive Skone
Clive has 35 years direct experience in refractories. Clive is a mechanical engineer(10 years of service with British Steel) with extensive knowledge and skills in furnace refractory designs, brick design and mechanical aspects around refractory design, installation and removal.
Dennis Brazier
Dennis is a part time consultant to Reflect , a trained and seasoned pyrometallurgist providing more than 30 years of experience in refractories and pyrometallurgical processes especially base metals.
Other
Reflect has access to a network of refractory and metallurgical experts and can match the correct skills to the challenges presented.
How we can add value
We add value in that we have the skills and knowledge to assist installation, design and supply companies during large projects.
Our core skills and deep understanding of refractory products and design, allows for determining issues that will impact installation performance and reduce standing time.
Our approach is to work with the client and installer to provide the best cost-effective solutions as and when challenges arise during installation. This reduces any standing time and ensures effective use of resources.
Reflect aims to train client and installation teams during projects.
Detailed installation records are kept for future reviews or requirements.
We see ourselves as the total team, working towards achieving the best outcome for the client.
Past Projects
SPMP
Rotary Kiln and Offgas system
Oman - 2021 - Sb/Au
Redesign refractory design for the kiln and offgas system to before cyclones to achieve low heat losses Installation support through QA/QC and design support during installation
SPMP
DC Furnace
Oman - 2022 - Sb/Au
Redesign refractory design for the kiln and offgas system to after cyclones to achieve low heat losses and improve refractory integrity in offgas area Management of supply of refractories and ancilliaries (anchors, boards, insulation) Installation support through QA/QC and design support during installation
Richards Bay Minerals
ZTP Reactor
South Africa - 2023 - Copper
Lining installed moved. contacted to assist with a recovery plan
RMS
Refractories for AAP, Fry's, Rand Refinery, Pt Vale Indonesia, Kansanshi Copper
South Africa - Various - Various
QA/QC of refractory products prior to client third party inspections
Mopani Copper
ISA Smelt and MSEF
Zambia - 2024 - Copper
QA/QC for a complete reline of the ISA Smelt furnace and matte settling furnace.
Sibanye Stillwater Marika
naTenova EAF
South Africa - 2025 - PGM's
QA/QC of full reline of Tenova EAF
Tharisa
DC Furnace
South Africa - 2021 - PGM's
Design refractory lining excluding the roof with furnace design company
RayTech
Electric Arc Furnace
Vietnam - 2022 - Copper
Refractory design and review of taphole design for a copper slag cleaning furnace in Vietnam
Komoto Copper
Sulphur burner unit
DRC - 2022 - Copper
Third party inspection from demolition to installation of sulphur plant which included inspecting of new refractory materials, reviewing bricking practices, expansion compliance and monolithic installation.
Various
ZTP Reactor
South Africa - Various - Various
Conduct non destructive acoustic testwork to determine internal defects and CCS of brick
Kamoa Copper SARL
ZTP Reactor
DRC - 2024/2025 - Copper
QA/QC for a complete greenfield project
Glencore Lion
SAF
South Africa - 2025 - FeCr
QA/QC of full reline of FeCr SAF
Richards Bay Minerals
Hatch 6 in line EAF
South Africa - 2025 - Ilmenite
QA/QC of full reline