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
Richards Bay Minerals
Hatch 6 in line EAF
South Africa - 2025 - Ilmenite
QA/QC of full reline
Sibanye Stillwater Marikana
Tenova EAF
South Africa - 2025 - PGM's
QA/QC of full reline of Tenova EAF
Mopani Copper
ISA Smelt and MSEF
Zambia - 2024 - Copper
QA/QC for a complete reline of the ISA Smelt furnace and matte settling furnace.
Glencore Lion
SAF
South Africa - 2025 - FeCr
QA/QC of full reline of FeCr SAF
Contact Us
For Any Queries or Questions
Please contact us
Email:
[email protected]
Tel:
+27 (66) 285 6507
Address:
58A Beethoven Street
Vanderbijlpark S. W. 5,
Vanderbijlpark, 1911
Refractory QA & QC
Refractory Installation
Furnace Design & Optimization
Failure Analysis & Troubleshooting
Refractory Consulting
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