Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for High-Temperature Refractory Solutions
Fire Brick Engineers has been a trusted leader in high-temperature refractory solutions since 1935, delivering superior products and services to industries requiring thermal management expertise. Our team combines over 85 years of collective experience with partnerships with leading refractory material manufacturers to serve ferrous and non-ferrous foundries, heat-treating operations, boiler makers, and OEM appliance manufacturers. We maintain $1.5 million in inventory to ensure rapid fulfillment of standard and custom refractory needs, including dense/insulating firebrick, castables, dry vibration cements, and vacuum-formed products. Our ISO 9001:2015 certification and REACH/RoHS compliance demonstrate our commitment to quality and environmental responsibility. With nationwide sales representation and in-house technical experts, we provide end-to-end solutions from material selection to installation.Our proprietary Superwool products offer advanced thermal insulation properties with low biopersistence, while our induction coil repair services minimize client downtime. We maintain rigorous quality control through material testing and dimensional inspections to meet exacting industry standards. Our technical team develops customized solutions for challenging applications, including molten metal containment and chemical process equipment. We prioritize customer collaboration through on-site consultations and engineering support. Our nationwide service network ensures timely delivery and technical assistance across multiple industrial sectors.
Services
Refractory Installation
Insulation Conversion
Water Jet Cutting
Casting Services
Induction Coil Repair
Vacuum Forming
Thermal Insulation
Material Testing
Custom Fabrication
Technical Consulting
Details
- Year established: 1935
Highlights and features
- We offer 85+ years of specialized expertise in refractory engineering solutions
- Our ISO 9001:2015 certification ensures rigorous quality control standards
- We maintain $1.5 million in ready inventory for immediate shipping needs
- Our proprietary Superwool products provide 20% better thermal efficiency
- Nationwide service network with 12 regional sales representatives
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001:2015
- REACH
- RoHS
Services
Refractory Installation Services
Our certified technicians specialize in installing refractory linings for industrial furnaces, ladles, and high-temperature vessels. We employ advanced techniques like shotcrete application and precision casting to ensure optimal thermal protection. Our team follows strict safety protocols while delivering durable solutions that minimize heat loss and extend equipment lifespan through proper material selection and installation.
Insulation Conversion
We convert existing insulation systems to modern high-performance materials like Superwool and vacuum-formed products. Our engineers analyze current systems to recommend upgrades that improve energy efficiency by up to 30% while maintaining structural integrity. This includes replacing outdated mastic or denimite insulation with advanced ceramic fiber solutions tailored to specific temperature requirements.
Water Jet Cutting
Our water jet cutting technology creates precise refractory shapes with tight tolerances for complex applications. This cold-cutting process prevents material degradation while achieving intricate geometries for induction furnaces and specialized equipment. We maintain dimensional accuracy within 0.005 inches to ensure perfect fit during installation without requiring field modifications.
Induction Coil Repair
We provide complete coil repair services for coreless and channel induction furnaces, including refractory removal, coil inspection, and replacement of damaged components. Our technicians use specialized coil grouts that withstand temperatures up to 3000F while providing electrical insulation. We complete repairs with precision-tamped vibration cements to ensure long-lasting performance and prevent molten metal penetration.
Vacuum Formed Products
Our vacuum forming process creates complex refractory shapes like riser sleeves and tap-hole cones with consistent density and dimensional accuracy. We use high-purity alumina-silica blends that resist thermal shock and chemical attack. These components provide superior insulation performance while maintaining structural integrity under repeated thermal cycling from 500F to 3000F operating conditions.
People
David S. Campbell
Director of Sales and Marketing
David Campbell leads sales strategy with 25+ years in refractory solutions. He specializes in matching material specifications to industrial applications while managing nationwide client relationships from Milwaukee headquarters.
William Shema
Vice President of Operations
William Shema oversees production and logistics with expertise in ISO-certified quality control systems. He ensures inventory readiness and coordinates technical teams for timely delivery of standard and custom refractory products.
Bud Conci
Senior Sales Representative
Bud Conci serves Southeastern markets with technical expertise in foundry applications. He provides on-site consultations for refractory selection and installation optimization from his Chattanooga base.
Greg Kaus
Senior Sales Representative
Greg Kaus supports Midwest manufacturers with customized thermal solutions. He specializes in induction furnace maintenance and energy efficiency upgrades from his Cleveland office.
Terry Martin
Construction and Key Account Manager
Terry Martin manages large-scale installation projects with 20+ years of field experience. He coordinates crews for refractory rebuilds and provides technical oversight for complex industrial applications in Milwaukee.
Questions
What industries do Fire Brick Engineers serve?
We serve ferrous and non-ferrous foundries, heat-treating operations, boiler manufacturers, OEM appliance makers, and industrial furnace operators nationwide.
Are your refractory products ISO certified?
Yes, our manufacturing processes and quality control systems are certified to ISO 9001:2015 standards for consistent quality assurance.
Do you offer custom refractory solutions?
We specialize in custom cast shapes, vacuum-formed products, and engineered insulation systems tailored to specific thermal application requirements.
What makes Superwool insulation unique?
Superwool provides 20% lower thermal conductivity than standard ceramic fiber with enhanced resistance to molten aluminum and reduced biopersistence.
How quickly can you fulfill orders?
With $1.5 million in inventory and nationwide distribution, we typically ship standard products within 24 hours of order placement.
