Nucor Corp. signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Cornerstone Building Brands' insulated metal panels (IMP) business for approximately $900 million. IMP products are wall and roof panel solutions comprised of an energy-efficient foam core sandwiched between two layers of steel or aluminum and are available in a variety of widths, thicknesses and exterior finishes. The IMP business Nucor is acquiring from Cornerstone Building Brands has seven manufacturing facilities located throughout North America. These locations complement the footprint of Nucor Buildings Group and the company’s existing IMP business, TrueCore.

In part 1, (Oct. 2016) we covered classification of high-temperature insulation wool, and we will now discuss the application of same.

High-temperature insulating wool (HTIW) products boast significant advantages compared to traditional refractory products on investment cost, operating expenses, reliability, overall efficiency and the fast availability of the equipment following relining or maintenance and repair work.

Type NAB and Type NMB are needled blankets made from shot-free high-purity alumina fiber.

No. 886 is a dual-chamber electric bench furnace that can be used for a variety of heat-treating applications.

In any manufacturing process involving a kiln or furnace, the need for consistency is key to ensuring right-first-time components, whether this applies to processing temperatures, atmospheric content or the overall firing process.

Ceramabond 571 is a water-based, two-part, fast-set magnesium-oxide-filled ceramic adhesive ideal for assembling and insulating ceramic and metal components used in high-temperature devices up to 3200°F (1760°C).