Design & Engineering
Practical refractory engineering that starts with understanding your process and ends with a solution that performs in service.
Where Performance Starts
Getting the refractory specification right is the foundation of lining performance and longevity. At JIC Refractory Products, our design and engineering capability is built on practical experience. We know what works in the real world because we install and maintain the systems we design.
We work closely with your engineering and operations teams to develop refractory solutions that suit your specific equipment, operating conditions, and maintenance strategy.
What We Do
Our engineering scope covers every stage of a refractory system, from initial material selection through to ongoing performance. Each element is addressed with the same goal: a lining that does its job, for as long as possible.
Material selection
Choosing the right refractory materials for your operating temperature, chemical environment, and mechanical conditions.
Lining design
Specifying lining thickness, anchoring systems, expansion allowances, and insulation layers to optimise performance and service life.
Thermal analysis
Calculating heat loss, shell temperature, and insulation requirements to improve energy efficiency and protect structural steelwork.
Specification and drawings
Producing clear technical documentation for procurement, manufacture, and installation.
Troubleshooting and failure analysis
Investigating premature refractory wear or failure to identify root causes and recommend improvements.
Problems We Solve
Premature refractory failure due to incorrect material selection
Excessive heat loss and high energy costs from poor insulation design
Repeated maintenance issues caused by inadequate anchoring or expansion allowance
Shell overheating and structural damage
Uncertainty over which refractory system to specify for a new build or upgrade
The Benefit to Your Operation
A well-designed refractory system lasts longer, reduces maintenance costs, improves energy efficiency, and keeps your equipment running safely. Our engineering input can make the difference between a lining that fails after months and one that performs reliably for years.
Because we also manufacture and install, our designs are practical, buildable on-site with the materials and methods that deliver consistent results.
Founded over 20 years ago, we have built our reputation on doing what we say we will, when we say we will. Our clients return to us because we understand their operations, respond quickly, and deliver work that lasts.
Why Clients Choose JIC For Design & Engineering
- Over 20 years' practical refractory experience informing every design decision
- We design, manufacture and install, so we stand behind the full system, not just the specification
- Responsive and collaborative. We work with your team, not around them
- Independent material selection. We specify what is right for the application, not what is easiest to source