CEMENT

JT THORPE is the oldest and largest refractory contractor in the United States performing capital construction, maintenance, shutdowns and outages, major rebuilds and repairs in the cement industry. Our focus on safety, quality, reliability, project management, engineering and value ensures project success for our customers. JT THORPE differentiates ourselves by our engineering 

and professional project management capabilities. Whether in a long wet process kiln or preheater tower system, JT THORPE is able to perform all refractory services including brick, shotcrete, gunite, castable, ceramic fiber, anchor welding, Brokk demolition, refractory design and engineering.

Kiln Refractory

JT THORPE performs new construction and maintenance of cement kilns throughout the United States. Our services include:

  • Rotary kiln bricking: we own kiln bricking rigs for all kiln diameters. Our rigs are strategically located throughout the United States
  • Installation of discharge dams by bricking, casting, continuous casting or shotcreting
  • Refractory demolition utilizing JT THORPE owned and operated Brokks allowing for turnkey solutions

Cooler/Firing Hood

JT THORPE performs new construction and repairs of coolers/firing hoods in cement plants throughout the United States. Our services include:

  • Bricking: firebrick, IFB, ceramic anchor
  • Gunite, shotcrete, pump casting, form and pour castable, plastic ramming
  • Ceramic fiber
  • Welding: anchor and structural
  • Cooler curb refractory lining including shape installation
  • Refractory demolition including use of JT THORPE owned and operated Brokks

Pre-Heater Tower System

JT THORPE performs new construction and repairs of pre-heater towers in cement plants throughout the United States. Our services include:

  •  Refractory work in the calciner, cyclones, riser ducts, and feed pipes
    • Bricking: firebrick, IFB, ceramic anchors
    • Gunite, shotcrete, pump casting, form and pour castable, plastic ramming
    • Ceramic fiber
    • Welding: anchor and structural
    • Refractory demolition by hand and robotic utilizing JT THORPE Brokks

 

 

Tertiary Air Duct

JT THORPE performs new construction and repairs of tertiary air ducts in cement plants throughout the United States. Our services include:

  • Bricking: firebrick, IFB, ceramic anchors. JT THORPE owns bricking rigs for all TAD diameters
  • Gunite, shotcrete, pump casting, form and pour castable, plastic ramming
  • Ceramic fiber
  • Welding: anchor and structural
  • Refractory demolition by hand and robotic utilizing JT THORPE owned and operated Brokks

Brokk & Demolition Services

JT THORPE owns a fleet of Brokk robotic demolition machines strategically located throughout the United States to accommodate all rotary kiln diameters. JT THORPE owns small Brokks for use in cooler demolition. JT THORPE’s highly skilled Brokk operators ensure accurate, timely and safe removal to keep your project on schedule. Our Brokk demolition service enables us to offer full turnkey repairs – from removal through install – for your project.

Mechanical

JT THORPE performs mechanical work on new construction and maintenance repairs in cement plants throughout the United States. Our services include:

  • Steel shell replacement
  • Damper fabrication and installation
  • Blaster modifications and replacements
  • Metal pipe fabrication and installation
  • Kiln nose castings replacement
  • Retaining rings replacement
  • Mechanical expansion joints replacement
  • Cyclone thimble replacement
  • Thermal image and evaluation

Why not partner with the most experienced refractory contractor?

If you’re ready to work with the oldest and most experienced refractory contractor in North America, then contact us. Our team is eager to respond.

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