A great repair at the Cemex Balcones cement plant in Texas

Our young subsidiary, Alfran USA, moves forward with a firm step to become a benchmark supplier for the maintenance of refractories in the cement industry. In this way and with our portfolio of high added value refractorycastables, TIX, HIGH GUN, CLEAN, DRYTECH, alfranjet, and alfranpump, we are extending the number of references in clients such as Cemex USA, Drake Cement, and American Cement, among others.

Thanks to our 2 logistic warehouses in Laredo (Texas) and Savanah (Georgia), where we store a minimum of 100 metric tons in each, we can supply any customer in the USA with a maximum delivery time of 48 hours.

Alfran will continue to provide resources to our American subsidiary to consolidate its growth.

Wet-mix shotcreting has revolutionized the refractory lining industry, offering an efficient solution for applying concrete in extreme conditions. This method is characterized by high-speed wet concrete spraying using compressed air, allowing for rapid, precise installation with minimal dust generation and reduced material waste. Thanks to these advantages, shotcrete is widely used in industries such as cement, steel, and energy, where high resistance to extreme temperatures and severe mechanical conditions is essential.

Definition and Advantages of Alfranjet® Technology

Alfranjet® is a patented technology by alfran®, backed by over 30 years of experience, designed to enhance the wet-mix shotcreting process. This innovative solution is tailored to maximize the durability of refractory linings in demanding industrial environments, delivering outstanding thermal, mechanical, and chemical resistance. Through this technology, Grupo Aldomer offers operational benefits including improved safety, faster application, long-lasting performance, and minimal environmental impact. The Alfranjet® system also shortens installation times and reduces operational downtimes, resulting in greater efficiency for industrial plants.

Key advantages of Alfranjet® include:

• Safety: The technology requires fewer personnel, significantly lowering the risk of workplace accidents.

• Reduced Installation Time: High application speed enables quick and precise installations, minimizing equipment downtime.

• Minimal Waste and Rebound: Engineered to reduce material loss, the system ensures even application and decreases the amount of concrete that fails to adhere to the surface.

• High Mechanical Strength: Linings installed using Alfranjet® exhibit strong resistance to abrasion, thermal shock, and chemical attack, extending service life.

Wet-Mix Shotcreting Technology

Wet-mix shotcreting involves projecting pre-mixed concrete, including all liquid components, to ensure a consistent blend. The material is pumped to a nozzle where compressed air and specific additives are added, achieving a precise, high-speed application. Unlike traditional methods, wet-mix shotcreting generates significantly less dust, improving workplace conditions.

The Alfranjet® system is specially optimized for superior material compaction, resulting in lower porosity and enhanced mechanical and thermal resistance. This is critical for applications where refractory linings are exposed to extreme conditions, such as in industrial furnaces or cement plants.

Operational Benefits of Alfranjet®

• Safety: Fewer workers are needed during installation, which cuts the accident risk nearly in half compared to conventional vibrocasting.

• Application Speed: Alfranjet® allows for fast and efficient refractory concrete application, reducing downtime in plants with continuous production cycles.

• Durability and Resistance: Linings applied with Alfranjet® withstand abrasion, thermal shock, and chemical attacks, increasing lifespan and lowering maintenance costs.

• Reduced Environmental Impact: In addition to operational advantages, Alfranjet® contributes to a cleaner, safer work environment by minimizing dust and waste during inst

Our team was present at the major maintenance shutdown of the W8 furnace, belonging to the Rio Branco do SUL unit of the Votorantim Group, located in Paraná State, southern Brazil. Our client, once again, preferred the Alfranjet shotcrete technology, whose objective is LESS PEOPLE + LESS TIME = MINIMUM RISK OF CONTAGION. They were applied in different areas with excellent results. The work was carried out within the established deadlines with optimal performance.
As always “the outcome of a good job is a satisfied customer”.

Alfran attended the 23rd Arab International Cement Conference and Exhibition (AICCE 23). It was held in Amman – Jordan, from November 20 to 22.

Our assistance in this fair, one more year, has served as a meeting point with our customers and partners / agents of North Africa and Arab Countries.

Our stand was attended by our Refractories EMEA Director, along with other collaborators from Spain, Egypt and Saudi Arabia.

We hope that AICCE 23 will give us the opportunity to collaborate with new potential clients in the near future

The presence of Alfran in AICCE

It is not the first time that Alfran has presence in this fair. Last year Alfran not only had a stand, but also presented a paper on the new development ALFRANMAG 85 HG: “Magnesia-Spinel castable. An innovative solution for Clinker kilns” which was very well received as an innovative solution

The company Alfran USA Corp. was established in the United States of America last June.

Alfran in the United States

Alfran USA has a strategic positioning, with an office in Houston (Texas) and several logistics warehouses. From these warehouses refractory materials can be supplied and cover all our clients in the United States, thus offering a better service.

From Alfran USA clients will be offered the great technical support and excellent features that characterize us. And counting, as always, with the best professionals in the sector to meet the different requirements of all our clients.

You can contact our Alfran USA team via e-mail at alfranusa@alfran.com.

ALFRAN Saudi Arabia (ASA) has received its first supply order for the Tahama cement plant from Southern Province Cement Company (SPCC). The order consisted of 145 tons of our high-quality vibrocasting material TIX 60 AS, which were intended to meet the emergency repairs of the plant. Our client was satisfied with the speed in the execution of the supply.