The Buzz Newsletter

The Buzz Newsletter


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Current Editions

The Buzz #18 - Fall 2020 - Special Fused Silica Edition

Fused Silica is covered along with Thermal Shock and an introduction to the new "48" product line.

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The Buzz #17 - Fall 2020 - Summer 2020 Edition

Hydrated Lime, Pumpable Lightweights, Savage X™ & X-II, & New Plastics are a few of the topics discussed in the latest edition of the Buzz!



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Archived Buzz Newsletters

The Buzz #16 - September 2016

No cement, silicon carbide specialties, & pumpable lightweights are explored in this Fall 2016 edition!



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The Buzz #15 - Holiday Edition 2015

A new partnership, old vs newer technology, & data sheet properties are covered by Dr. Dirt in this special 2015 Holiday Edition


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The Buzz #14 - Spring 2015

Thermal expansion, coke oven repair with SAVAGE X FS GM, & plastic manufacturing updates are discussed in this Spring edition



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The Buzz #13 - May 2014

X Marks the Spot. Savage X™ makes its debut & Dr. Dirt gives an update on Q-Tek™ super gunning mixes.




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The Buzz #12 - March 2013

MSSR innovations & plastic line updates are discussed in this issue of the Buzz





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The Buzz #11- July 2012

Improvements in lightweight shotcretes & how to avoid laminations are some of the topics Dr. Dirt explores.



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The Buzz #10 - May 2011

Dr. Dirt talks about low cement gunning, refractory shotcretes & the advantates with Q-Tek™ GM.



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The Buzz #09 - September 2010

MSSR's cement free technology & lightweight shotcretes are discussed.




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The Buzz #08 - May 2010

Dr. Dirt talks about the steel wars and why understanding thermal shock is important.



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The Buzz #07 - October 2009

Dr. Dirt gets into SAVAGE RAM 70-M BLUE & BLACK JACK RAM 80 while also discussing thermal conductivity.



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The Buzz #06 - June 2009

Learn about the new plastic line and how weather changes castable refractories.



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The Buzz #05 - February 2009

Air set plastics, ULTRA-TEK VC mixes, & BLACK JACK GM are some of the topics discussed.




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The Buzz #04 - September 2008

Dr. Dirt talks about fused silica, CO resistance, & an overview of the refractory industry.




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The Buzz #03 - February 2008

Lightweight pumping, construction joints, & the phosphate bonded advantage are all covered by Dr. Dirt!





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The Buzz - Special Cement Edition - November 2007

Special Cement Edition discussing many popular products and installation methods.



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The Buzz #02 - September 2007

Alkali solutions & Impact 66 are looked at with Dr. Dirt!





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The Buzz #01 - June 2007

Thermal Shock, Low Cement Gun Mixes, & the Ultra-Set advantage are covered.





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