Industries
Aluminum(Close)
Aluminum compounds are found in nearly every home and business in the US and are used most prevalently in the transportation, packaging and building construction markets. SSC provides refractory materials and services to both primary and secondary aluminum producers.
Applications
- Reduction cells (pots)
- Transfer crucibles
- Carbon bake furnaces
- Reverbatory melters / holders
- Troughs, launders and filter boxes
- Tap blocks
- Die casters
Cement(Close)
Cement is the key constituent of concrete, which is a versatile man-made material used in everything from sidewalks to skyscrapers. Concrete is speculated to have been used early as ancient Roman and Egyptian times, and today is the basis of a multi-billion dollar industry. SSC supports corporations, plants and key contractors within the cement industry.
Applications
- Rotary kiln
- Burner pipe
- Firing hood
- Cooler
- Preheater
- Inlet and riser duct
- Calciner
- Lower-stage cyclones
- Upper-stage cyclones
- Feed pipes
- Tertiary air duct
- Raw mill
- Coal mill
Contractors(Close)
SSC primarily coordinates and facilitates sales of refractory materials to end-users. However, SSC recognizes the vital role of refractory installers for material and services supply. While SSC has developed partnerships with several contracting companies, SSC will work closely with any contractor or service provider to ensure that the end-customer is best served.
Applications
- Stocking warehouse
- Coordination of material supply from multiple sources
- Bill of material development
- Engineered drawings
- Thermal calculations
Ferrous Foundries(Close)
Ferrous foundries use extremely high-temperature equipment to melt and cast metals. Foundry products are frequently used for transportation and pipe applications.
Applications
- Channel induction furnaces
- Ladles
- General maintenance
- Covers
Incineration(Close)
Incineration is a process used to treat waste materials by exposing them to extremely high temperatures, resulting in combustion of organic substances. The incineration process uses powerful furnaces, which require diverse refractory materials and services provided by SSC.
Applications
- Rotary
- Fluidized bed
- Regenerative thermal oxidizers (RTOs)
- Waste-to-energy (WTE)
Industries(Close)
Southern Services Company (SSC) provides refractory materials and services to diverse industries. In general, we support any industry that controls the destructive forces of heat and handling materials. Following are the main industries we service and some of the key applications within each industry:
Lime(Close)
Lime is created by burning limestone, a process referred to as calcination. The resulting pure lime substance is an important component of water purification, steel production, construction mortar, plaster and fertilizer, among other applications.
Applications
- Rotary kiln
- Vertical shaft kilns
- Preheater
- Cooler
- Kiln internals
- Coal mills
Power Generation(Close)
From lighting and heating our homes to supplying energy to the world’s businesses, electricity is fundamental to our everyday lives. Powering our communities is no small task, yet it must be done reliably, efficiently and safely. SSC is proud to provide refractory materials and service to the power generation industry.
Applications
- Combustion chamber
- Ash hoppers
- Coal handling equipment
- Pipe insulation
Pulp and Paper Mills(Close)
In addition to being an important contributor to the US economy, the paper and pulp industry provides paper goods ranging from facial tissue to corrugated cardboard. Several of the largest companies in the paper and pulp industry rely on SSC for their refractory needs.
Applications
- Lime recovery kiln
- Power boilers
- Recovery boilers
- Tanks / digesters
Steel(Close)
SSC serves the steel industry within our territory in cooperation with Bohac Carolinas Company. To supplement SSC’s product line, Bohac Carolinas Company provides basic dry vibratable and patching mixes, precast shapes and ladle cover materials.
Applications
- Steel ladle linings — working and back-up
- Precast deltas, runners, well blocks
- Tundish linings and insulation
- Reheat furnaces
- Preheat stations
- Heat shields
- Patch and hot maintenance applications