Ribbon Technology was incorporated in 1971 specifically to produce steel fiber under license of several patents.
In 1973, Ribtec became the first Battelle Institute licensee of the new rapid solidification process Melt Extraction (ME). After developing ME, Ribtec produced and pioneered the use of rapidly solidified metal fibers for use in fiber reinforced refractories.
From this commercially successful base, Ribtec has taken rapid solidification technology (RST) to a new, higher level with the development of Melt Overflow (MO) RST. MO has improved the economics of rapid solidification technologies through elimination of an orifice while retaining comparable quench rates of 106C/second with a rotating heat extracting substrate and reduced operating variables. Because of the high quench rates attainable by MO, materials produced have highly desirable properties which are unattainable or too expensive to produce by conventional means.
Modern high temperature processing industries demand high performance and predictable service from their refractory linings and components.
Thermal cycling, thermal shock, mechanical impact or vibration can all cause cracking, which in turn can lead to premature failure and substantial cost penalties.
The addition of Ribbon Technology's unique Rapidly Solidified (RS) steel fibers to castable, gunning, and moldable refractories inhibits crack formation and transforms the conventional refractory from a brittle material to a tough and tenacious composite exhibiting dramatic improvements in service life.
Ribtec has an unrivalled
track record and has pioneered the use of steel fiber reinforced refractories in
industrial applications throughout the world.
Through its dedicated sales force, experienced engineering department and trained distributor network, new customers are now benefiting from Ribtec's expertise and advanced products throughout the industrialized world.