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To further improve the availability and productivity of cement and lime kilns, we offer a state-of-the-art training in our recently renewed training facility in Leoben, Austria. During a three-day training program, our experienced experts convey specialist knowledge for the installation of refractory bricks and mixes. Besides theoretical basics, it focuses on practical exercises using the most modern equipment on different full-scale models.


Course Dates 2026

Cement

Europe & CIS

  • 16.-18.06.2026 (English)
  • 20.-22.10.2026 (English)

Middle East, Türkiye & Africa

  • 08.-10.09.2026 (English)

Lime

Europe & CIS

  • 06.-08.05.2025 (English)
  • 28.-30.04.2026 (English)
  • 03.-05.11.2026 (English)

fully booked

Cement (Gunning)

  • TBA

 

 

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Individual training appointments can be arranged on request for eight persons minimum! If you are interested, please contact your responsible sales representative or write an email to trainingcenter@rhimagnesita.com
 
Content details

We are offering two types of courses, tailored to the requirements of the cement or the lime industry.

In our courses,  tailored to the requirements of the cement or the lime industry, we are focusing  on the theory and practice of the correct installation of refractory materials:

  • Introduction to popular lining methods
  • Assessing the quality of installations
  • Recognizing and avoiding errors
  • Dealing with special lining situations
  • Practical training on full-scale models (rotary kiln with DAT rig, cooler, burner, shaft kiln)

In our expert-led gunning training you will gain practical skills to:

  • Select the right refractory material
  • Prepare installation areas (anchoring, field size, etc.)
  • Set up and maintain gunning equipment
  • Evaluate installation quality
  • Avoid common installation errors
  • Get hands-on experience with the nozzle
Target group

All levels of plant staff involved with refractories: Shift foremen, technicians, warehousemen, installation teams, refractory champions, engineers and managers (production, process, maintenance, purchasing), plant managers.

Offer details & costs

3-Day Installation Training Program

Services included:

  • Registration fee
  • Complete records
  • Board and lodging (4*hotel)
  • Refractory material for training
  • Transfer within the city of Leoben
  • Tuition by RHI Magnesita experts
  • Certificate
  • Max. 15 participants

3.750,- € excl. VAT per participant

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2-Day Gunning Training Program

Services included:

  • Registration fee
  • Complete records
  • Board and lodging (4*hotel)
  • Refractory material for training
  • Tuition by RHI Magnesita experts
  • Certificate
  • Max. 12 participants

2.400,- € excl. VAT per participant

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