Abstract: The present invention provides a roasting apparatus that includes a roasting pan that reliably secures an improved roasting rack. The roasting rack is secured in retaining channels on respective handle bosses providing a 4-point support system that resists lateral and transverse shifting during use. A pair of handles extends along a long axis of the roasting rack enabling simple and secure separation of the roasting rack from the roasting pan.

Abstract: A material for refractory shaped bodies or compounds, the material being a pleonaste and/or a spinel of the pleonaste type. In addition to FeOx and Al2O3, the material also includes MgO. The ratio of the iron in the material is calculated as Fe2O3:Al2O3 and ranges from 30:70 to 60:40. The material contains from 20 to 60% by mass of MgO, as based on Fe2O3+Al2O3.

Abstract: A mixture, in particular for the production of fireproof molded bodies, including a fireproof metal oxidic main component, and an elastifying component containing a mineral emery. If needed, a binder component such as lignin sulphonate is added. A method is provided for the production of the mixture.

Abstract: A batch, in particular for the production of a refractory shaped body, includes at least one refractory metal oxide component and a synthetic resin component as a binder, and a graphitizing auxiliary for producing crystalline graphite carbon from the resin. The graphitizing auxiliary originates from a group consisting of reducible organic compounds of transition elements and/or a group of active organic or inorganic metal compounds or metals, such as resin-soluble metal salts, chemically precipitated or micronized metal oxides or metals. The graphitizing auxiliary is available in molecular form over the time and/or temperature range of conversion of the synthetic resin into carbon (carbonization).

Abstract: A refractory repair batch material includes a refractory, in particular a basic resistor component in granule form and a binder system. The binder system contains at least one hard bitumen component in granule form, at least one ignitable metal powder and at least one combustible mineral oil.

Abstract: A cookie baking sheet is formed of substantially flat heat-resistant material including a baking surface in a first plane and defining a rolled peripheral edge and a baking area within the peripheral edge. A generally upright wall is integrally formed with the sheet material and extends along only a first portion of the periphery. This wall defines an upper edge contained within a second plane that is inclined relative to and meeting the first plane substantially along a second portion of the periphery. The upright wall is provided with a variable vertical height from a maximum predetermined height to a minimum predetermined height relative to said first plane. This variable height wall substantially encloses the baking area along the first portion of the peripheral edge. In the disclosed embodiment the baking sheet is rectangular and the upright wall extends along three of the sides while the fourth side is not founded by a wall.

Abstract: The resent invention provides a locking fondue assembly including a pot assembly, a stand assembly and a burner assembly. Each assembly securely connects during use minimizing operator risk and increasing operator convenience. A pot lids locks onto a fondue pot and minimizes the risk of hot liquids from escaping. The fondue pot removably locks into a stand assembly and includes thermally distanced legs allowing immediate positioning on available work surfaces. A weight burner base assembly lockably secures a burner and minimizes the risk associated with a top-heavy fondue assembly.

Abstract: A material for refractory shaped bodies or compounds, the material being a pleonaste and/or a spinel of the pleonaste type. In addition to FeOX and Al2O3, the material also includes MgO. The ratio of the iron in the material is calculated as Fe2O3:Al2O3, and ranges from 30:70 to 50:40. The material contains from 20 to 60% by mass of MgO, as based on Fe2O3+Al2O3.

Abstract: A resistor, which is solidified from a melt, is provided for a refractory shaped body, and includes a refractory mineral metal-oxide main component having elasticizers a general formula A2+B3+2O4 in an amount so that solubility of the main component for the elasticizer is exceeded with the elasticizers providing precipitation areas in the main component. The resistor is produced by a joint melting of the main component and the oxides which form the elasticizers. A process is provided for the production of the resistor.