About Sila

Engineering new standards

Since 1983, Sila has been trailblazing the standard in plant reliability. We’re on a mission to design and deliver solutions that significantly reduce downtime and maintenance costs, while extending asset life.

Who we are: We are proudly Australian and privately-owned, with over 100 years of combined industry experience. With our experienced field engineers based in India, the Philippines and the UAE,
we are well-positioned to service and support you, wherever you are.

Who we work with: We collaborate with a wide range of industries that all use our materials in unique ways. Our portfolio includes companies in aluminium, base metals, iron and steel, cement and lime, mineral processing and power generation.

History

Sila Australia was founded in 1983 but the past 15 years have seen us come into our own, making a significant impact on the world stage.

2008

We started manufacturing our groundbreaking SRC Technology.

2010

We launched our first commercial application in cement: SRC Tip Casting solution for rotary kilns.

2015

We commercialised a range of SRC applications made for the cement industry.

2016

We made our first international export.

2021

Our 100th set of SRC was sold globally.

2024

We hit our 5-year record performance for our SRC Cooler Bullnose application.

Our Approach

For over 30 years, Sila has consistently delivered solutions for some of the most demanding process areas. It comes down to our material innovations and technical expertise, underpinned by a strong customer focus and commitment to continuous improvement.

Our Process

At Sila, we uphold a concept-to-completion philosophy. From design and engineering, product development, manufacturing, to quality control – we add value at every stage. Our sole purpose is to improve material performance, installation efficiency and plant reliability.

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After a whole plant walkthrough, technical evaluations and discussions, we identify the key areas of your plant that are underperforming.

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We set up moulds, cast composite materials and cure. We high-fire them to form chemical, ceramic and mechanical bonds—and then packaged.

2

Concept designs and models are presented, backed by proven installations around the world. Following your engagement, materials are ordered for manufacturing.

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Installation plans, including workflows, are provided to you in advance. Upon delivery, we conduct on-site re-inspections to ensure goods meet your criteria. We supervise the installation, which is typically straightforward, and train your team to handle it themselves in future.

3

Every solution is unique. We explore shapes, materials, techniques and mixing regimes. In-house testing includes crushing samples for strength ratings, flow tests, setting and working times and high temperature firing to obtain the material’s optimal properties.

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At agreed-upon intervals, we monitor performance and give updates on the material’s future performance. We also review results to pinpoint optimisation opportunities like design modifications.