Beyond Refractories

Discover our solutions for Flow Control

Go beyond refractories with us and discover our full package portfolio in Flow Control – from ladle to mold.

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… our holistic approach that comprises all relevant aspects of your Flow Control process – from systems over refractories to metallurgy ...

… and our focus on process optimization including continuous product improvements.

Our Flow Control Solutions

We provide customized solution packages for all your key challenges:

Clean steel produce steel of the highest possible quality
Safety achieve maximum safety in a challenging working environment
Productivity increase your process efficiency
Green steel reduce your carbon footprint

Clean steel

Dive into our distinct product portfolio which supports you to achieve an even higher final product quality, such as the …

SX Ladle Gate & EMLI Slag Detection System

avoiding steel contamination and formation of non-metallic inclusions through air ingress or slag carry-over

Shielded Shroud Connection System SSC

providing a controlled argon supply during the ladle to tundish transfer, avoiding steel contamination and formation of non-metallic inclusions

Tunflow Chevron

controlling kinetic energy of the steel stream thus minimizing reactions with atmosphere and refractories

Purging Beam

creating an argon curtain ensuring floatation of inclusions and supporting steel melt homogenization

SHP Stopper

improving steel surface quality by creating optimized argon bubble distribution in the continuous casting mold

Free Flow Casting Nozzles

increasing productivity through anti-clogging solutions minimizing deposition of non-metallic inclusions

Sealed Tundish Gates STG33 & STG 13

avoiding air aspiration through a sealed flow control system for casting of slabs and billets/blooms

Safety

Explore our robotic and automation solutions that support your journey in achieving maximum safety in a challenging working environment, such as the …

Ladle Preparation Automation (LPA)

allowing a fully automated slide gate preparation process – for higher safety, reliability and refractory life

Robotic Cylinder Handling System at CCM

allowing a fully automated slide gate cylinder handling including the coupling of argon, air, and electrical connectors

Robotic Monotube Handling and Powder Feeding System

allowing a fully automated Monotube handling and mold powder feeding

Productivity

Boost your productivity and enhance yield with our high-performance refractories and systems, such as the …

Monotube Changer System MTC

enabling uninterrupted casting of flat products by changing the Monotube "on the fly"

Flow Optimized Monotubes & Gyro Nozzle

creating a unique steel flow through customized designs optimizing steel meniscus behavior and heat transfer

High-performance Refractories

allowing distinct efficiency improvements through a combination of tailor-made high-performance refractories

MNC-AS – Metering Nozzle Changer System

enabling safe, uninterrupted and long-sequence casting by changing the Metering Nozzle "on the fly"

Green Steel

Get to know our range of solutions supporting your journey to green steel, including our …

Purge Plug, Gas Management and Safety Closing System

optimizes energy use through fast and efficient gas stirring, reduces gas consumption to the required amounts and prevents loss of valuable de-oxidation and alloying agents into the slag