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SUR-TAP
High Alumina, SiC and FeSi3N4 Taphole Clay for very high output Blast Furnaces (>12,000 ton/day).
KINGTAP
High Alumina, SiC and FeSi3N4 Taphole Clay for very high output Blast Furnaces (>12,000 ton/day).
SURSTOP
Alumina-based Taphole Clay for low pressure Blast Furnaces.
Specialised grouting products
To fill and prevent further crack propagation through the lining structure surrounding the Taphole
Adventages
- Safe and reliable plugging and opening of the Taphole.
- Reduced Hearth and Taphole area wear by maintaining a consistent Taphole length.
- Specialised grouting products reduce crack propagation.
- Maintained uniform cast times by providing consistent iron and slag erosion and corrosion resistance.
- Minimised Taphole spraying during reduced cast-to-cast intervals.
- User-friendly nozzle cleaning.
- Environmental responsibility by reducing emissions.
Expertise
Vesuvius experts globally provide diagnostic services to investigate and solve challenges in this critical area.
Vesuvius offers a global manufacturing capability to expertly produce high quality Taphole Clay in six plants throughout the world:
- UK
- USA
- Poland
- Australia
- South Africa
- India
Vesuvius offers Research & Development expertise. Vesuvius maintains two main R&D centres:
- UK
- USA
Supported locally at 3 locations:
- Australia
- South Africa
- India
These R&D centres maintain technical assistance at each site where we customise products based on the specific customer operation, equipment or process requirements.