Impact Pad
As with a tundish impact pad, this suffers repeated thermal shock during its life. ME fibres, at 34% by weight addition can improve performance by 100% or more, reducing downtime and cutting refractory material and installation costs by at least 50%.

Recommendation: ME 446

Nozzle and Purge Plug
A fibre-reinforced plug or nozzle has increased service life over other designs. Even when cracked the refractory is held tight, maintaining a more consistent shape thereby improving durability and service life and reducing production costs.

Recommendation: ME 446

Seating and Well Blocks
Seating and well blocks for ladle nozzles and porous plugs are expensive consumables. A fibre reinforced block can last as long as the bottom lining, significantly cutting ladle downtime and yielding important savings in energy and maintenance.

Recommendation: ME 446