Steelmaking
Steelmaking processes operate under conditions that demand unwavering material performance. High temperatures, corrosive environments, and continuous thermal cycling place significant demands on every component involved. Refractory materials must not only endure these stresses but also contribute to consistent process stability over time. With expertise in refractory composition, thermal behaviour, and furnace refractory lining engineering, Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories develops products suited to the functional requirements of steelmaking operations. Each of our solutions is tailored to the different challenges in iron and steel production, supporting long-term process efficiency and equipment integrity.
Reheating Furnace
Saint-Gobain Ceramics and SEPR offer steelmakers a comprehensive range of products for reheating furnaces. Magmalox® and Alumina products are used in both pusher and walking-hearth furnaces. This range is based on over 60 years‘ experience in minimizing costs and soak-zone repairs while raising productivity.
Magmalox® products help steelmakers to optimize the behavior of each area of the furnace, to balance wear and to substantially increase campaign life. Record tonnage of reheated slab or billet per campaign:
- Improved surface quality of reheated products,
- Easy to install, rapid heat-up, no (or very light) intermediate repairs, hence reduced downtime,
- Increase life & tonnage of steel produced by campaign.
