Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories delivers high-performance tap hole clays designed to provide outstanding blast furnace hearth protection. These advanced solutions significantly extend furnace service life, reduce the risk of unplanned shutdowns, and help lower overall maintenance costs. Our comprehensive portfolio of high-performance tap hole mixes is suitable for blast furnaces of all sizes and operating conditions. By combining premium raw materials, state-of-the-art technology, and deep expertise supported by real-time knowledge of furnace conditions, Saint-Gobain ensures reliable, long-lasting performance tailored to each customer’s needs.
Key benefits of our custom tap hole solutions include:
- Extended tap hole length
- Stable and prolonged tapping times
- Excellent blast furnace hearth protection
In addition, Saint-Gobain offers unique fast-sintering materials for consecutive tapping operations in small furnaces, expansive clays for furnace blow-ins, and advanced crack-closing technology to repair damaged tap hole mushrooms.
Beyond products, Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories provides:
- Fully customized solutions
- Local technical expertise and on-site support
- Environmentally friendly product ranges
- Strong, long-term partnerships with customers
- Industry-leading, state-of-the-art technologies
