SILICON’s innovative Rapid Arc Welding (RAW) technology can be used in many industries, including the steel industry.
Steel stands as a dominant manufacturing material on our planet. Among the four primary steel classifications—alloy steel, carbon steel, stainless steel, and tool steel— there are more than 3,500 unique grades. Each grade possesses inherently distinct thermodynamic and chemical characteristics, enabling an extensive array of practical uses.
Raw materials for steelmaking are mined and then transformed into steel using two different processes. The Blast Furnace or basic oxygen furnace route, and the Electric Arc Furnace route/ Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) furnace. Both processes are continuously being improved to meet the challenges of low-emission steelmaking.
SILICON provides advanced solutions for refractory anchors that excel in optimizing crucial key performance indicators throughout the entire steel production process.
Our dedication lies in fostering sustainable progress, creating industry-leading refractory anchors that bring multifaceted benefits to steel plants worldwide.
Blast furnaces
Electric Arc Furnace
Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) Furnace
Tundishes
Ladles
Walking Beam Furnaces
Water-cooled flue pipes
Combustion chambers
Settling tanks
We have products for components of the Blast furnace, including the Gas Cleaning, Dust, Hot Blast, Uptake, and Bustle pipe.
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The SpeedBolt® System is an ideal solution for the Bustle Pipe. We have created a “fixed” version of this anchor, especially for the Steel Industry.
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The SpeedBolt® System is an ideal solution for the Blast Furnace. We have created a “fixed” version of this anchor, especially for the Steel Industry.
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In the uptake, CV2 anchors are used. Have a look at this page to find out more about the "C-08 Corrugated V anchors"
C-08 - CV2 AnchorsFor the Top Cone, CVM anchors are used. Have a look at this page to find out more about the "C-08 Corrugated V anchors"
C-08 - CVM AnchorsFor the Downcomer, CV1 anchors are used. Have a look at this page to find out more about the "C-08 Corrugated V anchors"
C-08 - CV1 AnchorsFor the Dustcatcher, CV2M anchors are used. Have a look at this page to find out more about the "C-08 Corrugated V anchors"
C-08 - CV2M AnchorsThe Duct between the Cyclone and Scrubber uses Refractory Anchors. Contact one of our experts to find out more about this application.
Contact usFor the Cyclone, CV2M anchors are used. Have a look at this page to find out more about the "C-08 Corrugated V anchors"
C-08 - CV2M AnchorsFor the Scrubber, CV2M anchors are used. Have a look at this page to find out more about the "C-08 Corrugated V anchors"
C-08 - CV2M AnchorsFor the Hot Blast Pipe (similar to the cold and backdraft pipe), CV2 anchors are used. Have a look at this page to find out more about the "C-08 Corrugated V anchors"
C-08 - CV2 AnchorsFor the Cold Blast Pipe (similar to the hot and backdraft pipe), CV2 anchors are used. Have a look at this page to find out more about the "C-08 Corrugated V anchors"
C-08 - CV2 AnchorsWe have products for components of the DRI furnace,
Direct Reduction Iron (DRI) Furnace is a more sustainable way to manufacture steel using natural gas. Below is a furnace example of the company Midrex.
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Midrex: "Direct reduction, is the best-proven method to make an immediate and dramatic reduction in the industry’s CO2 footprint."
SILICON Refractory anchors are suited for extreme conditions.
The gas inlet or "bustle area“ is certainly one of the most sensitive zones in the reduction shaft – and one of the most highly stressed ones as well.
The refractory brick lining is subject to extreme conditions, especially at the gas inlet nozzles.
In the upper and lower sections of the shaft, the lining must withstand severe abrasion caused by the iron ore and gas circulation.
Due to these stressors, it relies on highly abrasion-resistant brick.
Depending on the steelmaking process, your refractory anchoring needs to be of high quality. Ensuring lower heat loss, lower consumption, and a longer service life. SILICON offers the following high-quality refractory anchor solutions for the steel industry:
SpeedVee®
SpeedBolt®
RAW installation
Brick Claws
V Anchors
Y Anchors
Corrugated Anchors
Bullhorn
DRS Studs
Boiler studs
The steel manufacturing process involves generating high levels of heat to attain the necessary melting point.
Refractory anchors hold immense significance in this context as they safeguard furnaces, tundishes, combustion chambers, and related machinery. These substances act as heat-resistant shields that cover hot surfaces, resiliently enduring the rigors of mechanical stress, chemical exposure, and the alternating thermal stresses induced by heating cycles.
SILICON’s innovative technology can also be combined with new applications. We are constantly developing our services and products.
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