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Fedmet supplies wellblocks in a number of different compositions to best suit the operating conditions of the steel ladle. Wellblocks are available in basic and alumina qualities to match the slag basicity. Blocks are either pressed or pre-cast depending on the composition. These shapes can be pre-fired if necessary to ensure optimum performance. These pieces are custom-designed for a specific ladle with attention to total life, free open performance and cost.

Fedmet supplies nozzles in a number of different compositions to best suit the operating conditions of the steel ladle. Nozzles are available in alumina qualities (with and without carbon additions, zirconia additions, and/or chrome additions) to best resist the slag chemistry. Nozzles are either pressed or pre-cast depending on the composition. These shapes can be pre-fired if necessary to ensure optimum performance. These pieces are custom-designed for a specific ladle with attention to total life, free open performance and cost.

Fedmet supplies metallic parts and complete assemblies for all of the popular systems on the market. These pieces are CNC machined from high-quality steel castings or steel billets depending on the part. Metallics are machined to exacting tolerances while still offering substantial savings over OEM. For any systems not currently listed, submit an inquiry to your Fedmet representative for quotation and availability.

Fedmet’s slide gate plate brick are available in a number of different chemistries and bond systems to best match the grades of steel and chemistries of the slag. All of the plate brick are machined to exacting tolerances, in some cases better than OEM specifications. Fedmet personnel look forward to working with the end user with the goals of lower cost, higher performance and greater reliability. Combined with the metallic equipment mentioned above, Fedmet can do the engineering and service a conversion to a more modern system.

Fedmet supplies nozzles in a number of different compositions to best suit the operating conditions of the steel ladle. Nozzles are available in alumina qualities (with and without carbon additions, zirconia additions, and/or chrome additions) to best resist the slag chemistry. Nozzles are either pressed or pre-cast depending on the composition. These shapes can be pre-fired if necessary to ensure optimum performance. These pieces are custom-designed for a specific ladle with attention to total life, free open performance and cost.

Fedmet offers ladle shrouds in both alumina-graphite and fused silica qualities. The alumina-graphite shrouds are isostatically pressed with zirconia wear bands and argon channels as necessary for the particular casting and cleanliness requirements of a shop. All AG shrouds are X-rayed for flaws and imperfections prior to shipment. The fused silica shrouds are designed primarily for cost savings. They are intended to supplement AG shrouds for shorter casting sequences, or as a cheaper alternative to AG for shops that run non-aggressive tundish practices.

Fedmet’s stopper rods are made from alumina-carbon in isostatic presses with zirconia inserts and/or magnesia tips as necessary for optimum performance. Argon channels are likewise available to suit a particular operation. Stopper rods are all X-rayed before shipment to eliminate flaws and cracks. Stopper rods can be supplied bare or with mounting hardware as required.

Fedmet’s tundish nozzles are primarily zirconia, but cheaper ones can be made in pre-cast spinel shapes or pressed alumina as needed to provide lowest cost at desired performance levels. Pressed zirconia nozzles are available in different purities with and without flutes. Pressed nozzles deliver minimal bore variation and optimal density for long life and the least wear.

Fedmet’s SENs are isostatically pressed from alumina-graphite with zirconia inserts and magnesia seats as required. Argon channels are available too. These pieces are 100% X-ray tested for flaws and cracks prior to shipment. These SENs are engineered to provide maximum life at minimal cost.

We can provide a wide variety of products to suit your needs.