Steel wear solutions
Steel Melt Shop (Scrap & Slag Zones) Wear Solutions
Durable protection for scrap and slag handling.
SMS (Steel Melt Shop)
Zone Introduction
SMS handles scrap charging, steel tapping, slag pouring — subjected to heavy impact + high heat.
Smooth scrap flow keeps heat cycle stable.
Breakdowns → Heat loss, inefficient operations, major yield drop.
How wear happens
Process Description
Scrap is dropped from a height into charging bins/chutes.
Slag flows from BOF/EAF during tapping.
Wear mechanisms:
The more scrap recycled → Higher mechanical wear.
Slag zones are constantly attacked by corrosive compounds.
- Scrap impact denting & plate deformation
- Irregular sharp scrap edges gouging
- Slag turbulence chemical abrasion
- Repeated heating/cooling metal fatigue & cracks
- Flame and radiant heat accelerated wear
Application · Problem · Artha solution
Applications we protect
| Application | Problem observed | Artha expertise / solution |
|---|---|---|
| Scrap charging chute | Severe impact and abrasion due to heavy scrap charging | High chromium Carbide wear-resistant liners for high impact resistance |
| Scrap bucket / charging bucket | Continuous abrasion and deformation during charging | High chromium Carbide plates with high toughness and wear resistance |
| Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) shell | Extreme temperature and mechanical stress | High-temperature resistant High chromium Carbide liners |
| EAF slag door & slag runner | Severe wear due to molten slag and high heat | High chromium Carbide wear plates designed for thermal shock resistance |
| Ladle furnace (LF) slag line | Rapid erosion due to molten metal and slag | High chromium Carbide wear-resistant liners with enhanced thermal stability |
| Ladle transfer car | Heavy impact and vibration during ladle movement | High chromium Carbide liners for impact resistance and long service life |
| Tundish working lining area | Erosion due to molten steel flow | High chromium Carbide wear plates to extend lining life |
| Continuous casting tundish | Thermal cycling and metal erosion | High-performance High chromium Carbide wear liners |
| Slag pot & slag yard | High temperature and impact during slag handling | High chromium Carbide wear plates for extended durability |
| Fume extraction ducts | Erosion due to hot dust-laden gases | High chromium Carbide abrasion-resistant plates |
| Scrap handling chutes | Heavy impact from scrap material | High chromium Carbide wear-resistant liners to minimize downtime |
| Ladle car & platform liners | Heat and mechanical wear | High chromium Carbide liners for improved life and safety |
Areas of Wear & Root Causes
- Charging chutes Large impact forces
- Scrap bins Surface gouging
- Slag channels Hot abrasion + corrosion
Performance Loss & Downtime Impact
- Charging delays Longer heat cycle → Lower productivity
- Runner wear Slag leaks → Fire risk
- High repair frequency Excessive maintenance hours
What we recommend
Recommended Products & Benefits
Outcome Delivered by ARCO Wear Solutions
- Smooth charging → Stable heat-to-heat cycle
- Longer campaign life for slag handling equipment
- Improved converter productivity
- Increased plant safety & reduced cost/ton steel
Ready to put a number on your wear cost?
Send us the application. We will come back with a specification, a campaign estimate and the cost per tonne handled.