Slide Gate Plates
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Magnesia-stabilized zirconia inserts that provide superior erosion and corrosion resistance for the most challenging steel grades. Extends service life while reducing overall steelmaking costs.
Product Applications
Steel Making
Current tundish and ladle gate refractories cannot always meet the demanding pouring and life requirements for some grades of steel in continuous casting operations. Zircoa slide gate plate inserts provide the advanced solution that OEMs and steel manufacturers need for reliable performance with the toughest steel grades.
Our slide gate plate inserts are complex technical components engineered for integration into larger refractory assemblies used in continuous casting systems. Designed for superior erosion and corrosion resistance, these precision components extend service life while reducing overall steelmaking costs in the most demanding continuous casting environments.
Learn more about our steel continuous casting solutions below, or contact our specialists to discuss your specific slide gate plate requirements for OEM applications.
The Benefits of Zircoa Slide Gate Plate Inserts
- Superior erosion and corrosion resistance for challenging steel grades
- Extended service life reduces refractory replacement costs
- Excellent thermal shock properties for reliable casting operations
- Precision manufacturing for optimal fit in OEM systems
- Advanced zirconia compositions engineered for steel contact
- Reduced overall steelmaking costs through improved performance
- Enhanced pouring reliability for consistent casting quality
- Optimized for both ladle and tundish gate system applications
Primary Industries
- Steel continuous casting operations and mini-mills
- Integrated steel production facilities
- Specialty steel and alloy manufacturers
- OEM equipment manufacturers for steel industry
- Steel service centers and processing facilities
Key Applications
- Ladle gate systems for primary steel tapping
- Tundish gate systems for continuous casting control
- Specialty steel grade processing requiring superior refractory performance
- Long-sequence casting operations demanding extended component life
- Critical casting applications where failure results in significant downtime
Slide Gate Plate Selection and Engineering
Advanced Material Compositions
Zircoa’s Composition 3004 represents high-quality magnesia-stabilized zirconium oxide specifically engineered to meet the demanding requirements of steel continuous casting operations.
Zircoa’s Composition 3055 is an alternate material with unique permeability characteristics, ideal for inert gas injection.
OEM Integration Support
Our engineering team works closely with OEMs to ensure optimal integration of slide gate plate inserts into complete refractory assemblies that serve steel continuous casting:
- Component design optimization for specific system requirements
- Material selection based on steel grade and casting parameters
- Installation guidance and technical support for OEM partners
Typical Properties
| Composition | 3055 | 3004 | 3001 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stabilizer | MgO | MgO | MgO |
| Typical Chemistry | |||
| SiO2 (wt.%) | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| CaO (wt.%) | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| MgO (wt.%) | 2.6 | 3.0 | 2.7 |
| Fe2O3 (wt.%) | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| Al2O3 (wt.%) | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| TiO2 (wt.%) | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Typical Physical Properties | |||
| Density (g/cm3) | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Porosity (%) | 18.0 | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Cold MOR (Mpa) | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Monoclinic (%) | 85 | 85 | 87 |
Complete Steel Continuous Casting Solutions
Combine slide gate plate inserts with our tundish metering nozzles and other steel industry components for comprehensive steel continuous casting solutions. Our expertise in steel industry applications ensures optimal performance across your entire casting operation. Find more information in our Resources hub.
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Contact a specialist
USA & Worldwide
Ben Andreski
+1-440-346-1041
Europe, the Middle East, Africa & India
Klaus Steuer
+49-160-92364181
