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IRON AND STEEL INDUSTRY

APPLICATION OF REFRACTORY MATERIALS

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DGC Refractories delivers a full spectrum of high-performance shaped refractories, functional components, and graphite electrodes tailored for the iron and steel industry. Our solutions are engineered to withstand aggressive thermal cycling, slag corrosion, and mechanical impact, enhancing productivity, reducing maintenance downtime, and extending refractory service life.

 

We provide engineered refractory systems for all major steelmaking zones:

  KEY    AREAS OF APPLICATION  

  • Blast Furnaces - Magnesia-carbon bricks engineered for superior slag resistance and thermal shock

  • Hot Blast Stoves - Dense, high-alumina and silica bricks designed to withstand thermal cycling

  • Ladles & Converters - High-strength alumina-carbon bricks for lining integrity and safety

  • Coke Ovens - Silica and mullite systems with proven performance in extreme operating conditions

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  SHAPED    REFRACTORIES  

Our core product range is designed for the full spectrum of steelmaking environments, including:

  • Magnesia Bricks

  • Magnesia-Carbon Bricks

  • Silica Bricks

  • Mullite Bricks

  • Alumina-Carbon Bricks

  • Andalusite Bricks

  • Si₃N₄ Bonded SiC Bricks

  • Sialon Bonded Corundum Bricks

  • Mullite Cordierite Bricks

  • Alumina-Zirconia Bricks

  • Al₂O₃-SiC Bricks

  • Alumina Spinel Carbon Bricks

  • Alumina-SiC-C Bricks

  • Pre-Assembled Bricks – for rapid installation and complex zones

Each brick type is designed for specific zones, temperatures, and slag chemistries, ensuring optimal performance and campaign longevity.

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  GRAPHITE    ELECTRODES  

We supply a full range of precision-engineered graphite electrodes for Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) and Ladle Furnace (LF) applications:

  • Regular Power (RP)

  • High Power (HP)

  • Ultra-High Power (UHP)

  • Square Electrodes (optional)

  • Diameters: 200mm – 750mm

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Engineered for optimal conductivity, low consumption, and strong oxidation resistance under high current loads.

  FUNCTIONAL    REFRACTORIES  

Our functional refractory components are essential for vessel control and high-temperature material flow:

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  • Slide Gate Mechanisms

  • Ladle Upper & Lower Nozzles

  • Well Blocks

  • Permeable Bricks

  • Long Nozzles

  • Stopper Rods

  • Submerged Entry Nozzles (SENs)

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All parts are produced to exact tolerances to ensure sealing integrity, durability, and flow control performance.

  FOR INDUSTRIAL  

  DURABILITY  

  DESIGNED  

  OPERATIONAL CHALLENGE  

  • Slag corrosion in BF or ladle zones

  • Thermal cycling in hot blast stoves

  • Installation speed for shutdowns

  • Consistent steel flow control

  DGC REFRACTORIES SOLUTION  

  • Magnesia-carbon and alumina-carbon bricks for resistance and thermal shock

  • Mullite and silica systems with proven RUL and spalling resistance

  • Pre-assembled bricks reduce installation time and complexity

  • Precision-engineered nozzles and slide gate components

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PERFORMANCE YOU CAN COUNT ON

With over 115 years of industrial experience and global-quality manufacturing, DGC Refractories ensures unmatched performance across all segments of iron and steel production.

 

Built for durability. Backed by science. Delivered with integrity.

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Iron & Steel Industry Application Guide

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