Taphole Refractories

Taphole Refractories

Taphole Refractories for AOD converters consist of specialized pre-cast blocks and high-density tubes designed to facilitate the safe and rapid tapping of the refined stainless steel. The taphole area is subjected to extreme thermal shock and high-velocity erosion.

We utilize premium Magnesia-Carbon or dense Alumina-Chrome composites to manufacture taphole assemblies that maintain their precise internal diameter over multiple heats. This ensures a tight, cohesive tapping stream, which is critical for minimizing atmospheric oxygen pickup and reducing slag carryover into the teeming ladle.

• Maintains a tight, cohesive tapping stream to minimize oxygen pickup
• Outstanding resistance to high-velocity molten steel erosion
• Reduces tap times and minimizes unwanted slag carryover
• Available as single-piece tubes or multi-component block assemblies

Refractotherm India LLP is a trusted manufacturer, supplier and exporter of Argon Oxygen Decarburization (AOD) Refractories across Saudi Arabia and Oman.