The COP FLOW Slide Gate enables an accurate regulation of the metal tapping flow rate, integrating refractory design, systems, sensors and robotics in one solution. As such, you can improve your productivity by minimizing metal losses through splashing and prevent slag carryover via sensoric devices. An immediate emergency tap hole closing and state of the art robotic automation will allow you a reliable and safe operation.
Your benefits at a glance
Accurately controlled and steady metal flow for each tapping/casting condition or furnace type
Improved yield through optimal drain of the vessel
Reduced splashing, metal losses and oxygen pick up
Slag free tapping/casting
Simple, fast, and safe operation
Minimal maintenance of furnace drive (due to flow regulation by the slide gate)
Your benefits at a glance
Accurately controlled and steady metal flow for each tapping/casting condition or furnace type
Improved yield through optimal drain of the vessel
Reduced splashing, metal losses and oxygen pick up
Slag free tapping/casting
Simple, fast, and safe operation
Minimal maintenance of furnace drive (due to flow regulation by the slide gate)
Increased Safety Standard through
Reduced manual handling work
Rapid tap-hole closing
(e.g. in case of an emergency)
Higher degree of automation
Increased Safety Standard through
Reduced manual handling work
Rapid tap-hole closing
(e.g. in case of an emergency)
Higher degree of automation
See how it works in application
Core features
Automatic system tensioning
High temperature resistant tension elements
Only 2 main components: housing and slider
Quick assembly of the ready to use refractory components
Possibility for horizontal and vertical mounting in each furnace lining
Hydraulic units and tools and jigs available
Easy integration of robotic system, sensor devices (Robotic process automation, EMLI)
After sales service and low maintenance
Core features
Automatic system tensioning
High temperature resistant tension elements
Hydraulic units and tools and jigs available
Only 3 main components: housing, slider and carrier frame
The taphole/casting area is one of the areas with the highest safety concerns. Our automated and remotely controlled tapping/casting systems can increase safety by minimizing the presence of operators in the tap-hole area.
Benefits
Increased safety for employees
Reproducible quality level of task
Prevention of breakthroughs by increasing process stability
Reduction of production costs and efficiency through constant monitoring of system and refractory condition
Integration of “smart” solutions for better planning of maintenance
Higher degree of automation (minimize presence of people at the tap-hole/casting area)
Entire life cycle for tapping/casting systems & solutions
Core features
Oxygen lancing of tap-hole channel
Insert of a guide bar for lancing
Hydraulic cylinder handling
Handling of slide gate refractory parts
Inner nozzle surface cleaning and repair
Sample taking and temperature measurement
EMLI – Electromagnetic Slag detection system
The EMLI technology continuously monitors the metal flow during tapping of the furnace and provides alarm outputs at the onset of slag in the stream. These outputs can be used to immediately end tapping by gate closure, while also giving visual and audible alarms.
Benefits
Control slag carryover precisely with a fast response time
Increase production yield by leaving minimal amounts of metal in the furnace
Can handle any metal grades
Compatible with multiple furnaces and sliding gate/tap-hole arrangements
Extremely durable components and low maintenance costs
Expandable with further detection and/or measurement systems
