slide gate plate

Slide Gate Plate is a critical component in the continuous casting process, used to control the flow of molten steel from the ladle or tundish to the crystallizer. The following is a detailed description:

Role and Function

• Flow Control: The sliding gate plate adjusts the opening size of the nozzle through the sliding mechanism, thereby controlling the flow of molten steel. This is very important for maintaining a constant and controllable casting process.
• Operational Flexibility: The sliding gate plate allows operators to adjust the molten steel flow rate as needed during the casting process to adapt to different production requirements and conditions.
• Emergency Stop: In an emergency, the sliding gate plate can completely close the flow channel and stop the flow of molten steel, thereby preventing accidents and losses.

Slide gate plate for Converter
The slide gate plate is made of sintered corundum, fused corundum, fused zirconium corundum, zirconium mullite and other main raw materials. It is combined with new resin, formed by high pressure and fired at high temperature. It has the advantages of high strength, super hard, high temperature resistance and corrosion resistance, and strong thermal stability.

HYRE Slide gate plate design and materials

• Refractory materials: Slide gate plates are usually made of high-performance refractory materials such as alumina, zirconia or chrome. These materials must be able to withstand high temperatures and corrosion from molten steel.
• Structural design: The design of the slide gate plate must ensure smooth and precise sliding. The surface of the plate needs to be highly smooth to ensure sealing performance and accurate flow control.
• Size and shape: The size and shape of the slide gate plate vary depending on the specific design of the ladle or tundish. It usually consists of a fixed plate and a sliding plate that interact with each other through a sliding mechanism.