Being able to control the temperature, when continuously cooling and heating the hot blast stove, is one of the primary purposes of hot blast stove insulation. Faulty or low quality insulation not only increases energy consumption and production costs - insulation with high thermal expansion also risks damaging the construction of the hot blast stove.
Skamol offers SkamolSteel Hipor 450, SkamolSteel Poros and SkamolSteel Supra bricks as back-up insulation for hot blast stoves. These different products can be integrated into custom solutions for every priority, from high insulation to great strength. Common benefits of these insulation bricks include:
The benefits of using SkamoSteel cover everything from excellent insulation properties, for areas with increased thermal loss, to unrivalled strength, for areas in need of increased shell protection. Furthermore, SkamoSteel offers an insulation system that is resistant to alkali and acid attacks, increasing the durability of the lining inside the hot blast stove.
By helping to reduce production downtime and by being a flexible and reliable partner, Skamol help optimizing iron and steel production all over the world.
By automating our own production, we are capable of delivering a wide range of insulation products in standard shapes or customized to specifications. Also, we have established a global delivery network, where we have got insight into region specific challenges, making us a closer and more responsive partner.
Skamol has produced back-up insulation system for the iron and steel industry for nearly a century. Our extensive experience has allowed us to develop one of the markets best insulation systems for hot blast stoves.
Want to achieve the optimal production result? Contact Skamol and learn more about our insulation system for hot blast stoves.