Flow Control
Burned Slide Gate Plate
Fired refractory plate that meters the steel stream in a ladle slide gate. Firing at medium-to-high temperature gives it very low volume change in service, which is what keeps the sealing faces flat: a plate that moves dimensionally leaks, and a leaking gate ends the cast.
Key Properties
| Compounds | Al₂O₃-C · Al₂O₃-ZrO₂-C · MgO-Spinel |
|---|---|
| Process | Fired at medium to high temperature |
| Volume change | Very low |
| Suitable for | Medium and large ladles |
