Taphole Clay

VESUVIUS is a leader in Taphole Clay technology offering a variety of products that meet today's demanding blast furnace needs. Time-tested and new product formulations, incorporating innovative binder systems, allow VESUVIUS to provide taphole clay products that: 

• Provide safe and reliable plugging and opening of the taphole
• Reduce hearth and taphole area wear by maintaining consistent taphole length
• Maintain uniform cast times by providing consistent iron and slag erosion resistance
• Minimize taphole spraying while operating with reduced “in-between-cast” times
• Are more user-friendly by providing easier clean-out of the mudgun nozzle
• Are more environmentally friendly by reducing emissions.

VESUVIUS remains committed to helping blast furnace operations maintain a safe work environment while increasing production yields. Whether specifically designing a new product, enhancing a currently used product, or selecting an existing product from our diverse portfolio, VESUVIUS strives to meet the ever-changing needs of your blast furnace operation.