The only laser scanner developed specifically for molten metal applications.

The highly reliable ANTERIS 300 scanner provides lining thickness information that defines the refractory condition of ladles, converters, AOD’s, EAF’s and Q-BOP’s.

ANTERIS 300 series (300s, 300r, 300c, 300dm, 300g) covers a wide range of possible applications defined by the existing layout. All steel plants are different: no single solution can cover all cases. Strengthened by the knowledge acquired through decades of experience retrofitting existing facilities, Vesuvius has developed a wide range of solutions for all vessels to lower integration costs and maximize thickness measurement performance.

Benefits

• Safety
• Increased efficiency
• Increased vessel availability
• Extension of refractory lifetime
• Highly customizable solution for most applications

A cut in the floor…

For most refractory thickness measurement in ladles, a simple layout can be found which does not require much civil works. For example, an installation on the furnace floor above the ladle transfer car is often available. Such cases will be the best value as there is no need for extra hardware and the installation is typically light.

Benefits

• Safety
• Increased efficiency
• Increased vessel availability
• Extension of refractory lifetime
• Best value for fixed head laser

Robotic arm

In many EAF cases, the laser must be brought over the furnace when the furnace roof is removed. A robotic arm may be needed in some ladle applications as well.

In almost all cases Process Metrix and Vesuvius can offer a custom-made and flexible solution with a robotic arm design and turn-key project.

Benefits

• Safety
• Increased efficiency
• Increased vessel availability
• Extension of refractory lifetime
• Highly customizable solution for most applications

Container

Whichever location is right for a fixed laser ladle project, if it does not require an arm and time is tight, then the ANTERIS 300c is a easy and clean way to speed-up installation in this self-contained solution.

The shipping box is used as the enclosure of the laser unit. All components are pre-tested at the factory and the few connections to the plant (all fluids and signal) can be made quickly as soon as the box is bolted in its final position. The best solution for projects with tight deadlines or short shut-downs!

Benefits

• Safety
• Increased efficiency
• Increased vessel availability
• Extension of refractory lifetime
• Fastest installation

Door mounted for BOF applications

BOF plants which have tight schedules and want to improve both safety and productivity have a keen interest in this product. The door-mounted unit may not work for all door types, but when they do the results are outstanding.

Benefits

• Safety
• Increased efficiency
• Increased vessel availability
• Extension of refractory lifetime
• Highly customizable solution for most applications

Laser-Guided Gunning – Spray control

Includes the thickness measurement as for ANTERIS 300r, and the GUI [graphical user interface] to control the robot.

Vesuvius can offer a fully automatic refractory management system including thickness measurement and repair for all vessel types.

Benefits

• Safety
• Increased efficiency
• Increased vessel availability
• Extension of refractory lifetime
• Highly customizable solution for most applications

Insert-able System

For BOF plants with tightest requirements in terms of safety and productivity, the insertable system will provide a safe measurement in a single scan for the shortest turn-around time.

For Ladle systems, this technology is applicable in all circumstances. However, it is most relevant to steel plants where the skull build-up over the lip is so large that a large portion of the wall would be missed if scanned by a regular fixed unit.

Torpedo car applications

The ANTERIS 300it is a version of ANTERIS 300i dedicated to the measurement of Torpedo Ladles refractory thickness. Our flexible approach to the is unique challenge will be the key to a successful Torpedo Ladles refractory management program.