Fettling and Ramming Equipment

What are piroFET and piroRAM

At Vesuvius, we combine innovation and practicality to optimise your EAF operations. Our piroFET and piroRAM solutions bring advanced automation, mobility, and user-focused design to the challenging world of furnace maintenance - making your fettling and ramming tasks faster, cleaner, and more consistent.

Fettling Solutions: piroFET Series

Efficient Filling. Fully Mobile. Zero Hassle.

piroFET is designed for powerful, precise, and operator-friendly taphole and EBT side maintenance. Available in two specialized configurations to meet your specific operational requirements.

Core Benefits

• Full mobility, no cables or hoses - Battery-powered units operate for over 2 hours on a single charge, enabling flexible, cordless performance around the furnace
• Capacities from 2.0 m³ to 5.5 m³, adaptable to your specific needs
• Designed for durability - Maintenance-free, anti-clogging systems ensure long-term reliability with minimal intervention
• Fully remote controlled - User-friendly design for safe, efficient operation

Self Flow piroFET

Precision-engineered for controlled, extendable shooting applications

Key Features:

• Precision performance - Adjustable flow rates up to 1750 kg/min deliver fast, controlled filling of working linings
• Extendable shooter - Flexible nozzle positioning for optimal reach and accuracy
• Anti-clogging system - Ensures consistent performance with minimal downtime
• Capacities: 2.0 m³ to 5.5 m³
• Operation time: More than 2 hours per full battery charge
• Full mobile technology - NO cables, NO hoses
• User-friendly design - Intuitive controls for seamless operation

Centrifugal piroFET-R

High-speed rotary performance for rapid filling and specialized EBT applications

Key Features:

• High-speed performance - Adjustable flow rates up to 3000 kg/min for maximum productivity
• Rapid rotary shooter - Advanced rotary shooting system for smooth, accurate application
• Shooting block for EBT side - Specialized configuration makes EBT side shooting efficient and repeatable
• Capacities: 2.0 m³ to 5.5 m³
• Operation time: More than 2 hours per full battery charge
• Full mobile technology - NO cables, NO hoses
• Maintenance-free design - Built for long-term reliability

Choose Your Solution: Select the Self Flow piroFET for precision extendable applications, or the Centrifugal piroFET-R for high-speed rotary performance and specialized EBT side maintenance.

Ramming Solutions: piroRAM Series

Robust Pneumatic Technology for Refractory Ramming

piroRAM offers tailored compaction power for working linings, bottom tap holes, and delta areas — with full pneumatic operation and flexible configurations to meet your specific ramming requirements.

Core Benefits

• Full pneumatic operation - Reliable, consistent power delivery for optimal compaction
• Compact and powerful - Standard ramming tool engineered for varied furnace applications
• Robust technology - Built to withstand demanding refractory maintenance environments

piroRAM-W

Wide-diameter specialist for large-scale compaction applications

Key Features:

• Wide operating range - Operating diameters from ø800 mm to 1800 mm
• Multi-piston configuration - Available with 3 or 5 pistons for optimal pressure distribution
• Engineered for scale - Specifically designed for wide-diameter applications requiring even pressure distribution across large surface areas
• Pneumatically driven - Consistent, reliable power for heavy-duty ramming operations
• Versatile capacity - Ideal for working linings, bottom tap holes, and extensive delta areas

piroRAM

Adaptable precision ramming with interchangeable tooling

Key Features:

• Interchangeable head system - Pin and Flat type heads easily switch between tools depending on lining geometry
• Maximum versatility - Adaptable to various furnace configurations and ramming requirements
• Pneumatically driven - Reliable power delivery for consistent compaction results
• Precision application - Optimized for targeted ramming in specific furnace areas
• Quick tool changes - Efficient head switching minimizes downtime between different ramming tasks

Choose Your Solution: Select the piroRAM-W for wide-diameter, large-scale compaction needs, or the standard piroRAM for versatile, precision ramming with interchangeable tooling options.

Why Choose Vesuvius

• Operator safety built-in: Full remote control with zero exposure to heat zones.
• Designed for ease: Ergonomic, user-friendly designs reduce operator strain and learning curve.
• No downtime: Maintenance-free systems and cordless operation minimise setup and servicing.

Revolutionise Your Maintenance Routine

Let Vesuvius automation take care of the hard work — with innovative solutions that deliver consistency, safety, and speed every time.

Contact us today to speak with a specialist or request a demo.