Slide gate systems are a key component in ensuring the safety and efficiency of steel casting processes. Sidertrading Spa, a leading Italian supplier of refractory solutions, offers a complete range of ladle slide gate systems designed to meet the needs of modern steel plants.
Thanks to their compact and modular design, Sidertrading ladle slide gates ensure maximum precision in flow regulation, high thermal stability and long service life. Advanced design features reduce replacement and maintenance time, helping to minimise downtime and improve productivity.
Sidertrading offers a complete range of solutions for every ladle drawer requirement, with models designed for safety, durability and high performance in the casting process. The FT-160 and FT-200 series are the ideal choice for plants requiring easy-to-maintain 2-plate unloaders suitable for bores up to Ø60mm and Ø100mm. For protected casting applications, the 3-plate FTK160.3 series offers optimum pressure control and increased operational safety. The most advanced model is the GM-ST 2, a compact ladle drawer with automatic door opening, quick-change plates and easy access to the bottom of the ladle.
All systems offer automatic pressurisation, compatibility with vertical and horizontal applications and the ability to customise the refractory. The aim is to reduce the cost per tonne of steel, increase efficiency and simplify maintenance.
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