What materials are used in the Segment Plug?

The Segment Plug is composed of hydraulic pressed alumina plates sintered at high temperature, contained in a refractory body casted in alumina spinel.

Ladle Purging Block for Argon Blowing

Name: Ladle Purging Block for Argon Blowing
Brand: Jinan Xiazhimu New Materials Co., Ltd.
SKU: 2044121172

Shandong, ChinaJinan Xiazhimu New Materials Co., Ltd.

US$85.00-450.00

10 Pieces

Sample price:US$150.00/piece.Request sample

Product profile

Customization

Available

Feature

Corrosion Resistance, Good Insulation Performance, Thermal Shock Resistance

Production Process

Casting Method

Model NO.

Refractoriness (℃)

1580< Refractoriness< 1770

Shape

Block

Transport Package

Wooden Case

Trademark

Xiazhimu

Origin

China

HS Code

69029000

Production Capacity

50000ton/Year

Key features

Customizable Gas Channel: Gas channel designed and customized based on site conditions like steel grade, ladle capacity, and temperature.

High Strength & Safety: Features high strength, good erosion/corrosion resistance, high blowing rate, and excellent safety stability.

Multi-Type Options: Available in Segment, Slot, Porous, and Hybrid plug types to meet diverse metallurgical requirements.

Preassembled Sets: Preassembled plug and well blocks with transport hooks for easy handling, precise mortar joints, and optimized lifetime.

Thermal Shock Resistance: Excellent thermal shock resistance and good insulation performance for strict steelmaking environments.

Optimized Steel Quality: Effective for desulfurization, reducing non-metallic inclusions, and uniform distribution of temperature and alloys.

Market Dominance: Leading supplier of Porous and Slot Plugs with extensive experience in large-scale ladle applications.

Company profile

Jinan Xiazhimu New Materials Co., Ltd.

Shandong, China

Business Type: Manufacturer/FactoryAverage Response Time: ≤1.30h

AI-Powered supplier vetting

SummaryThe supplier is a limited company with no stated parent-group affiliation and offers a range of steelmaking refractory products. It reports ISO 9001 certification, customization and ODM services, OEM service for known brands, and SDK availability. Export sales represent 71%–90% of total sales, supported by self-operated import/export rights, although export experience is stated as three years. Overseas support is limited to repair and training according to customer requirements, with no overseas agents, branches, warehouses, showrooms, or offline trade-show participation. Financial records are indicated for 2022–2024, but the slices do not provide sufficient detail to assess financial strength. The supplier has documented corrective-action, complaint-handling, and supplier-assessment procedures. Production scale and staffing data are internally inconsistent, so production capability cannot be confidently assessed.

Supplier typeThe supplier is identified as a limited company and is not part of a larger company group. It offers multiple refractory products, including slide-gate components, tundish products, ladle products, and related refractory materials.

CertificationsThe supplier reports certification of its management system under ISO 9001. This is explicit evidence of holding a recognized quality-management certification.

After-Sales capabilityThe supplier offers repair and training services in overseas markets according to customer requirements and has documented complaint-handling and corrective/preventive-action procedures. However, it has no overseas agents or branches, warehouses, or showrooms, which limits the stated local service infrastructure.

R&D capabilityThe supplier reports OEM service for known brands, SDK availability, ODM services, broad design customization, and 11–20 years of total R&D-engineer experience. However, it also states that no new product was developed during the past year, so the evidence supports established development capability but not recent product innovation.

Customization capabilityThe supplier explicitly supports customization from samples and designs, full, minor, and flexible customization, and also offers ODM services. These statements directly demonstrate broad customization coverage.

Product Q&A

Q:Can the gas channel be customized?

Yes, the gas channel can be designed and customized according to actual on-site conditions, including steel grade, ladle capacity, temperature, and hydrostatic pressure.

Q:What types of purging plugs are available?

We offer Segment Plug, Slot Plug, Porous Plug, and Hybrid Plug types, each designed for specific metallurgical and application requirements.

Q:What are the main benefits of preassembled sets?

Preassembled sets provide easy handling, precise mortar joints, and optimized lifetime of the installed purging plug, equipped with a standard transport hook.

Q:How do these plugs improve steel quality?

They stir the steel in the ladle to achieve desulfurization, reduce non-metallic inclusions, ensure uniform temperature/alloy distribution, and improve steel cleanliness.

Q:What is the lead time for production?

The average lead time is 1-3 months, applicable for both peak season and off-season periods.