What was the challenge?
How to avoid costly shutdowns?
ArcelorMittal uses 10 pots in its continuous casting process The pot-bushings are exposed to extreme conditions. They operate at temperatures between 450°C (842°F) and 800°C (1472°F) and withstand loads of approximately 330 tons per pot.
These operating conditions accelerate wear and tear and force and the bushings to be replaced every year.
This led to annual replacements, unnecessarily increasing maintenance and spare parts costs.
