The Ministry of Steel on August 22, 2023, issued a notification regarding exploring the local/ domestic potential to manufacture Slag Handling Equipment such as Slag Pot Carrier and Steel Mill Arrangement (SMA) Wheel Loader for the Iron & Steel Industry.
The following has been stated: -
•Slag Handling Equipment such as Slag Pot Carrier and Steel Mill Arrangement (SMA) Wheel Loader are critical equipment in steel making process in an integrated steel plant. Such slag needs to be removed on a periodic basis for reclaiming and processing.
•Features of Slag Pot Carrier: -
Specifically designed for handling hot slag in steel melting shops of integrated steel plants withstanding the higher temperature during liquid hot slag cleaning. It is an articulated transport machine comprising a prime mover and trailing unit.
A hydraulic lift-tip device is suitable for the transportation of slag pots.
A modern one-man cabin designed in conformity with the latest ergonomic findings.
•Features of SMA Wheel Loader:
Specifically designed for handling hot slag in steel melting shops of integrated steel plants withstanding the higher temperature during liquid hot slag cleaning.
Equipped with additional guards, heat insulation, and other safety features.
Designed for durability, ensuring availability through multiple life cycles with optimized performance and simplified serviceability.
Bring all new levels of performance, operator comfort, and efficiency in slag pit digging and skull handling applications in the furnace and dumping yard areas.
The detailed notification is given in the document attached below.
[File No.: S-20017/1/2023-TECH]
