About Horton Group

HORTON Group, with more than 25 years experience in Metallurgy field, is dedicated to supplying top quality products in the Steel and Foundry Industry. Horton could provide quality products, expert technical support and high level of service for the customers worldwide. HORTON offers solution service for steel and Metallurgy industry.
Taphole Blocks for EAF


                                                                 

Horton series of taphole are made from high purity fused magnesite or 98 large crystal magnesite, with special antioxidants and resin binder. Mono block taphole bricks are ISO-Pressed, while assembly taphole is formed by friction press. The series of products show good oxidization resistance, high strength, excellent erosion resistance, long life and easy of installation.
 

MgO   % Min. 97.5 97.5 97.5 97.5
Al2O3   % 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
Fe2O3  % 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3
CaO    % 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
SiO2   % 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4
C      % 10 14 10 14
Apparent Porosity  % Max. 4 4 5 5
Bulk Density   g/cm3 Min. 2.95 2.92 2.95 2.92
Cold Crushing Strength MPa Min. 40 40 35 35
Hot Modulus of Rupture MPa Min. 1400℃x0.5h 12 10 12 10