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Al₂O₃-C Premium Slide Gate Plates

Al₂O₃-C Premium is the 90-93% Al₂O₃ grade in Shanker Agencies’ slide gate plates range, rated for continuous service to 1650°C.

Al₂O₃-C Premium grade slide gate plates supplied by Shanker Agencies
Grade
Al₂O₃-C Premium
Al₂O₃ content
90-93%
Carbon content
6-10%
Max service temperature
1650°C
Typical service life
12-18 heats

Al₂O₃-C Premium technical specification

Typical values for Al₂O₃-C Premium slide gate plates. Test methods vary by property and product family, so confirm the applicable standard against the manufacturer datasheet before specifying.

PropertyAl₂O₃-C Premium
Al₂O₃ content90-93%
Carbon content6-10%
Typical service life12-18 heats
Max service temperature1650°C

Grade designations and equivalents

How Al₂O₃-C Premium is referenced across Indian and export naming conventions.

SAPL grade codeAl₂O₃-C Premium
Alumina content90-93% Al₂O₃
Max service temperature1650°C

Where Al₂O₃-C Premium is used

Ladle slide gate bottom plate
Ladle slide gate upper & collector nozzle
Tundish slide gate system
Billet/bloom/slab caster ladle
Single-strand and multi-strand casters

Full slide gate plates range

Compare Al₂O₃-C Premium against every grade SAPL stocks in this family.

GradeAl₂O₃ contentCarbon contentTypical service lifeMax service temperature
Al₂O₃-C Std85-88%8-12%8-12 heats1600°C
Al₂O₃-C Premium90-93%6-10%12-18 heats1650°C
Al₂O₃-ZrO₂-C70-75%-18-25 heats1650°C
ZrO₂-C-8-12%20-30 heats1650°C

Installation notes

  1. 1Inspect slide gate frame and cassette for squareness before fitting plates
  2. 2Ensure plate seating surface is clean and flat, any gap causes steel leakage
  3. 3Apply thin layer of refractory mortar or anti-oxidation paste to back of plate
  4. 4Preheat assembled slide gate to 100–150°C before first heat (electric pre-heater preferred)
  5. 5Check plate wear gauge after each heat, replace when bore erosion exceeds limit
  6. 6Store slide plates in dry conditions, moisture causes cracking during first heat

Disclaimer: values are typical and compiled by Shanker Agencies Pvt. Ltd. from standard industry data and published manufacturer specifications. They are indicative, not a guarantee. Confirm the exact grade datasheet before specifying. For a certified datasheet or quotation, contact info@shankeragencies.com or +91 98999 57888.