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Standard TN Tundish Nozzles

Standard TN is the 45-55% Al₂O₃ grade in Shanker Agencies’ tundish nozzles range, rated for continuous service to 1600°C.

Standard TN grade tundish nozzles supplied by Shanker Agencies
Grade
Standard TN
Al₂O₃ content
45-55%
Carbon content
25-30%
Max service temperature
1600°C
Bulk density
2.4 g/cc

Standard TN technical specification

Typical values for Standard TN tundish nozzles. Test methods vary by property and product family, so confirm the applicable standard against the manufacturer datasheet before specifying.

PropertyStandard TN
Al₂O₃ content45-55%
Carbon content25-30%
Apparent porosity13-18%
Bulk density2.4 g/cc
Max service temperature1600°C

Grade designations and equivalents

How Standard TN is referenced across Indian and export naming conventions.

SAPL grade codeStandard TN
Alumina content45-55% Al₂O₃
Max service temperature1600°C

Where Standard TN is used

Seats stopper to control tundish-to-mould flow
Links to submerged entry shroud (SES/SEN)
Billet & bloom casting
Slab caster steel metering
Anti-clogging bore (zirconia insert)
Long sequence casting

Full tundish nozzles range

Compare Standard TN against every grade SAPL stocks in this family.

GradeAl₂O₃ contentCarbon contentApparent porosityBulk densityMax service temperature
Standard TN45-55%25-30%13-18%2.4 g/cc1600°C
ZrO₂-Insert TN50-60%28-35%13-17%2.5 g/cc1600°C

Installation notes

  1. 1Set the nozzle into the tundish well block with matching bedding mortar
  2. 2Verify concentric alignment with the stopper nose for a clean seal
  3. 3Preheat assembly per OEM schedule to avoid thermal shock on first steel
  4. 4Select zirconia-insert bore for aluminium-killed steels prone to clogging

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.