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ZrO₂-Insert TN Tundish Nozzles

ZrO₂-Insert TN is the 50-60% Al₂O₃ grade in Shanker Agencies’ tundish nozzles range, rated for continuous service to 1600°C.

ZrO₂-Insert TN grade tundish nozzles supplied by Shanker Agencies
Grade
ZrO₂-Insert TN
Al₂O₃ content
50-60%
Carbon content
28-35%
Max service temperature
1600°C
Bulk density
2.5 g/cc

ZrO₂-Insert TN technical specification

Typical values for ZrO₂-Insert TN tundish nozzles. Test methods vary by property and product family, so confirm the applicable standard against the manufacturer datasheet before specifying.

PropertyZrO₂-Insert TN
Al₂O₃ content50-60%
Carbon content28-35%
Apparent porosity13-17%
Bulk density2.5 g/cc
Max service temperature1600°C

Grade designations and equivalents

How ZrO₂-Insert TN is referenced across Indian and export naming conventions.

SAPL grade codeZrO₂-Insert TN
Alumina content50-60% Al₂O₃
Max service temperature1600°C

Where ZrO₂-Insert 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 ZrO₂-Insert 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.