Stabilex™ |High-performance SN plate refractories

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Stabilex™

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Features of Stabilex™

Stabilex™ represents high‑performance functional refractories designed for molten‑steel flow control in the continuous casting—an essential process in steelmaking.

Ironmaking Process

Among its lineup, the SN plate is a perforated plate‑shaped refractory used as part of the system that regulates the flow rate of molten steel from ladles and tundishes during the steelmaking process. It is a key item that enables customers to achieve stable and reliable operations.

SN Plate

Stabilex™ is not merely refractory - it represents the fusion of advanced technology and deep expertise that drives the future of steelmaking. By analyzing your facility specifications, steel grades, and operating conditions from multiple perspectives, we work closely with you to pursue optimal solutions and support next-generation steel production.

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Advantages of Stabilex™

1 Optimized Flow Control for Your Operations

Through flexible customization of shape, structure, and material, Stabilex™ delivers refractory solutions tailored to your specific needs and operating conditions. Close collaboration with the SN slide gate system ensures an ideal balance of durability and workability, enabling stable molten steel flow control.

2 Safety, Security, and Stability

We monitor your operating conditions and perform detailed analysis of used refractories to propose best practices for extending service life and preventing refractory-related issues before they occur.
Stabilex™ contributes to achieving “Safety, Security, and Stability” in your steelmaking process.

3 Maximizing Throughput for Greater Cost Competitiveness

Although refractories account for only a small portion of total steel production costs, introducing Stabilex™ can significantly enhance productivity and quality. As a result, throughput over a given period increases, enabling reductions in both steel production costs and CO₂ emissions.
Stabilex™ is more than just a product-it is a trusted partner committed to solving your challenges and maximizing the added value of your products, supporting value creation at your steelmaking sites.

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Strategic Products

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Furnace bricks
Furnace bricks

Features

Compared to conventional magnesia-carbon bricks, these refractory bricks are less prone to internal crack growth and less susceptible to breakage.

Durability is high, so...

  • Equipment service life is longer, reducing customers’ refractory consumption

  • Carbon dioxide emissions from blast furnaces are reduced by increasing scrap (reducing hot-metal)

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Monolithic
Monolithic

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This is a groundbreaking monolithic refractory that eliminates the need for a drying process, significantly reducing heating time before use and making furnace startup easier.

No drying process is needed, so...

  • Construction and repair periods can be shortened, increasing furnace operation rates and improving productivity

  • Fuel consumption is eliminated, reducing CO₂ emissions

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Flow control products
Flow control products

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Used in immersion nozzles and similar components, this technology has the characteristic that unwanted substances (inclusions) in molten steel are less likely to adhere to the nozzle and cause clogging.

Prevents nozzle clogging, so...

  • Molten steel flow stabilizes in the mold, leading to dramatic quality improvement

  • Reduced frequency of nozzle replacement leads to improved productivity and energy savings

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Automation equipment
Automation equipment

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This product automates heavy physical labor in hot environments by using robots, thereby achieving work safety, security, labor savings, and reform.

Due to automation with robots...

  • Workers are liberated from heavy labor in harsh environments with high temperatures, dust, etc.

  • Labor-saving lowers the risk of being unable to secure workers and thus improves business sustainability

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Fine ceramics
Fine ceramics

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This material has an extremely low thermal expansion coefficient on the same level as low thermal expansion glass, and because it has higher strength, it has the characteristic of being easily scaled up in size.

Due to the low thermal expansion coefficient and strength...

  • This can be used in semiconductor manufacturing equipment requiring extremely high precision

  • It can be processed into lightweight structures while maintaining strength, making it applicable for large mirrors in optical telescopes on satellites

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    furnaces

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High-performance thermal insulation
High-performance thermal insulation

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This insulation material has very low thermal conductivity and exhibits excellent thermal insulation performance. It features higher strength than conventional materials.

Insulation performance is high, so...

  • Temperature inside a furnace does not drop, reducing energy loss

  • Fuel cell products (ENE-FARM) can be made smaller and lighter, broadening options for installation locations

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Parts for electronic component firing
Parts for electronic component firing

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These are firing containers for electronic components with high thermal conductivity and long service life, boasting a roughly 40% global market share for multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) firing.

Due to high thermal conductivity & long service life...

  • These improve energy efficiency in the firing process, helping to reduce CO₂

  • Replacement work is reduced, for improved productivity and cost reduction in the firing process

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Furnace bricks
Furnace bricks

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Compared to conventional Magnesia-Chrome bricks, MAGreenX™ is a Magnesia-Carbon brick with lower carbon content and low thermal conductivity.

Because of its low thermal conductivity

  • Reduces heat loss during operation and is expected to improve energy efficiency

  • Offers high resistance to high-temperature iron oxide, improving service life and suppressing crack formation

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Taphole clay
Taphole clay

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Compared to conventional products, AirGreen™ achieves low odor, low free phenol, and low aldehyde emissions, making it less harmful to human health.

Because it is less harmful

  • Avoid regulatory compliance risks and improve worker safety

  • Less odor thanks to lower free phenol and aldehyde levels compared to conventional resin-based taphole clay

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Flow control
Flow control

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By thoroughly analyzing your facility specifications, steel grades, and operating conditions from multiple perspectives, we provide solutions that truly align with your operations.

Because we work closely with your operations

  • We deliver refractory products optimized for your specific needs and operating conditions.

  • We help prevent operational issues related to refractories before they occur.

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Landscaping brick
Landscaping brick

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Environmentally friendly bricks made from up to 85% recycled materials. Featuring water permeability, weather resistance, and durability.

Permeability x High temperature firing

  • Efficiently allowing rainwater to pass through achieves comfortable walking spaces

  • Tackling recycling of waste products achieves both functionality and beauty

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Air damper for cement kilns
Air damper for cement kilns

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In cement rotary kilns, where durability is required under high temperature, high-velocity airflow, and highly abrasive conditions, K-Damper™ delivers superior performance compared to conventional TAD dampers.

Thanks to its Venturi
tunnel structure and
high-quality materials, it

  • Supports stable operation of cement kilns

  • Suppresses CO₂ emissions and reduces fuel costs in the cement production process

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