LANGUAGE PRIMETALS TECHNOLOGIES COMPETENCES ABOUT US CAREERS CONTACT PRESS&MEDIA CONVERTER STAINLESS STEELMAKING Home > Primetals Technologies > > Steelmaking> Converter Stainless Steelmaking INCREASED EFFICIENCY WITH SOLUTIONS FROM THE WORLD MARKET LEADER Primetals Technologies supplies the entire chain of stainless steel production technologies – from scrap preparation to the finished product. Our expertise as the world leader in stainless steelmaking technology supports producers to boost their productivity and performance. The demand for stainless steel increases each year, as well as the price pressure. Accordingly, plant operators must invest in process optimization and expand capacity to remain competitive on an international basis. Primetals Technologies offers its customers optimized solutions for increased productivity, improved plant availability, and full compliance with environmental regulations. For special requirements like high corrosion resistance, high temperature resistance or highest strength stainless steels have been developed. These steels are characterized by high amount of alloying elements, most important Chromium and Nickel. Typically such steels are made from stainless steel scrap which is melted in an Electric-Arc-Furnace and then processed in an Argon-Oxygen-Decarburization converter before final adjustment of temperature and chemistry of the heat is done in a Vacuum-Oxygen-Degassing station. Beside such scrap based stainless steel production hot metal and pig iron rich in Nickel are successfully used in several plants worldwide. Developing the cost optimal process route for the actual raw material base is one of the core competencies of Primetals Technologies. Core aggregate for all production routes is the AOD converter which allows very efficient removal of Silicon and Carbon while minimizing the losses for Chromium. Majority of the total worldwide installed AOD capacity was supplied by Primetals Technologies. One reason for our market leading position in this area is our strong link between process, mechanic and automation as well as our continuous developments for further improvements of the process and the equipment. Highlights of these developments are damper to reduce vibrations during the blowing process, single shroud control for longest lifetime of the tuyeres, Vaicon Quick vessel suspension system for fastest vessel exchange, scrap charging machine or sublance for temperature measurement and sample taking. Fig.1- AOD converter | Fig.2- Damper to minimize converter vibrations | Fig.3- Valve stands for AOD converter Additionally Primetals Technologies has a wide portfolio of special converters. Reference Story The most modern integrated plant for stainless steel in the US Customer Outokumpu Alabama, Calvert, USA Type of plant New stainless steel meltshop Our solution Electric arc furnace, AOD converter, ladle treatment stands and continuous slab caster, including electrics and automation as well as primary and secondary dedusting systems CONTACT AND SUPPORT You have questions? We‘re always happy to help you! FURTHER INFORMATION Converter steelmaking automation.pdf ECO Solutions for steelmaking.pdf Steelmaking Technology Consulting.pdf Videos I Accept primetals.com uses cookies. By using our website you are agreeing to our Cookie Policy. More info PRIMETALS TECHNOLOGIES Ironmaking Steelmaking Continuous Casting Hot Rolling Long Hot Rolling Flat Cold Rolling Non ferrous rolling Processing Endless Casting & Rolling Mini Mills COMPETENCES Lifecycle Services ECO Solutions Innovation Power Integrated Plants & Solutions Electrics & Automation ABOUT US Company Profile Compliance, QM & EHS, Tax Corporate Organization Locations Supply Chain Management Technology Legacy CONTACT PRESS & MEDIA © Primetals Technologies