Insulation system securing minimal temperature loss in torpedo cars

Insulation during torpedo car transport of iron and steel

Transporting hot metal is one of the most volatile and crucial links in the entire production chain. The challenges include resisting the reoxidization of the hot metal and securing not only a high, stable temperature, but also the structural integrity of the refractory lining.

Insulation system developed for torpedo cars

Skamol has developed our vermiculite SkamoSteel Vip 12 HS and SkamoSteel Vip 12 HT insulating boards and boards for back-up insulation for torpedo cars. The products provide the following benefits:

• Reduced thermal loss during transport. Average increase of hot metal temperature of 25-30°C.
• Safer transport, through increased strength and durability of the back-up insulation system.
• Reduced energy consumption and CO₂ emissions

In general, the SkamoSteel Vip 12 HS or SkamoSteel Vip 12 HT boards maximizes efficiency and reduce costs of maintenance for torpedo cards in the iron and steel industry.

Customized insulation system with reliable delivery

The requirements of torpedo car insulation vary, and Skamol strives to be the most flexible partner in meeting every kind of insulation requirement.

Depending on the needs of our customers, our insulation system can be fitted to the individual customer's specifications. This results in reduced maintenance costs, as the relining process is shortened.

We also offer both wedge- and click-boards. Click-boards further speed up the relining process, saving our customers even more time by combining five boards into one. The vertical slots make the boards adjust perfectly to the construction leaving no gaps, ensuring minimal heat loss and minimising the need for customisation on site.

Want to improve safety and stabilize temperatures inside the torpedo car? Contact Skamol today and learn more about the possibilities.