Rotary Plug Diverter for Steel & Sponge Iron Plants

UGES rotary plug diverters provide 360-degree leak-free material routing in steel and sponge iron plants, handling DRI pellets, iron ore, sinter, and flux materials with high-temperature capability and abrasion-resistant construction.

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Rotary Plug Diverter Key Specifications

Diverter Type

Rotary Plug with 360-degree rotation capability

Configuration

2-Way and 3-Way configurations available

Actuation

Hydraulic or Electric actuation for heavy-duty service

Liner Material

Abrasion-Resistant Steel (400 BHN) or Ceramic Lined

Temperature Rating

Up to 350°C for hot DRI handling applications

Inert Gas Purge

Nitrogen purge connections for reactive DRI handling

Industrial Applications

Hot DRI Distribution
Route hot direct reduced iron pellets from shaft furnace discharge to EAF feed bins or cooling systems with nitrogen-purged, leak-free plug rotation at temperatures up to 350°C.
Iron Ore Sinter Plant Routing
Divert sinter from strand cooler discharge to blast furnace stockhouse bins or screening circuits with abrasion-resistant plug construction for continuous sinter handling.
Flux Material Multi-Silo Distribution
Distribute limestone, dolomite, and other flux materials to multiple storage silos from weigh hopper systems with precise 360-degree plug positioning for recipe management.

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