Iron and Steel
Alkegen’s high temperature solutions benefit every step of the steelmaking process, providing exceptional thermal performance where reducing heat loss is critical. The high insulating properties of our products enable operators to safely operate at extreme temperatures in the hottest equipment of the steel making process, keeping heat inside with minimal heat loss. Thermal proficiency extends the life of your furnace and lowers energy consumption to minimize your CO2 footprint.

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- Insulfrax Blankets
- Insulfrax Anchor-Loc Modules


- Excelfrax 1800 Board
- Excelfrax Flexliner

- Isofrax Blankets
- Isofrax Felt
- Isofrax Paper
- Isofrax Pumpable
- Isofrax Rigiform Shapes
- Isofrax Flexiform Shapes
- Isofrax Anchor-Loc Modules
Thermbond Ladle Lip Ring

- Fiberfrax Durablankets
- Fiberfrax Anchor-Loc Modules
- Fiberfrax Duraboard
- Fiberfrax Rope
- Fiberfrax Pumpable
- Fiberfrax Paper
- Fiberfrax Felts
Thermshape Hot Top
Alkegen’s Range of Thermal Management Solutions for the Steel Industry
Silplate Board Improves BOF Performance

This article was presented at AISTech 2024 and at ABM Week in August of 2023. Learn how Alkegen’s Silplate Board increased BOF productivity by reducing thermal loss and improved the life of the refractory lining for Usiminas, Brazil.
Alkegen Insulation Solutions for Continuous Annealing & Galvanizing Lines

Alkegen’s high temperature insulation and refractory solutions allow steel manufacturing plants to safely operate at extreme temperatures, reduce carbon emissions, save energy, and lower operational costs.