Hongda Refractories.
From ladle to mould.

Based in Zibo, Shandong, China, we manufacture stoppers, ladle shrouds and nozzles for protected steel transfer, tundish flow control and delivery to the mould.

Established in 1993. Based in Zibo, China.

Illustrative structures · Final designs follow agreed drawings

Follow the steel.
Find the right product.

From protected ladle transfer to tundish control and mould delivery. Explore each product in its working position.

A ladle shroud transfers steel into the tundish, a stopper regulates the outlet, and a submerged entry nozzle delivers steel into the mould.
Blue: key refractories · Orange: steel and flowSwipe to see the full diagram

Supporting tundish refractories and services

Metering nozzles, tundish slide gate refractories and purging plugs can be discussed against your configuration. Comprehensive tundish refractory contracting is also available.

Discuss your configuration

Follow the steel flow.
Match the application.

Ladle to tundishLadle shrouds
Tundish flow controlMonoblock stoppers
Tundish to mouldSubmerged entry nozzles

From raw materials
to finished products.

Material preparation, forming, firing and inspection in one manufacturing workflow.

Production & testing equipment

Cold isostatic presses, vertical and horizontal lathes, high-temperature kilns, X-ray inspection, and physical, chemical and thermal-shock testing equipment.

Connecting material preparation, machining and inspection throughout production.

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Material preparation

Raw material inspection, storage, weighed batching, granulation, drying and mix storage.

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Forming and machining

Forming, drying and machining with isostatic presses and vertical and horizontal lathes.

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Firing and coating

High-temperature firing followed by an anti-oxidation coating.

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Inspection and packing

X-ray inspection, supported by physical, chemical and thermal-shock testing equipment, then packing and storage.

Hongda in Zibo.
Focused on casting.

Get in touch

Hongda Refractories (HDNC), officially Zichuan Hongda Refractory Materials Co., Ltd. of Zibo, was founded in 1993. Based in Luocun, Zichuan District, Zibo, Shandong, China, the company manufactures alumina-carbon refractories for continuous casting and offers comprehensive tundish refractory contracting services.

Application guidance

Product instructions and on-site guidance from technical engineers.

Technical collaboration

Technical discussions and product adjustments based on customer requirements.

A clearer start
to your enquiry.

A few details help us understand your application and requirements.

Discuss product selection
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Which company does HDNC refer to, and what is its official website?

On this website, HDNC is the abbreviation for Hongda Refractories, known in Chinese as 宏大耐材. Our legal company name is Zichuan Hongda Refractory Materials Co., Ltd. of Zibo (淄博市淄川宏大耐火材料有限公司), based in Shandong, China. Our official domain is hdnc.com.cn. English company and product information is available at hdnc.com.cn/en/.

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What information helps with product selection?

Please share product drawings, installation dimensions, steel grade, casting temperature, casting speed range and current service conditions. Existing product drawings help us check the fit.

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How are products grouped by process?

Ladle shrouds cover ladle to tundish transfer; stoppers cover tundish control. Submerged entry, integral, slab casting and tundish upper nozzles are grouped under tundish to mould. Slab casting and slab quick change nozzles are listed as one product.

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Can we discuss a design based on our drawings?

Send your drawings and operating requirements to discuss the structure, materials and installation fit with Hongda. The supply specification is subject to the agreed technical documents.

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Are the website images dimensional drawings?

The images illustrate general product structures. They are not dimensional drawings. Final form, materials and dimensions follow the supplied product and agreed drawings.

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How do we confirm pricing and delivery?

Contact Hongda with the product type or drawing, quantity and requested delivery date. Pricing and delivery are confirmed through discussion.

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How do we send an enquiry with attachments?

Select a product and enter your requirements below. Choose “Create enquiry email”, attach drawings in your email app, then review and send. You can also copy the enquiry details into your webmail.

Let’s discuss
your application.

Contact Hongda about product selection, drawings, operating conditions and cooperation.

Address
Dongliu Village, Luocun Town, Zichuan District, Zibo, Shandong, China
[email protected]

Product enquiry

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