Nicro for the Steel Industry: Quality and Consultancy
Collaborating with key players in the steel industry requires more than just ensuring the quality of replacement components for bell-type annealing furnaces (hoods, bases, diffusers, fans) and continuous annealing furnaces (radiant tubes, muffles). In a competitive industry like steel, the efficiency and performance of treatment furnaces, and thus the performance of the installed spare parts, can become critical levers for improving the final product, reducing costs, and gaining a market edge.
Nicro, a company with 50 years of experience in developing and manufacturing high-nickel steel alloy products, offers its customers not only top-quality components designed to withstand mechanical, chemical, and thermal stresses. The true added value of Nicro lies in its unique consulting approach: Nicro’s solutions are tailored to the needs of each customer, improving the efficiency, durability, and productivity of their equipment. According to data collected in 2023, 96% of Nicro products met quality standards, demonstrating the effectiveness of this strategy.
Comprehensive Consulting Support
Nicro’s strength lies in guiding customers through every stage, from selecting the best materials to choosing components and their characteristics, to optimizing their use. In addition to manufacturing the most suitable components, we also analyze existing furnaces to identify potential technical improvements that can extend the operational life of the equipment and enhance performance.
Small, medium, and large companies can benefit from more efficient equipment with lower energy consumption, fewer breakdowns and downtime, and superior steel quality.
Bell Hoods and Bases for Annealing Furnaces
The bell hoods and bases of annealing furnaces are vital to the steel production process, as they impact both the quality of the final product and the efficiency of production processes. Poor quality production can lead to deformations, breakages, or gas leaks that compromise the furnace’s efficiency and the service life of its components, increasing energy consumption and affecting the annealing process.
Only careful material selection and welding processes can guarantee greater resistance and durability of replacement parts. Nicro hoods ensure higher resistance and longevity. In 2023, 40% of customers approached us with the aim of extending the operational life of their furnace components, confirming the effectiveness of our consulting approach.
Fans
Crucial for air circulation and heat transfer, fans help maintain a controlled atmosphere and temperature distribution, ensuring high uniformity in the freshly treated materials. Fans made from high-nickel steel alloys, with characteristics tailored to each steel plant’s specific needs, offer superior protection against sudden breakages, which would require immediate replacement to prevent severe damage to the equipment and final product, thus ensuring uninterrupted production.
Radiant Tubes
Subject to deformations, cracks, and frequently twisted “noses,” radiant tubes require frequent inspections. In addition to providing high-quality radiant tubes to minimize repair impacts, Nicro also offers targeted consulting to identify potential issues related to the positioning of tubes in the production line. This approach helps identify and resolve recurring failures, improving the overall efficiency of the operation.
In a market where product quality and efficiency are key to competitiveness, Nicro represents a strategic partner for steel plants and the entire steel industry. Not only does Nicro supply high-quality components, but it also provides tailored solutions based on each customer’s specific needs, with the goal of improving productivity and equipment longevity. Thanks to our experience and customized consulting approach, Nicro continues to be a benchmark for the entire steel industry, supporting customers in achieving higher levels of performance and competitiveness.
For your steel, metallurgy, or steelmaking company, trust Nicro’s experience and consulting.
