A compact, high-spec meltshop originally installed for low- and medium-alloy steel ingot production. The meltshop was commissioned in 2007 and mothballed in mid-2010 following the global financial crisis. It has been held in dry preservation since, with OEM drawings, electrical diagrams, and operating manuals available for most key systems.

Equipment included:

• (1983) Mannesmann DEMAG 12.4t Electric Arc Furnace
  Drawings included to uprate capacity to 16.6t.
• (1981) Mannesmann DEMAG 8t AOD Converter
  Designed for alloy-steel and stainless applications.
• (2008) FRANKWEN FORGE 12t Vacuum Degasser
  Twin-tank unit equipped with Boc Edwards IDX1000 dry-pump system.
• (1983) TAMINI Main Transformer
  Capacity: 10000 kVA.
• Complete Extraction & Bag House System
• Scrap Charging Buckets × 4
  Each measuring 1730 mm × 1310 mm.

1. Scrap Charging
   • Four 1.7 m × 1.3 m buckets feed the 12.4 t EAF.
2. Melting (12.4t Electric Arc Furnace)
   • Ultra-high-power AC furnace, tap-upgrade drawings to 16.6 t.
3. Primary Refining (AOD 8t)
   • Argon/O₂ decarburisation for low- & mid-alloy steels, full tuyere system and control valves included.
4. Secondary Metallurgy (VD)
   • 12t Vacuum Degasser with Boc Edwards HV 30 000 booster and IDX1000 dry pumps (ultimate vacuum 5 × 10⁻² mbar).
5. Casting
   • Casting was carried out into ingot moulds.
   • Layout allows straightforward integration of a ladle furnace or continuous caster if desired.

A complete specialty steel meltshop is available for purchase via private treaty, located in South Africa, offered as-is and with immediate availability.

Inspection Visits
On-site inspections are welcome by prior appointment. Please reach out using the contact details below to arrange your visit.

Martin Kolodziejczyk
Mobile/WhatsApp: +31 6 54 11 54 13
Email: mkolo@krudoind.com

Darko Pepovski
Mobile/WhatsApp: +31 6 55 29 29 00
Email: pepovski@vbdindustrial.com