In the steel industry, there is little room for error—and certainly no room for materials that cannot withstand heat.
With the founding of TML Refractory in 2023, TML is breaking new ground: right into the heart of steel production—where things literally heat up.
When liquid metall meets temperatures of over 1,600 °C in converters, the inner lining must be absolutely reliable.
This is exactly where TML Refractory's specially developed material mixture comes into play. It protects the basic oxygen furnace (BOF) like an insulating separating layer – comparable to greasing a cake tin, only at a completely different temperature level.
Depending on the stress, the inner lining must be:
The compounds developed by TML Refractory are designed to have particularly good adhesive properties – even under extreme temperature changes. They can be applied flexibly: manually with a spatula, by pouring or even by spraying. This means that both larger areas and selective damage can be treated efficiently.
TML Refractory relies on close partnerships:
The testing and further development of materials is carried out in collaboration with specialized laboratories. Only materials that meet strict quality criteria are delivered.
The following parameters, among others, are tested as part of quality assurance:
These tests ensure that each batch has reproducible properties – and thus provides consistent protection in application.
And that's global:
The location in Manisa, Turkey, near the port, was deliberately chosen with a view to fast international shipping by sea and optimal connections to the global market.
More than just material
With TML Refractory, TML is not only strengthening its product portfolio, but also its role as an innovative system provider in the steel industry.
Because modern plants need more than just powerful machines – they need solutions that think for themselves.
Especially in combination with systems such as the Hot Box Mover or the UNIDACHS, which are used in hot and difficult-to-access areas, the refractory masses make a decisive contribution to process reliability – by preventing thermal damage at an early stage and extending the service life of the ladles.
Conclusion:
Wherever liquid steel flows, reliability is essential. TML Refractory delivers exactly that – layer by layer.
Our clients include companies like ArcelorMittal, Metinvest Group, and Interpipe, who appreciate the quality of our products.