Minteq’s proprietary Ladle Manipulator preventive-maintenance equipment improves ladle availability and refractory consistency while reducing lining life variability, thus lowering refractory cost per ton of steel produced. This technology further optimizes the performance of our gunning materials.
The Ladle Manipulator is specific to hot repairs, and is capable of applying our specially designed alumina spinel and magnesia spinel forming products. This combination of superior equipment, best-in-class gunnables, and the experience to implement maintenance programs make Minteq your clear choice for ladle optimization.





