Plant cylinder subtype
Converter Lifting Cylinder
Application-engineered for demanding process-plant duty.
Converter lifting and tilting cylinders position massive steelmaking converters, oxygen lances, and ladle transfer cars in Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF) and Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) shops.
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Application detail
Designed around plant conditions.
Designed for extreme thermal radiation, molten metal splash resistance, and high safety factors, incorporating fire-resistant fluid seals and emergency descent throttle checks.
Final bore, stroke, mounting, material and seal selection are confirmed against the approved drawing and operating duty.
Technical range
6 parametersConverter Lifting Cylinder specifications
| Parameter | Indicative specification |
|---|---|
| Bore Size | 250-650 mm |
| Stroke Length | 1,000-4,000 mm |
| Working Pressure | 210-350 bar |
| Fluid Compatibility | Water-glycol (HFC) and ester-based (HFD-U) fluids |
| Thermal Rating | Radiant heat shields up to 200°C |
| Mounting | Heavy forged trunnion / spherical pivot clevis |


