About Horton Group

HORTON Group, with more than 25 years experience in Metallurgy field, is dedicated to supplying top quality products in the Steel and Foundry Industry. Horton could provide quality products, expert technical support and high level of service for the customers worldwide. HORTON offers solution service for steel and Metallurgy industry.
High Temperatures Fired Slide Plates

Horton series of slide plates fired at high temperatures show the features of high strength, good erosion resistance and excellent thermal shock resistance. The products are the best choice for large and medium sized ladles and con-casting tundishes. Horton series of slide plates fired at high temperatures cover Al2O3-C based, Al2O3-ZrO2-C based and MgO-spinel based, which can meet various needs of different steel grades.


Al2O3 % Min. 70 76 85 70 75 10
C % Min. 7 7 5 5 6  
ZrO2 % Min.       5 5  
MgO % Min.           80
Bulk Density g/cm3  Min. 2.85 2.90 3.00 3.15 3.10 2.95
Apparent Porosity % Max. 6 6 6 6 6 10
Cold Crushing Strength MPa Min. 90 100 100 100 100 70
Hot Modulus of Rupture MPa 1400℃×0.5h Min. 10 12 13 18 13 7
Application Large and medium sized ladles Calcium-treated steel, killed steel and rimmed steel