Case Study
ArcSave Saving energy and solving problems at Outokumpu Stainless
ArcSave ® Saving energy and solving problems at Outokumpu Stainless Success story New generation of electromagnetic stirrer improves electric arc furnace operation at Outokumpu Stainless AB in Avesta, Sweden. In the summer of 2014 an ArcSave ® was installed on a 90 ton spout tapping furnace for stainless steel production, delivering a wide range of process improvements including the successful elimination of furnace bottom skulls. Customer challenges A global leader in stainless steel and high performance alloys, Outokumpu‘s stainless steel foundry in Avesta, Sweden is one of the world‘s most productive. Boasting a fully integrated two meter wide mill with 700 employees, they specialize in the production of steel grades with a high chromium content. The addition of ferro-c