Our equipment designed and functions as per IS 9660 : 2001, Section 2 - Standard for determination of softening - melting characteristics of Iron Ore Lump, Pellets and Sinter. This equipment helps in Process Optimization, Efficiency and also Quality Control and R&D –

• Cohesive Zone Control: Helps map the softening-melting range to optimize the size and position of the blast furnace's cohesive zone, directly boosting productivity.
• Gas Permeability Tracking: Measures pressure drop and gas flow resistance as raw feed material begins to melt and deform.
• Fuel Rate Reduction: Identifies burden mixtures with favorable thermal profiles, lowering carbon and coke consumption.
• Raw Material Bench-marking: Compares new or alternative iron ore pellets and sinters against established operational standards (IS 9660).
• Predictable Behavior: Assesses structural integrity under load and thermal stress to prevent operational issues like burden hanging or slipping.