The first step for high-quality steel, aluminum, and copper
Metallurgy is the first step in the production of high-quality metals – and perhaps the most important. This is where the basis for the final quality of the products is laid. But also because this is the phase where the greatest potential lies in turning metals green. That’s why SMS group focuses on the plants for both virgin material processing and for recycling.
Metallurgical plants
Converters for non-ferrous metals
The portfolio of converter processes is widely spread and mainly depends on the specific requirements of the metallurgical process. The most commercially important form is the treatment of molten metal sulfides to produce crude metal and slag, as in the case of copper and nickel converting. We offer units such as Top Blown Rotary Converter (TBRC), Kaldo Converter, Peirce-Smith Converter as well as tailor made solutions such as Vacuum Converters.
Electric smelters and submerged arc furnaces
Electric smelters and Submerged Arc Furnaces (SAFs) are common furnaces for the production of ferro-alloys and other metals, where larger amounts of slags are processed and treated. SMS group relies on an impressive reference base of over 1,000 electric furnaces supplied to customers in the iron, steel, ferro-alloy, chemical, TiO2, and non-ferrous metals industries.
Holding furnaces for non-ferrous metals
Holding furnaces are used for a combination of continuous and batch type pyro-metallurgical processes in non-ferrous metals production lines, basically acting as a buffer for liquid metal.
Melting and refining furnaces
Various types of pyrometallurgical furnaces are being applied in the primary (ore based) and secondary (scrap based) non-ferrous metals production. The portfolio includes shaft furnaces, drum-type furnaces, tilting refining furnaces, ladle furnaces or vacuum furnace
Primary smelting units
There are several conventional and unique processes for the primary smelting of non-ferrous metals such as bath smelters (TSL type), flash furnaces, electric furnaces, tilting furnaces, rotary furnaces as well as shaft furnaces available.
Recycling solutions for non-ferrous metals
SMS group developed solutions for the recycling of WEEE scrap, batteries, catalysts as well as all other non-ferrous and copper scraps.
Slag treatment solutions for non-ferrous metals
SMS group developed several possibilities to convert the slag into products. The slag treatment solutions are a central part of circular economy approach as part of our BlueTechnology philosophy.
Special furnaces for non-ferrous metals
New pyro-metallurgical process lines are created based on the vast experience and expertise of SMS group from the non-ferrous and iron and steelmaking industries.