The Zetko Volcadrila is an exclusive machine that can perform absolutely all the operations for replacing the lining and tap holes of electric steel furnaces. ZETKO offers stationary Volcadrila units for placement on ladle carriers and a mobile version of the machine. The mobile version is a ladle lining wrecking machine with a telescopic boom equipped with a Volcadrila attachment for replacing electric steel furnace tap holes. This machine with 3 different tools (tap hole drills and attachment for tap hole installation) can be used regularly for both ladle and furnace servicing. The attachments can be replaced in less than 5 minutes via quick hitch.
The machine can be operated remotely using the remote control panel for a better overview of the work performed and for the operator’s safety. The ZETKO solution has helped steel plants to reduce repair time from 4-10 hours to less than 1 hour. Due to the enormous time savings, the investment for the machine purchase is recouped in 15 to 20 cycles of tap hole replacement. In addition to all operations of furnace servicing using ZETKO Volcadrila machine, another bonus is the ability to service ladles as well.