Definition of Lancing Pipe & Its Uses.

Large furnaces are non Tilting in Type and use bottom pouring method to take out the Molten Metal through the Tap Hole. When the Tap hole needs to be opened the same is done with the help of a High Frequency Induction Welded Low Carbon Mild Steel Tube which can sustain 750 PSI Pressure without leaking of Suitable Size 8mm and 15mm NB or even 25mm NB in certain Cases. Oxygen at high pressure is inj ected through these tubes into the Tap Hole and the molten metal starts flowing. Depending on the type of Ferro alloy or Steel Plant or Copper or Zinc Smelter t he Consumption of the Pipe is determined. This lance pipes are basically used to open the Tap holes of Bottom Pouring Furnaces. Nominal Bore Nominal Bore is not the same as OD(Outside diameter), it is a Nomenclature and P articularly pipe name basically. As per the Indian Standard, the pipes are clas sified by their Outside Diameter and not ID (Inside diameter).This is because th e pipes need to be threaded at both ends or at one end as such the OD cannot Var y beyond certain range as specified in IS. Types of Lancing Pipes 1. MS Plain Lancing Pipes 2. Ceramic Coated Lancing Pipes MS Plain Lancing Pipes Plain Lancing pipes are ERW MS pipes, drawn as per the required size. The pipes have a higher tensile strength because of the cold drawing process. Therefore th ey will not easily bend during lancing. The edges are prepared as per the requir ement of the customer. The ends can be plain or threaded. The threads are as per BSPT standards. The threaded pipes are provided with a coupling at one end and a PVC Cap at the other end. All pipes are tested by air pressure at 6-7kg/cm2. The pipes are cleaned for oil & dust. They are then packed in HDPE bags for easy handling and use. The following size are available. Outer Diameter Wall Thickness Length mtr End type 5.0 mm 1.0 mm 1.2 or 3 Plain 6.0 mm 1.0 mm 1.2 or 3 Plain 8.0 mm 1.0 mm 5.5 or 6 Plain 10.0 mm 1.0 mm 5.5 or 6 Plain 12.0 mm 1.5 mm 5.5 or 6 Threaded 13.2 mm 1.8 mm 5.5 or 6 Threaded 17.2 mm 1.8 mm 5.5 or 6 Threaded 21.3 mm 2.0 mm 5.5 or 6 Threaded Ceramic Coated Oxygen Lancing Pipe Oxygen is used in the manufacture of metals like Steel, Copper and Zinc. Chlorin e is used in the manufacture of Aluminium. These gases react with the undesirabl e impurities and form their respective oxide or chlorides. These oxides or chlor ides then float to the surface of the molten metal and are removed. To transfer these gases to the molten metal, a pipe is needed. This pipe is the Lancing Pipe and the process of injecting gases into molten metal is known as La ncing. Traditionally an ordinary Pipe has been used. The material of construction is Lo w Carbon Steel ( Mild Steel ) , Electrically Resistance Welded ( ERW ) in the shape of a pipe. Since the molten metal is Steel or Copper or Zinc, and the pip e is of Mild Steel, the pipe melts into the Molten Metal, at the end which is di pped into it . Besides because of the high temperature of the Molten Metal, the pipe also gets oxidized and melts faster into the Molten Metal. Hence the pip e gets consumed and has to be replaced .

The rate of replacement decides the cost of production. Therefore in order to co ntain the cost it is imperative to reduce the rate of replacement of these pipe s. Ceramic Coated Pipes do exactly this reduction in the rates of replacement. As a gainst the usage of 2.5 pipes of plain Mild Steel variety, one has to use only 1 plain Ceramic Coated Pipe. The cost of the plain Ceramic Coated Pipe is not 2 t imes the cost of the plain Mild Steel pipe. Hence there is a net savings in the cost of pipes used. Besides there are other industrial advantages:Lower Down Time:As infrequent replacement is required, the down time is reduced directly by 2.5 times. This brings a minimum savings of 5 mins. Per heat and at 17/18 heats a da y it translates into 90 mins., ie. 1.5 hrs/day. This is equal to 450 hrs/year. This saving of 450 hrs/years gives the following, Savings in Electricity Cost equivalent to 450 hrs/year. Savings in Labour Cost 450 hrs/year. Higher yield equivalent to 450 hrs/year. Lower Inventory Cost. Lesser space for storage of Lancing Pipes. Therefore it is prudent to use PCC Pipes for Lancing especially in the charged s cenario of the open economy where for any industry to survive in competition it is necessary to increase efficiency, quantity and decrease costs. Construction of Plain Ceramic Coated Pipes. The Pipes are Low Carbon ERW Pipe as the base Pipe. Refractory coating is applie d on both the inner and outer surfaces of the Pipe. The process is hydraulic ext rusion so that the coating is dense and gives a good bonding with the pipes. Both ends of the pipes are threaded. The threads are normal BSPT threads. One so cket is provided at one end . The other end has a PVC Shrink Film cap to protect the threads during transit. At one end of the pipe , on the outer surface, a di stance of about 200 to 210 mm maximum is left uncoated. This uncoated portion is required for gripping the pipe during coupling. The uncoated portion is painted with aluminium paint. Pipes are made in a standard length of 5.5/6 meters . Pip es can also have a sleeve as against a threaded end and socket. The availability of sizes and their specifications are:Size NB Inch Wall Thickness of Base Pipe Outside Coating Thickness Inside Coating Thickness Total Weight of Pipe 1.80 mm 0.6 to 0.8 mm 0.4 to 0.5 mm 3.50 Kgs 3/8 1.80 mm 0.6 to 0.8 mm 0.4 to 0.5 mm 4.60 Kgs 2.00 mm 0.6 to 0.8 mm 0.4 to 0.5 mm 6.80 Kgs 2.35 mm 0.6 to 0.8 mm 0.4 to 0.5 mm 9.80 Kgs 1 2.50 mm 0.6 to 0.8 mm 0.4 to 0.5 mm 13.00 Kgs 1 2.50 mm 0.6 to 0.8 mm 0.4 to 0.5 mm 16.60 Kgs 1 2.65 mm 0.6 to 0.8 mm 0.4 to 0.5 mm 19.90 Kgs Packing The pipes are strapped together and packed in HDPE bag for protection during tra nsit. Sizes NB Inch No of Pipes / Pack Nos. Approx. Weight of Pack 28 96.90 Kgs 3/8 20 91.90 Kgs 15 101.90 Kgs 10 98.00 Kgs 1 9 117.00 Kgs 1 6 99.50 Kgs 1 5 99.70 Kgs