CHARGING SYSTEMS

As the world leader in the creation and development of blast furnace charging systems Paul Wurth takes great pride in configuring the optimum charging solution for each client application.

With a large range of charging technologies available Paul Wurth has the technologies to fit each furnace size and project objectives. The proven technologies and standardised components permit the adaptation of critical components from different approaches to suit special, demanding applications.

Our range of charging systems include:

  • Parallel Hopper Bell Less Top® (normally 2 but sometimes 3 material hoppers)
  • Central Feed Bell Less Top® with static or rotating receiving hopper
  • Compact Bell Less Top®
  • Mini Bell Less Top®
  • Medium size "Midi" Bell Less Top®
  • Combinations of critical components from the above systems to suit special applications.

    Paul Wurth can offer proven Bell Less Top® Components to replace inferior competitors’ equipment. This enables the client to achieve improved availability and reliability without major re-investment.

    Advantages of the Paul Wurth Bell Less Top® System:

  • Total Fuel Consumption Savings
  • Increased Furnace Production
  • More Stable Operation
  • Higher Furnace Top Pressure
  • Improved Furnace Operational Control
  • Reduced Maintenance
  • Increased Furnace Campaign Life
  • Increased Furnace Availability

    Important Paul Wurth Charging System Features:

  • Designed to give the operators flexibility and control of burden distribution
  • Components designed for long service, high reliability and availability and for ease of maintenance and replacement
  • Available On-line Monitoring System for critical Bell Less Top® Components
  • Direct tie-in to BF charging and burden distribution models
  • Standardised and continuously improved components – refer to our After-Sales Service Section for Spares, Refurbishment and Exchange Programs