The increasing acceptance of external treatment of steel has resulted in the development of ladle and tundish metallurgy, with attendant demands for better quality refractories. Through the use of appropriate refractories and metal refining processes, many steel makers have the capability to produce steel in the ladle, which is suitable for even the most demanding applications.

Availability of plant, steel cleanliness and lower costs are the steelmaker´s key objectives. Since the quality of the refractories used to play a significant role in meeting these three demands, Foseco Steel has developed a range of refractories including low and ultra low thixotropic refractory castables known as FOSCAST. These castables may be preformed or cast in-situ to suit particular requirements. FOSCAST products include: