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Services for Direct Reduction Plants

Our Service Is Your Advantage

Schmidt + Clemens is the world leader in the manufacturing of alloys and centrifugally tubes for DR Plants & the petrochemical industry. Over the years, S+C has launched into the market the latest innovations. The material used in the highly demanded environments as in the DR Reformer & Heaters, is resulting of:

  • Alloy developments
  • Engineering and design optimization
  • Manufacturing process including from casting to welding, are used to guarantee the consistency and quality of S+C products
  • Product follow-up, Technical assistance and after sales services

S+C is the world leader in DR Reformer tubes for Midrex® Reformers, installing since 1986 more than 72.000 tubes and more than 9000 tubes of the high temperature configuration with Centralloy® 60 HT D alloy.

Visualize your reformer data

DRI Cloud can be used as main point to follow up the reformer tube values and as user friendly web to control the reformer performance.

In order to visualize the data of each tube with all the information the DRI Cloud has been developed as a user friendly way to visualize the reformer data.

Services and Solutions for the Direct Reduction Industry

Making full use of your potential

Our On-Site Services unit is fully focussed on handling the installation of radiant coils, heat exchanger bundles, reformer tubes, manifolds, T-pieces etc. in your production plant, combining cost efficiency with uncompromising attention to operational safety.

We have the ability to implement these services with newly built projects, scheduled shutdowns or emergency troubleshooting. We are also an equally competent partner for inspections, operating data analysis, performance monitoring, etc.

Service Capabilities:
  • Reformer tubes inspection
  • Plant data collection evaluation
  • Reformer tubes performance monitoring
  • Technical assistance during major shutdowns
  • Material selection consultancy
  • Metallurgical and remaining life consultancy
  • Site installation
  • Assistance to emergencies

Services and Solutions for DRI-Plants

Our Service Is Your Advantage

As Schmidt + Clemens is present in the business of supplying high-grade materials for direct reduction applications since many years, we assist our customers in additional services. From installation (on-site) over inspection during operation time until remaining life investigation of material. With our services you can increase your productivity and your sustainable footprint. We see us as a partner supporting our customer with a holistic range of services.

OD Measurement Device

Using the OD measurement, the machine is able to show a complete graph to compare with OD measurements obtained during future shutdowns.

The accuracy of the measurement device is higher than ±1 µm and with a repeatability of ±0.03 µm Each tube could be delivered with the individual baseline.

Laboratory services

Our certified laboratory offers independent destructive and non-destructive metal testing services based on current standards. Working with high-end, state-of-the-art testing and investigation equipment, we are able to use our know-how and experience to deliver precise and understandable results, as well as advise you according to your particular needs.

Catalyst Level Detector

One of the main failure causes of Midrex DRI Reformer Tubes is cracking in the upper tube section due to accelerated creep, resulting from overheating as a consequence of the low catalyst level. 

S+C  has patented the Catalyst Level Detector (CLD). The system is able to directly measure the catalyst level using the radar waves in order to detect the catalyst position. 

Metallurgical Services

Part of our success as a manufacturer and supplier is rooted in the excellent support we offer our customers. Providing further services is only a natural development! We can investigate components with regards to their condition or in case of failure. We offer a variety of sample testing for different industries and offer customized service packages.

On-Site Services

We are your partner for emergency repairs, overhauls, maintenance and modernization of furnaces in steam cracker, steam reformers and direct reduction of iron ore (DRI) plants. Schmidt + Clemens On-Site-Services supports you during your shutdown. In this field, S+C has gained worldwide experience by completing more than 200 projects in 30 countries.

Welding Services

With more than 60 years of experience and the gat­hered extensive knowledge in the handling of new as well as aged materials we can handle even the most challenging projects. Schmidt + Clemens maintains an extensive network of qualified welders and specialists all around the world. Our expertise supports us in managing your project successfully.