The primary raw material for steel production is iron ore, which is found in nature as rocks mixed with other elements. Through advanced industrial processes, iron ore is processed and sold to the steel industry.

Iron ore pellets are produced by crushing iron ore into a fine powder, forming spherical lumps using clay as a binder, and then hardening them by firing in kilns at 1,315 degrees Celsius. These pellets have a moisture content of 0% to 2% and serve as a key input in steel-making.

There are two main grades of iron ore pellets: DR Grade (Direct Reduction) and BF Grade (Blast Furnace). Blast-furnace pellets contain at least 62% iron (Fe) and are used in blast furnaces to produce hot metals, while metallization pellets, made from upgraded concentrate with at least 66% Fe, are used primarily to produce direct reduction iron (DRI, HBI).

IRON ORE PELLET applications

Iron ore pellets serve as substitutes for sinter and calibrated lump ore in the blast furnace stage of steel production due to their advantageous properties:

High Porosity:

This feature accelerates the reduction process.

Spherical Shape:

The open pores enhance permeability, facilitating furnace operations.

Inherent Strength:

Pellets resist disintegration, ensuring stable performance during descent.

Cold Crushing Strength:

Pellets possess high strength, minimizing the production of fines in stockpiles.

Uniform Chemical Composition:

Compared to calibrated lump ore, pellets have a consistent composition, and their low loss on ignition (LOI) is an added benefit.

Iron ore is naturally found as rocks, and during the industrial process, it is blended with various components. Through advanced mechanical procedures and innovations, iron ore is processed and then sold to steel companies.

IRON ORE PELLET Packing

We can transport the pellets in bulk.

Export destinations

We export to Middle Eastern nations, Arab nations, European nations, African nations, CIS countries, and East Asia.

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