Longer service life. Lower operating cost.
Storvik supplies high-performance cast iron tapping pipes to aluminium producers worldwide.
Manufactured using our proprietary PjN-G grey iron alloy, Storvik tapping pipes are engineered for demanding potroom conditions and designed to provide significantly longer service life than conventional alternatives.
longer service life
Fewer replacements. Less material consumption. Lower operating costs.
Built to last
Tapping pipes operate in an extremely demanding environment where durability, reliability and availability are critical.
By combining material expertise, application knowledge and continuous product development, Storvik has developed a tapping pipe designed to reduce replacement frequency, maintenance requirements and total operating costs.
Storvik tapping pipes are cast using our proprietary PjN-G grey iron alloy.
Developed specifically to improve performance compared with conventional grey iron alloys, PjN-G provides the durability and service life required in demanding aluminium tapping operations.
Combined with Storvik’s casting expertise and application-specific design, this provides aluminium producers with a tapping pipe engineered around long-term operational performance.
PjN-G proprietary grey iron
Developed by Storvik.
Extended service life
3–5× compared with conventional alternatives.
Proven application
Used in tapping solutions for aluminium producers worldwide.
Tapping equipment and operating practices vary between aluminium plants. Storvik works with customers to optimise tapping-pipe design and configuration for their specific operation.
Tapping-pipe configurations developed to integrate with crane-based tapping systems and customer-specific operational requirements.
Tapping-pipe configurations adapted for vehicle-based tapping operations and equipment.
A tapping pipe that lasts longer needs to be replaced less frequently. This creates benefits throughout the operation:
Longer tapping-pipe lifetime
Fewer replacements
Less maintenance and handling
Lower material consumption
Reduced operating cost
The objective is not simply to provide a tapping pipe at the lowest initial cost. It is to deliver the best combination of performance, service life and Total Cost of Ownership.
Through process knowledge, customer feedback and improvement projects, our engineers continuously work to optimise tapping-pipe materials and designs.
We are your improvement partner.
We learn how the tapping pipe performs in your operating environment.
Our engineers review performance, wear and opportunities for improvement.
Material, geometry or configuration can be optimised based on operational experience.
Performance feedback helps us evaluate improvements and identify further opportunities.
Extending tapping-pipe service life can significantly reduce the number of replacement pipes required over time.
Fewer replacements can mean:
For Storvik, operational efficiency and sustainability go hand in hand: a consumable that lasts longer can reduce both operating costs and resource consumption.
Product lifetime is only part of operational reliability. Availability matters too.
Storvik develops logistics concepts designed to support reliable tapping operations and minimise supply risk.
Security stock
Stock strategies designed to reduce the risk of critical product shortages.
Consignment stock
Customer-specific consignment arrangements where appropriate.
Global supply
Supporting aluminium producers across international markets.
Tell us about your current tapping operation, equipment and tapping-pipe performance.
Our team can help evaluate your requirements and identify the right tapping-pipe solution for your operation.
