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Henan Hongke Heavy Machinery Co., Ltd. delivered a sponge iron (DRI) rotary kiln line to a customer in Algeria. Design capacity: 10,000 tons per year. Here's the short version.
Who the Customer Is
A steel producer in Algeria. They wanted to make sponge iron locally—using domestic iron ore and local reductant—instead of relying on imported scrap.
What Problem They Had
Imported scrap: volatile prices, uncertain supply
Local iron ore varied in iron content and particle size
No established process parameters for their ore
Metallization had to be consistent for EAF feedstock
Fuel consumption had to be competitive
Dust and emissions had to meet Algerian rules
10,000 TPY needed a robust, continuous line
Why They Chose Us
We talked process, not just price – ore properties, reductant ratio, temperature profile, residence time
We tested their ore – chemical composition, particle size, reduction behavior
We took full scope – ore prep, kiln, burner, discharge cooling, dust collection, PLC
They inspected our factory before signing
We stay available after handover – process support, spare parts
What We Supplied
A complete DRI line around a rotary kiln.
| Key Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,000 TPY |
| Raw materials | Local iron ore + carbon reductant |
| Kiln type | Rotary kiln with refractory lining |
| Temp | Up to 1,100–1,200°C (reduction zone) |
| Drive | Heavy-duty gear with main + auxiliary motor |
Included: ore preparation (crushing, screening, mixing), rotary kiln, burner system, discharge cooling, dust collection (cyclone + bag filter), conveyors, PLC controls.
Delivery Timeline
| Stage | Status |
|---|---|
| Ore testing | Done |
| Process design | Done |
| Manufacturing | Done |
| Factory testing | Done |
| Shipment to Algeria | Done |
| On-site installation | Done |
| Commissioning | Done |
| Handover | Done |
Commissioning Results
| Metric | Result |
|---|---|
| Metallization | Consistent, meets EAF target |
| Kiln temperature | Stable across zones |
| Throughput | Meets 10,000 TPY design |
| Product quality | Consistent sponge iron, target iron content |
| Dust emissions | Within limits |
| Operational stability | Continuous operation achieved |
What the Customer Said
"The kiln runs steady. It handles our local ore without the problems we worried about. Metallization is consistent, product meets our EAF requirements. The engineering team was responsive." — Production Manager, Algeria
What It Means for Them
Less scrap dependence—stable feedstock from local ore
Consistent metallization—predictable EAF performance
Lower feedstock cost—local ore + local reductant
Emissions in compliance
Reliable operation
One supplier for the whole line
Long-Term Partnership
We don't stop at handover. We provide technical support for different ore sources, spare parts, maintenance guidance, and support for future expansion.
About Us
Henan Hongke Heavy Machinery Co., Ltd. has been making rotary kilns, rotary dryers, ball mills, and crushers since 2006. We do one-stop solutions—complete systems, not just machines.
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