Rider Tiles
Overview
Our Riders for Steel Mills are engineered for extreme environments—where high temperature, heavy load, and continuous operation demand the toughest materials.
Built from premium Mo-Re 2 and UmCo 50 alloys, these riders provide exceptional wear resistance, stability, and reliability across all major steel mill processes, from continuous casting to hot rolling.
Material Excellence
Mo-Re 2 Alloy
Mo-Re 2 is a molybdenum-reinforced nickel-base alloy designed for severe high-temperature service.
Key Features:
Outstanding oxidation and creep resistance up to 2400 °F
High strength and toughness under thermal stress
Excellent dimensional stability during repeated heating and cooling cycles
Long-lasting surface integrity even in abrasive furnace atmospheres
This makes Mo-Re 2 ideal for riders, rollers, and other contact components exposed to sustained high heat and mechanical stress.
Performance Advantages
Longer Service Life: Minimizes downtime and maintenance costs
Thermal Shock Resistance: Performs reliably through constant heat cycling
Mechanical Strength: Maintains rigidity and form under heavy mechanical loads
Custom Fabrication: Available in custom sizes and geometries to fit any mill setup
UmCo 50 Alloy
UmCo 50 is a cobalt-based alloy renowned for its durability and oxidation resistance.
Key Features:
Exceptional performance at temperatures up to 2450 °F
Superior resistance to metal-to-metal wear and thermal fatigue
Excellent hardness retention and corrosion resistance
Proven longevity in continuous steel mill operations
The combination of cobalt and chromium gives UmCo 50 unmatched stability and wear performance in hot, oxidizing environments.
Applications
Continuous casting machines
Reheating and soaking furnaces
Hot rolling mill tables and conveyors
Slab, billet, and bloom handling systems
Why Choose Our Riders
Our riders combine metallurgical innovation with precision manufacturing. By leveraging the unique strengths of Mo-Re 2 and UmCo 50, we deliver components that stand up to the harshest conditions in modern steelmaking — reducing replacement frequency, improving uptime, and lowering total operating cost.