TYK
THE WORLD OF REFRACTORIES

Refractory Solutions for the 21st Century

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The History

Experience and Quality since more than 70 Years

The Philosophy

High Quality Materials and Excellent Service

New Technologies

Innovative Solutions for the 21^st Century

Products

ALUMINA-GRAPHITE S.E.N., LADLE SHROUD, TUNDISH STOPPER ROD, PRESSURE CASTING TUBES (ISOTEX-GA)

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New Products

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Iron | Steel

Blast Furnace

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Converter / EAF

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Steel Ladle

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Metallurgy

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Continuous Casting

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Technical Solutions

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Non Ferrous

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Melting Pot

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Crucibles for Induction Furnaces

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Metacs TC Die Cast Sleeve

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Pouring Spoon

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Miscellaneous

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New Technology

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Saggars

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Company Information

TYK AMERICA, INC. a wholly owned subsidiary of TYK Corporation of Japan was established in 1982 when TYK Corporation bought the assets of Swank Refractories.

Swank Refractories, established in 1856, was the worlds oldest supplier of refractories for the iron and steel industry pioneering pouring refractories for the first Bessemer Convertor. During its long history Swank Refractories developed refractories for the electric, open hearth, and basic oxygen steel making processes. Swank refractories was a leader in the development of new materials and processes for refractories.