At Hatch, we design, supply, install, commission, start-up and support the operation of advanced pyrometallurgical furnace systems that meet the most demanding requirements of the metals industry. Our expertise spans electric furnaces, flash furnaces, top-submerged lance furnaces, top blown rotary converters, iron and steelmaking facilities, and kilns, delivering solutions that optimize productivity, safety, and sustainability across the entire value chain.
With decades of experience and a global track record, we help clients achieve stable, predictable operations, extend campaign life, and reduce environmental impact all while improving efficiency and lowering costs.
Hatch pioneered copper cooling technology with external water passages and high-intensity cooling for tapholes, plate coolers, waffle coolers, and water-cooled roofs. Since 2016, Hatch has successfully installed graphite composite cooler to reduce sulfide corrosion of the copper and extend the life of the coolers.
Forced-air cooling using copper fins and internal air-cooling pipes integrated with custom refractory designs for enhanced hearth durability.
Adjustable tensioned binding systems—spring or hydraulic—apply compressive forces to maintain refractory integrity and minimize gaps from start-up to shutdown.
Tailored rectangular and circular refractory designs engineered for high intensity smelting and unique process challenges.
Customized feed systems designed for precise material handling and optimized thermal performance.
Advanced electrode regulation systems and patented Sleeve Seal technology for electric furnaces, improving gas sealing, off-gas recovery, and operational efficiency.
Robust, high reliability systems to handle high-temperature gases and optimized based on project-specific requirements.
Complete systems to valorize slags and provide opportunities for energy efficiency including proprietary heat recovery technology.
Hatch offers proven control modules for furnace power regulation, electrode slipping, feed control, power-feed coordination control (radar feedback), and furnace monitoring. Advanced monitoring systems include automated leak detection and fiber-optic temperature monitoring.
A successful project requires proper planning. Hatch has extensive experience with FEL studies, advanced modelling and analysis of equipment, and novel process development and piloting, helping clients launch their projects with a clear path forward.
Even a solid plan requires a strong team to execute the project. Hatch can help with all areas of project execution, including upgrades, retrofits, and custom design of equipment, spare parts management, construction to commissioning to start-up, and operational support.
Keeping our client’s furnace assets running safely, reliably, and efficiently—today and over the long term. Hatch combines deep pyrometallurgical equipment design knowledge with proprietary condition monitoring and integrity engineering expertise to turn asset data into clear, actionable decisions. The result: fewer surprises, better planned outages, and stronger lifecycle value from your equipment.
We understand the demands and challenges of your process, working across a wide range of industries to bring fit for purpose solutions to life.
Hatch delivers proven, innovative technologies in pyrometallurgy that optimize efficiency, sustainability, and performance for global metallurgical operations.
From flash and bath smelting furnaces to fluidized bed reactors, we design solutions where standard equipment falls short.
Proven methodologies for process optimization, debottlenecking, and brownfield upgrades that deliver measurable results.
Reduced emissions, improved energy recovery, and extended equipment life for a lower overall carbon footprint.
Tools like Hatch Smelter Optimizer and advanced process control systems deliver real-time insights and efficiency gains.
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