Reduced Break Frequency: Casting filtered metal has proven to reduce wire and rod breakage by up to 35%. Reduced Incidence of Nozzle Blockage: Using filters in launder and/or tundish removes inclusion material, dramatically reduces nozzle blockage and increases production run.Reduction of Scrap Related to Slag Treatment Operation: Filter pores trap by-products generated during slag treatment, eliminating or greatly reducing scrap and increasing casting yield.Reduced Scrap Due to Furnace Changeovers: Casting filtered metals results in increased casting speed and fewer furnace changeovers, which in turn reduce the amount of scrap product related to slag carryover during furnace changeovers.