OREANDA-NEWS. Reconstruction of the second category of the blast furnace No.2 has been successfully completed at OAO Tulachermet within the last 35 day. Shaft top protection and furnace lining were restored, all mechanical equipment of the casting yard and charge bunkers were repaired. Repairers included full replacement of rails and metalware of the inclined bridge, charging equipment, shaft and tap fridges and a collar bead. This measures will allow to increase reliability and efficiency of the furnace when repairs will be done. Last time the reconstruction of the same scale at the blast furnace No. 2 was done in 2000.