The utility model relates to a material distribution device for metallurgical equipment, in particular to a material distribution device for a furnace. A submerged arc furnace semi-automatic material distribution device comprises a handle and a blanking pipe. The blanking pipe is arranged on a rotary joint, a bearing is arranged between the blanking pipe and the rotary joint, a material distribution launder is connected to a position below the rotary joint, and the handle is arranged on the rotary joint. The handle is manually supported, so a launder body can rotate leftwards and rightwards and can swing up and down simultaneously. A semi-automatic material distribution mechanism is adopted and the launder body is manually operated through the handle, so the labor intensity of workers is lightened, furnace charges can be more uniformly distributed, the surrounding operating environment is improved, influences of human factors on uniformity of material distribution are reduced, and controllability for uniform material distribution is improved.