Friday, January 22, 2010

Third order from China's long product industry within six months: Handan orders rod outlet from Siemens

Handan Iron & Steel Co., China, has given Siemens VAI Metals Technologies an order to supply a wire rod outlet for a rolling mill in its Handan Works. The new plant will enable the corporation to enter markets for high-end products. Siemens VAI has contracted with two other Chinese steel companies for rod outlets since July 2009.
Handan Iron & Steel Co. is part of the Hebei Iron & Steel Group Co. Ltd. It is one of China's leading steelmakers, and produced over 33 million tonnes in 2008. The rolling mill is located in Handan, Hebei Province. The new equipment will enable Handan to produce rods from 5mm to 22mm in diameter, with the capability to expand to 25mm rod, and rebar from 6mm to 16mm. Products will include standard high carbon and alloy steel, bearing steel and spring steel. Depending on the product mix, the mill will produce approximately 700,000 tons per year for both domestic and overseas markets. Mill output speed guarantees are 112 meters/second for 5.5mm rod and 105 m/s for 5.0mm rod.
The scope of supply is for equipment from the second prefinishing mill through to the reform station, including a shear arrangement, No-Twist Mill, Reducing/Sizing Mill, pinch roll, laying head and four proprietary Morgan control systems, as well as a level 1 automation system for the rod outlet. The contracts also cover engineering for the rod outlet equipment and site supervision for its installation and commissioning. The new mill should start operation by the end of 2010, with the Reducing/Sizing Mill start-up following two months later.

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