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Indian Stainless SteelDevelopment AssociationK-36 (FF), Hauz Khas Enclave, New Delhi - 110 016Tel: +91 11 2686 5631 / 3389Fax: +91 11 2686 3376E-mail: nissda@gmail.comWeb: www.stainlessindia.orgVOL.13 NO. 2Published four times a yearMarch 2008A STEP FORWARD - STAINLESS STEEL CLADDINGArchitects for the Operational HeadQuarters of DMRC had designed stainlesssteel cladding for the building atBarakhamba, New Delhi, involvingstainless steel tubular truss with SSpanels interspersed with toughened glasspanels. At the time of making shop floordrawings by Stallion, it was decided alongwith the architect that the total systemshould be modular to take care of variousaspects like structural stability, oilcanning effect, precision, ease ofinstallation and finally the aesthetics.Designers from stallion finally decided toDMRC Operational Head Quarters at Barakhamba Road, New Delhimake the tubular truss with the help ofnodes to which different members werebolted. In order to achieve high precisionand to avoid site fabrication, all the 4”diameter tubes for nodes & truss werelaser cut and welded in specially designedjigs and fixtures. All stainless steel panelswere also laser cut and formed on CNCbending machine with holes inpredetermined spots to fix the same totruss, in position.This modular concept will herald a newera for the use of SS material for claddingand also give confidence to the ArchitectsSTAINLESS INDIA / VOL. 13, NO.2/ 1for using SS panels without the problemof waviness in the cladding material. Totalquantity of stainless steel sheet and tubewas 30 tonnes.Architects for this project:M/s Raj Rewal & Associates, S-7 TriveniDDA Commercial Complex, Shaikh SaraiPhase – I, New Delhi – 110 017Fabricator: M/s Stallion Infrastructure PvtLtd, J-32, Lajpat Nagar – III, New Delhi –110 024, Tel: +91-11-3088 4901Email : info@stallionind.comWeb : www.stallionind.com

Extending the Life of Japanese Apartments to 200 yearsAn ‘all-stainless-steel’ piping system aims to extend the life of residential high-risesThe Japanese Stainless SteelAssociation (JSSA) has entered into a3-year program designed to expand theuse of long-lasting nickel-containingstainless steel in residential high-risepiping systems throughout the country.The advantage of the all-stainless-steelpiping system, as it’s called, is that theplumbing systems in high-rise buildingswill last longer and require fewer repairs,thanks to the durability and corrosionresistanceof stainless steel.With Dr. Kyosuke Sakaue, Professor ofMeiji University as a leader of the JSSAteam, both the Nickel Institute and theJapan Valve Manufacturers’ Associationare participants in the governmentsubsidizedproject, which focuses onwater supply and drainage pipes, as wellas fire-fighting equipment, in collectivehousing.JSSA proposed this program in responseto a report tabled in May 2007 by theHousing and Land InvestigationCommittee of the then-governing LiberalDemocratic Party of Japan.According to the report, titled 200-YearHousing Vision, the average apartmentbuilding in Japan lasts only 30 years,compared with 55 years for Americanhomes and 77 for English ones. The shortlifespan is an economic burden forresidents as well as a hindrance toconservation efforts.The report urges the housing industry toadopt, as its goal, an average lifespanfor all residential housing (including highrisebuildings) of 200 years. Future highriseswill be characterized by energyconservation, harmony with thesurrounding environment, earthquakeresistance, and regular and easymaintenance.Most Japanese housing is multi-unit,consisting of both shared and privatespaces. The report suggests that pipingsystems in shared areas be consideredpart of the whole “skeleton” of theresidential structure. This concept callsfor the installation of durable, stainlesssteel valves, reducing the need for repairsThe advantage of the “total piping system,” as it’s called, is that the plumbing systems inhigh-rise buildings will last longer and require fewer repairs.and expanding the life of the entire pipingsystem.Another advantage to longer-lastinghousing will be a reduction in carbondioxide emissions. Dismantling andrebuilding structures call for the productionand transportation of pipes, valves andother materials, which in turn causescarbon dioxide emissions. The shift towarddurable piping, and away from continuousreplacement, will inevitably create aSTAINLESS INDIA / VOL. 13, NO.2/ 2reduction in those emissions, as well asin overall energy consumption.These and other benefits show how thecountry’s 200-Year Housing project is inkeeping with the JSSA’s goal ofdeveloping demand for stainless steelproducts while contributing toenvironmental sustainability.Source: Nickel Magazine, March 2008

Stainless Steel Water Tank from the House of Sreevatsa StainlessEASY Stainless Steel Water Tanks aremade from 304 grade stainless steel.Easy Tank’s innovative designs havebrought the production cost down whilstretaining a high degree of strength andaesthetic appeal. The cost is only marginallymore than a normal steel tank butprovides all the benefits of a significantlymore durable and cleaner material.All water tanks will heat the water insideif placed in direct sunlight. Because of thehigh reflectivity of the stainless steel, theamount of heat retained is significantlyless in stainless steel tanks than othertanks. Stainless steel is not subject todegradation upon long term exposure tosunlight as are plastic tanks. Not tomention the quality of the water stored inplastic tanks.Stainless steel does not absorbpollutants, chemical, pesticides or othercontaminants into its surface. If any ofthese substances find their way into aEASY Water Tank, just wash it out of thetank and re-fill. Depending on thecontaminant, a plastic or plastic lined tankmay have to be professionally cleaned orin a worst case, thrown away.EASY tanks are available in capacities of500/1000/1500/2000 and 2500 litres. Alltanks are fabricated out of SS AISI 30400grade. Easy tanks come with Inlet,Outlet, Drainage and Air vent Fittings.Details of ManufacturerCC Sampath,M/s Sreevatsa Stainless Steel Fabricators(P) Ltd, ”Sri Malola”, 174 G HabibullahRoad, T.Nagar, Chennai - 600 017Tel :+91-44-2814 3552, 4350 2454Fax : +91-44-2252 3489, 2814 3552Email : sreevatsa.stainless@gmail.comWeb : http://www.sreevatsastainless.comStainless Steel Hold-fastIntelloTECH Hold-fast Frame Clamps instainless steel 304 are specially designedto give a lifetime of valuable support to doorand window frames.Mild steel hold-fast frame clampsembedded in concrete tend to corrodeafter sometime. When they get corroded,corrosion products will occupy 5-6 timesthe volume of the original corroded metal.This excess volume creates cracks in theconcrete. Hence the grip is lost and door/ window frames do not get any moresupport. The door locks go out ofalignment and in rainy seasons, the doorsswell and get jammed.Stainless steel does not corrode and ishighly compatible with the chemicals inthe concrete. Hence, stainless steelhold-fast frame clamps can be expectedto easily give a life of 100 years.In addition, the IntelloTECH designrestricts movement in all directions towithstand contraction and expansion dueto varying climatic conditions (rainyseason) leaving door and windows intact.STAINLESS INDIA / VOL. 13, NO.2/ 3This design eliminates the need forrepeated trimming of doors / windows toprevent jamming. The alignment of doorhandles to the frame remains perfect allthrough.Contact: M/s Intellotech Industries,C-37/2, Wazirpur Industrial Area,Delhi – 110 052,Telefax: 011-4247 3692Email: intellotech@touchtelindia.netWeb : www.chillyintellotech.com

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Stainless steel Pergola for residence in ChennaiThe photograph above exhibits a stainlesssteel Pergola erected in the façade of aupper class residence in Chennai. Thestainless steel pergola is made of 6” diapipe of 3 mm wall thickness spaced at aStainless steel Space Frame – ChandilierThis stainless steel inverted pyramiddecorates the administrative office ofM/s Indo Rama Synthetics India Limited,Nagpur, India. The entire structure is aspace frame structure designed based onthe mero system. The nodes are of 50mmdia and the members are 20mm dia pipes.The entire space frame was polished tomirror finish to highlight the lighting at thebackdrop. The erection was completed indistance of 2 feet. The length of each pipevaries from 14 ft. to 25 ft. The difficult taskwas to bring uniform Matt finish along theentire length of 25 feet pipe. The grade ofstainless steel used is SS 304.two days at site.Fabricator of the above two projects:M/s Sreevatsa Stainless Steel Fabricators(P) Ltd, “Sri Malola”, 174 G HabibullahRoad, T.Nagar, Chennai - 600 017.Tel :+91-44-2814 3552, 4350 2454Fax:+91-44-2252 3489, 2814 3552Email:sreevatsa.stainless@gmail.comWeb : www.sreevatsastainless.comSTAINLESS INDIA / VOL. 13, NO.2/ 5Record Production andSales by Salem Steel PlantSAIL’s Salem Steel Plant has ended thefinancial year 2007-08 with many recordsin Production, Sales and Techno-Economicfronts. Saleable steel productionof 230731 tonnes during the year has beenthe highest ever since inception with arecord capacity utilization of 132% and agrowth of 26% over the previous year. Thishighest production consists of 58788tonnes of stainless steel and 171943tonnes of carbon steel products.Sales during the year has also been highestever at 224581 tonnes with a growthof 13% over previous year. Out of this,55352 tonnes have been stainless steelwhich includes 6153 tonnes of Export and169229 tonnes have been carbon steel.In the Techno economic front, lowest everelectrical energy consumption of 171 unitsper tonne and lowest LPG consumptionof 37 kg per tonne have been achieved inHot Rolling Mill.These achievements have been possibledue to full involvement and commitmentof employees and various innovationscarried out to improve the operationalefficiency of the Plant.Government clears SAILSEZ at SalemSteel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL)’sproposal to set up a Special EconomicZone (SEZ) at Salem has been givenformal clearance by the Board of Approval(BoA) of the Ministry of Commerce in itsmeeting held in New Delhi on January 2.Earlier, SAIL has signed a memorandumof understanding with IL&FS InfrastructureDevelopment Corporation (IIDC) forforming a special purpose vehicle (SPV)to develop and operate an SEZ for thesteel sector at Salem in Tamil Nadu. Asper the proposed SPV, SAIL and IIDCwould hold equity in equal proportion.SAIL, which will provide land for the SEZadjoining its steel plant at Salem, will playthe role of an anchor by providingcustomised steel products to prospectiveunits that come up in the SEZ. These unitswould manufacture architectural facades,railway applications, dairy plants,chemical and pharmaceutical plants,machines for the food processingindustry, tubes and pipes, autocomponents, panels for lifts, etc.Source: Press release from SSP

Today, Viraj is India’s largest and world’ssixth largest manufacturer of StainlessSteel LONG products. Also Viraj is thelargest producer of stainless steel flangesin the world. The pillars of the companyare its sound business principles and aforward looking approach to everything thatis stainless steel.The beginningViraj Group was started by Mr. N. R.Kochhar and Mr. Nitan Chhatwal in theyear 1991-92 in Tarapur, situated one hourfrom Mumbai. At the onset, only themelting shop was operational, followed bya rolling mill for long products. In thecoming years, Viraj met with success,thanks to its consistent quality andcontinued to set up additional facilitiesduring the period of industrial slow downin the late nineties.Backward integration and anextensive product rangeOver the years the growth continued withinstallation of the Forging Shop, merchantmill for the production of Angles,Channels, Flats, other long sections anda Fastener Plant. The group went for amajor expansion in 2005-2006 byinstalling a new Steel Melt Shop and aNew Bar Mill has been supplied by VAIPomini of Italy. With the commissioningof new melt shop, the melting capacityhas gone up to 350,000 MTPA of stainlesssteel per annum. Proximity to theport makes the sourcing of scrap materialeasier. Besides this, the company hasan in-house logistics arm that has a fleetof 250 trucks, a container warehouse onViraj : the people of stainlessUnequal anglesthe ports and an in-house clearing agency.AcquisitionsTo spread risks and create value, Virajacquired Bebitz in 2003, a high reputedmanufacturer of flanges based in Germanythat has a century old tradition. Later onin 2004, Viraj acquired Tubinox, a Tubemanufacturer in Romania for makingseamless tubes and pipes.Various Product CategoriesValue additionsApart from stainless steel production inlarge quantities, Viraj is focusing inproviding value additions and more finishedproducts. It has installed large scalemachining shops for the machining offorged flanges, stainless steel fasteners,bright bars and very fine drawn wires.A: Long Products:Bright Bars: Round 2 to 150 mm, Hexagon 4 to 75 mm, Square 4 to 75 mmWires : 0.07 mm-16 mmWire Rods : 5.5-34 mmAngles : 20*20*3 to 150*150*15 mmChannels : 40*35*5*7 to 160*65*7.5*10.5 mmFlats : 20*3 to 150*50 mmI Beams : 76.2*59.2*4.3*6.0 to 152.4*84.6*5.9*9.1 mmRe bars : 5 mm to 12 mm (cold drawn) and 13 mm to 50 mm(hot rolled pickled)B: Forged Flanges and Fittings:All major international SpecsSize : ½” to 36” in Pressure rating 150 to 2500 lbsSize : 10 mm to 900 mm in Pressure Class 75 to 2600 PSIC: Forged Bars: 160 to 350 mmBelow is size range made by Viraj invarious product categories.D: Fasteners : All major international SpecsNuts : M5 to M27Bolts/Screws : M5 to M27Threaded Bars: M6 to M24, up to 4,000 MM lengthFasteners Viraj contd. on page 7>>STAINLESS INDIA / VOL. 13, NO.2/ 6

Viraj contd. from page 6C sectionsAccoladesWith a turnover exceeding USD 1 billion,Viraj is recognized as a leading ExportOriented Unit (EOU) by the Governmentof India, with exports to over 90 countries.It has won several awards by the ExportPromotional council for achieving highexport volumes.Following are the downstream valueaddition projects.Capacity Enhancement- Forged & Machined Rounds to45,000 TPA- Bright Bars from 33,000 TPA to48,000 TPA.- Wires from 12,000 TPA to 24,000 TPANew production facilities for industrialfasteners of 36,000 TPAThe major upstream projects includesetting up a Ferro Nickel and FerroChrome Plant with a capacity of 25,000TPA Nickel and 90,000 TPA Ferro Chrome.A Flat Products plant with a capacity of850,000 TPA is also in the pipeline. Forensuring a regular supply of power at afixed cost, the group has partnered withKSK Energy for setting up a 270 MWpower plant in Maharashtra.With all its actions oriented towardscustomer focus and strong value addition,Viraj group continues to be in theforefront of Stainless Steel Long Productsmarket.Its network of agents is spread across theworld, providing stockists and contractorsquality stainless steel products. Themanufacturing facilities have beencertified and approved by Shell, Aramco,Samsung, Sabic and several othercertifications. This ISO 9001:2000company is gaining reputation as aquality manufacturer of stainless steelproducts the world over.Planning for the futureThe group has ambitious expansion plansfor downstream as well as upstreamprojects.Wire coilsContact: M/s Viraj Group, 10 Imperial Chambers, 1 st Floor, Wilson RoadBallard Estate, Mumbai – 400 038, Tel: +91-22-2261 3056, 2261 4284Fax: +91-22-2261 2980, 2265 9713, Email: viraj@viraj.com, Web: www.viraj.comWould you like tofeature your stainlesssteel products /services inSTAINLESS INDIA?Send us your write-upalong with attractivecolour imagesDISCLAIMERDrawings / photographs of equipment, machinery, products and services in STAINLESSINDIA are for illustrative purposes only and their inclusion does not constitute or imply anyendorsement, of the items or the companies that manufacture or distribute them, by ISSDAand its staff.Utmost effort is put into ensuring that there is no infringement of copyright or IPR. In spite ofour best efforts, sometimes incorrect information creeps in, mainly because we have faith inthose who contribute articles/images for us. Any such error, if at all, is deeply regretted. Ifpointed out, we have no qualms in admitting our error and publish an apology in an effort toappease the aggrieved party.STAINLESS INDIA / VOL. 13, NO.2/ 7

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2007 Stainless Steel production down 2.9%According to preliminary figures released by the International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF), global stainless steel productionwas 27.6 million metric tons (mmt) in 2007, a decline of 2.9% compared to 2006. The decrease in production occurred in moststainless steel producing countries and regions. Only the Asia region and China showed increases in production for the year.Table 1 : Stainless and heat-resisting crude steel production (in ‘000 metric tons)RegionFull YearY-o-YFull Year2005 2006+/- %2006 2007 (p)Y-o-Y+/- %Western Europe / Africa8,795 10,00013.710,000 8,673 -13.3Central and Eastern Europe310 3,7621.2376 365 - 3.0The Americans2,6882,9519.82,9512,502- 15.2Asia12,49815,07420.615,07416,0306.3World Total24,29228,40016.928,40027,570- 2.9Table 2 : Market share of stainless steel grade categories 2007(estimated % of total stainless crude steel production)Quater 1 Quater 2 Quater 3 Quater 4CrMn steels (200 series)10.09.613.214.6CrNi steels (300 series)65.062.353.050.7Cr (400 series)25.028.133.834.7Source : International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF)Punjab Abrasives LtdPunjab Abrasives Ltd is aISO-9001:2000 certified premiermanufacturers of coated abrasivesproducts including sanding belts, flapwheels, non-woven flap wheels for satin/brush finish, flap discs, velcro/PSA discsand rolls/ sheets.Punjab Abrasives Ltd products are usedextensively in numerous reputedindustrial units including dairy equipmentmanufacturers, chemical processequipment manufacturers, utensilsmanufacturers, cycle and motor cyclesunits, hand tools industry, sanitary ware,plywood, shoes industry and many more.The products are preferred for theirsuperior performance, better surfacefinish and price advantage. The quality,competitive pricing and services makePunjab Abrasives Ltd the preferred primevendor to some of the leading industrialhouses in the country.Punjab Abrasives Ltd also manufacturesspecial purpose machines for polishingand grinding automation.Abrasive ProductsContact : Mr S.S. Aurora, Punjab Abrasives Ltd., 516, Phase 9, Industrial FocalPoint, Mohali, Punjab, Mobile : 09814108034, Factory Phone: 0172- 6577 516 /2211 243, E-mail: punjab_abrasives@eth.net, Website: www.punjab-abrasives.comSTAINLESS INDIA / VOL. 13, NO.2/ 9

Megatech contd. from page 10making investment decisions. All rounddevelopment in design, machining,manpower and support utilities has madethe facilities at Megatech a uniquecombination.The infrastructure includes thesemachines:· CNC Turning Machines(Ø250mm x 400mm)· Milling Machines(500mm x 300mm x 200mm)· Electric Discharge Machines(200mm x 300mm x 200mm)· Lathe Machines(Ø300 x 1000 mm)· Gun Drilling Machine(Ø3 - Ø16mm x 250mm)· Surface Grinders(400mm x 200mm x 200mm)· Cylindrical Grinders(Ø200mm x 600mm)· Internal Grinding Machine(Ø2 - Ø100mm x 120mm)· Drilling Machines(Ø1 - Ø20mm)· Tapping Machines (M3-M12)· Blank Cutting Machines(150mm x 150mm)Apart from these Megatech also has aqualified pool of Associates & Vendors tosupport with facilities such as CNCMilling, Jig Boring, Jig Grinding,Centerless Grinding, Wire-cut EDM, CAD-CAM, Material Testing, Heat Treatment,Surface Treatment, etc...Customer ServiceMegatech is committed to meetingcustomer expectations with flawlessdelivery of products and services. Allcomponents manufactured by Megatechundergo rigorous inspection checks atevery stage of its production cycle. Withcustomer’s need high on the agenda,toolings, jigs & fixtures are developed asper the requirements of the part to bemanufactured to ensure quality andproductivity. We understand yourrequirements better…InspectionDelivering quality is a habit at Megatech.Starting with the use of genuine rawmaterial adhering to internationalstandards of quality, all go into theprecision that is apparent through theproducts made by Megatech. ISO9001:2000 Certification is only aconfirmation of the quality made atMegatech…Human resourceMegatech has well-qualified andcompetent team of employees on its rollto manage the day-to-day activities of itsSTAINLESS INDIA / VOL. 13, NO.2/ 11various departments. The team includesdepartment heads, skilled and semiskilled workers along with suitablenumbers of managerial & administrativestaff. Right man at right place is the policyof Megatech, delivering the best results.Some key positions include ProductionManager, Quality Engineer, DesignEngineer, Purchase & Store Executives.ContactMegatech Components Pvt. Ltd.Unit I : C-24, DSIDC Complex, KirtiNagar, New Delhi - 110 015, IndiaUnit II : 101, Sector-6, IMT Manesar,Gurgoan - 122 050, IndiaTel : +91-11-2592 7925Telefax : +91-11-4142 0925Website: www.megatechworld.comEmail : contact@megatechworld.comUniversal Wire ProductsAt UNIVERSAL WIRE PRODUCTS, weare engaged in manufacturing stainlesssteel wire mesh in different grades,filters, demister pads, perforated sheets,conveyer belts, vibrating screens, crimpedwire mesh, chain link fencing, squaremesh, etc. for over 25 years and aresupplying the same all over India andabroad.We manufacture different type of wiremesh ranging from 02 mesh to 500 mesh.We maintain a huge inventory in alldifferent grades and specifications to meetour customers immediate requirements.We process a wide variety of Wire clothto cater to the needs of our customers.Our products have found acceptable withvarious industrial applications such asSieving, Filtration, Separations, etc for.· Aeronautics· Agriculture· Architectural· Atomic PowStation· Asbestos Industries· Automobiles· Cement Industries· Ceramic Tiles Industries· Chemical Industries· Coal mine Industries· Dehydration Plants· FertilizersUniversal contd. on page 12>>

Universal contd. from page 11· Food Processing Industries· Glass Industries· Irrigation Projects· Mines. Pharmaceuticals. Pulp and PaperIndustries· Rayon Industries· Rubber Industries· Sugar IndustriesExport DivisionOur products are exported to different countries aroundthe world. We ensure quality products and are capableof meeting all technical specifications etc. to the entiresatisfaction of our overseas buyers. We can offerstainless steel wire meshes in all sizes and gradesespecially from 01 mesh to 100 mesh.Contact:M/s Universal Wire Products, Lotus Building,2 nd Floor, P.B. No. 3442, 59 Mohamadali Road,Mumbai – 400 003, Tel: 022-2344 1766 / 2346 4884,Fax: 022-23441567, Email:vimalsj@bom3.vsnl.net.in,Web: www.uwpmesh.comVeer Sanitary Appliances (Pvt) LtdVeer Sanitary actively contributes to theneed for health & hygienic plumbing andsanitary solutions. Environmental concernplays an active role in the entire productlife cycle from design to delivery.We at Chilly take every lesson veryseriously and all our products reflect thesame motherly touch of care and concernfor health and hygiene.It has been twenty long years when Chillybegan working relentlessly for the good ofpeople by doing a lot of R &D, pursuit ofexcellence in developing a product andonly taking up a product which will not beonly commercially viable but sociallybeneficial and individually satisfying too.Our product line amply proves this…The Chilly cockroach trap-water lock floordrains for pest, plumbing and sanitarysystems, floor drainage systems. TheIntellotech – piping & cabling supportclamps, fasteners, wooden frameaccessories, stone cladding clamps andelectrical accessories improving thequality of people’s lives through the timelyintroduction of meaningful technologicalinnovations.Our brand promise is “IndianExcellence….GlobalCommitment.It encapsulates our commitmentto delivering productsand solutions that areadvanced, easy to use anddesigned to meet the needsof all our users, wherever inthe world they may be.Our CCT-Lifestyle floor draintrap gives off ambiencebeauty besides doing its workthat of stopping cockroaches,drain choking anddrain odour. But in the largerperspective it does more bychecking effluents goingdown the drain it helps keepwater easy to recycle.The CCT is being used by allaspects of life by industry,house holds, hotels, hospitalsand practically everywhere.Contact: M/s Veer Sanitary Appliances (Pvt) Ltd, B-10/3, Paras Bhawan, GroupIndustrial Area,Wazirpur, Delhi–110 052, Tel: 011-2737 4492, Fax: 011-4247 3692Email:chilly@ndf.vsnl.net.in, Web: www.chillyindia.comFor ISSDA members’ contact details, click ‘Our Members’ in the homepage atwww.stainlessindia.orgClick ‘Supply Chain’ in the homepage for category-wise lists of suppliers ofvarious stainless steel products & servicesEdited & Published by Ramesh R. Gopal, for and on behalf of the Indian Stainless Steel Development Association.Printed By: Vee Kay Graphics, D-14/8 Okhla Phase-I New Delhi, Ph.: 011-26814083/84, E-mail: veekay.graphics@gmail.com