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basin and then measured by hand with a
caliper. This was a very time-consuming
process which thankfully was a thing of
the past since the development of CALI-
PRI RC220. Thereby, Martin Schütt praises
the uniqueness of the gauge: “There
are quite a few stationary systems out
there that measure profiles in hot condition.
But there was no flexible gauge for
hot products before.” Thus, the CALIPRI
RC220 is as individual as the profiles that
are produced at Mannstaedt.
Prospects
Even traditional industries like steel are
changing. Optimization and further development
are all around. Common technologies
are matter of improvement. One
recent technological development is the
profile gauge CALIPRI RC220 by Nextsense.
But where will the steel industry go
from here? The experts of GMH Gruppe
have the answer: “I think steel will remain
one of the most important materials for
machinery and automotive application”,
says Peter Sammt of Stahl Judenburg.
“Well, speaking especially for Mannstaedt,
the contours our customers need
will definitely become even more individual
and complex. And we are well prepared
for this development”, adds Martin
Schütt.
Profile gauge CALIPRI RC220 in the field at Mannstaedt GmbH (Picture: Nextsense)
Conclusion
Easy operability, highest precision and
especially incomparable flexibility – that
are the characterics of the portable profile
gauge CALIPRI RC220. An indispensable
addition for rolling mills today, for high-precise
production of steel products for
tomorrow.
• Nextsense GmbH, Graz, Austria
Contact:
andrea.kreiner@nextsense-worldwide.com
MaSteel to modernize strip galvanizing line
Ma’anshan Iron & Steel (MaSteel) has
been investing in upgrading production
facilities and has now awarded Fives a
turnkey contract to revamp a continuous
galvanizing line (CGL) to produce new
quality coated products.
The existing CGL No. 1 at the Ma’anshan-I
site in the Anhui province of China is capable
of producing 350,000 t/year of zinc
coated products. Once revamped, the line
will be able to deliver also ZnAlMg coated
steel coils required in the household appliances
and construction industries.
Fives will be responsible for coordinating
and project managing the revamping project.
The scope also includes the design
and supply of a Stein horizontal furnace, as
well as modifications of the after-pot cooling
tower and a post treatment section
which will be equipped with a new hot air
dryer and air coolers. The project faces a
double challenge: integration of the new
furnace with a heat recovery system into
the existing line and design of the specific
equipment to meet new coating requirements.
The project will be supervised by
Fives’ subsidiary in Shanghai, China, which
will be responsible for manufacturing of
the furnace local portion and supply of its
electrical and automation parts. The first
coil is scheduled to be produced by the
end of 2020.
Earlier this year, Fives was selected by
MaSteel to design and tune its proprietary
thermal optimization solution for a continuous
annealing line (CAL) and a hot dip
continuous galvanizing line (CGL No. 3) to
maximize performance.
• Fives
News brief
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