ANDRITZ has received an order from Olympic Steel, Inc. to supply an innovative cut-to-length line for its facility in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
The new line will enhance the company’s production capabilities and efficiency. Commissioning is scheduled for Q4 of 2025.
The cut-to-length line has a coil capacity of 0.135″ × 60″ wide × 60,000 lbs and operates at 300 feet per minute. It can handle yield strengths up to 80,000 PSI and process cold-rolled, pickled and oiled, stainless, and coated materials.
Key features of the new line include a heavy-duty precision leveller designed for increased separating loads, a split leveller drive system ensuring greater levelling performance and a high-performance roll feed system offering high accuracy and repeatability. Additional features are a reject stacking mode, an air float stacker and weigh scale, as well as a line safety fencing with gate interlocks per ANSI requirements. The electrical panels are UL-certified for safety and reliability.
This advanced equipment will ensure high performance, accuracy and repeatability in Olympic Steel’s operations. The order underscores ANDRITZ’s proficiency and proven success in the metals processing industry.
