North American Stainless (NAS), a major producer of Stainless Steel and Specialty Alloys, based in Ghent, Kentucky in the United States, has placed an order with KOCKS for a Reducing & Sizing Block 370++/6 in the latest 5.0 design.
The KOCKS RSB® 370++/6 will be integrated into the existing rolling mill at NAS in Ghent, Kentucky as a finishing block after 19 H/V stands. With this setup, NAS will be able to roll straight and coiled SBQ bars, in round and hexagonal dimensions – all in one block. With a total mill capacity of approximately 200,000 t/a, NAS will cover a wide and demanding product range.
The RSB® 370++/6 convinced NAS with its comprehensive production capabilities – including rebar, rounds, and hexagons without size limitations – and its ease of operation. With fast stand changes and the one-pass family rolling philosophy, the equipment will make a significant contribution to higher productivity and operational excellence at NAS, also offering a high degree of flexibility to meet customer and market requirements. Commissioning is planned for Q3 of 2026.