Zenith Steel (Changzhou Zhongtian Iron & Steel) in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, has signed a contract with Primetals Technologies to revamp two wire-rod outlets located in Changzhou. New equipment will allow thermo-mechanical rolling to produce fine grain rebar at a significantly reduced cost. The wire-rod mills will operate at a speed of 105m/s. Commissioning is planned for early 2016.
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Included in the scope of supply are mini-finishing blocks, a Morgan Intelligent Pinch Roll and new laying head. After the new equipment’s installation, the revamped mills for this privately owned, midsized steelmaker will be able to roll on the same outlet rebar ranging in diameter from 6.0mm to 16mm, and rod sizes from 5.5mm to 20mm. In addition, Primetals Technologies is providing an integrated solution with electric and automation upgrades for the mills.
Delivery is expected in third quarter 2015 for both rod outlets with commissioning by early 2016. The contract includes site supervision and services during the installation.
