SIEMENS – Laying head pipe upgrade increases long rolling mill utilization

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Extended lifetime of SR Series laying head pipes allows for rolling of up to 130,000 tons of small-diameter rod
Novel proprietary material greatly increases durability and performance

A new laying head technology upgrade recently developed by Siemens Metals Technologies extends pipe life to record levels in long rolling mills running at speeds of 100 meters per second. Thanks to a novel proprietary material, up to 130,000 tons of rod can be rolled without pipe changes, resulting in significantly fewer production interruptions.