The steel producer Huaigang Special Steel Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of the Shagang Group – the world's 6th largest steel producer–has rolled the first bar on its new KOCKS RSB® 500++/4 in 5.0 design.
This is the third KOCKS Reducing & Sizing block installation for Huaigang, following previous projects in 2010 and 2019. A fourth installation is in the process of being set up. With the installation of the KOCKS block in Huaigang's existing bar mill line, the Chinese SBQ producer is extending its capacity for the production of high-quality special steel for various industries.
The KOCKS 3-roll technology of the RSB® aims to improve both the overall efficiency of operations, and production capabilities. In addition to providing the RSB® 500++/4, KOCKS also supplied equipment for the roll shop and proprietary software solutions.