KOCKS RSB® inTEGRATED at Tata Steel in Jamshedpur
Tata Steel, one of India's leading manufacturers of high-alloy, value-added steel, has successfully integrated KOCKS' Reducing & Sizing Block RSB® 370++/4(5) in 5.0 design. This milestone is a big step towards the regular start of production at the new special bar quality and wire rod mill in Jamshedpur, India.
Installed as a finishing unit after a reversing mill and 12 H/V stands, the KOCKS Block is at the heart of the new 500,000 t/a combined mill. With KOCKS’ proven 3-roll technology, Tata Steel is now producing straight bars with a finished dimension of Ø 20.00 to 90.00 mm onto the cooling bed as well as feeders for the wire rod outlet, allowing final dimensions of Ø 5.0 to 27.0 mm.
In the rolling mill, the precision and efficiency of the new RSB® are particularly impressive in demanding applications. On the customer side, the partnership between the teams is particularly emphasized. KOCKS 3-roll technology achieves consistently high quality, the tightest tolerances, and excellent surface quality. This strengthens Tata's position as a premium supplier for demanding processing industries.
The scope of supply also included roll shop equipment for efficient stand and guide preparation and the BAMICON Octopus software and hardware for operator guidance in the set-up process. With the RSB® 370++/4(5) now fully operational, Tata Steel is well positioned to meet the growing demand of India’s expanding industrial sectors through reliable and flexible SBQ and wire rod production.
