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CS-11 Steel Mill

Site
OneSteel Australian Tube Mills
Application
Coil Slitting machine
Original Set-Up
Large M80 x 4.0 hex nuts used in conjunction with large flogging spanner
Issues Experienced
  • No Control of clamp force
  • Use of large hammers and flogging spanner dangerous
  • Variations in finished products leading to material wastage
  • Damage to blades due to movement during operation
  • Physically demanding
Technofast Product Used

Special EziTiteĀ® Hydraulic Clamp-Nut

Benefits
  • Easy installation and handling
  • Sufficient clamping force being applied preventing material variations
  • Removal of fogging spanner and hammer has improved safety
  • Minimal physical effort required
Installation Time

Old Method = 1 hour (2-3 personnel)
New Method = 30 minutes (2 personnel)
Time Saving = 30 minutes

CS-11 Steel Mill
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Many improvements to Steel Products

Using this product on our metal slitters ensures that product is consistent and dramatically reduces product wastage.

Mechanical Reliability Engineer for Steel Products

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