Primetals to install continuous caster in China

Primetals will supply and implement a 6-strand bloom casting machine for high-quality production demands.
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A Chinese steel producer located in the northeastern part of China has placed an order with Primetals for a new 6-strand bloom casting machine. The equipment will be implemented within 2025.

The caster will enable the production of high-quality blooms for export markets, focusing on premium rails and wire rod, including steel cord used for tire reinforcement. It will feature the largest curved copper tube mold ever implemented by Primetals, ensuring cost-effective production of high-value-added, high-quality thick blooms.
The hydraulic oscillator (DynaFlex), which allows for flexible adjustment of the mold-oscillation parameters, is another key mechanical feature, resulting in improved strand-surface quality.
Source: Primetals Technologies