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Kkalpana focuses on expanding its reach by servicing new locations as well as developing new products, with regular exports to more than 30 countries. Recent developments include the addition of engineered plastic products based on nylon, ABS, polypropylene, PBT, PMMA and polycarbonates. Kkalpana has made a large investment in this segment, and in 2017 commissioned facilities in Daman, India. The company states that it understands its obligation towards the environment as a responsible corporate citizen, and has made substantial investment in up-cycling of plastic waste at its plants located in Falta and Noida. Kkalpana Industries (India) Ltd www.kkalpanagroup.com

in Sosnowiec, Poland, on time and without any deviations. As part of a major modernisation project carried out in the wire rod mill in Sosnowiec, Krenn had been assigned to deliver a testing machine for inline quality control of wire rod in accordance with DIN EN 10263-1. During the rst phase of the testing process, the press cuts wire samples to the required length (cross-sectional surface area after cutting is even and smooth). In the second phase, the sample is subject to upsetting to one third of its original height. The machine allows cutting and upsetting of test samples at the same time. Changing the format takes a few seconds – only the blade holder has to be changed (a suitable set of blades is o ered for each dimension), and the appropriate program selected. With Krenn’s specially developed software, it is possible to choose pre-de ned recipes with one touch and continue the testing process without unnecessary delays. In order to reduce negative impact of strong ambient temperature uctuations, the hydraulic power pack is equipped with an oil heater and

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cooler, and the control cabinet has an air conditioning unit. These systems become active when the temperature exceeds or drops below the pre-de ned values. The modi ed height measurement system enables high precision during upsetting tests and ensures a fully repeatable quality assurance to allow users to quickly address any irregularity in the rolling process. Krenn designs its testing systems strictly in accordance with the customer’s requirements. The company also provides assembly services on-site and conducts training for users. Krenn has been operating in the wire processing industry for 70 years, specialising mostly in engineering, manufacturing and sales of manual, pneumatic and (electro-) hydraulic steel cutters and material testing presses for upset testing of wire samples.

Krenn GmbH & Co KG Stand: 10 G66

In November 2019, after intensive planning, engineering and assembly, as well as an extensive test phase, Krenn put into operation its latest testing press – Z160/Z315 – at ArcelorMittal

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