TPT January 2021

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Danieli Breda 35-MN extrusion press commissioned for Showa Denko in Spain

A NEW Danieli Breda 35-MN graphite extrusion press ordered by Showa Denko has passed factory performance tests at Danieli workshops in Italy, and shipped to La Coruña, Spain, where it was installed and commissioned at the end of 2020. The project incorporates several innovative Danieli Breda core

design elements making the new Showa Denko extrusion press, and its auxiliary devices, the most advanced in the graphite electrode industry, in terms of safety, quality, consistency and efficiency. The extrusion unit is equipped with a vacuum system able to reach an

extremely high level of vacuum in a few seconds, resulting in the highest quality for the extruded material. Another important feature improving the product quality is the diathermic oil-heating system, keeping a constant control of the die temperature before and during extrusion. The extruded material is automatically cut-to-length and checked for size and temperature. Furthermorean innovativeengineering concept has been implemented for fully automatic die storage and quick die- change by means of a robotic gantry crane. The new 35-MN extrusion press will produce top quality electrodes used in electric arc furnaces, in diameters up to 850mm and lengths up to 3500mm at a production rate of 15 tons per hour. Danieli www.danieli.com

The press will produce top quality electrodes

Lubricant manufacturer Metalube awarded its latest ISO 45001 accreditation by OH&S

LUBRICANT manufacturer Metalube has been granted its latest international standard accreditation in occupational health and safety (OH&S) management systems ISO 45001. This latest accolade complements its existing ISO 9001 and 14001 accreditations and was achieved due to greater OH&S performance. This involved integrating additional aspects of health and safety into the business such as injury prevention, ill-health and worker wellness and wellbeing. Robert Brown, managing director, said: “We’re extremely proud to have achieved these certifications. In times like these, it is important for us to be fully committed to health and safety, worker wellness and wellbeing. Workforce safety is paramount, and we consistently work towards the highest safety standards. These awards provide us with the checks and balances to make

sure we are always striving for better for our business and our employees.” METALUBE is part of the Bishopdale Group, a private holding company for a group of industrial lubricants brands – Metalube, Molyslip and UOP.

The company exports 95 per cent of its production to over 90 countries worldwide. Metalube www.metalube.co.uk

Metalube has been awarded ISO 45001

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