TPT May 2018

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Sandvik Materials Technology commissions SMS group to revamp AOD conver ter SANDVIK Materials Technology,

spectrum, while the surface pressure itself is lower than with conventional wheels. With this new design the drive torque capacity and thus the productivity of the converter can be increased without the need for additional space. The SMS group competence centre for industrial gear manufacturing, based in Hilchenbach, Germany, developed the new gearwheel design and manufactures industrial gear units such as these for worldwide applications. The purpose of installing the hydraulic torque retainer from SMS group is to minimise the destructive forces on the gears, bearings and foundations during the AOD converter blowing process. The use of the new electrohydraulic torque retainer means the previously uncontrollable dynamic loads, to which the converter equipment as a whole is subjected, are significantly reduced. Sandvik Materials Technology was impressed with the positive results of the new torque retainer in use by another European customer of SMS group. Sandvik Materials Technology oper- ates around the world as a developer and producer of advanced stainless steels and special alloys.

of the erection work, supervision of erection and commissioning. The AOD converter to be delivered by SMS group will be equipped with a new tilt drive system featuring a new gearwheel design developed by SMS group. The optimised tooth and flank profile ensures the pressure is distributed evenly across the whole load

Sweden, has awarded SMS group the contract to revamp a 75 ton AOD converter at its stainless steel mill in Sandviken, Sweden. Commissioning is scheduled for August 2018. SMS group’s scope of supply comprises a new converter tilt drive system, a hydraulic torque retainer, performance

SMS group GmbH – Germany Website: www.sms-group.com

Global product manager joins Metalube team LUBRICANT specialist Metalube has appointed David Purvis as a global product manager. We are delighted to welcome him onboard.”

Headquartered in Manchester, UK, Metalube manufactures a range of non-ferrous drawing oils, maintenance lubricants, greases and chain oils as well as a variety of corrosion protection and forming oils. The experienced exporter has offices in Brazil, China, India, Malaysia and the UAE.

Mr Purvis’s role is to develop the in- ternational business for the company’s OCG (high-performance protection grease for overhead line conductors) and wire rope product groups.  Douglas Hunt, commercial director at Metalube, said: “David started his career as a marine engineer but has many years’ lubricant experience working in commercial sales for large international businesses. “His knowledge and expertise will be hugely valuable to the company.

Metalube Ltd – UK Fax: +44 161 775 7511

Email: post@metalube.co.uk Website: www.metalube.co.uk

David Purvis

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