07 февраля 200809:14
Pervouralsk New Pipe Plant upgrades roller-hearth furnace
A roller-hearth furnace was launched again after a major overhaul at Pervouralsk New Pipe Plant (part of ChTPZ Group). The furnace is meant for production of hot-rolled pipes. This equipment is very significant for the whole plant’s performance, as it is used for the thermal treatment of pipes to be exported. It cost the plant over 70 million RUR to restore the furnace. Some of the old parts were replaced with the new ones made of modern durable materials, which both makes the furnace easier to use and cuts down on labor and material expenses. In addition, the furnace now consumes less gas,