Morgan Completes Ivaco's Mill Modernization
WORCESTER, Mass., May 24, 2000
Morgan Construction Company has completed a major
modernization project at Ivaco Rolling Mills in L'Orignal, Ontario,
Canada. The final phase of this three-phase project was recently
completed with the successful installation and startup of Morgan’s
patented Reducing/Sizing Mill.
According to Bob Howard, Project Manager, "As
a result of this upgrade, Ivaco now has the ability to produce rod
from 5.0 mm to 23 mm in diameter with a tolerance of ±0.1
mm (±0.004") at finishing speeds reaching 120 m/s (23,600
ft/min). The latter compares to its previous finishing speed of
85 m/s (16,700 ft/min)."
"In addition, Ivaco has increased production
by 100,000 metric tons a year, from 750,000 to 850,000 metric tons,
and coil weight from 1.5 tons to 2.7 tons. In addition, Ivaco will
maintain the capability to produce 1.5 ton coils for the near future."
He added, "Not only will Ivaco's mill utilization,
speed and output significantly increase, but the new mill will also
achieve increased product tolerance and improved product metallurgical
properties."
The modernization project began in 1997 with the
engineering and supply of six new two-stand Vee pre-finishing mini-blocks
that replaced Ivaco's existing equipment. Subsequently, laying head
modifications for tail-end control, a Stelmor® controlled cooling
system with Optiflex, and coil reform equipment were installed.
In addition, the mill's pinch rolls and laying heads have been relocated.
A second phase, completed late last year, included
the installation of a four-stand breakdown mill, enabling Ivaco
to roll larger billets, and a water box control system. The final
phase, which was completed in January, consisted of installing two
four-stand Morgan Reducing/Sizing Mills, additional water boxes,
and an expanded temperature monitoring system.
Ivaco, which produces rod for cold heading, fasteners,
welding, wire rope, and other high quality applications, has been
working with Morgan since 1973 when the latter installed Ivaco’s
original No-Twist® rod producing equipment.
Morgan Construction Company,
is a designer and producer of high-quality rolling mill products
and services for the metal industry worldwide.
Questions or comments can be e-mailed to: sales@morganco.com
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