TUBE NEWS January 2017 | Page 9

Tubes :
competition in the high quality , high productivity Cold Pilger Mills sector for niche tubes , previously dominated by a sole supplier .
Entering a new market is never easy . However , understanding the rules of the market and listening to customer requirements can only strengthen relationships .
This second order for a CPM 50-Q-C Cold Pilger Mill for stainless steel tubes for nuclear applications is a demonstration of the best strategies in establishing long-term collaborative business relationships which are a mutually beneficial to both parties and in this case with a market leader in the production of zirconium tubes and recognition that DWK CPM ’ s technological level is suitable for one the most demanding customers has inspired us to invest more in research . DWK aims to offer now and in the future the best equipment and services at very competitive and reasonable prices .

Mill Data

Size and Type : 50-Q-C ( Quarto design / Continuous feeding ) Material :
Ultimate strength :
Tubes :
Ingoing Shells Outgoing Tubes Max . working stroke : Max . feeding per stroke :
Stainless Steel / High Strength / High Temperature / High Corrosion Alloys
up to 1000 MPa
OD 20 ÷ 46 mm (± 1.5 %); WT : 1 ÷ 7 mm (± 6 %); L : 1.8 ÷ 8m OD 10 ÷ 35 mm (± 0.2 %); WT : 0.4 ÷ 5mm (± 3 %); L : 4 ÷ 30m
180 rpm 2x8 mm
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