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Ruukki Optim 550 W
steel grade is used in
the body structures of
the trams, to lighten
tram weight
Intelligent partners in hose and
tube extrusion
Sikora offers the X-Ray 6000 Pro
X-ray measuring system for the
measurement of up to three material
layers, as well as the X-Ray 6000
Basic, which is used for quality
control of single layer products at
hose and tube extrusion lines. Both
X-ray measuring systems assure
a continuous quality control to fulfil
required
product
specifications
regarding wall thickness, eccentricity
and diameter.
With the complement of the X-Ray
6000 Basic to the Sikora product
portfolio, manufacturers of single
layer products get a powerful and
simultaneously cost-efficient alternative
to the X-Ray 6000 Pro. The Basic
device is equipped with an integrated
monitor for measured value display
including analysis software.
For the measurement of several
material layers the X-Ray 6000 Pro is
available. An innovation of the device is
its 22" TFT display and Ecocontrol 6000
control system. The monitor is arranged
in vertical format and simultaneously
shows all measuring values numerically
as well as graphically, along with trend
and statistical data. Operation is via
touchscreen.
Immediately
with
the
online
measurement the values for wall
thickness, eccentricity, inner and outer
diameter and ovality are accessible at
the Ecocontrol 6000 processor system.
The eccentricity measuring values are
displayed at eight points and allow
the operator to optimally centre the
extrusion tool and to precisely control
wall thickness and diameter to the
nominal value.
Sikora AG
– Germany
Fax: +49 421 48900 90
Email:
Website:
Production data is clearly displayed on the
vertical, 22" widescreen monitor
The X-Ray 6000 Basic
with integrated monitor
Weather resistant steel grade – without coating
Ruukki is responding to the needs of
its customers with the launch of Ruukki
Optim 550 W structural steel, which
combines the properties of weather-
resistant steels and high-strength
structural steels.
A structure made of weather-resistant
steel develops a patinated surface.
This means it needs no surface
treatment and can withstand corrosion
attack by the elements much better
than conventional structural steels.
In addition to its weather resistance,
the high strength of the steel can be
utilised by machinery and equipment
builders to lighten the tare weight of
mobile machines and thus increase
their payloads. This in turn reduces
overall fuel consumption.
If colour coating is desired, it adheres
to weather-resistant steels better than
to conventional structural steels.
“These steels are ideal for use in
various rolling stock applications,
as well as in the lattice structures of
power line pylons and in agricultural
trailers, for example,” said Thomas
Hörnfeldt, senior vice president at
Ruukki.
Ruukki Optim 550 W steel grade is
used, among other
applications, in the
body structures of
trams.
The use of high-strength steels helps
to lighten tram weight because the
steel used can be thinner and still
retain the properties required.
A lighter tram structure means less
energy is required to operate it.
Ruukki Optim 550 W complements
Ruukki’s range of weather-resistant
steels. Ruukki Optim 960 W strength
category steel grade, which was
launched earlier, has been very well
received on the market.
High-strength Ruukki Optim steels are
made using a unique direct quenching
process developed by Ruukki.
In addition to Optim steels, Ruukki also
manufactures hard Ruukki Raex wear-
resistant steels.
Rautaruukki Oyj
– Finland
Fax: +358 20 59 29088
Website:
