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News Release from: Corus Northern Engineering Services | Subject: STC Quenching system
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 29 February 2008
CNES refurbishes flexible steel
quenching system
CNES Technical Solutions has completed the refurbishment of a flexible cooling (quenching) test system at Corus Swinden Technology Centre (STC) in Rotherham, enabling research on cooling strategies
The project involved refurbishment of the roller table, replacing existing rollers with rollers of a smaller diameter The smaller rollers are used to improve access for the cooling medium underneath the product
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 2 Oct 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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The roll top elevation was maintained and the drive was also geared to sustain the table linear speed.
The smaller diameter rollers meant that a greater number (192) of directional spray nozzles could be installed, which provides an improved spray pattern and more even cooling of the steel.
Andy Dunsmore, Programme Manager at Corus Construction and Industrial, based at the Corus Swinden Technology Centre comments: "The system will enable us to make better, more informed decisions with regard to cooling methods for different steel products.
We can now simulate different cooling techniques for different types and grades of steel, for a wide range of applications for product and market development".
As well as the roller replacement, CNES Technical Solutions also supplied a new pump and nozzle arrangement to meet the customer specifications of flow, pressure and nozzle spacing.
The project also included the supply of a new motor control panel, addition of controls to the existing desk, installation and commissioning.
The previous control system was less automated.
David Hawksworth, Project Engineer at CNES Technical Solutions commented: "Following the successful completion of the project, we are anticipating projects for enhancements to other equipment at STC". Request a free brochure from Corus Northern Engineering Services ...
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