It is reported that in early December 2011 three 177.8mm thick tempering high strength steel plates, for self elevating drilling platform use, are successfully tested in Wuyang Steel of Hebei Steel Group.

The performances of this product satisfy clients’ requirements and fill a domestic blank, which marks the localization of ultra thick steel plate for offshore platform rack use.

177.8mm thick tempering high strength steel plate is a key material for producing offshore platform rack with a very high technology content. Only a few numbers of mills throughout the world can produce this plate.

(Source: www.steelhome.cn/en)
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