Flanschenwerk Bebitz of Germany has placed an order with SMS Meer for a new drawn steel center of type BC 120. The plant has a peeling speed of up to 40 meters per minute and is therefore around 30% more productive than conventional plants. The improved economy is achieved thanks to a particularly robust design which enables very high peeling speeds.

The scope of supply includes a FP5 double sided milling and chamfering machine, a PMS 125 peeling machine, a WRP 120 B two roll straightening machine, the integration of a test section for surface defects, a strip grinder and the comprehensive bar handling system.

The plant peels, straightens and tests special-steel round bars of various grades. The machines process material with diameters of 25 mm to 120 mm and bar lengths of 3 meters to 6 meters. The bar diameter can be reduced by up to 10 mm. Low changing times also ensure Bebitz can offer the desired flexibility.

Mr Udo GebeL production manager for bright drawn steel at Flanschenwerk Bebitz said that "With the new plant we can offer more individually customized solutions to meet our customers' requirements. What's more, with the SMS Meer plant we can expect to attain maximum product quality."