Fives, a prominent engineering group, has been entrusted by Orrcon Steel, a division of BlueScope, to undertake the design, manufacturing, and supply of a state-of-the-art OTO tube mill in Unanderra, Australia. This cutting-edge mill is poised to meet the diverse needs of the regional industry.The advanced mill will be geared towards producing high-quality tubes and profiles that cater to the demands of residential, industrial, and commercial constructions. Additionally, it will provide structural and architectural elements imbued with exceptional aesthetics and geometrical advantages.In collaboration with its regional partner, ProTube Engineering, Fives will deliver a comprehensive OTO tube mill line to Orrcon Steel, encompassing processes from coil loading to an automatic packaging system, tailor-made for 10-inch diameter steel tubes.Robopack, an innovative addition to Orrcon Steel's Unanderra facility, comprises a distinctive configuration modularity, housing 3 robotic arms. It will expertly bundle tubes with precise spacing and alignment, guaranteeing optimal performance and flexibility.The project also aspires to secure green production certification for the manufactured tubes, attributed to regenerative systems and energy-efficient motors to be integrated into Orrcon Steel's Unanderra facility.Mr. Tony Schreiber, General Manager of Orrcon Steel, expresses, “We are committed to addressing our people's future needs. In selecting Fives once again, we rely on their expertise in turnkey projects and their proven track record, assuring elevated quality standards, sustainable production from the outset, and adherence to stringent safety protocols. We are confident that our collaboration will yield exceptional results for our valued customers upon the line's commissioning in early 2024.”Mr. Luca Cagnolati, Sales & Marketing Director at Fives OTO, a subsidiary specializing in welded tube mills and automation equipment, enthuses, “We are proud to empower Orrcon Steel with our advanced technologies, a testament to our continuous innovation, process proficiency, and unwavering collaboration with tube makers. Our cutting-edge technologies include a novel loading carriage with integrated burr rotation, maximizing productivity and bolstering operators' safety, alongside a proprietary robotic packaging system custom-made to suit tube length and site layout.”
Fives, a prominent engineering group, has been entrusted by Orrcon Steel, a division of BlueScope, to undertake the design, manufacturing, and supply of a state-of-the-art OTO tube mill in Unanderra, Australia. This cutting-edge mill is poised to meet the diverse needs of the regional industry.The advanced mill will be geared towards producing high-quality tubes and profiles that cater to the demands of residential, industrial, and commercial constructions. Additionally, it will provide structural and architectural elements imbued with exceptional aesthetics and geometrical advantages.In collaboration with its regional partner, ProTube Engineering, Fives will deliver a comprehensive OTO tube mill line to Orrcon Steel, encompassing processes from coil loading to an automatic packaging system, tailor-made for 10-inch diameter steel tubes.Robopack, an innovative addition to Orrcon Steel's Unanderra facility, comprises a distinctive configuration modularity, housing 3 robotic arms. It will expertly bundle tubes with precise spacing and alignment, guaranteeing optimal performance and flexibility.The project also aspires to secure green production certification for the manufactured tubes, attributed to regenerative systems and energy-efficient motors to be integrated into Orrcon Steel's Unanderra facility.Mr. Tony Schreiber, General Manager of Orrcon Steel, expresses, “We are committed to addressing our people's future needs. In selecting Fives once again, we rely on their expertise in turnkey projects and their proven track record, assuring elevated quality standards, sustainable production from the outset, and adherence to stringent safety protocols. We are confident that our collaboration will yield exceptional results for our valued customers upon the line's commissioning in early 2024.”Mr. Luca Cagnolati, Sales & Marketing Director at Fives OTO, a subsidiary specializing in welded tube mills and automation equipment, enthuses, “We are proud to empower Orrcon Steel with our advanced technologies, a testament to our continuous innovation, process proficiency, and unwavering collaboration with tube makers. Our cutting-edge technologies include a novel loading carriage with integrated burr rotation, maximizing productivity and bolstering operators' safety, alongside a proprietary robotic packaging system custom-made to suit tube length and site layout.”
