International technology group Andritz has received an order from Olympic Steel to supply a cut-to-length line for its facility in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. The new line will enhance the company’s production capabilities and efficiency. Commissioning is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2025.

Founded in 1954, Olympic Steel is a US metals service centre focused on the direct sale and value-added processing of: carbon and coated sheet, plate, and coil steel products; stainless steel sheet, plate, bar and coil; aluminium sheet, plate and coil; pipe, tube, bar, valves and fittings; tin plate and metal-intensive end-use products, including water treatment systems; commercial, residential and industrial venting and air filtration systems; Wright brand self-dumping hoppers; metal canopy components; and EZ-Dumper dump inserts.

The cut-to-length line has a coil capacity of 3.5 x 1525 mm wide x 27 tonnes and operates at 91 m per minute. It can handle yield strengths up to 5515 bar and process cold-rolled, pickled and oiled, stainless, and coated materials.

Key features of the new line include a heavy-duty precision leveller designed for increased separating loads, a split leveller drive system ensuring greater levelling performance, and a high-performance roll-feed system offering high accuracy and repeatability. The production shear has a capability of 60 cuts per minute, with sheet inspection following the shear.

Additional features include a reject stacking mode, an air float stacker and weigh scale, as well as a line safety fencing with gate interlocks per ANSI requirements. The electrical panels are UL-certified for safety and reliability.

This advanced equipment will ensure high performance, accuracy and repeatability in Olympic Steel’s operations. Andritz says the order underscores its proficiency and success in the metals processing industry.

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