31.08.2021. Wuhan Iron & Steel Co. Ltd. (WISCO) has awarded Tenova LOI Thermprocess another order for the installation of a continuous quench for efficient cooling of thin steel plates.
The quench is specially designed for efficient cooling of thin and very thin plates of high strength and wear resistant material. The quenches adopted for this application ensure maximum hardness and outstanding flatness combined with unique and powerful models and overall automation.
Thin plate heat treatment
For Tenova LOI Thermprocess it is the fourth order from Wuhan Iron & Steel in the field of plate heat treatment. This further contract points out the successful, long-term cooperation of the two companies for this business, which already started in 1994, and confirms the customer trust in Tenova’s strong competence for the field of plate heat treatment.
In addition to the previously installed equipment for treating medium and thick plates, the new quench extends WISCO’s capabilities for thin plate heat treatment.
(Source: Tenova LOI Thermprocess)