Elotherm SMS group
Modernization and production adaption
forjasul Canoas from Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, has placed an order with SMS Elotherm for the supply of an EloForge™ induction heating system. SMS Elotherm will integrate the system into Forjasul’s existing plant and customizes the system precisely to the production requirements.
With the nominal power of 500KW, the system well heat up to 1,250kg steel billets with 51 mm in diameter per hour to the required temperature of 1,250 degree Celsius.
“EloForge™ is part of our ForgeLine™ and has recently been re-engineered completely. It provides a compact design and consists of different modules. These can be combined flexibly to achieve optimal productivity, stable processes and high product quality” , says Elotherm do Brazil General Manager Jose Machado.
The project with Forjasul is one of two current orders for an EloForge™ from Brazil and further strengthens SMS Elotherm’s position in the Brazilian market for forging equipment. EloForge™ is available for billets up to 100mm, for slabs up to 240mm also for bar material up to 360mm OD.
Forjasul canoas is part of the Tramontina Group and since 1959 pioneering in the field of forged products for huge voltage transmission lines, steel industry, shipyard and oil application as well as hardware to forged vises, an exclusive Forjasul product on the Brazilian market.
Forjasul will commission its new eloFotge™ in spring 2013.