In September, Kametstal mastered the manufacture of 4 types of metal round bars. The specialists managed to launch production of round bars with the diameter of 32, 34, 25 and 38mm at the mill-400/200. “The work was carried out in a difficult situation: because of the problems with logistics during war metal companies lacked the…
In January-July, Kametstal decreased metallurgical coke output by 32% YoY, to 227.3 thousand tons. In July, the company produced 25.8 thousand tons of metallurgical coke. Bulk 6% moisture coke manufacture in 7 months totaled 263.1 thousand tons, including 30 thousand tons in July. In January-July, Kametstal produced 366 thousand tons of coke, including 48 thousand…
Kametstal has mastered the manufacture of three types of round sections at the rolling mill-400/200. These are rounds with the diameter of 22, 24 and 26 mm. Such rods are used in machine-building. The first 200 tons have already been shipped to customers. (Ukrainian metal)
Kametstal has asked the Prime Minister Denys Shymhal to help – due to the difficulties with logistics and the drop in metal world prices the company is working at a third of its capacities. The company has resources enough for three months of operation. And if nothing is made to stimulate manufacture, the company operation…
Kametstal has capitally repaired a blast furnace gas burner No. 2. The gas originates when smelting pig iron in blast furnaces. When it is purified, it could be used as fuel in air heaters, gas engines, etc. The excess gas is disposed of in burners. Thanks to the repair it is now possible to use…
In July, Kametstal has repaired two ore-bucket unloaders. “The quantitative and qualitative characteristics of iron ore stacks as well as manufacture and quality of sinter depend on the operation of these machines,” the company said. In two weeks 180 meters of road for trolleys have been repaired. Moreover, metal structures of the trolley itself were…
Since the start of the Russian invasion, Kametstal has provided work for 756 new specialists. Despite the drop in manufacture, the company shops continue producing steel for the country and needs new specialists. The company still offers job places for hot-rolling mill, blast furnace, excavator and crane operators, refractory materials specialists, etc. (Ukrainian metal)
Kametstal has carried out industrial manufacture of coal-tar varnish used as corrosion-resistant coating for pig iron and steel surfaces, as well as to protect wooden surfaces from biological damage. The first batch totaled 7 tons. Moreover, the tar-processing shop has resumed the manufacture of electrode coal-tar pitch. (Ukrainian metal)
In June, Kametstal will save around 12 million UAH by using the new technique of laying iron ore piles. Piles are a main raw material for the sinter manufacture. An experiment has been carried out to decrease manufacturing expenses linked to the iron ore part of the charge getting more expensive. At the first stage,…
In five days the sinter shop of Kametstal has capitally repaired a car dumper. This machinery is the most important technological element in the process of creating iron ore pile for sinter. The car dumper provides for the full cycle of unloading cars with the minimal human interference. Metal structures of the rail part were…
Kametstal has started the capital repairs of the sintering machine No. 7 site. The company will modernize the plate conveyer. The old machinery has been dismantled. Conveyer frame metal structures have been repaired and partially replaced. 214 new support rollers have been installed. The repair will improve the equipment operation. (Ukrainian metal)
Kametstal has commissioned compressed air adsorption dehumidifiers in the oxygen-compressor shop. The new equipment was installed in March. This will help decrease losses of compressed air during transportation via pipelines. (Ukrainian metal)
Kametstal has begun the capital repair of the ball-rolling mill section furnace No. 1 in the rolling shop. The main task of the machine is to quickly heat billets for the further roll of milling balls with the diameter of 80 mm for Kriviy Rih mining and processing works of Metinvest. During the repair, some…