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Siemens VAI to Supply Stainless Rolling Mill for Viraj Profiles Ltd.

04/14/2011 - Siemens VAI Metals Technologies will construct a new rolling mill for stainless steel bar and light profiles in India for Viraj Profiles Ltd., the second largest producer of stainless steel long products in the world.

Siemens VAI Metals Technologies is constructing a new rolling mill for stainless steel bar and light profiles in India for Viraj Profiles Ltd., the second largest producer of stainless steel long products in the world.
 
Viraj Profiles Ltd. is installing the rolling mill as part of an extensive expansion program to increase production capacity and broaden its range of products. The company intends to use the new mill to increase its market share of stainless steel light profiles. It will be capable of producing 180,000 tons of stainless steel products per year.
 
The scope of the project includes design, engineering and delivery of mechanical, electrical and automation equipment. The order value is in the double-digit million Euro range. The project is being handled jointly by Siemens VAI and its Indian subsidiary, Morgan Construction Company Pvt. Ltd. In 2005, Siemens VAI commissioned a stainless rod mill for Viraj at the same site.
 
Siemens VAI is supplying the complete rolling line as well as auxiliary equipment for the rolling mill. The rolling line comprises a single sliding-stand roughing mill, eight-stand intermediate mill, and a ten-stand finishing mill, including the shearing and transfer systems. All rolling stands are based on Red Ring technology, and provide twist-free rolling. Quality is assured by the non-contact optical ProScan measuring system. A straightening and finishing area, containing machines for sawing, wrapping and strapping the rolling stock, completes the rolling line.
 
Morgan Construction will supply the furnace charging, a 60-meter long cooling bed, and the associated transfer and stacking system, as well as roller tables, devices for quickly exchanging the rolling stands, and the lubrication and hydraulic systems.
 
Siemens India Ltd. is contributing the detail engineering and supply of the electrical and automation equipment. The project will be rounded off by advisory services for installation and commissioning, together with customer training.
 
The new plant is scheduled to come into production at the start of 2012.
 
Viraj Profiles Ltd. is an integrated steel producer in Tarapur, about 140 kilometers north of Mumbai.
 
The Siemens Industry Sector (Erlangen, Germany) is a leading international supplier of environmentally friendly production, transportation, building and lighting technologies. The Sector comprises six divisions: Building Technologies, Drive Technologies, Industry Automation, Industry Solutions, Mobility and Osram. With around 204,000 employees worldwide (September 30), Siemens Industry achieved in fiscal year 2010 total sales of approximately €34.9 billion.
 
The Siemens Industry Solutions Division (Erlangen, Germany) is one of the world's leading solution and service providers for industrial and infrastructure facilities comprising the business activities of Siemens VAI Metals Technologies, Water Technologies and Industrial Technologies. Activities include engineering and installation, operation and service for the entire life cycle. With around 29,000 employees worldwide (September 30), Siemens Industry Solutions posted sales of €6.0 billion in fiscal year 2010.