14 September 2015
The new rebar and wire rod mill of Silat in the state of Ceara,Brazil, entered into production during March 2015. At present, all reinforcing bar sizes have been rolled successfully, ranging from 8-32 mm from a 130 x 130 mm x 12 meter billet.
31 August 2015
Russula has developed an algorithm to ensure correct and uniform coil formation, improving the quality of the final product. The optimization model is configured using a master line and a follower line with upstream control.
27 August 2015
Russula has built a technical team with a 100% focus on delivering operational support and improvements to long product rolling mills. Based in Sturbridge, MA, USA. This multi-disciplinary service team consists of operations, mechanical and electrical experts.
17 July 2015
After the METEC exhibition a good portion of the 3000 remaining plants were donated to the Nelly Sachs Haus, an elderly care center located 1.3 km from Messe Düsseldorf. The rest were donated to a non-profit youth center in Holland.
15 June 2015
Russula is awarded one of the biggest contracts for Water Treatment Plants in the modern days of the steel industry. Planned to be operational by mid-2016, the new water treatment plant will treat and cool an average flowrate of 154,100 GPM of water from the, Meltshop, Caster & Hot Strip Mill, Laminar and Cold Mill.
24 March 2015
On Tuesday, March 24th, the first billet was rolled on the rebar and wire rod mill of Silat (Siderúrgica Latino-americana), located in Fortaleza, Brazil. During the day, many billets measuring 130 mm x 130 mm x 12,000 mm were rolled and the 20mm bars were discharged onto the cooling bed.
22 March 2015
Russula was selected by Evraz (Rocky Mountain Steel) to upgrade the rod and bar mill located in Pueblo, CO, USA.
10 March 2015
The new Russula automation solution improved the laying head and pinch roll control of both lines, provided consistent shear head and tail cuts and improved the water cooling box functionality.
