WCA September 2009

products & equipment

In-line mechanical descaling The Lämneå in-line rod cleaning system is intended for the continuous, in-line descaling, of wire rod. The system consists of a 4- or 6-sheave scale breaker and a 4-pair brushing unit. In operation, the rod is pulled through the scale breaker by the wire drawing machine. On rod properly made for mechanical descaling, 80%-90% of the loose scale falls from the rod and collects in the scale breaker cabinet.

The remaining 10%-20% is loose, but clinging to the rod due to electro- static charge; the brushing machine removes the scale residue. The resulting rod is production clean wire rod, ready to be drawn. Special features of the Lämneå system include an adjustable scale effect, self-adjusting brushes and a low cost, environmentally friendly operation that needs no water.

Technical data Rod diameter:5.5mm to 12mm • Wire quality: Low to high carbon • Wire height: Adjustable • Length: 4,000mm • Options: Tungsten carbide rolls • Mechanical cleaning system for wire ❍ ❍ rod

Lämneå Bruk AB – Sweden Email : info@lamnea.se

Fax : +46 122 232 99 Website : www.lamnea.se

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Wire & Cable ASIA – September/October 2009