TPT September 2007

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3-roll Stretch Reducing Block [SRB] Resulting from Experience and Innovation

FEATURES: � “star-drive” design with individually driven rolls � adjustable 3-roll stands with quick roll change � small stand spacing � production with only a few stands � computerized production planning and mill configuration � remote control adjustment of rolls in mill line � “free-size” pass design to roll different sizes without roll change ADVANTAGES: � tight tolerances = top quality � “free-size“ rolling = any possible diameter requested by customers � “chance free“ rolling = producing any size at any time with reduced inventory � considerable reduction of changing times = increased utilization with higher productivity � reduced operating costs = higher profit

Decades of experience in stretch reducing of tubes and numerous references with adjustable 3-roll stands in highly reputable companies worldwide. These two elements combined with our steady innovation result in today's 3-roll technology for tube production. The 3-roll Stretch Reducing Block [SRB] in “star-drive” design featuring individually driven rolls is the latest development in this area. The SRB strengthens your market position granting you great advantages over your competition in terms of product quality and plant economy: � top quality

� high market flexibility � reduced operating costs � increased mill utilization and high yield � high ROI and short investment recovery period

FRIEDRICH KOCKS GMBH & CO KG P.O.Box 100743, D-40707 Hilden / Germany Tel. +49-2103-7900, Fax +49-2103-51249 E-mail: marketing@kocks.de Internet: www.kocks.de

KOCKS PITTSBURGH COMPANY 504 McKnight Park Drive, Pittsburgh, PA. 15237, USA Tel. (412) 367-41 74, Fax (412) 367-36 48 E-mail: sfilippini@kockspittsburgh.com

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