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Figure 2: 3D Overview RD 710
accumulator and a strip edge miller. The forming & Welding section houses a lineal preforming section with an integrated flexi- ble breakdown stand, three fin pass stands and a Sizing and Shaping section with six stands to produce the accuracy needed for the hollow sections.
The Quick Change System, paired with the X-pact® Quicksetting system supports the production line, reducing the changeover times to below 2 hours.
4 First reference
SMS group has successfully commissioned this RD 710 in 2022 at Zekelman Industries in Blytheville, AR (USA). Zekelman Industries and SMS group have enjoyed a long-term and trusting partnership for many years. The latest order – the world’s largest con-
tinuous ERW line – is the next step in this successful cooperation. As a result, Zekel- man further expands its leading position in the manufacture of structural tubes in North America.
Square and rectangular hollow sections ranging from 8x8 inches to 22x22 inches produced on the 28-inch ERW tube welding line at Zekelman Indus- tries, Blytheville, USA
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Shaping section, 28-inch ERW tube welding line at Zekelman Industries, Blytheville, USA
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Horizontal Strip accumulator, 28-inch ERW tube welding line at Zekelman Industries, Blytheville, USA
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