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Press releases
SMS group GmbH
Sutton 40KTC Pipe Straightener
Modernization
SMS group USA is excited to announce
another Sutton 40KTC Pipe Straightener
modernization project installed at Vallourec
Star, Youngstown, OH. The primary up-
grades include the modernization of two
exit end pivoting arms featuring new wear
items to increase equipment’s performance
and durability, a new counterbalance
cylinder, new anti-backlash devices, and a
arm adjusting screw assembly rounds out
the first phase of this upgrade. The instal-
lation is scheduled for the end of Septem-
ber 2024. Looking ahead, Vallourec Star
has confirmed an approved budget for
the 2025 modernization of the machine’s
entry side, including implementing a new
load cell system for precise bending force
measurement.
new auto angling system. A complete pivot
SMS group GmbH
Sutton 40KTC Extensive
Straightener Modernization
SMS group US is thrilled to announce an ex-
onsite installation scheduled for early May
tensive modernization of the Sutton 40 KTC
2025. Onsite supervision will be provided
Straightener, featuring a complete rebuild
during installation and startup. This project
of the machine from the ground up, exclud-
reaffirms SMS’s trusted partnership with
ing only the middle frame. Key upgrades
the Tenaris group and strengthens their
include a new motorized middle roll power
longstanding relationship in the Tube and
angling unit, a state-of-the-art load cell sys-
Pipe industry.
tem for precise middle roll bending force
measurement, and four upgraded pivoting
arm assemblies with new anti-backlash de-
vices. The modernization also encompasses
new entry and exit auto angling systems
and redesigned roll brackets for drive, idle,
and middle rolls, boasting enhanced bear-
ing protection Viton sealings. Preassembly
will take place at the East Pittsburgh service
center in April 2025, with final delivery and
SMS group GmbH
Ohlerkirchweg 66
41069 Mönchengladbach
Germany
Tel: +49 2161 350 0
communications@sms-group.com
www.sms-group.com
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