French engineering company Fives Group announced that Peruvian steelmaker Aceros Arequipa has been awarded a contract to supply a complete OTO tube mill with integrated finishing equipment for Aceros Arequipa's plant in lima, Peru.
Fives said its scope of supply will cover the entire production line, from the inlet section to packaging and strapping. The manufacturer said the project aims to support Aceros Arequipa's product quality, operational efficiency and high productivity requirements.
The new OTO tube mill will be designed, supplied and installed by Fives. Aceros Arequipa, as operator and steel producer, will use the line to produce pipes for construction and structural applications. The line will be able to process walls up to 2 mm thick and up to 40 mm in diameter.
According to the technology supplier, the line will also include a state-of-the-art packaging section, which will allow Aceros Arequipa to produce tube bundles at very high speeds.
Carlos Quintanilla, vice president of sales for Fives in Mexico and Latin America, said, that the project marks the fourth OTO tube mill acquired by Aceros Arequipa from Fives, confirming the long-standing partnership between the two companies and Aceros Arequipa's confidence in Fives' technology and expertise. Quintanilla also stated that the project was developed in close collaboration with Fives, which provides technical support to the client.
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