Ruukki's high strength and wear-resistant special steels now in tubes and hollow section form
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Rautaruukki Corporation Press Release 19 April 2013 at 1.30pm EEST
Ruukki's special steels have been bringing benefits to equipment manufacturers
for years already in plate and strip form. Now Ruukki has developed both special
steels for applications where either tubes or hollow sections are required. Raex
wear-resistant steel enables a longer lifetime for wearing parts. Optim high-
strength steel brings fuel savings through lighter vehicle structures.
Raex 400 tube is the hardest cold-formed steel tube in the world
Raex 400 tube is nearly three times harder than regular S355 standard steel. Its
martensitic, homogenous microstructure throughout the tube wall guarantees a
long lifetime in abrasive materials pumping applications.
Raex 400 tube has been designed for the cost-efficient transport of wet concrete
and other semi-fluid liquids and wear materials. It significantly improves the
performance of pumping or dredging equipment and extends its service life beyond
normal standards. The steel tubes can also be used for the wearing parts of
mining machinery, excavation and dredging equipment, as well as in forestry
machinery and equipment.
Optim 700 Plus MH hollow sections
Use of Ruukki's extra high-strength Optim 700 Plus MH structural hollow sections
enable lightweight lifting and transportation equipment without compromising on
properties. Lightness brings cost savings in fuel costs and results in higher
payload capacity. Optim 700 Plus MH structural hollow sections clearly exceed
standard requirements and the properties of other similar steels on the market.
Optim 700 Plus MH structural hollow sections have improved cold-forming
properties and impact toughness, which makes them ideal for applications such as
mobile machines, materials handling equipment and cranes, where high strength
combined with excellent usability is required. Product engineering usability is
excellent and the product has improved welding properties.
Ruukki is committed to continuously improving the energy efficiency of its steel
production. The company ranks among the most energy-efficient in the world in
iron-making and uses nearly the minimum amount of coking coal possible using
current technology. Strong R&D capability enables Ruukki to develop high quality
products in response to the market and various industries' needs.
For more information, please contact:
Thomas Hörnfeldt, Senior Vice President, Special Steels & International Sales,
Ruukki Metals, Tel. +46 10 78 78414
Ruukki specialises in steel and steel construction. We provide customers with
energy-efficient steel solutions for better living, working and moving. We have
around 9,000 employees and an extensive distribution and dealer network across
some 30 countries including the Nordic countries, Russia and elsewhere in Europe
and the emerging markets, such as India, China and South America. Net sales in
2012 totalled ?2.8 billion. The company's share is quoted on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki
(Rautaruukki Oyj: RTRKS). www.ruukki.com
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Optim structural hollow sections:
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Datum: 19.04.2013 - 12:33 Uhr
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