A roller-hearth furnace was launched again after a major overhaul at Pervouralsk New Pipe Plant (part of ChTPZ Group). The furnace is meant for production of hot-rolled pipes. This equipment is very significant for the whole plant’s performance, as it is used for the thermal treatment of pipes to be exported.


It cost the plant over 70 million RUR to restore the furnace. Some of the old parts were replaced with the new ones made of modern durable materials, which both makes the furnace easier to use and cuts down on labor and material expenses. In addition, the furnace now consumes less gas, while its computer-aided systems help exclude the danger of the so-called human factor completely. Besides, the furnace rolls grew much speedier, which means the plant can produce a much wider range of products, for example, new kinds of better quality steels, the spokesperson for ChTPZ Group says.